Overview; Who Should Use This Manual; The Scope Of This Manual - Datamax A-4310 Programmer's Manual

Overview

Who Should Use This Manual

This manual is intended for programmers who wish to create their own label production software.

The Scope of this Manual

This manual, arranged alphabetically by command, explains Datamax Programming Language (DPL) and
its related uses in the writing, loading and storing of programs for the control and production of label
formats (designs) for the following printers at the listed firmware versions:
Printers (all models, unless where otherwise noted)
M-Class (M-4206, only)
M-Class (M-4206, only)
*Firmware in RFID-equipped printers must be at version 08.043 or greater; see Note 1, below.
**For information regarding the E-3202 printer, see Note 2, below.
***Standard firmware version shown, while option-specific version numbers may differ.
Model distinctions, including configurations (i.e., Display-Equipped or Non-Display Models) and
equipped types (e.g., GPIO-1, graphics display, RFID, etc.), will be indicated in this text to differentiate
command compatibility. The appendices of this manual also contain details that cannot be ignored. The
use of any command will require checking for possible exclusionary conditions.
Notes: (1) See the <STX>KC command for information regarding attainment of the printer's firmware version;
and then, if necessary, upgrade that firmware. Upgrades are available at ftp://ftp.datamaxcorp.com/.
(2) Programming information for the S-Class and the Datamax legacy printers (Prodigy, DMX400, etc.)
can be found in the DPL Programmer's Manual (part number 88-2051-01). Programming information for
the E-3202 can be found in E-3202 Programmer's Manual (part number 88-2257-01). Both manuals can
be downloaded from our web site at http://www.datamaxcorp.com/.
(3) References to "Menu Settings" refer either to the printer's internal set-up menu, or to the printer's
menu driven display system; please consult to the appropriate printer Operator's Manual for details.
(4) For backward compatibility purposes, the Class Series printers covered in this manual will ignore
commands that are no longer processed; Appendix N lists these commands.
(5) When updating firmware for E-Class version 4.10 and higher the printer must be in DPL Mode, not
LINE mode, prior to sending the *.dlf file. See Appendix S for details.
(6) Where applicable, printer responses to a host device will depend upon the communication port, port
settings, and cabling.
Class Series Programmer's Manual
A-Class
E-Class**
EX2
I-Class***
H-Class
M1 & M2
M-Class
W-Class***
Applicable Firmware Version*
10.065
4.21
10.065
8.03M2
10.065
5.08E
11.00
5.08E
8.03M2
8.03M2
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