Control Code Reference - Datamax Prodigy Operator's Manual

4.2 Control Code Reference

The commands that are executed by the host device fall into two basic
categories: SYSTEM and LABEL FORMATTING commands.
SYSTEM commands control such functions as test pattern, setting and
clearing the front panel switches, and interactive communications to a
host device. LABEL FORMATTING commands include setting the
head temperature, print speed, slew rate, dot size, etc. LABEL
FORMATTING commands also describe the actual label to be printed.
The tables on the following pages list the SYSTEM and LABEL
FORMATTING commands that the Printer recognizes. All commands
at the SYSTEM level that are proceeded by an ASCII SOH (DEC 01,
HEX 01) character are executed immediately as they are received. All
commands at the SYSTEM level proceeded by the ASCII STX (DEC 02,
HEX 02) character are placed in the input buffer and are executed in the
order received after any current label printing job is completed. All
commands are terminated by an ASCII CR (DEC 13, HEX 0D) unless
otherwise noted.
By using the commands listed in these tables, the Printer can be
programmed with parameters for printing specific label formats.
Following the table listing is a section that explains in detail the outcome
of each command.
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