Configuration Command String - Datamax Label Printer Operator's Manual

2.3

Configuration Command String

The configuration command string sets the operating parameters of
the printer. The command strings are described below.
<STX>KDwxy
where w:
Bit # Function
0-2 Baud Rate
3 Word Length
4&5 Unused
6 Always 1
7 Always 0
where x:
Bit # Function
0 Print Method
1 Present Sensor
2 Alternate Char.
Set
3 Cutter
4&5 Unused
6 Always 1
7 Always 0
where y:
Bit # Function
0&1 Paper Type
2 Unused
3-5 Unused
6 Always 1
7 Always 0
* = factory defaults
Example: <STX>KD @A@
@ Sets the printer to: 9600 baud; 8 bit word length/no parity.
A Sets the printer to: thermal transfer; no present sensor;
standard character set; no cutter.
Ovation 2
Printing Labels
<CR>
Value
0=9600*, 1=600, 2=2400, 3=19200, 4=4800, 5=N/A,
6=1200, 7=9600 Test Mode
0=8 bits*, 1=7bits
Set to 0
Set to 1
Set to 0
Value
0=direct thermal*, 1=thermal transfer
0=not equipped, 1=equipped
0=standard*, 1=main frame
0=disabled*, 1=enabled
Set to 0
Set to 1
Set to 0
Value
0=gap*(edge), 1=reflective, 2=continuous (3")
Set to 0
Set to 0
Set to 1
Set to 0
<CR>
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