Printer Settings And Functions - CognitiveTPG A799II Programming Manual

20 Chapter 2: Diagnostics and Configuration

Printer settings and functions

To change the printer settings and functions, enter the configuration menu, select the sub-menu from the main menu and
answer the questions printed on the receipt until you come to the instructions for selecting the printer settings.
Caution: Be extremely careful changing any of the printer settings to avoid inadvertently changing other settings that
might affect the performance of the printer.
Press the paper feed button as instructed to select the printer settings you want.
Select the emulation/software options sub-menu to set:
• Printer Mode
This function is used to set the printer emulation to Native, A794, A793 or Legacy emulation.
• Printer ID mode
This function is used to determine what printer ID value is returned in response to a Transmit printer ID command (1D
49 n) when the printer is in A794 emulation mode. The printer can be configured to send back the ID of the A799II,
A794, A793 or Application Compatible Escape Command systems.
• Default lines per inch
This function allows you to set the default for lines per inch to:
• 8.13 lines per inch
• 7.52 lines per inch
• 6.77 lines per inch
• 6.00 lines per inch
• Carriage return usage
This function allows the printer to ignore or use the carriage return (hexadecimal 0D) command depending on the
application. Some applications expect the command to be ignored while others use the command as a print command.
• Code 128 Check Digit
Enables or disables the calculation of the check digit.
• Default font
Sets the default for monochrome, two-color, and LEGACY emulations.
• Font size
Allows user to set font size for the emulation being used.
• Journal Print
Enables or disables operator action.
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