Printing Labels; Introduction; Programming Commands - Datamax Prodigy Plus Operator's Manual

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2.0 Introduction

Labels can be generated using RS-232 or parallel communications to
a host computer or a PC with a compatible labeling software
package. This chapter explains some of the basic programming
commands that are required when writing programs to generate
label formats. A programmer's manual can be obtained by mailing
or faxing the request card located in the back of this manual.

2.1 Programming Commands

In order to be ready for a command sequence, the Printer must first
receive a special character called an "attention getter" that informs
the Printer that it is about to receive a command and the type of
command it will be. Immediate Commands, System-Level
Commands, and Font-Loading Commands each have their own
attention getter. The attention getter character is followed by a
command character that tells the Printer what action to take.
ASCII
Char.
SOH
STX
ESC
Prodigy Plus

Printing Labels

Decimal
Value Value
1 01
2 02
27 1B
Table 2-1 Attention Getters
HEX DOS
Prompt
Ctrl A
Ctrl B
Ctrl [
Attention Getter For
Immediate
Commands
System-Level
Commands
Font-Loading
Commands
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