Microcom 438 Operator's Manual page 107

Printer Commands
5.9.2 Kiosk Cutter Commands
5.9.2.1 Kiosk Cutter Mode
This is a non-volatile command that enables cutter operation. When a printer is configured
to use the ^D111, the printer prints a job, dispenses the advance distance (See ^D112), and
then cuts the media. The media does not retract until the next format which helps to prevent
paper jams going into the cutter or media wrapping around the platen roller. Mode 4 uses
the optional LTS sensor. When using this mode, a second form will not print until the label
is taken. The printer will report the >TAKE LABEL< message when the LTS detects media
and then only >READY< when the form is taken.
^A ^D Command
XX 111 Kiosk Cutter Mode
0 Disable Kiosk Cut Mode
1 Enable Kiosk Cut Mode
4 Enable Full Kiosk Cut Mode with LTS
5.9.2.2 Kiosk Cutter Advance Distance Command
This command sets the advance/retract distance for the Kiosk Cutter (^D111) Mode. This is
the distance that the printer will advance after printing to control the cut placement. The
same distance will be used to retract the media to the print head for printing once the next
job is sent.
XX 112 Kiosk Cutter Advance/Retract Distance Command: The valid range is from
0 to 1000 with the recommended distance of .51" (.51 x printer resolution will
provide the number of steps that is recommended).
5.9.3 Volatile Cutter Operation
8 Cycle Cutter: If a cutter is installed on the printer, this command will cause
the cutter to be cycled. The cutter's operation will be determined by the D99
command. If the cutter is a rotary cutter, it will always cycle in the forward
direction to make a full cut. If the cutter is a guillotine cutter, the cycle
direction will be determined by the last setting given with a D99 command.
X 99 Cutter Control: This command enables full and/or partial cut operation.
This command works in conjunction with the ^D102 and ^D103 Cut Interval
commands. The ^D95 command is also used with the ^D99 command to
adjust the advance distance to the cutter blades and then retract to the home
position (dot row one). The ^D99 command will assume a default ^D95 value
of 155.
0 Disable Cutter operation.
1 Enable Full Cut.
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