Microcom 438 Operator's Manual page 93

Printer Commands
msecs. If sufficient time is allowed for the reprocessing to complete prior to the next General
Purpose print input, the printer will begin printing almost immediately (~10 msecs).
The time between the completion of printing and when the next label is available to print is a
function of the size of the image being generated. Larger labels will take longer.
The main difference between the two modes is single sync mode prints one label and exits
sync mode. Continuous sync mode allows a user to print as many labels as they want using
the print signal until the abort is received or a paper-out occurs.
^A ^D Command
116 Synchronous Print Mode
0 Exit all sync modes
1 Enter single sync Mode
While in this mode, the printer will render the format and wait for the print
pulse. When the print pulse is detected, the printer will print immediately and
then exit the sync mode. The printer will respond to normal communication
while in this mode.
2 Enter continuous sync mode
While in this modem, the printer will render the format and wait for the print
pulse. When the print pulse is detected, the printer will print. If the pulse is
detected a second time, the printer will re-render the image and print again.
The Test Pattern and Reset signals do not function while in this mode. The
exit this mode, select the Abort signal and then the Reset signal will function.
While in this mode, the printer will not respond to normal communication.
3 Enter Rapid fire continuous sync mode
While in this modem, the printer will render the format and wait for the print
pulse. When the print pulse is detected, the printer will print but it will not clear
the print buffer so will print again as soon as the print signal is detected. The
Test Pattern and Reset signals do not function while in this mode. The exit
this mode, select the Abort signal and then the Reset signal will function.
While in this mode, the printer will respond to normal communication.
4 Enter Rapid fire external sync mode
While in this modem, the printer will re-render the format when the print signal
goes away. This mode is intended to print the same format in quick
succession and then stop. To exit this mode, the Restart signal should be
used as the Abort signal is ignored.
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