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Printer Commands
5.14 STL Commands
A command is distinguished from text by the < > characters. Any data sent between these markers
is interpreted as command data. The field data (to be printed on the ticket) is sent with no markers.
Every command sequence must be bracketed with the < > characters, (ex. <HW2,2><RC10,30>).
5.14.1 LDS Mode - <*LDS1>
This commands forces the system into the LDS1 printer mode when operating in the STL mode.
After a power cycle or reset, the printer will return to the STL mode.
5.14.2 LDS Mode Stats - <*D29>
This command displays the printer's LDS ^D29 configuration and statistical information out
the current port to the host. The printer remains in the STL mode and does not require a
power cycle or reset.
5.14.3 ROW/COLUMN COMMAND - <RC10,330>
This command positions the character at the row (R) and column (C) sent. There must be a
comma sent between the row and column values. In the above example, the row is 10 and
the column 330. The character will start there and build according to its rotation. NOTE:
The values are ASCII characters. This means that the 10 is sent as an ASCII 1 followed by
an ASCII 0 not as a byte with a value of 10.
5.14.4 ROTATION COMMAND
This command sets the rotation mode for all the following text until a new direction is sent.
Facing in the direction of rotation, all characters build down and to the right of their starting
points.
<NR> No rotation
<RR> Rotate right (+90)
<RU> Rotate upside down (+180)
<RL> Rotate left (+270 or - 90)
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Figure 5-1 STL Coordinate Example
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