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  • Page 1 ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Notes for when using both USB and network interface ................87 10.7 Cancel printing ............................87 10.8 Limitations on acquiring printer status ....................88 REVISION SHEET (Summary) ..........................89 REVISION SHEET (Detail) ............................ 90 Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 2...

  • Page 3: Cautions

    9. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

  • Page 4: Preface

    The usage cases that are described for each setting are intended to help users understand the settings, and should be used actively in the help functions and manuals for printer control software. Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K...

  • Page 5: Definition Of Terms

    Long format printing This function seamlessly prints images that are longer than the length of the printer's maximum printable area. Abbreviation for Image Color Management Abbreviation for International Color Consortium Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 5...

  • Page 6: Models

     Apply the previous information if information cannot be acquired from the printer during printing. If previous information is not available, use the gloss ink type. Figure 2.1.1-1 Models and ink types Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 6...
  • Page 7 CW-C6510P Japan Auto cutter CW-C6520A Peeler CW-C6520P China Auto cutter CW-C6530A Peeler CW-C6530P Korea Auto cutter CW-C6540A Peeler CW-C6540P Taiwan / Singapore / India Auto cutter CW-C6550A Peeler CW-C6550P Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 7...

  • Page 8: Cw-D6000/6500 Series

    Product name Europe Auto cutter CW-D6000Ae Peeler CW-D6000Pe Table 2.2.2-2 List of product names for CW-D6000/6500 series 8-inch models Region Attachment Product name Europe Auto cutter CW-D6500Ae Peeler CW-D6500Pe Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 8...

  • Page 9: Basic Printing Method

    The print settings that should be transmitted for each printing job are described in Chapter 4 Print Settings. Methods for controlling more advanced printing jobs and post-printing operations are described in Chapter 5 Various Printing Methods. Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 9...

  • Page 10: Printing 1 Label

    Table 3.2.1-1 Rendering components for sample label Type Details Graphic Image BASEIMG.png Text "SCHOOL FEET" Text "Model :" Text "Serial No. :" Graphic ORIMG.png Image Text "90-22153" Text "00000001" Text "9" Barcode "0123456" Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 10...
  • Page 11 ^FO1000,445^A0N,105,84^FDModel :^FS ^FO1500,445^A0N,105,84^FD90-22153^FS ^FO1500,610^IMR:ORIMG.PNG^FS ^FO1000,785^A0N,105,84^FDSerial No. :^FS ^FO1500,785^A0N,105,84^FD00000001^FS ^FO1700,1020^A0N,150,120^FD9^FS ^FO1500,1300^BY7,3^B8N,300,Y,N^FD0123456^FS <Post-printing operation commands> ^S(CUB,S,L Set post-printing buzzer [Printing complete commands] ^IDR:*.*^FS Delete image files that were registered for printing Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 11...

  • Page 12: Printing Multiple Labels

     In order to prevent overflow of the printer's internal memory, register and delete the images for each label.  Common images in a batch are deleted only once at the end of the batch. Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 12...
  • Page 13 "Model :" "Model :" Text "Serial No. :" "Serial No. :" Graphic ORIMG.png GRIMG.png Image (Each Label) Text "90-22153" "90-22153" Text "00000001" "00000002" Text "9" "9" Barcode "0123456" "0123456" Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 13...
  • Page 14 Set media coating type to Matte Paper ^S(CPC,Q,N Set print quality to Normal Other settings are omitted [Image registration commands] ~DYR:BASEIMG,B,P,430267,0, .PNG... Register images that are common to the batch Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 14...
  • Page 15 Render serial number for the 1st label ^FO1700,1020^A0N,150,120^FD9^FS ^FO1500,1300^BY7,3^B8N,300,Y,N^FD0123456^FS <Post-printing operation commands> ^S(CUB,S,L Set post-printing buzzer [Printing complete commands] ^IDR:ORIMG.PNG^FS Delete image file that is used only for the 1st label Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 15...
  • Page 16 Delete image file that is used only for the 2nd label Perform the batch complete process. [Printing complete commands] ^IDR:*.*^FS Delete all image files that were used for printing Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 16...

  • Page 17: Print Settings

    (Using ^JUS) Print settings Change settings for each print job While printing Prohibited Printer settings Change settings only when When idling Allowed changing the way the printer is used Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 17...

  • Page 18: List Of Print Setting Functions

    Color correction type setting Manual color correction setting Spot color adjustment setting Barcode width correction value setting Bidirectional printing setting Paper suction strength setting Drying time per head pass setting Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 18...

  • Page 19: Print Settings Transmission Method

    This is due to the fact that if the printer control software sends that command, the content that has been configured on the printer's panel or with the EPSON tool will no longer be applied to the print result. An example of the transmission of commands is shown below.

  • Page 20: Media Coating Type And Media Layout Settings

     The printer control software can be made to allow the user to select any media coating type, regardless of the ink type. This is because Epson product User's Manuals list the media coating types fit for each ink type and recommend usage within that scope.
  • Page 21 Length of longitudinal space that a user wishes to provide between prints Left gap Left & Right gap Distance between backing sheet and label left edge Figure 4.3.2-1 Printable areas, user input items, and media types Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 21...
  • Page 22 12.7 to 609.6 304.8 12.7 to 609.6 152.4 Gap between labels [mm] 2.0 to 6.0 2.0 to 6.0 ^S(CLS,C Left gap [mm] 0.0 to 6.0 0.0 to 6.0 ^S(CLS,G Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 22...
  • Page 23 0.0 to 6.0 0.0 to 6.0 ^S(CLS,G The value obtained by subtracting the gap between labels from the black mark interval is the label length, and is set with a command. Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 23...
  • Page 24 0.0 to 6.0 ^S(CLS,G Long format printing is possible with a no-mark layout. Refer to "Chapter 5.4 Long format printing" for more information about the long format printing method. Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 24...

  • Page 25: Post-Printing Operation Settings

     Usage case:  Use to set the cutting method after printing.  Implementation recommendations:  This function is enabled only for auto cutter models.  Command(s) used:  ^S(CMP,M ^PQ Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 25...

  • Page 26: Buzzer Setting

     Use this function to sound a buzzer when the number of units specified by the user have been printed.  Implementation recommendations:  For auto cutter models, link the timing of the buzzer with the auto cut timing.  Command(s) used:  ^S(CUB,S Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 26...
  • Page 27 Associating auto cut with other post-printing operation settings The following figure shows how to associate auto cut with the timing for a buzzer or pausing the printer. Figure 4.4.5-1 Associating auto cut with other post-printing operations Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 27...

  • Page 28: Image Quality Setting

       default Synthetic    default Glossy Paper    default Glossy Film   default  High Glossy Paper  Command(s) used:  ^S(CPC,Q Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 28...
  • Page 29 Inform the user of the risk of reduced barcode scanning quality and reduced image quality if the ink profile level is changed.  Command(s) used:  ^S(CPC,D Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 29...
  • Page 30  When the media coating type and print quality are changed, return the black ratio correction value to the default setting.  Command(s) used:  ^S(CPC,P Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 30...
  • Page 31 Epson preferred color / Epson vivid color / ICM / None Default setting: Epson preferred color  If you select Epson preferred color or Epson vivid color, you can use the manual color correction described later in this document.  You can select ICM if printing using ICM (described later in this document) is supported by the printer control software.
  • Page 32 Epson vivid color. The printer control software displays the settings window for manual color correction and allows the values to be changed only when the type of color correction is set to Epson preferred color or Epson vivid color.
  • Page 33 For ICM or None, the commands for manual color correction are not sent. Examples of these commands are shown below. Example 1: When the type of color correction is set to Epson vivid color ^S(CPC,C,V Set color correction type to Epson vivid color...
  • Page 34  Use this function to set specific colors in an image to colors designated by the user for printing. Figure 4.5.6-1 Spot color adjustment  The user uses the EPSON tool to create in advance a spot color list file that contains color conversion information.
  • Page 35 (Open file)  The default folder displayed in the dialog when selecting a spot color list file is shown below. This is also the default location where the EPSON tool saves the file.  We recommend a user interface that allows users to easily specify the information that was previously specified.
  • Page 36 Set to apply spot color list file Other commands required for printing are omitted. See Chapter 3 for details. [Printing complete commands] ^XA^IDR:*.*^FS^XZ Delete image files and spot color list files registered for printing Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 36...
  • Page 37 The flow of creating a spot color list file is shown here. Although the user does not use the printer control software to create the spot color list file, this is provided as reference information. Figure 4.5.6-4 Creating a spot color list file Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 37...
  • Page 38 This shows the flow of printing when applying spot colors. Figure 4.5.6-5 Printing with applied spot colors Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 38...
  • Page 39  Implementation recommendations:  Inform the user that the print speed will be slower if unidirectional printing is set.  Command(s) used:  ^S(CMP,D Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 39...
  • Page 40 If the paper does not dry sufficiently, the print surface might be smudged when coming into contact with your hands or another sheet of paper.  Command(s) used:  ^S(CMS,H Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 40...

  • Page 41: Various Printing Methods

     Set images that are registered in the printer to 300 dpi.  Set the position and size for the print command to values suitable for 300 dpi. Figure 5.1-1 Command structure for an input resolution of 300 dpi Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 41...
  • Page 42 Table 5.1.1-1 Rendering components for sample label Type Details Graphic Image BASEIMG2.png Text "SCHOOL FEET" Text "Model :" Text "Serial No. :" Graphic ORIMG.png Image Text "90-22153" Text "00000001" Text "9" Barcode "0123456" Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 42...
  • Page 43 Specify object position and size for 300 [dpi] ^FO0,0^ILR:BASEIMG.PNG^FS ^FO500,112^A0N,60,48^FDSCHOOL FEET^FS ^FO500,222^A0N,60,48^FDModel :^FS ^FO750,222^A0N,60,48^FD90-22153^FS ^FO750,305^IMR:ORIMG.PNG^FS ^FO500,393^A0N,60,48^FDSerial No. :^FS ^FO750,392^A0N,60,48^FD00000001^FS ^FO850,510^A0N,90,72^FD9^FS ^FO750,650^BY4,3^B8N,150,Y,N^FD0123456^FS <Post-printing operation commands> ^S(CUB,S,L [Printing complete commands] ^IDR:*.*^FS Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 43...

  • Page 44: Efficiently Printing Multiple Labels

    If there are many fields to render and there is a high ratio of common fields between multiple labels, you can expect an improvement in the rendering speed. Figure 5.2.1-1 Operating principle Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 44...

  • Page 45: Command Structure

    5.2.2 Command structure The command structure for achieving the operating principle described above is shown below. Figure 5.2.2-1 Command structure Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 45...
  • Page 46 "Serial No. :" "Serial No. :" Variable VRGR01 Graphic ORIMG.png GRIMG.png Image (Each Label) VRTX01 Text "90-22153" "90-22153" VRTX02 Text "00000001" "00000002" VRTX03 Text "9" "9" VRBC01 Barcode "0123456" "0123456" Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 46...
  • Page 47 Set media coating type to Matte Paper ^S(CPC,Q,N Set print quality to Normal Other settings are omitted. ^C(D Discard rendering canvas [Image registration commands] ~DYR:BASEIMG,B,P,430267,0, .PNG... Register images that are common to the batch Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 47...
  • Page 48 [Commands for deleting common graphics in a batch] ^IDR:BASEIMG.PNG ^FS Delete image files used to render fixed fields The template image that is saved is shown below. Figure 5.2.4-1 Template image Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 48...
  • Page 49 Render variable fields ^FO1500,610^IMR:ORIMG.PNG^FS ^FO1500,785^A0N,105,84^FD00000001^FS ^FO1700,1020^A0N,150,120^FD9^FS ^FO1500,1300^BY7,3^B8N,300,Y,N^FD0123456^FS <Post-printing operation commands> ^S(CUB,S,L Set post-printing buzzer [Printing complete commands] ^IDR:ORIMG.PNG^FS Delete image file that is used only for the 1st label Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 49...
  • Page 50 Fixed areas and variable areas can be user-defined. However, it is possible to further improve the effect by using the printer control software to detect changes in the content of a field and then create a template image in the corresponding batch. Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 50...

  • Page 51: Controlling Buzzers, Pausing, And Cutting

    Printer does not make a cut. ^S(CMP,M,P ^S(CMP,M,R ^S(CMP,M,C Printer always makes a cut after the last label. Use in combination with ^PQ to make cuts other than after the last label. Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 51...
  • Page 52 Set printer to sound buzzer after printing each label ^FO0,0^FDprint 3 pages^FS ^PQ3 Example 3: Printing three labels without sounding a buzzer ^S(CUB,S,N Set printer to not sound buzzer ^FO0,0^FDprint 3 pages^FS ^PQ3 Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 52...
  • Page 53 ^XA^FO100,100^FD 1 of 3 ^FS^PQ3^PP^XZ Print three labels and pause ^XA^FO100,100^FD 2 of 3 ^FS^PQ3^PP^XZ Print three labels and pause ^XA^FO100,100^FD 3 of 3 ^FS^PQ3^PP^XZ Print three labels and pause Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 53...
  • Page 54 Example 3: Printing nine labels, pausing after every three labels are printed ^XA^S(CMP,M,T^XZ Set printer to not make a cut ^XA^FO100,100^FD 9 pages ^FS^PQ9,3^XZ Print three labels and pause Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 54...
  • Page 55 Example 3: Printing three labels, cutting but not pausing after each label ^S(CMP,M,C Set printer to make a cut ^FO100,100^FD 3 pages^FS ^PQ3,1,,Y Set printer to print three labels, cutting but not pausing after each label Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 55...
  • Page 56 Example 2: Specifying cutting and pausing after printing three labels for each ^XA-^XZ ^XA^S(CMP,M,C^FO100,100^FD1 of 9^SFd^FS^PQ3^PP^XZ Print three labels, cut, and pause ^XA^S(CMP,M,T^FO100,100^FD4 of 9^SFd^FS^PQ3^PP^XZ Print three labels and pause ^XA^S(CMP,M,C^FO100,100^FD7 of 9^SFd^FS^PQ3^XZ Print three labels and cut Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 56...

  • Page 57: Long Format Printing

     Gap between labels: 0 [mm] If long format printing is enabled, image designs that exceed the maximum printable area length are allowed. Figure 5.4-1 Long format settings and image design Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 57...
  • Page 58 Set printable area to 101.6 [mm] x 400 [mm] ^S(CLS,C,0 Set gap between printable area to 0 [mm] ^S(CLS,G,47 Set left gap to 2 [mm] Other settings are omitted. Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 58...
  • Page 59 Delete image file that is used only for the 2nd label Perform the batch complete process. [Printing complete commands] ^IDR:*.*^FS Delete all image files that were used for printing Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 59...

  • Page 60: Printing Using Icm

    However, since displays and printers use different methods for generating color, the printed colors will not exactly match the colors that appear on screen. Figure 5.5-1 Application of an ICC profile This section describes details about the printer control software regarding ICM. Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 60...
  • Page 61 CW-D6000/6500 series example profile names CW-D6000Series_MattePaper_Normal.icc The ICC profiles provided by Epson must be installed in a computer before this function can be used. It is recommended to install them when installing the printer control software. Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev.
  • Page 62 The CW-C6000/6500 series have 2 types of ink types. There are 25 combinations of media coating type and print quality, as shown in "Table 4.5.1-1 CW-C6000/6500 series media coating type and print quality". Epson provides 50 files for these. Table 5.5.2-1 ICC profiles and file names for the CW-C6000/6500 series gloss ink type...
  • Page 63 CW-C6000Series_TexturePaper_Quality_MK.icc Glossy Paper Normal CW-C6000Series_GlossyPaper_Normal_MK.icc Quality CW-C6000Series_GlossyPaper_Quality_MK.icc Max Quality CW-C6000Series_GlossyPaper_MaxQuality_MK.icc Glossy Film Normal CW-C6000Series_GlossyFilm_Normal_MK.icc Quality CW-C6000Series_GlossyFilm_Quality_MK.icc Max Quality CW-C6000Series_GlossyFilm_MaxQuality_MK.icc High Glossy Paper Normal CW-C6000Series_HighGlossyPaper_Normal_MK.icc Quality CW-C6000Series_HighGlossyPaper_Quality_MK.icc Max Quality CW-C6000Series_HighGlossyPaper_MaxQuality_MK.icc Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 63...
  • Page 64 CW-D6000/6500 series ICC profiles There are 17 combinations of media coating type and print quality for the CW-D6000/6500 series, as shown in "Table 4.5.1-2 CW-D6000/6500 series media coating type and print quality". Epson provides 17 files for these. Table 5.5.3-1 ICC profiles and file names for the CW-D6000/6500 series...
  • Page 65 Auto select With default settings, only this option is displayed. The printer control software automatically applies the profile provided by Epson that corresponds to the ink type, media settings, and print quality settings currently selected by the user. The ink type can be determined using the model information request command (~H(IMM).
  • Page 66 When using the printer control software to apply ICM, it is not recommended to use this together with the spot color adjustment described previously. ICM might make changes to colors that have been specified with spot color adjustment. Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 66...
  • Page 67 Use DeleteColorTransform() to discard the color transform object that was generated. Use CloseColorProfile() to release the handle for the profile. Compress the image (after color transform) to a png file, and transmit it to the printer. Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 67...

  • Page 68: Printer Settings

    Print start position adjustment Paper top position adjustment Cut/Peel-off position adjustment Reprint setting The sequence from user settings to command transmission is shown below. Figure 6-1 Printer settings sequence Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 68...

  • Page 69: Transmitting Printer Settings

    This is due to the fact that if the printer control software sends that command, the content that has been configured on the printer's panel or with the EPSON tool will no longer be applied to the printer operations.

  • Page 70: Media Detection Method Setting

    Black mark-basis die cut label, full-page label Black mark Full-page label with no mark No mark  Usage case:  Set when changing to media with a different detection method.  Command(s) used:  ^S(CLM,D Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 70...

  • Page 71: Media Source Setting

     Select one of the following media forms. Roll paper/Fanfold paper Default setting: Roll paper  Usage case:  Set this when changing the media form.  Command(s) used:  ^S(CLM,S Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 71...

  • Page 72: Nozzle Self-Test System Setting

    1 to 13000 [sheets] ^S(CMV,I Operation at clogged nozzle detection Continue/Notify Notify ^S(CMV,O Nozzle clog tolerance value 0 to 16 ^S(CMV,C Cleaning after self-test Execute/Do not execute Execute ^S(CMV,A Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 72...

  • Page 73: Print Start Position Adjustment

    Table 6.6-1 List of print start position adjustment setting values Item Setting range Default setting Command Vertical direction [mm] -10.9 to +10.9 ^S(CLE,T Horizontal direction [mm] -2.0 to +2.0 ^S(CLE,M Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 73...

  • Page 74: Paper Top Position Adjustment

     This is used when you wish to provide a particular blank area before the start of the first label printing from the paper top.  Command(s) used:  ^S(CLP,T Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 74...

  • Page 75: Cut/Peel-Off Position Adjustment

    Setting range [mm] Default setting Command Cut position [mm] -10.8 to +10.8 ^S(CLP,O or ~TA Peel-off position (Auto apply) [mm] -10.8 to +10.8 ^S(CMQ,A Peel-off position (Manual apply) [mm] -10.8 to +10.8 ^S(CMQ,B Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 75...

  • Page 76: Reprint Setting

     Select the setting from the following. Enable/Disable Default setting: Enable  Usage case:  Set if you want to change the reprint settings.  Command(s) used:  ^S(CWR,P or ^JZ Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 76...

  • Page 77: Downloading Truetype Fonts

    Z:EUCCN199.CNV BIG5 ^CI26 Z:BIG52K7.CNV GB18030 ^CI26 Z:GB18030.CNV UTF-8 ^CI28 (Not recommended) UTF-8 ^CI17^F8 (Not recommended, limitations) UTF-16 ^CI17 (Cannot be used) UTF-16 ^CI29, ^CI30 Request: Do not install UTF-16. Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 77...

  • Page 78: Printer Maintenance

    Table 8-1 List of printer maintenance items Category Function name Maintenance Head cleaning Print the clogged nozzle check pattern The sequence from user operations to command transmission is shown below. Figure 8-1 Printer maintenance sequence Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 78...

  • Page 79: Performing Maintenance On The Printer

    Example 1: Performing head cleaning [Head cleaning] ~J(MCL,A Perform auto cleaning Example 2: Printing the clogged nozzle check pattern [Print the clogged nozzle check pattern] ~W(PNC Print check pattern Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 79...

  • Page 80: Head Cleaning

    A UI sample for head cleaning and printing a clogged nozzle check pattern is shown below. Figure 8.3-1 UI sample for head cleaning and printing a clogged nozzle check pattern Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 80...

  • Page 81: Displaying The Printer Status

     Display the available capacity in the maintenance box. (Refer to the UI sample.)  Command(s) used:  ~H(QIQ ~H(QMN  UI sample: Figure 9.1-1 UI sample for displaying information for consumables Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 81...
  • Page 82 Ink cartridge replacement required: RR little ink remaining. Ink cartridge not installed: NA  Indicate that ink cartridge Ink cartridge installed: CI installation was detected, but no ink is detected. Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 82...
  • Page 83 Maintenance box not installed: NA  Indicate that the maintenance Maintenance box installed: CI box installation was detected, but no available capacity is detected. Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 83...

  • Page 84: Items To Keep In Mind Regarding Transmission

    Refer to "Chapter 2.2.2 List of product names" for <Product Name>. <CID> indicates the last 6 digits (Example: "6000Ae") of <Product Name>. Refer to "Chapter 2.2.2 List of product names" for details. Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 84...

  • Page 85: String Descriptor

    The String Descriptor is as follows. idVendor = 04B8H idProduct = 0E38H iManufacturer = "EPSON" iProduct = <Product Name>; Refer to "Chapter 2.2.2 List of product names" for <Product Name>. Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 85...

  • Page 86: Receive Buffer Full Control

     If using command groups, confirm the responses from all the sent commands before sending the next command group.  Printer information request commands:  ~H(C ~H(I ~H(Q ~H(S Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 86...

  • Page 87: Notes For When Using Commands That Request A Response From The Printer

     To delete unnecessary data, you must cancel all formats.  Recommended control:  Encourage the user to cancel all formats using the printer's cancel button when canceling printing. Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 87...

  • Page 88: Limitations On Acquiring Printer Status

     Currently printing adjustment pattern from printer's panel  Currently initializing with printer's panel  Currently powering OFF from printer's panel  Currently printing nozzle check pattern by command  Canceling Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 88...

  • Page 89: Revision Sheet (Summary)

     Cut/Peel-off position adjustment Updated according to changes in specifications  Print start position adjustment Updated according to changes in specifications  Color correction type Added compatibility for the CW-D6000/6500 series Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 89...

  • Page 90: Revision Sheet (Detail)

    Added explanation of ICC profiles  Installing an ICC profile  ICM setting Change in specifications: Changes were made to the default setting for nozzle clog tolerance. 2 → 6 Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 90...
  • Page 91 Change in specifications: Changes were made to the setting range for horizontal print start position adjustment. -1.5 to +1.5 → -2.0 to + 2.0 30-31 Change in specifications: Added Epson preferred color to the color correction type Added the CW-D6000/6500 series specifications  Model classification ...
  • Page 92 Added the CW-D6000/6500 series specifications  DeviceID  String Descriptor Epson ESC/Label Application Development Guide CW-C6000/CW-C6500/CW-D6000/CW-D6500 Series Rev. K Page 92...

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