Sending ^D Printer Commands; Software Switches/Battery Backed Commands - Microcom 465 Operator's Manual

5.3

SENDING ^D PRINTER COMMANDS

Unless otherwise specified, these commands are entered by sending a ^DXX, where XX is the
command number. It is followed by a carriage return or another control code. Some commands
load data or control numbers and are preceded by a ^AXX, where XX represents the data or
control number. Unless otherwise specified, command codes should appear first in the label
format, if a label format is being sent.
Unless stored in a non-volatile saved format file, all commands not listed in 5.3.1 (the Battery
Backed RAM and software switch section) are not retained when the printer is turned off and, if
desired, must be sent again upon power-up.
When possible, the following commands are grouped by function. See the Quick Reference
Command Summary in Appendix D for a listing by number.
Some commands can be substituted with equivalent control codes. If this is the case, there will be
an equivalence statement in the description.
Example of command usage:
^A3^D75^D35 (This sequence will print a batch of three labels).
5.3.1

SOFTWARE SWITCHES/BATTERY BACKED COMMANDS

The following commands are different from the other printer commands in that they are stored in
Battery Backed RAM, are non-volatile and configure the machine upon power-up. Once sent to the
printer, they do not need to be sent again.
Verify the new dip switch settings by either sending ^D29 to the printer (switch settings will be sent
back to the computer) or place the printer in 'test mode' by turning on the printer with the
PRINT/PAUSE button pressed (this will print a label with switch statistics). Note: Turn the
printer off and back on to clear this test mode.
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