Printing Labels; Introduction; Programming Commands - HP DMXTM 400/430 Operator's Manual

Printing Labels

4.0

Introduction

Labels can be generated using RS-232C or parallel communications
to a host computer or a PC with a compatible labeling software
package. This chapter explains some of the basic programming
commands that are required when writing programs to generate
label formats. A programmer's manual can be obtained by mailing
or faxing the request card located in the back of this manual.
4.1

Programming Commands

In order to be ready for a command sequence, the Printer must first
receive a special character called an "attention getter," this character
informs the Printer that it is about to receive a command and the
type of command it will be. Immediate Commands, System-Level
Commands, and Font-Loading Commands each have their own
attention getter. The attention getter character is followed by a
command character that tells the Printer what action to take.
ASCII
Char.
SOH
STX
ESC
DMX 400/430 Operator's Manual
Decimal HEX
Value Value
1 01
2 02
27 1B
Table 4-1 Attention Getters
DOS Attention Getter For
Prompt
Ctrl A Immediate
Commands
Ctrl B System-Level
Commands
Ctrl [ Font-Loading
Commands
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