Datamax A-4310 User Manual (English)

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Extended System-Level Command Functions

90 Class Series Programmer’s Manual

STX KD Database Configuration (Non-Display Models only)

This command, stored in Flash memory for future power-ups, controls the printer’s environment and

operates as a pseudo DIP switch. The <STX>Kc command is recommended for use over <STX>KD.

Syntax:

<STX>KDwxyz<CR>

Where:

w, x, y, and z are binary values with respective bit settings as defined

in the following table. (Bit 0 is least significant.)

Sample:

The sample configures the printer as follows:

@ Sets the communications to 9600 baud with an 8-bit word and no parity;

H Selects direct thermal printing, standard control characters, and enables the media cutter;

@ Selects gap sensing;

@ Is the default setting (items saved for future expansion).

 Notes: (1) The Ignore Host Distance setting (see below) allows the printer to disregard <STX>O and

<STX>f commands (a feature provided for host system software that sends these commands with

values that may be inappropriate for the printer and result in incorrect start of print and present

distances). Use the <STX>KD command or the Setup Menu to enable this feature. (2) This

command will result in a system reset for the EX2.

<STX>KD

Parameter

Bit

Number

Function Value(s)

0 – 2 BAUD Rate / Set Test Mode

0 = 9600, 1 = 600, 2 = 2400, 3 = 19200,

4 = 4800, 5 = 38400, 6 = 1200, 7 = 9600 Test Mode

3 Word Length and Parity 0 = 8 bits, no parity; 1 = 7 bits, even parity

4 & 5 Unused Set to 0

6 Always 1 Set to 1

7 Always 0 Set to 0

0 Print Method 0 = direct thermal, 1 = thermal transfer

1 Present Sensor 0 = not equipped, 1 = equipped

2 Control Character

[1]

0 = standard, 1 = alternate characters

3 Cutter 0 = disabled, 1 = enabled

4 Ignore Host Distance 0 = disabled, 1 = enabled (See note above)

5 Alt-2 Control Codes

[1]

0 = disabled, 1 = alternate-2 characters

6 Always 1 Set to 1

7 Always 0 Set to 0

0 & 1 Paper Type (Media Sensor) 0 = gap (edge), 1 = reflective, 2 = continuous

2 Linerless 0 = not equipped, 1 = equipped

3 – 5 Unused Set to 0

6 Always 1 Set to 1

7 Always 0 Set to 0

0 & 1 Reserved Set to 0

2 Reserved Set to 0

3 – 5 Unused Set to 0

6 Always 1 Set to 1

7 Always 0 Set to 0

[1]

Selects the values of the control characters; see Control Codes.

Table 5-15: Database Configuration Command

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Datamax A-4310 Specifications

General

Print Resolution	300 dpi
Print Speed	10 ips
Storage Temperature	-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Print Technology	Thermal Transfer
Memory	16 MB DRAM / 8 MB Flash
Interface	Serial, Parallel, USB
Media Type	Labels, Tags, Tickets
Maximum Print Length	99 inches
Supported Barcode Types	Code 39, Code 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, Postnet, PDF417
Operating Temperature	40°F to 104°F (4°C to 40°C)
Print Width	4.16" (105.7 mm)
Media Width	1.0" to 4.65" (25.4 mm to 118.1 mm)
Media Thickness	0.0025" to 0.010" (0.0635 mm to 0.254 mm)