Datamax A-4310 User Manual

Extended System-Level Command Functions
100 Class Series Programmer’s Manual
STX Kr Resettable Counter Reset
This command resets the internal counters. Follow this command with an <SOH>U command to
retain the reset or the counters will revert to the previous values after cycling power.
Syntax:
<STX>Kr<CR>
STX KS Memory Configuration, Scalable Font Cache
(Non-Display Models only)
See the <STX>K command.
 Note: This command will result in a system reset for the EX2.
STX KtA Write Application Family Identifier (AFI) to Tag
(Direct Mode – HF [13.56 MHz] ISO15693 Tag Interface)
This command writes the AFI data to the tag.
Syntax:
<STX>KtAabcc
Where:
a
- The number of retry attempts, 0-9.
b
- Lock the Application Family Identifier (AFI) after writing:
0 = No Protection
1 = Write Protect
cc
- Two character AFI value representing one byte.
Sample:
<STX>KtA91C3[CR]
The sample writes 0xC3 AFI byte, locking value, retrying nine times, if necessary.

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)

Summary

Overview

Who Should Use This Manual

Identifies the intended audience for this manual, focusing on programmers creating label software.

Scope of the Programmer's Manual

Explains the manual's coverage of DPL commands for Datamax printers and firmware versions.

Control Code Command Functions

Attention-Getters Explained

Describes standard ASCII control labels representing one-character control codes for commands.

Alternate Control Code Modes

Explains available alternate modes for transmitting control codes when standard codes are unavailable.

Immediate Command Functions

SOH # Reset Command

Resets the printer to default settings, clearing buffers and DRAM memory.

SOH A Send ASCII Status String

Allows the host to check current printer status by returning an eight-character string.

SOH C Stop/Cancel Command

Clears the print buffer, pauses the printer, and illuminates the Paused/Stop Indicator.

SOH F Send Status Byte

Instructs the printer to send a single status byte representing printer status flags.

System-Level Command Functions

STX A Set Time and Date

Sets the printer's internal time and date, stored in the inch counter.

STX I Input Image Data

Precedes image downloading, allowing the printer to receive image data from a host.

STX M Set Maximum Label Length

Sets the media distance to search for top-of-form before declaring a paper fault.

STX Q Clear All Modules

Clears all Flash and DRAM modules, destroying all stored data.

STX W Request Memory Module Information

Requests a memory module directory listing, showing results based on printer class and firmware.