Datamax A-4310 User Manual

Extended System-Level Command Functions
Class Series Programmer’s Manual 105
STX KuB Read Data from Gen2 Tag Section
This command reads a specific block address of a Gen2 tag.
Syntax:
<STX>KuBaaabbb
Where:
aaa
- Block address number, where: 000 is kill/access section; 001
is EPC section; 002 is Tag ID; and, 003 is user memory.
bbb
- Data offset in word length
Sample:
<STX>KuB001002
This example reads the block address 1 at offset word 2, which is location of the EPC data.
STX KuF Send RFID Device Firmware Version
This command instructs the RFID device to return the firmware version.
Syntax:
<STX>KuF<CR>
Printer response:
DEVICE VERSION: XXX.XXX.XXX[CR]
STX KuJ Write Data to Gen 2 Tag Section
This command writes a specific block address of a Gen2 tag.
Syntax:
<STX>KuJaaabbb<data>
Where:
aaa
- Block address number, where: 000 is kill/access section; 001
is EPC section; 002 is Tag ID; or, 003 is user memory
bbb
- Data offset in word length
<data>
- Hexadecimal data, must be length of multiples of 4
Sample:
<STX>KuJ001002112233445566778899AABBCC
This example writes data “112233445566778899AABBCC” to block address 1 at offset word 2,
which is the EPC data.

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.