Datamax A-4310 User Manual

Label Formatting Command Functions
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^ Set Count By Amount
This command allows applications using the increment / decrement field command to print more than
one label with the same field value before the field data is updated. All printers default to 1.
 Note: This command can only be issued once per label format. In addition, when alternate Control Codes
are enabled, the ^ character must be replaced by the @ character (hexadecimal 0x40). See
Control Codes.
Syntax:
^nn
Where:
^
- May be 0x55 or 0x40; see Control Codes.
nn
- Is a two-digit value that specifies the number of labels to be
generated before incrementing (or decrementing) the field value.
Sample:
<STX>L<CR>
13220000000000012345<CR>
-01<CR>
^02<CR>
Q0006<CR>
E<CR>
The sample prints two labels containing the same field value before decrementing the field. Six labels
are printed.
Special Label Formatting Command Functions
Two Special Label Formatting Commands, the <STX>S and the <STX>T, are entered directly into the
data field of label format records. Do not confuse them with System-Level Commands because the same
control character is used. If alternate control codes are enabled the <STX> becomes ‘~’ (hexadecimal
0x7E); see Control Codes.
Label Formatting Character Command Description
<STX>S
Recall global data and place in field
<STX>T
Print time and date
Table 6-2: Special Label Formatting Commands

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.