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Appendix S
Line Mode
Line Mode allows the printer to respond to raw data from a device that may not be able to send a
complete DPL file. In Line Mode, raw data is directed into replaceable fields in formats, or templates,
stored in the printer.
The printer can be placed in Line Mode via the front panel, as explained in the printer’s Operating
Manual, or by using the <STX>KcEM command (see Extended System-Level Command Functions),
where:
<STX>KcEM0
will enter standard DPL Mode; and,
<STX>KcEM1
will enter Line Mode.
 Note: A reset will follow a change of mode. While in Line Mode, the printer will also respond to DPL commands;
however, special download types (such as firmware updates) should only be sent when the printer is in
DPL mode.
Line Mode Specifics
 Raw data sent to the printer must be terminated by a carriage return [0x0D].
 The host timeout setting (see <STX>KcHT) will determine the maximum waiting period between
data sent. If the timeout value is reached, the label will print using the data received before
timeout occurred.
 A form feed command [0x0C] may be sent to terminate processing and print the data that has
been received.
 Note: E-Class and M-4206 printers also allow the Feed Key to be pressed to terminate the waiting
period and print the data.
 Issuing the <STX>Ennnn command (where nnnn represents the print count), allows quantities
of the same label to be printed.
 The printer must have a template program loaded. A template is a standard DPL file that ends in a
store format command, instead of the print command (E). The template name must be either
DMXFRM
or DMXFRMxx. Using DMXFRMxx, allows multiple templates to be available.