Microcom 412 User Manual
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Printer Commands
Chapter 5
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^A
^D
COMMAND
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36
Adjust Contrast Base: Used to adjust the contrast base point for such things
as high-speed paper and print head wear. This command is stored in the
EEPROM and skews the entire contrast window (^D35). This command has a
^A range of 10 to 200%.
5.3.2 PRINTING COMMANDS
The following commands initiate label printing or define the number of labels to be printed.
^A
^D
Command
3
Print Command: Prints a single label or starts the printing of a batch of labels.
This is usually the last command in a format file.
11
Print Test: Prints a label with diagonal lines that is useful in determining the
condition of wear of the print head. (Equivalent to ^K)
12
Form Feed: (Equivalent to ^L) Prints a blank label.
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Clear commands 72-76.
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73
Load copies count: Tells the printer to print multiple copies without
incrementing serial numbers. This command can be used in conjunction with the
^D75 (load print count) to allow duplicate copies to be made inside a batch. For
example, the following command string will print a total of 150 labels; three
copies of each serial number and 50 different numbers
(^A3^D73^A50^D75^D3).
1
74
Infinity Print: Prints a batch of labels but will continue to print until the printer is
turned off. This command is most useful in tag/tear or peel-and-dispense
modes. ^A1 activates this mode. Can be used with serial numbers. Example
usage: ^A1^D74^D3 - Prints until printer turned off or paused, using the front
panel button.
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75
Load Label Count: Tells the printer to print a batch of labels using the serial
number function if enabled. Can be used in conjunction with load copies count
(^D73). The batch of labels will be printed when a ^D3 is executed. Therefore,
this must precede a ^D3 command. The only difference between this command
and ^D73 is in the ability of this command to increment and decrement
sequential numbers in the batch. See section 5.3 for more information. Example
usage: ^A20^D74^D3 - Prints 20 serial number labels.