Microcom 466 - Manual (Page 28)

Designing Labels Using LDS Chapter 4
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LCB LABEL CONTROL BYTE
This parameter selects between the various gap detection methods.
Normal Stock (leading edge): If set to a value of 0, the printer will detect the leading
edge of the label (the start of the next label).
Continuous Stock: If set to a value of 2, the printer will not search for a gap or other
sense mark. The printer will print all fields that contain data and advance the paper the
amount specified in the SPG parameter. Blank or empty fields will not be printed. For
example, Imagine a receipt format that contains 100 lines. If data is provided for the
first 50 lines, the printer will not advance the “extra” blank 50 lines. The printer will stop
immediately after printing the last pixel and then advance the amount specified in the
SPG parameter.
If the AGD is set to 0, the printer will always feed the same amount of media regardless
of the data. In this case, the amount of label feed is determined by adding the SPG
value to the LSY.
Blow Hole Stock (Slot-Cut): If set to a value of 0, the printer will detect the leading edge
of a blow hole (see software dip switch #4 (^D24) for blow hole stock).
Black Line Stock (transmissive sensor): If set to a value of 1, the printer will detect the
leading edge of a black line.
Black Line Stock (optional reflective sensor): If set to a value of 3, the printer will detect
the leading edge of a black line.
AGD NUMBER OF STEPS TO ACTIVATE GAP DETECTOR
This parameter selects the number of steps (dots) that the printer should skip before
gap sensing is activated. This value is usually defaulted.
SPG NUMBER OF STEPS PAST GAP
The number of steps to advance the label after detection of a label gap. Use auto-
sizing (See section 5.3.3) to quickly evaluate this parameter for small stock. It may also
be necessary to adjust this value if using material with a sense position not located at
the end of the stock.
The 466 uses the following formula to determine the SPG setting:
If label height is greater than or equal to 490 then SPG=490
If label height is less than 490, subtract (LSY+GAP) from 490 until the answer is
negative, then add (LSY+GAP) back to become positive again. Subtract the AGD value
(usually 1) and the result will be the correct SPG.
If continuous stock is selected in the LCB, an SPG value of 0 will cause the printer to
advance paper until the LSY header value plus the SPG header value are reached.
OFX X DIRECTION OFFSET
This parameter moves all the fields in the X direction without changing the fields
themselves. (Positive integers only)