Stx kd database configuration – Datamax-O'Neil DPL Programmer’s Manual User Manual
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Extended System-Level Command Functions
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STX KD
Database Configuration
This command, stored in Flash memory for future power-ups, controls the printer’s
environment and operates as a pseudo DIP switch. The
recommended for use over
Syntax:
Where:
w, x, y,
and z are binary values with respective bit settings as
defined in the following table. (Bit 0 is least significant.)
Sample:
The sample above configures 9600 baud, 8-bit words, no parity,
with direct thermal printing, gap sensing, standard control
characters, and a cutter.
•
Ignore Host Distance (see below) disregards
host software sends values that may be inappropriate). Use the
the Setup Menu to enable this feature.
Parameter
Bit
Number
Function
Value(s)
w
0 – 2
BAUD Rate / Set Test Mode
0 = 9600, 1 = 600, 2 = 2400,
3 = 19200, 4 = 4800, 5 = 38400,
6 = 1200, 7 = 9600 Test Mode
3
Word Length and Parity
0 = 8 bits, no parity;
1 = 7 bits, even parity
4 & 5
Unused
Set to 0
6
Always 1
Set to 1
7
Always 0
Set to 0
x
0
Print Method
0 = direct thermal, 1 = thermal transfer
1
Present Sensor
0 = not equipped, 1 = equipped
2 Control
Character
[1]
0 = standard, 1 = Alternate characters
3
Cutter
0 = disabled, 1 = enabled
4
Ignore Host Distance
0 = disabled,
1 = enabled (see note above)
5 Alt-2
Control
Codes
[1]
0 = disabled,
1 = Alternate-2 characters
6
Always 1
Set to 1
7
Always 0
Set to 0
y
0 & 1
Sensor Type
0 = gap, 1 = reflective, 2 = continuous
2
Linerless
0 = not equipped, 1 = equipped
3 – 5
Unused
Set to 0
6
Always 1
Set to 1
7
Always 0
Set to 0
z
0 & 1
Reserved
Set to 0
2
Reserved
Set to 0
3 – 5
Unused
Set to 0
6
Always 1
Set to 1
7
Always 0
Set to 0
[1]
Selects the values of the control characters; see Control Code Command Functions.