Datamax-O'Neil DPL Programmer’s Manual - Manual (Page 126)

Label Formatting Command Functions
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m Set Metric Mode
This command sets the printer to measure in metric. When this command is sent, all
measurements will be interpreted as metric values, (e.g., a column offset of 0010 will be
interpreted as 1.0 mm).
Syntax:
m
Sample: L
m
141100001000100SAMPLE LABEL
E
The sample above prints the text (SAMPLE LABEL) starting at
location coordinates 10.0 mm, 10.0 mm.
n Set Inch (Imperial) Mode
This command sets the printer to measure in inches. When this command is sent, all
measurements will change to inches. Default mode, and is menu selectable.
Syntax: n
Sample:
L
n
141100001000100SAMPLE LABEL
E
The sample above prints the text (SAMPLE LABEL) starting at
location coordinates 1.0 inch, 1.0 inch.
P
Set Print Speed
This command sets a print speed for a label or batch of labels.
Syntax: Pa
Where: a - Is a single character representing a speed; see
Appendix L for valid ranges.
Sample: L
PC
141100001000100LABEL1
E
L
141100001000100LABEL2
E
The sample above prints two labels, the first at a speed of 2
inches per second (51 mm per second) and the second at the
default setting.