CognitiveTPG DLXi - Manual (Page 11)

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Introduction
Bar code printers are programmable devices. Most CognitiveTPG
printers use the same command language, which has become an
industry standard.
NOTE: EZ-LP and PCL printers are an exception. Standard CPL printer
commands do not work on an EZ-LP or PCL printer. However,
VARIABLE
commands can be used to configure these printers.
In typical label printing applications, you will use simple ASCII
commands to control the printer. You will write these commands in
files called
label formats . When sent to the printer, each label format
tells the printer how to produce one or more labels.
One label format can print many similar labels. Label formats may be
sent to the printer individually or in batches, in multiple file uploads.
You may combine several different ASCII label formats in a single file,
with each format capable of producing a different label.
This document describes the ASCII and graphics commands used to
create label formats, stored objects, and menus, as well as the
VARIABLE commands used to configure the printer.
IMPORTANT: If you are using Microsoft Windows and preparing and printing
label formats directly from Notepad or another Windows-based program, be
aware that most Windows printer drivers will not work with CognitiveTPG
printers. The "generic ASCII" printer driver (supplied with Windows) will pass
ASCII label formats to the printer without interference. Please install and use
this driver when sending ASCII label formats to the printer from the Windows
environment. Do not use the CognitiveTPG Windows Driver when sending
ASCII formats to the printer. The CognitiveTPG Windows Driver converts
Windows documents to ASCII label formats; thus, your label formats will print
as they appear in the text editor rather than directly control the printer as
intended.