Stx m - set printer to metric, Stx n - set printer to imperial (inches), Stx o - cycle cutter – Datamax DGL User Manual
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System-Level Command Functions
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terminated with E, s, or X, (see Label-Formatting Commands for additional 
information.)
STX m - Set Printer To Metric
This command sets the printer to interpret measurements as metric values 
(e.g., 
STX n - Set Printer to Imperial (Inches)
This command sets the printer to interpret measurements as Imperial values 
(e.g., 
STX o - Cycle Cutter
This command will immediately cycle the cutter blade on the option Cutter 
Mechanism. The Cutter must be installed, enabled and the interlocks closed 
for operation. The Commands to activate the Cutter (System Level Command 
when the Media Handling menu is set to ‘Cut’, and the DGL Advanced-User 
Menu ‘Cut Cmds’ is set to ‘Process’.
STX Q - Clear All Modules
This command instructs the printer to clear all of the Flash, RAM, and Internal 
Modules.
STX q - Clear Module
This command clears the selected memory module (Flash or RAM).
STX r - Select Reflective Sensor
This command selects the reflective media sensor for top-of-form detection of 
reflective stock (e.g., fan-folded tags with carbon-based black marks printed 
along the underside of the media). The end of the black mark determines 
label TOF. Labels must be at least 0.5” (13mm) between each TOF mark. 
(The 
STX S - Set Feed Rate
This command determines the feed rate of the media when the printer’s 
FEED button is pressed.
STX U - Label Format Field Replacement
This command places new label data into format fields. Format fields are 
used to build a label. The new data string must equal the original string length 
and contain valid data. To easily keep track of fields, place all of the fields to 
be updated with the command at the beginning of the label format. A 
maximum of 99 format fields can be updated. Fields are numbered 
consecutively 01 to 99, in the order received.
