Microcom LDSII User Manual
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Printer Commands
Chapter 2
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“^D392)1” command after a Flash code update may cause the printer to become unstable.
A reset (^D390) and/or power cycle is required for this command to complete.
2.3.24 ^D394)1
(Draw Platen Roller Compensation Line)
The “^D394)1” command prints 10” lines in the “Y” direction that are used to correct any
tolerance issues with the printer’s drive roller. This command is intended to be used in
conjunction wi
th the “^D646)” command. Continuous media should be used when using the
“^D394)1” command.
2.4
5xx Series Commands
The 5xx series commands control the printer’s configurable selections and may be issued
from outside and/or inside a script file. Commands will return the current status and/or
setting if the ^Dxx command is entered without an argument. Entering a question mark (“?”)
after the ^Dxx command causes the printer to report the commands current setting as well
as the verbose description and help text associated with that particular command.
2.4.1
^D501)n
(Select Emulation Mode)
This command is used to select the various products and their command structure that can
be emulated by entering the “n” parameter. Once the printer has been set to a specific
emulation mode, the commands will then follow the rules of that particular product. This
command should only be issued from outside a script and not from within a script. The
printer will force commands to their default LDSII settings when returning to the LDSII mode.
The “n” parameter is used to select the desired Model of the printer that will be used.
Selecting this parameter automatically adjusts the necessary changes within the printer.
The printer returns the current mode separated by
1
LDSII Language
2
Limited 410ECA
2.4.2
^D506)n
(Select Cutter Type)
This command is used to select the type of cutter that is installed on the printer. The valid
para
meters for “n” are listed below. The printer has to be reset and/or a power cycle must
occur after setting this command. To adjust the dispense distance for the available cutters,
refer to the “^D642)” command.
The recommended
“^D642)” value for the guillotine cutter dispense distance for the Model
426 printer
is 0.84” (21mm) but may vary due to mechanical tolerances and/or printer model
numbers.
The recommended
“^D642)” value for the rotary cutter dispense distance for the Model 426
printer is 0.98
” (25mm) but may vary due to mechanical tolerances and/or printer model
numbers.
0
None
1
Guillotine Cutter
2
Rotary Cutter