Microcom LDSII - Manual (Page 51)

Chapter 2 Printer Commands
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2 Finish current label before halting.
2.4.14 ^D597)n
(Select Dispense Mode)
This command may be used for either Peel-N-Dispense and/or Tag/Tear dispense methods.
The Tag/Tear dispense method is when the perforation of a tag that has printed is advanced
out to the peel edge to make removal easier. The Peel-N-Dispense method is when die-cut
media is used and advanced so that the “peeled” media stays on the peel edge after
printing. The “n” is used to adjust the dispense methods, according to the list below, and
may be issued from outside a script or from within a script file. Depending on the desired
dispense method, the value for advancing to the peel or tear edge varies. To adjust the
dispense
distance, refer to the “^D642)” command. A LPD (Label Present Detector) and a
“^D508)” selection are both required fro this command to properly function. If a “^D508)”
selection is omitted or if a LPD does not exist on the printer, the media will immediately
retract after printing has stopped.
The >STOCK ADVANCED< or 0x87 response is generated when the printer has advanced
the media to the desired dispense point. This response will be reported until the media is
removed
or the “^D641)” delay time has expired causing the media to be retracted. When
the media is in the advanced position, the indicator light is solid amber in color.
The recommended
“^D642)” value for the Tag/Tear dispense method for the Model 426
printer is
0.512” (13mm) but may vary due to mechanical tolerances and/or printer model
numbers.
The recommended
“^D642)” value for the Peel-N-Dispense dispense method for the Model
426 printer is
0.472” (12mm) but may vary due to mechanical tolerances and/or printer
model numbers.
Valid selections for the “n” parameter –
0 No Advance/Retract – This will disable the Dispense mode.
1
Advance after every label (LTS Enabled) – Causes the label or tag
perforation to be advanced to the peel edge after every label is printed.
Before the printer retracts, it will wait for both the label to be taken and
any advance delay time setting.
2
Advance after copies count (LTS Enabled)
– Causes the label or tag
perforation to be advanced to the peel edge after the set copies count
has been reached. Before the printer retracts, it will wait for both the
label to be taken and any advance delay time setting.
3
Advance when idle (LTS Disabled) – This will cause the label or tag
perforation to be advanced to the peel edge when the printer has no
pending data on the communications port. When new data is sent
through the port the printer will retract and then begin the printing
process. This command should be issued outside a script file and not
within a script file for proper operation.