Datamax E4203 All in One Printer User Manual


 
Label-Formatting Commands
46 E-Class DPL Programmer’s Manual
m Set Metric Mode
This command sets the printer to measure in metric-based units (e.g., a column offset of 0010 will be
interpreted as 1.0 mm). All printers default to imperial (inch) mode.
Syntax:
m
Sample:
<STX>L<CR>
m
141100001000100SAMPLE LABEL<CR>
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The sample prints the text (SAMPLE LABEL) starting at location coordinates 10.0 mm, 10.0 mm.
n Set Imperial (Inch) Mode
This command sets the printer to measure in inch-based units. All printers default to imperial units.
Syntax:
n
Sample:
<STX>L<CR>
n
141100001000100SAMPLE LABEL<CR>
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The sample prints the text (SAMPLE LABEL) starting at location coordinates 1.0 inch, 1.0 inch.
P Set Print Speed
This command controls the rate at which label printing is performed.
Syntax:
Pa
Where:
a
- Is a single alpha character representing a speed; see Appendix K
for valid ranges.
Sample:
<STX>L
PC
141100001000100LABEL1<CR>
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<STX>L
141100001000100LABEL2>CR>
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The sample produces two labels, the first at a print speed of 2 inches per second and the second at
the printer default.