MtP Series
Programmer’s Manual
Printek, Inc.
1517 Townline Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
269-925-3200
Printek Part Number 6035
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................1
Printer Models and Key Features....................................................................................................................1
Selecting Emulations............................................................................................................................................3
Printek Emulation................................................................................................................................................5
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................5
Black Mark Sensing...............................................................................................................................19
Printer Controls......................................................................................................................................23
Printer Status Commands.......................................................................................................................24
CPCL Emulation................................................................................................................................................39
ASCII Character Tables....................................................................................................................................47
Decimal to Hexadecimal TO ASCII Conversion Table................................................................................48
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Introduction
This manual is intended to be used by software developers for the purpose of creating and/or modifying
applications to make use of the special features offered by the Printek MtP Series of mobile thermal printers.
This section of the manual describes the various models of printers and the features supported by this manual
and the information contained in other sections.
For printer set up and operating information for users, system integrators and information technology
personnel, please refer to the printer’s Operator’s Manual for the specific model of interest.
Printer Models and Key Features
Printek’s MtP Series of mobile thermal printers offers solutions for a wide variety of printing applications. The
various models support flexible paper widths, printing from roll stock or flat stock in easy loading cassettes,
label printing enhancements, and several host interface choices. The configuration options are shown below for
each model. For additional information, please refer to the printer’s Operator’s Manual or visit
Host Interfaces
IrDA Bluetooth Wi-Fi
Model
Max Paper Size
Label Printing
RS-232
Std
Std
Std
Std
MtP300
MtP300 LP
MtP400
MtP400 LP
MtP400 SL
3.12” Wide Roll
Front Black Mark
Opt
Opt
Opt
Opt
Opt
Opt
Opt
Opt
Opt
Opt
Opt
Opt
Opt
Opt
Opt
3.12” Wide Roll Front/Back Black Mark, Gap
4.125” Wide Roll Front Black Mark
4.125” Wide Roll Front/Back Black Mark, Gap
4 x 6” Cassette n/a
Std
Manual Contents
The remaining sections of this manual provide information on printer commands offered for the various
emulations as well as additional information helpful to programmers. Descriptions of each section are shown
below.
Selecting Emulations describes how to select the various printer emulations available in the MtP Series
printers.
Printek Emulation describes in detail the Printek commands available for controlling Printek MtP Series
printers.
Mt3 Emulation provides a summary of the command that are supported when emulating a Printek Mt3 printer.
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Introduction
O’Neil Emulation provides a summary of the commands that are supported when emulating an O’Neil
microFlash4t printer.
ZPL-II Emulation provides a summary of the commands that are supported when emulating a Zebra ZPL-II
compatible printer.
CPCL Emulation provides a summary of the commands that are supported when emulating a Comtec CPCL
compatible printer.
Hex Dump describes the printer’s output while in Hex Dump mode, and how it may be used to debug software
problems.
Print & Font Samples provides character set mapping information and several font print samples.
ASCII Character Tables provides a definition of ASCII control codes and an ASCII to Decimal to
Hexadecimal conversion table.
Printer Reset Conditions describes the state of the printer after a power up reset or receipt of a reset command.
Glossary provides a reference for printer related terms.
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Selecting Emulations
The emulations offered by Printer Mobile Thermal Printers allow for a great deal of language commonality
between the various series of Printek printers as well as compatibility with systems and software that have been
created for printers offered by other manufacturers.
The Printek MtP Series printers offer Printek, O’Neil, ZPL-II and CPCL emulations plus a Printek Mt3
emulation to allow the printers to work with existing three inch applications.
The printer’s default emulation may be selected through the control panel set up as described in the printer’s
Operator’s Manual. To select an emulation temporarily, the host system may send an escape sequence as
described below.
Select Emulation
ESC ESC n
This command selects emulation mode n by which future commands will be interpreted as described in the
following table. The selected mode will be in effect until another Select Emulation command is received or
until the printer is reset via an escape sequence appropriate for the current emulation, or the printer is manually
reset by entering/exit the front panel set up mode or cycling power on the printer.
Once the emulation has been selected, please refer to the section of this manual that describes the commands
available for that emulation.
Example: The following escape sequence will set the printer to Mt3 Emulation.
Escape Sequence: ESC ESC
4
Hexadecimal:
1B 1B 04
n
0
1
Emulation
Test (reserved for factory use)
Printek Emulation
2
O’Neil Emulation
3
ZPL-II Emulation
4
Mt3 Emulation
5
CPCL Emulation
6
Hex Dump Mode
?
@
Previously Selected Emulation
Default Emulation
If more than one emulation has been selected, ESC ESC ? will return to the previously selected emulation. This
is particularly useful when the previous emulation is unknown. Please beware that the memory (stack) is only
one level deep.
ESC ESC @ will return to the default emulation, as specified by the “Emulation” value in the Interface setup
menu.
Note: Numeric values may be specified as either a binary or an ASCII value. As such, the example above
may be sent as either 1B 1B 04 or 1B 1B 34.
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Printek Emulation
Introduction
This section describes the control codes and escape sequences comprising Printek emulation. This emulation
may be selected by setting “Emulation” to “Printek” in the appropriate interface setup menu, or via software
with the ESC ESC 1 sequence. While this emulation is selected, control codes and escape sequences from
other emulations are not available.
Control codes and escape sequences are used to control printer operation. An ASCII control code is a single
character in the range 00 hex through 1F hex, and 7F hex. The ESC (Escape) control code (1B hex) is used to
introduce character strings called escape sequences, which provide an extension of the commands available
with ASCII control codes.
If a sequence accepts one numeric parameter, it will be represented as “n”. If a sequence accepts more than one
numeric parameter, they will be represented as “n1 n2 ... nx”.
Spaces are used when documenting escape sequences to increase readability. If a space character is actually a
valid part of the sequence, it will be represented as “SPACE”. Characters that appear in italics (such as “n” and
“n1” above) are not sent to the printer as is; they are used as a place holder indicating that some value must be
supplied.
Multiple character strings without intervening spaces typically represent control codes. For example, BS is the
Backspace control code (08 hex), not the two characters “B” and “S” (42 and 53 hex), and SPACE is the space
character (20 hex). An ASCII Control Code Table is provided on page 47 for your convenience. If you have
any doubt about how to interpret a documented control code or escape sequence, refer to the hexadecimal
representation in the example. The examples may also be helpful when analyzing a Hex Dump printed by the
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Printek Emulation
Control Codes and Escape Sequences
Grouped by Function
Communications
This section describes various methods of controlling the flow of data to and from the printer. Unlike other
sections describing printer commands, the descriptions in this section indicate whether the command is one that
is “received” by the printer, or “transmitted” by the printer.
Note that some handshaking methods are only supported by the RS-232C Serial interface and are not supported
for the IrDA, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi interfaces.
End of Text (Received by Printer)
ETX
If “ETX/ACK” is set to “On” in the Serial Interface Menu (refer to the Operator’s Manual), then processing of
an ETX from the printer’s input buffer causes the printer to transmit an ACK to the host computer.
Since the ETX may be a legal value within an escape sequence, it is the user's responsibility to ensure that an
ETX used for data handshake is not sent within an escape sequence. The user must also ensure that the
maximum block size or the number of blocks sent at one time does not exceed the input buffer size of the
printer.
The input buffer size is 32K (32,768 Bytes) unless Minimum Buffer has been selected in the printer’s Options
Menu. Please refer to the Operator’s Manual for more information.
Control code:
Hexadecimal:
ETX
03
Acknowledge (Transmitted by Printer)
ACK
Please refer to the “End of Text” description above.
Control Code:
Hexadecimal:
ACK
06
End of Transmission (Transmitted by Printer)
EOT
The printer sends an EOT character each time the printer’s input buffer becomes empty to indicate the printer is
idle.
Control Code:
Hexadecimal:
EOT
04
Transmitter On (Transmitted by Printer, Serial Only)
XON (DC1)
When enabled for the Serial Interface (refer to the Operator’s Manual), this character is transmitted by the
printer to indicate that the printer is on line and ready to receive data. See DC3/XOFF for more information.
Control Code:
Hexadecimal
XON
11
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Printek Emulation
Transmitter Off (Transmitted by Printer, Serial Only)
XOFF (DC3)
When enabled for the Serial Interface (refer to the Operator’s Manual), this character is transmitted by the
printer to indicate that the printer’s input buffer is nearly full and that the host computer should stop sending
data. When the printer is able to accept data again, it will transmit DC1/XON.
Control Code:
Hexadecimal:
XOFF
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Character Size and Line Spacing
Select Character Pitch
ESC K n
Sets the character pitch according to the following table.
Columns Per Line
MtP300 MtP400
n
Character Pitch/Font Matrix
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
5.5 cpi Sans Serif
10.2 cpi Sans Serif
10.7 cpi Sans Serif
12.7 cpi Courier
13.5 cpi Courier
14.5 cpi Courier
15.6 cpi Courier
16.9 cpi Courier
18.5 cpi Courier
20.3 cpi Courier
22.6 cpi Courier
25.4 cpi Courier
37 x 60
20 x 26
19 x 26
16 x 23
15 x 23
14 x 23
13 x 23
12 x 23
11 x 23
10 x 23
9 x 23
13
28
30
36
38
41
44
48
52
57
64
72
22
41
43
52
55
59
64
69
75
83
92
104
9
10
11
8 x 23
This command must be sent prior to any printable characters on the line. If sent after printable characters are
received, a Carriage Return and Line Feed will be inserted and a new line started before the command takes
effect.
Example: The following escape sequence will set the printer to use the 12.7 cpi Courier font.
Escape Sequence: ESC
K
3
Hexadecimal: 1B 4B 03
Set Printer to 12.7 cpi
SO
Sets the character size to 12 cpi. This is equivalent to sending ESC k 1.
This command must be sent prior to any printable characters on the line. If sent after printable characters are
received, a Carriage Return and Line Feed will be inserted and a new line started before the command takes
effect.
Control Code:
Hexadecimal:
SO
0E
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Printek Emulation
Set Printer to 22.6 cpi
SI
Sets the character size to 22.6 cpi. This is equivalent to sending ESC k 4.
This command must be sent prior to any printable characters on the line. If sent after printable characters are
received, a Carriage Return and Line Feed will be inserted and a new line started before the command takes
effect.
Control Code:
Hexadecimal:
SI
0F
Set Printer to 22. 6 cpi
DC4
Sets the character size to 22.6 cpi. This is equivalent to sending ESC k 4.
This command must be sent prior to any printable characters on the line. If sent after printable characters are
received, a Carriage Return and Line Feed will be inserted and a new line started before the command takes
effect.
Control Code:
Hexadecimal:
DC4
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Double High On
FS
Enables double high printing. This will cause the characters and the interline spacing to be doubled in height.
Double high printing will be in effect until the Double-High Off (GS) command is received.
This command must be sent prior to any printable characters on the line. If sent after printable characters are
received, a Carriage Return and Line Feed will be inserted and a new line started before the command takes
effect.
Control Code:
Hexadecimal:
FS
1C
Double High Off
GS
Disables double high printing.
This command must be sent prior to any printable characters on the line. If sent after printable characters are
received, a Carriage Return and Line Feed will be inserted and a new line started before the command takes
effect.
Control Code
Hexadecimal:
GS
1D
Set Text Line Spacing
ESC a n
Sets the number of dot rows the paper is to be moved after printing each row of text. Each dot row is 0.125mm.
0 ≤ n ≤ 10.
Example: The following escape sequence sets the line spacing to zero (as needed when printing line drawing
characters when the PC Line Drawing character set is selected).
Escape Sequence: ESC
a
0
Hexadecimal: 1B 61
00
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Printek Emulation
Character Attributes
Select Emphasized Mode
ESC U n
Selects emphasized printing mode. Emphasized mode may be used to highlight text by giving it a more bold
appearance.
n
0
1
Selection
Emphasized Mode Off
Emphasized Mode On
This command must be sent prior to any printable characters on the line. If sent after printable characters are
received, a Carriage Return and Line Feed will be inserted and a new line started before the command takes
effect.
Example: The following escape sequence will set emphasized printing mode to On.
Escape Sequence: ESC
U
1
Hexadecimal: 1B 55
31
Character Sets
Select Extended Character Set
ESC F n
Selects the character set to be used when printing extended characters (hexadecimal 80-FF).
n
1
2
Character Set
International Character Set
PC Line Drawing Character Set
When using the PC Line Drawing Character Set, the Text Line Spacing should be set to zero. Doing so will
allow the vertical line characters to form continuous lines.
This command must be sent prior to any printable characters on the line. If sent after printable characters are
received, a Carriage Return and Line Feed will be inserted and a new line started before the command takes
effect.
Please refer to “Print & Font Samples” on page 43 for information on the specific characters contained in each
character set.
Example: The following escape sequence will select the International character set.
Escape Sequence: ESC
F
1
Hexadecimal: 1B 46
31
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Printek Emulation
Horizontal Position
Carriage Return
CR
Causes the current line to be printed and the paper to advance to the next line. The current print position is set
to the beginning of the next line.
Note that either a Carriage Return (CR) or a Line Feed (LF) will cause both functions to be performed.
However, a Carriage Return and Line Feed “pair” (CRLF) will only perform a single line feed.
Control code:
Hexadecimal:
CR
0D
Backspace
BS
Removes the previous character from the print buffer. Backspacing can be done up to, but not beyond, the
beginning of the line.
Control code:
Hexadecimal:
BS
08
Horizontal Tab
HT
Advances to the next horizontal tab stop. If no tab stop exists between the active column and the right margin,
the print position will advance to the beginning of the next line.
Horizontal tab stops are associated with columns, not absolute physical positions. Changing the character
spacing or font will change the physical position of the tab stops. Default tab stops are set to every fourth
column, i.e. 5,9,13,17,21,25,29,33,37 ….
Control code:
Hexadecimal:
HT
09
Set Horizontal Margins
ESC H l r
Sets the left and right margins in millimeters. l and r may be set from zero up to ½ the line length.
Example: The following escape sequence will set both the left and right margins to 10mm (0.394”).
Escape Sequence: ESC
H
10
10
Hexadecimal: 1B 48 0A 0A
Vertical Position
Line Feed
LF
Causes the current line to be printed and/or advances the paper to the next line. The total distance the paper is
advanced is based on the vertical size of the current font plus the Text Line Spacing.
A Carriage Return is also performed which places the current print position at the beginning of the next line.
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Printek Emulation
Note that either a Carriage Return (CR) or a Line Feed (LF) will cause both functions to be performed.
However, a Carriage Return and Line Feed “pair” (CRLF) will only perform a single line feed.
Control code:
Hexadecimal:
LF
0A
Variable Size Line Feed
ESC J n
Causes paper to be moved forward n x 0.125mm. 0 ≤ n ≤ 255.
A Carriage Return is also performed which places the current print position at the beginning of the next line.
Example: The following escape sequence performs a line feed of five millimeters ( 5 ÷ 0.125 ).
Escape Sequence: ESC
J
40
Hexadecimal: 1B 4A 28
Variable Size Reverse Line Feed
ESC Q J n
Causes paper to be moved in the reverse direction n x 0.125mm. 0 ≤ n ≤ 255.
A Carriage Return is also performed.
Note that reverse paper motion is not supported in MtP400 SL models and this command is ignored.
Example: The following escape sequence moves paper in the reverse direction two millimeters (2 ÷ 0.125).
Escape Sequence: ESC 16
1B 51 4A 10
Q
J
Hexadecimal:
Vertical Tab
VT
Advances the paper five lines. If a partial line exists in the buffer, that line will be printed including a Carriage
Return and Line Feed, and then the paper advanced five lines.
A Carriage Return is also performed which places the current print position at the beginning of the next line.
Control code:
Hexadecimal:
VT
0B
Form Feed
FF
If a partial line exists in the buffer, that line will be printed including a Carriage Return and Line Feed, and then
the paper will be advanced as described below.
For printers that use rolls of print media, (not “SL” models), the paper will be advanced by the “FFeed
Distance” set for the current Format (refer to the Operator’s Manual for more information).
For printers that use cassette media (MtP400 SL), the current sheet of paper will be ejected.
A Carriage Return is also performed which places the current print position at the beginning of the next line.
Control code:
Hexadecimal:
FF
0C
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Printek Emulation
Bar Codes
The MtP Series printers will automatically print several types barcode symbols using the following command.
The specification for each bar code type is also described.
Print Bar Code
ESC a t n h data
Printek printers support several bar code symbologies including Code 39, Code 128, UCC/EAN-128,
Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC/EAC/JAN, and Codabar. The following table describes the Bar Code command.
Details for each specific bar code type, including examples, are found below.
Variable
Value
Description
z (lower case) Print bar code only.
Z (upper case) Print bar code and human readable text.
a
1
Code 39
2
3
Code 128, UCC/EAN-128
Interleaved 2 of 5
t
4
UPC/EAN/JAN
5
Codabar
n
h
1 ≤ n ≤ 255
1 ≤ h ≤ 255
Number of characters in bar code.
Height of bar code in increments of 0.125mm.
n characters to be represented in the bar code.
See individual bar code types for allowable
characters and other specific requirements.
data
Notes:All barcodes are printed with the minimum bar width (“x-dimension”) of 0.250mm, in compliance with
the respective official specification.
All barcodes are printed centered between the left and right margins. For information on setting
margins, please refer to the Operator’s Manual.
Code 39 Specifications
Description: Each symbol starts with Leading Quiet Zone, followed with Start Symbol, Data
Symbols, ending with Stop Symbol and Trailing Quiet Zone.
Character set: 43 ASCII characters including A-Z (uppercase only), 0-9, . (period), - (dash), $, /, +,
%, and SPACE
Elements per symbol: 9 (5 bars, 4 spaces)
Character density: 6.25 CPI
Bar width: 0.25mm (narrow to wide ratio = 1:3)
Example: The following escape sequence will print a bar code containing the characters "CODE-39" 1 mm
high followed by human readable text.
Escape Sequence: ESC
Z
1
7
8
C
O
D
E
-
3
9
Hexadecimal: 1b 5A 31
07
08
43 4F 44
45 2D 33
39
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Printek Emulation
Code 128 Specifications
Description: Each symbol starts with Leading Quiet Zone, followed with Start Symbol, Data
Symbols, ending with Stop Symbol and Trailing Quiet Zone.
Character set: 256 ASCII via three Code Sets and an “Extend” function.
Elements per symbol: 6 (3 bars, 3 spaces)
Character density: 9.1 CPI
Bar width: 0.25mm
The first character position in the data portion of the escape sequence must contain a “Start Character”, as
defined below. This Start Character defines the Code Set to be used to interpret the following data characters.
Each Code Set has special character values defined that allow switching to a different Code Set(s) within the
bar code.
Start Character Code Set Characters Sent To Printer Characters Read By Scanner
20 – 5F
60 – 7F
20 – 5F
00 – 32
87
88
89
A
B
C
20 – 7F
20 – 7F
Numeric Character Pairs
30, 30 – 39, 39 (00-99 Dec.)
Pairs of 30 – 39
All character values shown in Hexadecimal.
Special data characters are available for each Code Set that allow switching to a different Code Set and other
special functions. These characters have values of 80-86 Hexadecimal and their functions in each Code Set are
defined below.
Character Value
Code Set A
Code Set B
Code Set C
(Hex)
80
81
FNC3
FNC2
FNC3
FNC2
-
-
82
Shift
Shift
-
83
84
85
86
Switch to Code Set C
Switch to Code Set B
FNC4
Switch to Code Set C
FNC4
Switch to Code Set A
FNC1
-
Switch to Code Set B
Switch to Code Set A
FNC1
FNC1
FNC 1: Reserved for EAN use.
FNC 2: Concatenate the data in this bar code with the data in the next bar code read. Not
supported by all bar code readers.
FNC 3: Reset the bar code reader. Any other data in this bar code will be discarded.
FNC 4: Extended characters. The bar code reader will add 128 (80 Hex.) to each character.
Example 1: The following escape sequence will print a bar code containing “ABC123” that is 10mm high and
is followed with human readable text.
Escape Sequence: ESC
Hexadecimal: 1B 5A 32
Z
2
7
07
80 Start B A
50 88 41
B
42
C
43
1
31
2
32
3
33
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Example 2: The following escape sequence will print a bar code using numeric pairs of numeric characters
containing “123456” that is 10mm high without human readable text.
Escape Sequence: ESC
Hexadecimal: 1b 7A 32
z
2
7
07
80 Start C 1
50 89 31
2
32
3
33
4
34
5
35
6
36
Example 3: The following escape sequence will print the same data as in Example 1, “ABC123”, using Code
Sets that allow a mixture of alphanumeric character and numeric pairs. The bar code will be 20mm high
without human readable text.
Escape Sequence: ESC
Hexadecimal: 1B 7A 32
z
2
7
160 Start A A
B
42
C
43
1 Switch C 2
31 83 32
3
33
07 A0 87 41
UCC/EAN-128 Specifications
Description: The UCC/EAN-128 specification is an internationally recognized format for
application identifiers in code 128 bar codes. The bar code symbology is identical to
Code 128. Only recognized bodies of the UCC or EAN may assign application
Character set: 256 ASCII via three Code Sets and an “Extend” function.
Elements per symbol: 6 (3 bars, 3 spaces)
Character density: 9.1 CPI
Bar width: 0.25mm
Example: The following escape sequence prints an all numeric bar code containing “1234” in an EAN-128
format that is 10mm high followed by human readable text.
Escape Sequence: ESC
Hexadecimal: 1B 5A 32
Z
2
6
06
80 FNC1
50 86
1
31
2
32
3
33
4
34
UPC/EAN/JAN Specifications
Description: Each symbol starts with Leading Quiet Zone, followed with Left Guard Bars, Left
Data Symbols, Center Bar Pattern, Right Data Symbols, Check Character, ending with
Right Guard Bars and Trailing Quiet Zone. The UPC, EAN/JAN-8, EAN/JAN-13
specifications comprise an internationally recognized format for application identifiers.
Unlike the UCC/EAN-128 specification, these identifiers are intended for point-of-sale
applications. Only recognized bodies of the UCC and EAN may assign application
Character set: numeric - fixed length as follows:
•
UPC-A – Requires 12 digits. The first 11 will be printed and the 12th will be
replaced by a check digit calculated by the printer.
•
•
UPC-E – Requires 7 digits. (The check digit will be added by the printer.)
EAN/JAN-8 – Requires 8 digits. The first 7 will be printed and the 8th will be
replaced by a check digit calculated by the printer.
•
EAN/JAN-13: – Requires 13 digits. The first 12 will be printed and the 13th will
be replaced by a check digit calculated by the printer.
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Printek Emulation
Elements per symbol: 4 (2 bars, 2 spaces)
Character density: 14.5 CPI
Bar width: 0.25mm
Characters
Note: When specifying the bar code height that h represents the total height including a 1.25mm drop bar
pattern printed after the barcode pattern.
Example 1: The following escape sequence will print a UPC-A bar code containing “12345678901” that is
30mm high followed by human readable text. Note that a check digit “9” is also sent, but will be ignored and
recalculated by the printer.
Escape Sequence: ESC
Z
4
12 240
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
9
Hexadecimal: 1B 5A 34 0C F0 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 30 31 39
Example 2: The following escape sequence will print a UPC-E bar code containing “1234567” that is 30mm
high followed by human readable text.
Escape Sequence: ESC
Z
4
7
240
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Hexadecimal: 1B 5A 34
07 F0 31
32
33
34
35
36
37
Example 3: The following escape sequence will print an EAN/JAN-8 bar code containing “1234567” that is
30mm high followed by human readable text. Note that a check digit “9” is also sent, but will be ignored and
recalculated by the printer.
Escape Sequence: ESC
Z
4
8
240
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
Hexadecimal: 1B 5A 34
08 F0 31
32
33
34
35
36
37
39
Example 4: The following escape sequence will print an EAN/JAN-13 bar code containing “123456789012”
that is 30mm high followed by human readable text. Note that a check digit “9” is also sent, but will be ignored
and recalculated by the printer.
Escape Sequence: ESC
Z
4
13 240
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
9
Hexadecimal: 1B 5A 34 08 F0 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 30 31 32 39
Interleaved 2 of 5 Specifications
Description: Each symbol starts with Leading Quiet Zone, followed with Start Symbol, Data
Symbols, ending with Stop Symbol and Trailing Quiet Zone.
Character set: numeric pairs.
Elements per symbol: 10 (5 bars, 5 spaces)
Character density: 11.11 CPI
Bar width: 0.25mm
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Example: The following escape sequence will print a bar code containing “123456” that is 10mm high
followed by human readable text.
Escape Sequence: ESC
Hexadecimal: 1B 5A 33
Z
3
6
06
80
50
1
31
2
32
3
33
4
34
5
35
6
36
Codabar Specifications
Description: Each symbol starts with Leading Quiet Zone, followed with Start Symbol, Data
Symbols, ending with Stop Symbol and Trailing Quiet Zone.
Character set: 0-9, $, -, :, /, ., + and the start/stop pairs of A/T, B/N, C/*, and D/E.
Elements per symbol: 7 (4 bars, 3 spaces)
Character density: 8.1 CPI
Bar width: 0.25mm
Example 1: The following escape sequence will print a bar code containing “123456”, using the A/T start/stop
characters, and 20mm high followed by human readable text.
Escape Sequence: ESC
Z
5
8
160
A
1
2
3
4
5
6
T
Hexadecimal: 1B 5A 35
08 A0 41
31
32
33
34
35
36
54
Example 2: The following escape sequence will print a bar code containing “123456”, using the C/* start/stop
characters and 20mm high followed by human readable text.
Escape Sequence: ESC
Z
5
8
160
C
1
2
3
4
5
6
*
Hexadecimal:
1B 5A 35
08 A0 43
31
32
33
34
35
36 2A
Graphics
The printer uses a single line thermal print head with elements spaced at 0.125mm. The maximum number of
graphic data bytes allowed for each model printer is shown for each command. After each line of graphic data,
the paper is automatically advanced 0.125mm to position the paper for the next graphic line. To advance the
paper by additional graphic increments without printing, refer to “Variable Size Line Feed” on page 11.
8-Bit Graphics
ESC # h w data
This command may be used to print any graphics pattern. The height and width of the graphic image may be
specified as shown below. Each line must contain the same number of bytes (width).
The image will be printed starting from the left margin and up to the right margin. If the width specified will
not fit within the margins, the right side of the image will be truncated.
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Variable
Value
Description
h
w
1 ≤ h ≤ 255
Number of graphic lines in the data to follow.
Number of bytes per graphic line in the data to
follow. Each byte contains 8 bits.
MtP300: 0 ≤ w ≤ 72
MtP400: 0 ≤ w ≤ 104
A line of graphic data
bytes where the value of
each byte is 0-255
data
h x w bytes per line are required.
Example 1: The following escape sequence will print a horizontal line 2mm long starting 2mm from the left
margin.
Escape Sequence: ESC
#
1
4
0
0
255 255
Hexadecimal: 1B 23
01
04
00
00 FF FF
Example 2: The following escape sequence will print a square box 2mm x 1mm starting 2mm from the left
margin, and then move the paper forward an additional 5mm.
Escape Sequence: ESC
#
8
4
0
0
255 255
Hexadecimal
1B 23
08
04
00
00 FF FF
Escape Sequence:
Hexadecimal
0
00
0
00
128
80
1
01
Escape Sequence:
Hexadecimal
0
00
0
00
128
80
1
01
Escape Sequence:
Hexadecimal
0
00
0
00
128
80
1
01
Escape Sequence:
Hexadecimal
0
00
0
00
128
80
1
01
Escape Sequence:
Hexadecimal
0
00
0
00
128
80
1
01
Escape Sequence:
Hexadecimal
0
00
0
00
128
80
1
01
Escape Sequence:
Hexadecimal
0
00
0
255 255
00 FF FF
Escape Sequence: ESC
Hexadecimal:
J
40
1B 4A 28
8 Bit Compressed Graphics
ESC v h w c data [c data] [c data] …
This command differs from the 8 Bit Graphics command described above by reducing the number of bits
(bytes) that have to be sent to the printer. This allows for faster data transfer between the host computer and the
printer.
Variable
Value
Description
h
w
1 ≤ h 255
Number of graphic lines in the image.
Number of bytes in each graphic line of the image.
MtP300: 0 ≤ w ≤ 72
MtP400: 0 ≤ w ≤ 104
0 ≤ c ≤ 255
c
Counter(s) describing how following bytes are to be
interpreted. A description of how counter values
and the following data are interpreted follows this
table.
data
Graphic data bytes where Graphic data bytes to be interpreted as specified by
the value of each byte is the preceding counter, c.
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0-255
Multiple “sets” of counters and data may be sent to the printer as necessary to describe the graphic pattern to be
printed. The values specified by the counter(s) are interpreted as follows.
The counter may be considered as either a signed 7 bit value or an unsigned 8 bit value.
For signed 7 bit values: 0 ≤ c ≤ 127
Process the next (c + 1) bytes as simple 8 bit graphic patterns.
-128 ≤ c ≤ –1
Repeat the next byte (-c + 1) times.
For unsigned 8 bit values: 0 ≤ c ≤ 127
Process the next (c+1) bytes as simple 8 bit graphic patterns.
128 ≤ c ≤ 255
Repeat the next byte (256 - c + 1) times.
Example: The following escape sequence will print a graphic image that is two lines long and six bytes (48
bits) wide as shown below. Note that the outlines for each bit are shown only to explain this example and that
only the image represented by the black “bits” will actually be printed.
In the following escape sequence the data bytes are shown in binary. The hexadecimal values for each byte are
shown on the second line.
ESC v
1B 76 02 06 FF
2
6 255 01010101 255 10101010 3 00010001 00100010 00110011 01000100 25310011001
55 FF AA 03 11 22 33 44 FD 99
Storing and Printing Graphic Images and Logos
Graphic images including logos may be stored permanently in the printer’s flash memory so that they may be
printed as often as needed without having to retransmit the graphic image each time. A total of 1MB of Flash
memory is allocated to storing graphic images. The number of images that may be stored depends on the size
of the images.
An image is programmed into the printer’s memory using a series of steps, or commands, as shown below.
Step 1: Send the Load Graphic Image command to the printer.
Step 2: Send the image using up to 2,436 graphic lines as described in the Graphics section on page 16. (The
8-Bit Compress Graphics command is not supported when defining logos.)
Step 3: Send the Store Graphic Image command to the printer.
Step 4: Wait for the printer to respond with “D” (Hexadecimal 44) indicating that the printer has begun
storing the image.
Step 5: Wait for the printer to respond with an Exclamation Point character (Hexadecimal 21) indicating that
the image has been stored.
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Load Graphic Image
ESC L G n
This command indicates that graphic commands describing an image to be stored is to follow. The value of n is
used to identify this particular graphic image and may be any printable ASCII character (21 ≤ n ≤ 7E). This
same value is then used to print the graphic
The graphic data is sent using Graphic commands as described on page 16. The image may consist of up to
2,436 graphic lines. The loading process will terminate when 2,436 lines have been received, or upon receipt
of the Store Graphic Image command.
Example: This escape sequence specifies that the following graphic command(s) will define graphic image
“A”.
Escape Sequence: ESC
L
G
A
Graphics Data
Hexadecimal: 1B 4C 47
41
Note: This command may be used to store graphic images that can later be recalled and printed using O’Neil
Emulation Easy Print commands. The name used in the Easy Print command would be “LOGOn”, or
“LOGOA” for the above example.
Store Graphic Image
ESC L G DEL
This command terminates the Load Graphic Image mode and causes the graphic image to be stored in the
printer’s Flash memory.
After this command is received, the printer will transmit a “D” (Hexadecimal 44) and begin saving the image.
Once the image is stored, the printer will transmit a an Exclamation Point (Hexadecimal 21). The image may
now be printed using the Print Graphic Image command.
Caution: The printer power must remain on throughout this entire process.
Escape Sequence: ESC
L
G
DEL
Hexadecimal: 1B 4C 47 FF
Print Graphic Image
ESC L g n
This command will print a graphic image that was previously stored using the Load Graphic Image command.
Example: The following escape sequence will print the graphic logo stored as “A”.
Escape Sequence: ESC
L
g
A
Hexadecimal: 1B 4C 67
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Black Mark Sensing
The MtP Series printers can print on preprinted forms on roll media by using a “black mark” to sense the
beginning of each form. The black mark is located on the form in a position where the printer’s paper out
sensor can be used to detect its presence. Additionally, the “LP” models are capable of sensing a black mark on
the back side of the form and for sensing the gap between labels. The recommended position for the black
mark is described below.
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Black Mark Requirements
The position described below is designed to be used when seeking a Black Mark at the beginning of a print job.
This position and will require little or no reverse paper motion resulting in the fastest throughput and best
printing alignment, and reduces the potential for paper jams. However, the vertical position of the Black Mark
is entirely dependant on the application program that is controlling the printer.
The Black Mark must be printed on the front side of the paper for non “LP” models, and may optionally be
printed on the back side of the paper for the “LP” models. Refer to the printer’s Operator’s Manual for
instructions on selecting which sensor is used.
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0.9”
Tear edge.
0.15”
Black Mark should span width
of paper for best results.
Front (thermal printed) side of
form.
Optimum Black Mark Position
Black Mark Sensing Commands
Set Paper Out Sensitivity
ESC Q Q n
This command sets the number of 0.125mm dot rows of paper motion that can occur after the paper out sensor
detects the lack of paper before a paper out condition is displayed and the printer stops printing. Using this
command to set a number of dot rows larger than the vertical size of the black mark, which looks like a lack of
paper, allows the printer to continue operating in the area of the black mark. 0 ≤ n ≤ 255, the default value is
40.
Example: The following escape sequence will set the paper out sensitivity to 50 dot rows.
Escape Sequence ESC
Hexadecimal 1B 51
Q
Q
51
50
32
Forward Seek Black Mark
ESC Q F n
This command causes the printer to move the paper forward up to n dot rows to seek the beginning of a black
mark on a form where 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 0.250mm dot rows. If the black mark is found, the printer responds with the
escape sequence ESC Q ? ? n1 n2 where n1 n2 represent the number of dot rows the paper was moved before
the black mark was detected. If the black mark is not found, the printer responds with ESC Q 0 0 n1 n2 where
n1 n2 represent the number of dot rows moved before the seek was aborted.
Example: The following escape sequence commands the printer to move the paper forward up to 200 * 0.250
mm dot rows in search of a black mark on the form. This example also shows the printer’s response that it
found the beginning of the black mark in 183 dot rows.
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Command sent to printer:
Escape Sequence: ESC
Q
F
200
Hexadecimal:
1B 51
46 C8
Response from printer:
Escape Sequence: ESC
Q
?
?
;
7
Hexadecimal:
1B 51 3F 3F 3B 37
Note that the values for n1 n2, or in this example “;” “7” in the response from the printer, represent the upper
and lower nibbles, respectively, of the number of dot rows the paper was moved before detecting the beginning
of the black mark. Each of these values has been “or’ed” with 30 Hexadecimal in order to provide the
character shown. As a result, the value represented by “;” is 176, and the value represented by “7” is 7,
indicating that the paper was moved 183 dot rows, or 45.75mm.
Reverse Seek Black Mark
ESC Q B n
This command is identical to the Forward Seek Black Mark command described above except that the paper is
moved in the reverse direction in order to seek the bottom edge of the black mark. Care should be taken not to
move the paper very far in the reverse direction to avoid wrinkling the paper and creating the possibility of
paper jams.
Note that reverse paper motion is not supported in MtP400 SL models and this command is ignored.
Black Mark Found (Response From Printer)
ESC Q ? ? n1 n2
This response is provided by the printer after detecting the presence of a black mark on the form in response to
either a Forward Seek Black Mark or Reverse Seek Black Mark command. Please refer to the example for
Forward Seek Black Mark, above.
Black Mark Not Found (Response From Printer)
ESC Q 0 0 n1 n2
This response is provided by the printer when the presence of a black mark is not detected on the form in
response to either a Forward Seek Black Mark or Reverse Seek Black Mark command. Please refer to the
example for Forward Seek Black Mark, above.
Gap Sensing
Gap sensing is only available on “LP” models and is used to sense the space between die cut labels. The
minimum space between labels is 0.125” (3.2mm).
Gap sensing is very similar to Black Mark sensing and uses the same commands. Refer to the Operator’s
Manual for instructions on how to select Gap versus Black Mark sensing.
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Printer Controls
Bell
BEL
Causes the printer's bell to sound.
Control code:
Hexadecimal:
BEL
07
CANCEL
CAN
Deletes all data in the printer’s input buffer and resets the printer to power up default values. Refer to “Printer
Control Code:
Hexadecimal:
CAN
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Reset
ESC c
Deletes all data in the printer’s input buffer and resets the printer to power up default values. Refer to “Printer
Escape Sequence: ESC
c
Hexadecimal:
1B 63
Print Contrast
ESC P n
Sets the contrast, or relative “darkness”, of the characters or graphic images to be printed where 0 ≤ n ≤ 9
(hexadecimal 30-39). A value of zero provides the greatest contrast and also the slowest print speed. Likewise,
a value of nine provides the lowest contrast, but the fastest print speed. The default value is “5”.
Since contrast is greatly affected by the quality of thermal paper being used, this command allows varying
grades of paper to be printed on successfully.
In association with this setting, the printer automatically adjusts the contrast while printing in order to achieve
consistent output based on the current battery condition and print head temperature.
Example: The following escape sequence with set the printer to a Print Contrast setting of “4”.
Escape Sequence: ESC
P
4
Hexadecimal: 1B 50
34
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Buffer Mode
ESC P #
ESC P $
Buffer Mode may be used to force the printer to “hold” data until the entire print job is received.
If Buffer Mode has been enabled, the printer continues to hold data in its input buffer until an EOT character
(Hexadecimal 04) has been received. Once the EOT is received, the printer will print the data in the input
buffer up to the EOT character.
When Buffer Mode is not enabled (default) data are printed as received.
Example 1: The following escape sequence enables Buffer Mode.
Escape Sequence: ESC
P
$
Hexadecimal: 1B 4D 24
Example 2: This escape sequence disables Buffer Mode.
Escape Sequence: ESC
P
#
Hexadecimal:
1B 4D 23
Select Format
ESC l n
Causes the current line to be printed, and then loads the format parameters for Format n. 1 ≥ n ≥ 5. If Format n
is already selected, this command is ignored. Refer to the Printer Configuration section of the Operator’s
Manual for complete details.
Example: This escape sequence selects Format 2.
Escape Sequence: ESC
l
2
Hexadecimal:
1B 6C 02
Select Emulation
ESC ESC n
Select the printer emulation mode to be used for future commands. For complete details, refer to “Selecting
Printer Status Commands
Print Battery Status
ESC P ^
This command will cause the printer to print the current battery voltage and charge status followed by a
Carriage Return and Line Feed.
If a partial line exists in the buffer, it will be printed prior to printing the battery information.
Escape Sequence: ESC
P
^
Hexadecimal: 1B 50 5E
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Query Printer Status
STX
SYN
Each of these commands returns character strings which provide information regarding the current print buffer
status and the magnetic card reader status. Additionally, SYN will return the current battery voltage.
Each status is returned as an escape sequence and four ASCII hexadecimal digits followed by a Carriage Return
and Line Feed. The hexadecimal digits are nibbles that have been “OR’ed” with 0x30. The statuses returned
for each command are as follows:
Command
STX
Returned Strings
Comment
Print Buffer Status
MCR Status
Print Buffer Status
MCR Status
Battery Voltage Status
ESC
ESC
ESC
ESC
ESC
B
M
B
M
V
b1 b2 b3 b4 CR LF
s1 s2 CR LF
b1 b2 b3 b4 CR LF
s1 s2 CR LF
v1 v2 v3 v4 CR LF
m
t
SYN
m
t
Print Buffer Status String
The print buffer status will be retuned as a four digits representing the number bytes in the buffer that remain to
be processed, divided by 32. For example, if b1-b4 = “0020”, this would indicate that there are at least 20 x 32,
or 640, bytes remaining to be processed. A value of “0000” would indicate that the buffer is empty.
Magnetic Card Reader Status String
The MCR status indicates the presence of a reader in the printer, and if present, its current status.
m
“0” if MCR is present. “X” if not installed in printer.
s1, s2 Number of seconds remaining for a good card swipe
before the timeout specified in the read command
occurs. If this value is “00” and a non-zero value for t
is returned, the reader will not time out and must be
cancelled by a Cancel Read Magnetic Card Reader
command.
t
The tracks to be read as specified by the read
command. If this value is zero and m and s1, s2 are
also zero, this indicates that the reader is present but
currently disabled (no read pending).
Battery Voltage Status String
This string contains the current battery voltage in millivolts. A string where v1 through v4 contains “7123”
would indicate that the battery voltage is currently 7123 millivolts, or 7.123 volts.
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Example: The following control code will return the status of the print buffer, the magnetic card reader, and the
battery voltage.
Control Code:
Hexadecimal:
SYN
16
The three sample status strings that would be returned in response to this command are as follows.
Print Buffer Status: ESC
B
0
0
4
2
CR LF
1,344 bytes in input buffer.
Hexadecimal:
1B 42
30
30
34
32 0D 0A
MCR Status:
Hexadecimal:
ESC
1B 4D 30
M
0
1
31
2
32
4
CR LF
Twelve seconds remain to read 1 & 2.
Battery Voltage is 7.123 Volts
34 0D 0A
Battery Voltage: ESC
V
7
1
2
3
CR LF
Hexadecimal: 1B 56
37
31
32
33 0D 0A
Query Printer Firmware Version
ESC P (
This command returns a string containing the printer’s firmware version designation as three ASCII digits. The
three digits may be interpreted by adding a decimal point between the first two digits as shown in the example
below.
Example: This following escape sequence requests the printer’s firmware version.
Escape Sequence: ESC
P
(
Hexadecimal: 1B 50
28
A sample string returned in response to this command is shown below and indicates that the firmware version is
“1.00”.
Firmware Version: ESC
Hexadecimal: 1B 28
(
1
31
0
30
0 SPACE CR LF
30 20 0D 0A
Query Printer Model and Hardware Revision Level
ESC P )
This command returns a string containing three digits that represent the printer model and a single character
that represents the printer’s hardware revision level. The printer models indicated by the three digits are as
follows:
Value Printer Model
300 MtP300
Value Printer Model
400 MtP400
302 MtP300 with MCR
304 MtP300 LP
306 MtP300 LP with MCR
401 MtP400 SL
402 MtP400 with MCR
403 MtP400 SL with MCR
404 MtP400 LP
406 MtP400 LP with MCR
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Example: This escape sequence requests the printer’s model and revision level.
Escape Sequence:
Hexadecimal:
ESC
50
P
29
)
1B
A sample string returned in response to this command is shown below and indicates that the printer is a model
is an MtP400 SL with a Magnetic Card Reader, and is at hardware revision level “A”.
Printer/Version:
Hexadecimal:
ESC
1B 29
)
4
34
0
30
3
33
A
CR LF
41 0D 0A
Magnetic Card Reader
Read Magnetic Card Data
ESC M n1 n2 t CR
If the optional Magnetic Card Reader (MCR) is installed in the printer, this command instructs the printer to
read data from a card such as a credit card or driver’s license. The MCR is a three track reader designed to read
magnetically encoded data conforming to ANSI/ISO 7810, 7811 standards. The card specifications are listed
below.
Track 1
ISO1 (IATA)
Track 2
ISO2 (ABA)
Track 3
ISO3 (MINTS)
210 bpi
7
Recording Density
Data Bits
210 bpi
75 bpi
5
7
Characters Per Track
Card Thickness
79
40
107
0.030” ±0.003” (0.76mm ±0.08mm)
The Read Magnetic Card Data command to allows an application to request that the MCR reads one, two, or
three tracks simultaneously within a specified number of seconds, where n1 n2 are ASCII digits that specify the
number of seconds to wait for the user to successfully swipe a card before a “timeout” error occurs, and t is an
ASCII digit specifying the tracks to be read.
Specifying a timeout value of “00” disables the timeout timer and allows the user to swipe a card until a
successful read is accomplished or until a cancel command (ESC C) is sent by the host.
t
Tracks To Be Read
Track 1
Track 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
Track 3
Tracks 1 & 2
Tracks 2 & 3
Tracks 1, 2 & 3
After the printer receives the command, the MCR indicator will begin to flash indicating to the user that (s)he
may now pass the card to be read through the MCR slot near the front of the printer. The card may be swiped
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in either direction. If the read is successful, the MCR indicator will stay lit momentarily (not flashing) and
the printer will transmit the data read and/or the status of the requested read operation.
If a swipe does not result in a successful read, the Error Indicator will also begin to flash and an error
message as described below will be transmitted. The card may be swiped multiple times until a successful read
occurs or until the specified timeout expires. Once the timeout occurs, the MCR will be disabled and both
indicators will be turned off.
The data are returned as string(s) of ASCII characters in the following format.
ASCII:
%
/
1
/
track 1 data
?
CR LF
Hexadecimal: 25 2F 31 2F
…
3F 0D 0A
ASCII:
;
/
2
/
track 2 data
?
CR LF
Hexadecimal: 3B 2F 32 2F
…
3F 0D 0A
ASCII:
+
/
3
/
track 3 data
?
CR LF
Hexadecimal: 2B 2F 33 2F
…
3F 0D 0A
Note: If no data is available for a track, the track data portion of the string will be empty. Other tracks
containing valid data will be returned. If an error occurs on any track, the track data portion of the
string for that track will contain a single “E” (Hexadecimal 45).
If for any reason the MCR is unable to read the card’s data, the printer will transmit an error message string in
the format shown below. The characters n1 n2 represent an error number and error message is a description of
the error. Possible values are described in the subsequent table.
ASCII:
%
E
,
n1
n2
,
error message
,
CR LF
Hexadecimal: 25
45 2C
…
…
2C
…
2C 0D 0A
n1 n2 Error Message
05
07
08
09
Time-out Expired
Invalid Track Number
Unsupported Track Selected
Cancel Request
Cancel Read Magnetic Card Data Command
ESC C
This command will cancel a pending MCR read command. The printer will transmit an “error” message
indicating that it has processed the cancel request and turn off the MCR indicator.
Escape Sequence: ESC
C
Hexadecimal: 1B 43
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Control Code and Escape Sequence Summary
Communications (RS-232C Serial Interface Only)
End of Text
ETX
Acknowledge (Transmitted by Printer)
Printer Idle (Transmitted by Printer)
Transmitter On (Transmitted by Printer)
Transmitter Off (Transmitted by Printer)
ACK
EOT
XON (DC1)
XOFF (DC3)
Character Size and Line Spacing
Select Character Pitch
Set Printer to 12.7 cpi
Set Printer to 22.6 cpi
Set Printer to 22.6 cpi
Double High On
ESC K n
SO
SI
NORM (DC4)
FS
Double High Off
GS
Set Text Line Spacing
ESC a n
Character Attributes
Select Emphasized Mode
ESC U n
Character Sets
Select Extended Character Set
ESC F n
Horizontal Position
Carriage Return
Backspace
CR
BS
Horizontal Tab
HT
Set Horizontal Margins
ESC H l r
Vertical Position
Line Feed
LF
Variable Size Line Feed
Variable Size Reverse Line Feed
Vertical Tab
ESC J n
ESC Q J n
VT
Form Feed
FF
Bar Codes
Print Bar Code
ESC z t n h data
Print Bar Code With Human Readable Text
ESC Z t n h data
Graphics
8-Bit Graphics
ESC # h w data
8 Bit Compressed Graphics
ESC v h w c data [c data] [c data] …
Storing and Printing Graphic Logos
Load Graphic Logo
Store Graphic Logo
ESC L G n
ESC L G DEL
ESC L g n
Print Graphic Logo
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Black Mark Sensing
Set Paper Out Sensitivity
Forward Seek Black Mark
Reverse Seek Black Mark
ESC Q Q n
ESC Q F n
ESC Q B n
Printer Controls
Sound Bell
BEL
Cancel
CAN
Reset Printer
ESC c
Print Contrast
ESC P n
ESC P #
ESC P $
EOT
ESC l n
ESC ESC n
Enable Buffer Mode
Disable Buffer Mode
Print Buffer Contents (Buffer Mode)
Select Format
Select Emulation
Printer Status Commands
Print Battery Status
Query Print Buffer & MCR Status
ESC P ^
STX
Query Print Buffer, MCR, & Battery Voltage Status SYN
Query Printer Firmware Version
ESC P (
Query Printer Model and Hardware Revision Level ESC P )
Magnetic Card Reader
Read Magnetic Card Data
Cancel Magnetic Card Data Read Command
ESC M n1 n2 t CR
ESC C
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Mt3 Emulation
Selecting Mt3 Emulation allows applications written for the Printek Mt3 series printers to operate properly.
When using this emulation in an MtP400, the printer matches the print width of the Printek Mt3 by only
allowing printing to occur on the leftmost 2.83 inches (576 dots) of the print line.
For information on selecting emulations using Escape Sequences, please refer to “Selecting Emulations” on
page 3. For information selecting emulations through the printer’s control panel set up, please refer to the
printer’s Operator’s Manual.
The following summary lists the commands supported when Mt3 Emulation is selected. For more detailed
information, please refer to the Mt3 Programmer’s Manual.
Communications (RS-232C Serial Interface Only)
End of Text
ETX
Acknowledge (Transmitted by Printer)
Printer Idle (Transmitted by Printer)
Transmitter On (Transmitted by Printer)
Transmitter Off (Transmitted by Printer)
ACK
EOT
XON (DC1)
XOFF (DC3)
Character Size and Line Spacing
Select Character Pitch
Set Printer to 12 cpi
Set Printer to 21 cpi
Set Printer to 21 cpi
Double High On
ESC k n
SO
SI
NORM (DC4)
FS
Double High Off
GS
Set Text Line Spacing
ESC a n
Character Attributes
Select Emphasized Mode
ESC U n
Character Sets
Select Extended Character Set
ESC F n
Horizontal Position
Carriage Return
Backspace
CR
BS
HT
Horizontal Tab
Vertical Position
Line Feed
LF
Variable Size Line Feed
Variable Size Reverse Line Feed
Vertical Tab
ESC J n
ESC Q J n
VT
Form Feed
FF
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Mt3 Emulation
Bar Codes
Print Bar Code
ESC z t n h data
Print Bar Code With Human Readable Text
ESC Z t n h data
Graphics
8-Bit Graphics
ESC V n1 n2 data
8 Bit Compressed Graphics
ESC v h w c data [c data] [c data] …
Storing and Printing Graphic Logos
Enter Flash Logo Mode
Load Graphic Logo
Store Graphic Logo
Print Graphic Logo
ESC D L
ESC L G 0
ESC L G DEL
ESC L g 0
Black Mark Sensing
Set Paper Out Sensitivity
Forward Seek Black Mark
Reverse Seek Black Mark
ESC Q Q n
ESC Q F n
ESC Q B n
Printer Controls
Cancel
CAN
Print Contrast
ESC P n
ESC P n
ESC P #
ESC P $
EOT
Peak Power Mode
Enable Buffer Mode
Disable Buffer Mode
Print Buffer Contents (Buffer Mode)
Select Emulation
ESC ESC n
Printer Status Commands
Print Battery Status
Query Print Buffer & MCR Status
ESC P ^
STX
Query Print Buffer, MCR, & Battery Voltage Status SYN
Query Printer Firmware Version
ESC P (
Query Printer Model and Hardware Revision Level ESC P )
Magnetic Card Reader
Read Magnetic Card Data
Cancel Magnetic Card Data Read Command
ESC M n1 n2 t CR
ESC C
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O’Neil Emulation
O’Neil Emulation allows the Printek MtP Series printers to respond to commands designed to operate an
O’Neil microFlash printer. The commands that are supported are listed below.
Communications
Same as Printek Emulation
Line Printer Mode
Character Size and Line Spacing
Select Double Wide
SO
Cancel Double Wide
SI
Multiply Character Height
Select Double High and Double Wide
ESC H n
ESC ! n
Character Sets
Select Font
ESC w n
Horizontal Position
Carriage Return
CR
Vertical Position
Line Feed
LF
Form Feed
FF
Set Interline Spacing
Set Form Length
Advance From Q Mark
ESC A n
ESC C n
ESC Q n1 n2
Graphics
Select Graphics Mode
Begin Graphics
End Graphics
ESC V n1 n2
ESC B
ESC E
Printer Controls
Cancel Line Buffer
Reset
Select Easy Print Mode
CAN
ESC @
ESC E Z
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O’Neil Emulation
Easy Print Mode
Move Paper Forward
Move Paper Backward
Select Line Printer Mode
Print Test Page
{AHEAD:n}
{BACK:n}
{LP}
{TP}
Save Graphic
{SAVE:n} This command has been added to provide a
mechanism for storing graphic images. The
image defined in the PRINT command that
immediately follows will be stored as a
graphic named “n”, where n is a string of up
to five characters in length.
Print Text Line/Bar Code/Graphic Image/Line
{PRINT,GlobalOptions:@row,column:name,FieldOptions|data|}
GlobalOptions: BACK, DEMAND, QUANTITY, QSTOP, STOP, ROT270
FieldOptions: Fonts – HMULTn (HMn), VMULTn (VMn)
Bar Codes – HIGHn (Hn), WIDEn (Wn)
Graphics – HMULTn (HMn), VMULTn (VMn)
Lines – length n (Ln), thick n (Tn)
Line Printer and Easy Print Modes
Query Commands
Print Status Request
Configuration Request
ESC{ST?}
ESC{CF?}
ESC{BT?}
ESC{VR?}
ESC{MY?}
ESC{PH?}
ESC{IR?}
ESC{FN?}
ESC{GR?}
ESC{FM?}
ESC{DQ?}
ESC{CN!}
ESC{RE!}
Battery Condition Request
Version Request
Memory Information/Status Request
Print Head Information Request
IrDA Configuration Information Request
Font List Request
Graphic List Request
Format List Request
Demand Quantity Remaining Request
Cancel Demand Printing
Reset Printer
Magnetic Card Reader Commands
Configure Reader
Configure MCR
Enable MCR
ESC{CCR:n}
ESC{CMR:n}
ESC{ME!}
ESC{MD!}
ESC{MZ!}
ESC{RS?}
Disable MCR
Zero MCR Data
Read MCR Status
Read MCR Data
ESC{MR?}
Printer Controls
Select Emulation
ESC ESC n
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O’Neil Emulation
Font Mapping
Line Printer Mode Easy Print Mode Font Used
0x20
0x21
0x22
0x23
0x24
0x25
0x26
*
MF102
MF204
MF072
MF055
MF185
MF226
MF107
*
10.2 cpi Sans Serif A
20.3 cpi Courier
10.2 cpi Sans Serif A
5.5 cpi Sans Serif A
18.5 cpi Courier
22.6 cpi Courier
10.7 cpi Sans Serif A
15.6 cpi Courier
* All other font specifications.
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ZPL-II Emulation
ZPL-II Emulation supports a subset of the Zebra ZPL-II command set and allows the Printek MtP Series
printers to respond to commands designed to control a ZPL-II compatible printer. The commands that are
supported are listed below.
Select Font For Current Field
Interleaved 2 of 5 Bar Code
Code 39 Bar Code
PDF417 Bar Code
EAN-8 Bar Code
UPC-E Bar Code
Code 128 (A, B, C) Bar Code
EAN-13 Bar Code
ANSI Codabar Bar Code
UPC-A Bar Code
Bar Code Field Default
Download Format
Field Data
^A n1,n2,n3,n4
^B2 n1,n2,n3,n4,n5
^B3 n1,n2,n3,n4,n5
^B7 n1,n2,n3,n4,n5,n6
^B8 n1,n2,n3,n4
^B9 n1,n2,n3,n4,n5
^BC n1,n2,n3,n4,n5,n6
^BE n1,n2,n3,n4
^BK n1,n2,n3,n4,n5,n6,n7
^BU n1,n2,n3,n4,n5
^BY n1,n2,n3
^DF n1:n2.n3
^FD n
Field Number
^FN n
Field Origin
^FO n1,n2
Field Separator
^FS or SI
Graphic Box
^GB n1,n2,n3,n4,n5
~JSN
^JMA
^JZY
^LH n1,n2
Change Backfeed Sequence to Normal
Set 230 Dots Per Inch
Reprint After Error = Yes
Label Home
Label Reverse Print = No
Label Top
^LRN
^LT n
Map Clear = Yes
^MCY
Print Mirror Image = No
Print Quality
Print Rate = Maximum
Select ZPL-II
^PMN
^PQ n1,n2,n3,n4
^PR4,4
^SZ2
Media Feed
^MF n1,n2
Start Format
Recall Format
End Format
^XA or STX
^XF n1,n2,n3
^XZ or ETX
Additional Printer Control
Select Emulation
ESC ESC n
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ZPL-II Emulation
Bar Code and Font Indices
Bar Code
Interleaved 2 of 5
Code 39
Index
2
3
PDF417
7
EAN-8
8
UPC-E
9
Code 128
EAN-13
Codabar (ANSI)
UPC-A
C
E
K
U
Font Requested
Zebra Font A
Zebra Font B
Zebra Font C
Zebra Font D
Zebra Font E
Zebra Font F
Zebra Font G
Index
Font Used
A
B
C
D
E
F
25.4 cpi Courier
22.6 cpi Courier
18.5 cpi Courier
18.5 cpi Courier
10.2 cpi Sans Serif A
5.5 cpi Sans Serif A
10.7 cpi Sans Serif A
G
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CPCL Emulation
CPCL Emulation supports a subset of the Comtec CPCL command set and allows the Printek MtP Series
printers to respond to commands designed to control a CPCL compatible printer. The commands that are
supported are listed below.
Note: This emulation is only available in units with firmware version 2.0 or later.
CPCL Commands
Terminate and Print File
PRINT
Form Feed
Set Form Feed
FORM {max feed} {skip length}
SETFF
Place Text on Label
TEXT, T {font} {size} {x} {y} {data}
TEXT90, VTEXT, T90, VT {font} {size} {x} {y} {data}
TEXT180, T180 {font} {size} {x} {y} {data}
TEXT270, T270 {font} {size} {x} {y} {data}
MULTILINE, ML {height}{text} {font} {size}
{x} {y} {data}
Place Text on Label, Rotated 90° CCW
Place Text on Label, Rotated 180°
Place Text on Label, Rotated 270° CCW
Place Mult. Same Size Text Lines on Label
ENDMULTILINE, ENDML
Set Font Magnification
Print Bar Code
SETMAG {w} {h}
BARCODE, B {type*} {width} {ratio} {height}
{x} {y} {data}
Print Vertical Bar Code
Print PDF-417 Bar Code
VBARCODE, VB {type*} {width} {ratio} {height}
{x} {y} {data}
BARCODE PDF-417 {x} {y} [XD n] [YD n [C n] [S n] {data}
ENDPDF
Print Human Readable Text Under Bar Code BARCODE-TEXT, BT {font number} {font size} {offset}
Place a Rectangular Box on Label
Place a Line on Label
Place Expanded Graphics on Label
BOX {x0} {y0{ {x1} {y1} {width}
LINE, L {x0} {y0{ {x1} {y1} {width}
EXPANDED-GRAPHICS, EG {width} {height}
{x} {y} {data}
Place Vertical Expanded Graphics on Label
Place Compressed Graphics on Label
VEXPANDED-GRAPHICS, VEG {width} {height}
{x} {y} {data}
COMPRESSED-GRAPHICS, CG {width} {height}
{x} {y} {data}
Place Vertical Compressed Graphics on Label VCOMPRESSED-GRAPHICS, VCG {width} {height}
{x} {y} {data}
Set Print Contrast Level
Set Print Tone Level
CONTRAST {level}
TONE {level}
Set Page Width
Enable Pace Mode
PAGE-WIDTH,PW {width}
PACE
Disable Pace Mode
NO-PACE
Wait n/8 Seconds
WAIT {delay-time}
SPEED {speed level}
PREFEED {length}
POSTFEED {length}
PRESENT-AT {length} {delay}
BEEP {beep length}
Set Maximum Print Speed
Set Paper Feed Distance Before Printing
Set Paper Feed Distance After Printing
Position Media at Tear Bar for n/8 Seconds
Sound Control Panel Bell for n/8 Seconds
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CPCL Emulation
Utility Commands
Set Line Printer Font
Set Line Feed Height
SETLP {font number} {font size} {unit height}
SETLF {unit height}
Set Horizontal Position
X {unit value}
Set Horizontal and Vertical Position
Set Vertical Position
XY {x unit value} {y unit value}
Y {unit value}
Move Horiz. Relative to Current Position
RX {unit x value to move relative to present position}
Move Vertically Relative to Current Position RY {unit y value to move relative to present position}
Set Left Margin
Set Bold Mode
LMARGIN {dots to offset from left}
SETBOLD {value}
Set Spacing Between Characters
Align Media to Print Head
Set Start Printing Timeout to n/8 Seconds
Set Page Width
SETSP {unit to separate characters}
SETFF {max-feed} {skip-length}
SETLP-TIMEOUT {time in 1/8 seconds}
PAGE-WIDTH, PW {width}
BARCODE, B {type*} {width} {ratio} {height}
{x} {y} {data}
Print Bar Code
Print Vertical Bar Code
VBARCODE, VB {type*} {width} {ratio} {height}
{x} {y} {data}
Print a Rectangular Box
Print a Line
Set Print Tone
BOX {x0} {y0} {x1} {y1} {width}
LINE, L {x0} {y0} {x1} {y1} {width}
TONE {level}
*Supported barcode types:
UPCA,UPCE,EAN13,EAN8,39,39C,I2OF5,I2OF5C,128,UCCEAN128,CODABAR,CODABAR16
Line Print Mode Commands
Graphic Data
Carriage Return
Line Feed
Form Feed
Backspace
ESC-g {00} {width}
CR
LF
FF
BS
I/O Handshake, Printer Responds With ACK ETX
Use Font File
! USE-FORMAT, ! UF {format name}
Define Font File
! DEFINE-FORMAT, !DF{format name}
! {offset} 200 200 {height} {qty}
! U1 {single utility command}
! UTILITIES, ! U
Begin a Label Print Session
Single Utility Command
Multiple Utility Command
{multiple utility command separated by CRLF}
PRINT
Additional Printer Control
Select Emulation
ESC ESC n
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Hex Dump Mode
Hex Dump provides a way to print, in a readable form, all the data received by the printer. This tool is useful to
programmers for debugging programs when sending control codes and escape sequences to the printer. Hex
Dump mode may also be used to detect what commands are being sent by a particular software application to
help determine which emulation mode is needed for that application.
When the printer is operating in Hex Dump mode, control characters and escape sequences sent to the printer
are not recognized or processed. The hexadecimal representation of the control characters and escape
sequences will appear in the hex dump, but no other special processing will occur.
To select Hex Dump mode, enter Setup and use the Advance Button to select the “INTERFACE MENU”.
Next use the Enter Button to select “Emulation” and then use the Increment Button to select “Hex Dump”.
Now press the Advance Button Until “Exit Setup, Save Changes” is displayed and press the Enter Button.
The printer will now reset and remain in Hex Dump mode until the “Emulation” is set back to another
appropriate value.
A sample hex dump for the MtP400 is shown below. Note that each line shows sixteen characters, first in
hexadecimal format and then in printable ASCII format. Certain, common nonprinting characters are
C
L
F
represented by special characters such as
R,
F, and F. The Escape character is represented by a diamond shape
(♦) to help identify the beginning of command strings. All other unprintable ASCII characters (0x00-0x1F) are
represented by a period.
54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 61 20 73 61 6D 70 6C 65 This.is.a.sample
20 68 65 78 20 64 75 6D 70 20 74 6F 20 69 6C 6C .hex.dump.to.ill
75 73 74 72 61 74 65 20 68 65 78 20 64 75 6D 70 ustrate.hex.dump
66 6F 72 6D 61 74 0D 0A 0C 00 00 00 00 1B 1B 01 formatCRLFFF....♦♦.
The format of the Hex Dump output for the MtP300 models will vary slightly due to constraints of printing on
the smaller width paper.
Note: ETX/ACK handshake will not operate properly in Hex Dump mode. When an ETX is received by the
printer, its hexadecimal representation will be printed in the hex dump, but no ACK will be sent to the
host computer. When using the printer in Hex Dump mode using the RS-232C Serial Interface, it is
recommended that the printer be configured for RTS/CTS handshake or XON/XOFF handshake.
Note: The Hex Dump feature is only available in units with firmware version 2.0 or later.
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Print & Font Samples
Courier Font With International Extended Character Set
Courier Font PC Line Drawing Extended Character Set
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Print & Font Samples
Sans Serif Font
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ASCII Character Tables
ASCII Control Code Definitions
The following table is provided as a reference to the control character descriptions as provided by the ASCII
definition. Not all of these definitions are supported by the Printek MtP Series printers and some are emulation
dependent. For more information consult the appropriate chapter for the emulation being used.
Control
Code
Hexadecimal
Value
Description
───────────
─────────── ─────────────
NUL
SOH
STX
ETX
EOT
ENQ
ACK
BEL
BS
HT
LF
VT
FF
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
0A
0B
0C
0D
0E
0F
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
1F
Null
Start of Heading
Start of Text
End of Text
End of Transmission
Enquiry
Acknowledge
Bell
Backspace
Horizontal Tabulation
Line Feed
Vertical Tabulation
Form Feed
CR
SO
SI
Carriage Return
Shift Out
Shift In
DLE
DC1
DC2
DC3
DC4
NAK
SYN
ETB
CAN
EM
SUB
ESC
FS
GS
RS
Data Link Escape
Device Control 1 (XON)
Device Control 2
Device Control 3 (XOFF)
Device Control 4
Negative Acknowledge
Synchronous Idle
End of Transmission Block
Cancel
End of Medium
Substitute
Escape
File Separator
Group Separator
Record Separator
Unit Separator
US
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ASCII Character Tables
Decimal to Hexadecimal TO ASCII Conversion Table
Dec Hex ASCII
Dec Hex ASCII
Dec Hex
128 80
129 81
130 82
131 83
132 84
133 85
134 86
135 87
136 88
137 89
138 8A
139 8B
140 8C
141 8D
142 8E
143 8F
144 90
145 91
146 92
147 93
148 94
149 95
150 96
151 97
152 98
153 99
154 9A
155 9B
156 9C
157 9D
158 9E
159 9F
160 A0
161 A1
162 A2
163 A3
164 A4
165 A5
166 A6
167 A7
168 A8
169 A9
170 AA
171 AB
172 AC
173 AD
174 AE
175 AF
176 B0
177 B1
178 B2
179 B3
180 B4
181 B5
182 B6
183 B7
184 B8
185 B9
186 BA
187 BB
188 BC
189 BD
190 BE
191 BF
Dec Hex
192 C0
193 C1
194 C2
195 C3
196 C4
197 C5
198 C6
199 C7
200 C8
201 C9
202 CA
203 CB
204 CC
205 CD
206 CE
207 CF
208 D0
209 D1
210 D2
211 D3
212 D4
213 D5
214 D6
215 D7
216 D8
217 D9
218 DA
219 DB
220 DC
221 DD
222 DE
223 DF
224 E0
225 E1
226 E2
227 E3
228 E4
229 E5
230 E6
231 E7
232 E8
233 E9
234 EA
235 EB
236 EC
237 ED
238 EE
239 EF
240 F0
241 F1
242 F2
243 F3
244 F4
245 F5
246 F6
247 F7
248 F8
249 F9
250 FA
251 FB
252 FC
253 FD
254 FE
255 FF
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
00 NUL
01 SOH
02 STX
03 ETX
04 EOT
05 ENQ
06 ACK
07 BEL
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
4A
4B
4C
4D
4E
4F
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
5A
5B
5C
5D
5E
5F
60
61
62
63
@
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
8
9
08
09
BS
HT
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
0A LF
0B VT
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
[
\
]
^
_
`
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
0C
FF
0D CR
0E SO
0F
SI
10 DLE
11 XON
12 DC2
13 XOFF
14 DC4
15 NAK
16 SYN
17 ETB
18 CAN
19 EM
1A SUB
1B ESC
1C
FS
1D GS
1E
1F
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
2A
2B
2C
2D
2E
2F
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
3A
3B
3C
3D
3E
3F
RS
US
SP
!
“
#
$
%
&
'
(
)
*
+
,
-
.
100 64
101 65
102 66
103 67
104 68
105 69
106 6A
107 6B
108 6C
109 6D
110 6E
111 6F
112 70
113 71
114 72
115 73
116 74
117 75
118 76
119 77
120 78
121 79
122 7A
123 7B
124 7C
125 7D
126 7E
/
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
:
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
{
|
}
~
;
<
=
>
?
127 7F DEL
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Printer Reset Conditions
The following list describes what conditions are assumed whenever the printer is powered on, the Setup Menus
are exited, or a reset escape sequence is received when the printer is operating in an emulation mode which
supports such a sequence.
This list includes all variables which may be modified by the user for all emulations even though some
emulations cannot modify all the variables shown. Refer to the appropriate section for the emulation being
used.
Variable Reset Condition
─────────────── ───────────────
Emulation According to Interface Setup
Line Printer/Easy Print Line Printer Mode
Character Pitch/Font According to Format Setup
Extended Character Set International
Double High Off
Double Wide Off
Emphasized Off
Line Spacing According to Format Setup
Left Margin According to Format Setup
Right Margin According to Format Setup
Print Contrast According to Format Setup
Buffer Mode Disabled
Text in an Incomplete Line Discarded
Input Buffer Cleared (unless reset from host)
Magnetic Card Reader Pending Read Canceled
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Glossary
802.11
Wireless networking communication standards created by IEEE.
An interface between a wireless network and a wired network.
access point
Ad-Hoc
A Wi-Fi network consisting of only stations (no access point). Same as Peer-
to-Peer.
ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
authentication
bandwidth
baud rate
The process a Wi-Fi station uses to identify itself to another station.
The amount of data that be transferred in a given period of time.
The rate at which characters are transmitted over a serial interface. This is also
often referred to as bits per second.
binary
Base two numbering system. Digits are represented by the characters 0 and 1.
A single binary digit.
bit
Bluetooth
client
A definition for short range radio frequency communications.
Any node on a network that requests services from another node (server).
control code
A single, non-printing character which is used to control the configuration or
operation of the printer.
character pitch
cpi
The horizontal spacing of characters. Measured in cpi.
Characters per inch.
current line
current print position
default
The line upon which the next character will be printed.
The column on the current line where the next character will be printed.
Value or configuration assumed when the printer is powered on or reset.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A method used to centrally control the
assignment of IP addresses on a network.
dpi
Dots per inch. Generally used to refer to graphics density or resolution.
escape sequence
String of characters beginning with the escape (ESC) character which is used
to control the configuration or operation of the printer. The characters which
are part of this string are not printed.
font
A group of characters of a given shape or style.
hexadecimal
Base sixteen numbering system. Digits are represented by the characters 0
through 9 and a through f.
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
infrastructure
A Wi-Fi network consisting of stations connecting to a wired network or other
stations via an access point.
interface
The connection between the printer and the host computer.
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Glossary
IP
Internet Protocol. A specification for packets, or datagrams, of data and an
addressing method to allow the exchange of data with another system. Must
be combined with another protocol such as TCP to create a complete
connection with the other system.
LAN
LCD
Local Area Network.
Liquid crystal display.
LED
Light emitting diode.
line pitch
lpi
The vertical spacing of rows of characters. Measured in lpi.
Lines per inch.
margin
MSB
node
An area along any edge of a form where data may not be printed.
Most significant bit. In a character, this refers to bit seven (of 0 to 7).
Any device connected to a network.
parity
A method used for detecting errors within a single character transmitted or
received via an interface.
Peer-to-Peer
reset
A network consisting of only stations (no access point or central server). Same
as Ad-Hoc.
Initialization of various operating parameters of the printer to the value or state
assumed when the printer is powered on.
RS-232C
server
An EIA standard for serial data transmission.
Any node on a network that provides services to another node (client).
SSID
Service Set IDentifier. An identifier attached to packets on a Wi-Fi network
that identify the particular network the packets are intended for.
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol. A specification that controls the connection
between systems on a network.
top of form
The vertical position where the first line is printed on the paper. Also the
position the paper is advanced to when a form feed (FF) character is received
from the host or the Form Feed button is pressed on the printer's control panel.
WAN
WEP
Wide Area Network. Refers to connections that allow one LAN to
communicate with another LAN(s).
Wired Equivalent Privacy. A security protocol for wireless LANs designed to
provide data security similar a wired LAN.
Wi-Fi
Refers to any of the IEEE 802.11 standards.
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network. A LAN made up of wireless nodes.
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