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Datamax A-4310 User Manual

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Programmer’s Manual
Datamax Corporate Headquarters
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Orlando, Florida USA 32808
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Table of Contents

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Datamax A-4310 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print Resolution300 dpi
Print Speed10 ips
Storage Temperature-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Print TechnologyThermal Transfer
Memory16 MB DRAM / 8 MB Flash
InterfaceSerial, Parallel, USB
Media TypeLabels, Tags, Tickets
Maximum Print Length99 inches
Supported Barcode TypesCode 39, Code 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, Postnet, PDF417
Operating Temperature40°F to 104°F (4°C to 40°C)
Print Width4.16" (105.7 mm)
Media Width1.0" to 4.65" (25.4 mm to 118.1 mm)
Media Thickness0.0025" to 0.010" (0.0635 mm to 0.254 mm)

Summary

Overview

Who Should Use This Manual

Identifies the intended audience for this manual, focusing on programmers creating label software.

Scope of the Programmer's Manual

Explains the manual's coverage of DPL commands for Datamax printers and firmware versions.

Control Code Command Functions

Attention-Getters Explained

Describes standard ASCII control labels representing one-character control codes for commands.

Alternate Control Code Modes

Explains available alternate modes for transmitting control codes when standard codes are unavailable.

Immediate Command Functions

SOH # Reset Command

Resets the printer to default settings, clearing buffers and DRAM memory.

SOH A Send ASCII Status String

Allows the host to check current printer status by returning an eight-character string.

SOH C Stop/Cancel Command

Clears the print buffer, pauses the printer, and illuminates the Paused/Stop Indicator.

SOH F Send Status Byte

Instructs the printer to send a single status byte representing printer status flags.

System-Level Command Functions

STX A Set Time and Date

Sets the printer's internal time and date, stored in the inch counter.

STX I Input Image Data

Precedes image downloading, allowing the printer to receive image data from a host.

STX M Set Maximum Label Length

Sets the media distance to search for top-of-form before declaring a paper fault.

STX Q Clear All Modules

Clears all Flash and DRAM modules, destroying all stored data.

STX W Request Memory Module Information

Requests a memory module directory listing, showing results based on printer class and firmware.

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