System-Level Command Functions 
 
 
 
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STX V  Software Switch Settings 
 
This command controls the printer options, where the appropriate value allows the 
option(s) to be “On” or “Off.” Each option has a corresponding bit whose value is “1” 
when enabled. The tables below indicate the bit assignments and corresponding 
command value needed to enable the desired option(s). Printer options are set by 
entering selections through the menu. The software setting command allows two of 
these option settings to be modified without returning to the menu.  
 
Syntax: 
<STX>Vn 
 
Where: 
n 
-
Is a single digit ASCII numeric value from 0-F. The 
value of n is used to override the power-up option 
settings. Reset or power-up returns the printer to the 
original settings. 
 
Sample: 
<STX>V5 
 
The sample above corresponds to setting Bits 0 and 2, creating a 
command value of 5. When applied, this enables the Present 
Sensor and Cutter options.   
 
Bit Assignment  Printer Option  
0 Cutter 
1 N/A 
2 Present Sensor 
3 N/A 
 
Table 4-1: Software Switch Bit Assignment   
 
Use the bit assignment table above to determine the command value n in the binary 
table below (e.g., the command value 5 sets the bits 0 and 2 to “1”). 
 
 
 
Command Values for Bits Assigned 
Bit 
 
n Value 
3  2  1  0 
0 0 0 0 0 
1 0 0 0 1 
4 0 1 0 0 
5 0 1 0 1 
 
Table 4-2: Software Switch Binary