Honeywell E-Class Series User Manual

Special Label Formatting Command Functions
Two Special Label Formatting Commands, the <STX>S and the <STX>T, are entered
directly into the data field of label format records. (Do not confuse them with System-
Level Commands because the same control character is used.) If alternate control
codes are enabled the <STX> becomes “~” (hexadecimal 0x7E); see Control Code
Command Functions.
Label Formatting Character Command Description
<STX>D Print adjusted date
<STX>S Recall global data and place in field
<STX>T Print time and date
STX D Print adjusted date
This command prints the adjusted date generated by the ‘t’ label formatting
command. Using string characters, allows the adjusted date data to be selected and
printed. In addition, the <STX>D may be preceded by data to be printed/encoded,
and/or the string may be terminated by an <STX> command followed by more data,
then <CR> terminated. The string characters are not printed; instead, the label will
show the corresponding print value.
Syntax
<STX>Dstring<CR>
Parameters
Where:
l
string - Is any set of characters, A – Z and a - h; see the following table.
String Characters Print Values String Markers Print Values
A
Week Day (Mon = 1,
Sun = 7)
VW
24-hour time
format
BCD Day Name XY
12-hour time
format
EF Month Number Za Minutes
GH...O Month Name gh Seconds
PQ Day bc AM or PM
RSTU Year def Julian Date
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DPLCommand Reference

Honeywell E-Class Series Specifications

General

Print Technology	Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer
Print Resolution	203 dpi, 300 dpi
Media Types	Labels, tags
Connectivity	USB, Serial, Ethernet, Parallel
Operating System Compatibility	Windows
Media Thickness	0.0025 in (0.0635 mm)
Power Source	100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz

Summary

DPL Command Reference

Control Code Command Functions

Explains the attention-getter characters required for command sequences and the different control codes.

Status Commands

Commands for retrieving label formats, updating, and adding data to the printer.

Configuration Commands

Commands for controlling printer configuration, often for the current power-up session.

Download Commands

Commands used to download images and fonts to the printer's memory.

Label Header Commands

Commands that determine label formatting, print quality, and quantity.

Immediate Commands

SOH # Reset

Resets printer settings to last-saved state, purges jobs, clears buffers, and DRAM.

SOH A Send ASCII Status String

Allows host to check current printer status by returning an 8-character status string.

SOH B Toggle Pause

Toggles the printer's paused state between 'On' and 'Off', illuminating the indicator.

SOH E Send Batch Remaining Quantity

Returns a quantity of labels remaining to be printed in the current batch.

SOH F Send Status Byte

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

System Level Commands

STX A Set Time and Date

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

STX c Set Continuous Paper Length

Sets label size for continuous media, disabling top-of-form by Media Sensor.

STX I Input Image Data

Downloads image files (.BMP, .IMG, .PCX, ASCII) to the printer.

STX i Scalable Font Downloading

Downloads TrueType (.TTF) scalable fonts to the printer.

STX V Software Switch Settings

Controls printer options, enabling hardware like cutters and sensors.

STX X Set Default Module

Allows user to select a default module for downloading information.

STX Z Print Configuration Label

Causes the printer to produce a Database Configuration Label.

Extended System Level Commands

STX K}E Empty Sensor Calibration

Determines and saves the calibration value for an empty media sensor condition.

STX KaW Write Data to RFID Tag

Instructs the RFID device to write data to the tag, with options for lock state.

STX Kc Configuration Set

Specifies Power-up Configuration parameter values, equivalent to menu settings.

STX KD Database Configuration

Controls printer environment via Flash memory, acting as a pseudo DIP switch.

STX KE Character Encoding

Allows delimiting character selection and enabling/disabling encoding for data streams.

STX KH Dot Check

Specifies dot check operations for printhead elements and returns results.

STX KtA Write Application Family Identifier (AFI) to Tag

Writes the AFI data to the tag, specifying retry attempts and write protection.

STX KtR Read Data from RFID Tag

Reads data from an RFID tag and places it into a replaceable field.

Configuration Commands

AL Alignment Length

Sets label length for small labels, measured from leading edge to leading edge.

BT Bluetooth Parameters

Configures the Bluetooth communication parameters for device settings.

NE Network Configuration

Configures network parameters for Ethernet, including IP address and DHCP.

SN Scanner Configuration

Configures the linear scanner, specifying barcode types and counts.

SV Switch Settings

Controls recognition of the software switch setting command.

UM Units of Measure

Sets the printer's measurement system to Metric or Imperial.

Label Formatting Commands

: Set Cut by Amount

Predetermines the number of labels printed before a cut is initiated.

A Set Format Attribute

Specifies the type of format operation: XOR, Transparent, Opaque, or Inverse.

E Terminate Label Formatting Mode and Print Label

Terminates label formatting mode, then generates, prints, and feeds a label.

F Advanced Format Attributes

Extends text presentation for scalable fonts, allowing state changes and direct formatting.

H Enter Heat Setting

Changes the 'on time' of print head elements to adjust heat for media.

Barcodes

Data used to specify barcode type, interpretation, and encoding.

A/a Code 3 of 9 Barcode

Prints a Code 3 of 9 barcode with or without human-readable text.

E/e Code 128 Barcode

Prints a Code 128 barcode with various subsets and auto-switching capabilities.

W1c DataMatrix Barcode

Prints a DataMatrix barcode, supporting ECC 000-140 and ECC 200 symbols.

W1d / W1D QR Code Barcode

Prints QR Code barcodes in Auto or Manual formatting modes.

W1f / W1F Aztec Barcode

Prints Aztec barcodes in variable or fixed length modes.

Font Loading Commands

*c###D Assign Font ID Number

Assigns a font ID number, the first required command for downloading a font.

)s###W Font Descriptor

Contains information about the font, typically the first data in a font file.

(s#W Character Download Data

Contains all information for one downloaded character.

Format Record Commands

Format Record Structure

Defines the fixed-length field format for data strings used in label printing.

Header Fields

Describes general field information in a record header for rotation, font, and position.

Images

Records used to print images stored in a memory module, printable only in Rotation 1.

Barcodes

Data used to specify barcode type, interpretation, and encoding.

Barcode Format Record Structure

Details the structure and valid inputs for barcode fields.

Reference Information

Available Fonts – Sizes and References

Details character bitmapped fonts, their names (Font ID), and valid ASCII characters.

Commands by Function

An index listing commands by their intended function.

General Purpose Input Output (GPIO) Port Applications

Explains GPIO-equipped printer interfacing with external devices via dedicated inputs/outputs.

Reset Codes

Lists common transmitted error codes for hardware and software resets.

RFID Overview

Describes the printer's two operational modes for RFID tag programming: Direct and Label Formatting.

Symbol Sets

Explains how scalable fonts are mapped to character sets (code pages) for application matching.