Appendix D — Setup Parameters (IPL)
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characters. The printer responds to each status inquiry or message
block with the printer status. The host should check the printer
status before downloading a message block to the printer. ENQ
causes the printer to transmit its highest priority status, while VT
instructs the printer to transmit all status that applies in the order
of their priority. The possible printer status in descending
priorities are
Media Setup
The media parameters tell the firmware the characteristics of the
media that will be used, so the printout will be positioned
correctly with optimal quality.
Media Type
The Media Type parameters control how the label stop sensor
(LSS) and the media feed work. There are three media type
options:
• Gap is used for adhesive labels mounted on liner (backing
paper) or continuous paper stock with detection slots.
Default.
• Mark is used for labels, tickets, or strip provided with black
marks at the back.
• Continuous is used for continuous stock without any
detection slots or black marks.
Condition Character
Buffer already full GS
Printhead raised US
Ribbon fault US
No label stock EM
Buffer now full DC3
Printhead hot SI
Label at strip pin FS
Label skipping DC1
Ready DC1
Printing DC1