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General| Programming Language | CPCL |
|---|---|
| Print Method | Direct Thermal |
| Resolution | 203 dpi |
| Print Speed | Up to 4 ips |
| Media Handling | Roll-fed |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Memory | 8 MB |
| Dimensions | Varies by model |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Storage Temperature | -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) |
Details commands in CPCL language for text, graphics, barcode printing, and communications.
Explains printer emulation of EPL2 and ZPL programming languages.
Recommends CPCL, ZPL, and EPL based on installation needs.
Details how to obtain printer status, model, and configuration information.
Provides a sample output of the printer information report.
Guides users on entering and using dump mode for diagnosing communication issues.
Explains the coordinate system used for label placement in dots.
Introduces Label Vista, a label design and creation program.
Details the format and parameters for the primary printer command.
Explains the command that terminates and prints the label file.
Instructs the printer to perform a form feed after printing the label.
Disables automatic media alignment checks during print cycles.
Specifies measurement systems (inches, cm, mm, dots) for subsequent commands.
Explains how to add comments to label files using the semicolon character.
Displays samples of built-in fonts and their sizes.
Details the TEXT command and its variants for placing text.
Explains grouping pre-scaled fonts for dynamic selection.
Allows assigning different character styles to strings on the same line.
Enables printing multiple lines of text with consistent font and line height.
Used for incrementing/decrementing numeric fields in labels or barcodes.
Magnifies resident fonts to a specified magnification factor.
Specifies the point size for both width and height of scalable text.
Automatically calculates scale to fit text within a defined window.
Combines scalable text strings with uniform spacing.
Rotates scalable text fields by a specified angle.
Introduces barcode benefits and programming considerations.
Shows visual examples of common resident linear barcodes.
Explains UPC/EAN barcodes used for product marking and pricing.
Describes Code 39 barcodes for applications with variable item lengths.
Covers Code 93 barcodes for applications requiring heavy error checking.
Details Interleaved 2 of 5 barcodes for fixed data length applications.
Explains Code 128 for applications needing large data amounts like shipping.
Covers Codabar barcodes for numeric symbols that vary in length.
Describes MSI Plessey barcodes, primarily used in grocery applications.
Explains Postnet barcodes for mail delivery and FIM marks.
Prints barcodes horizontally or vertically at specified dimensions.
Labels barcodes with the same data, centered below the barcode.
Used for incrementing/decrementing numeric fields in labels or barcodes.
Explains the concept and utility of 2D barcodes as portable databases.
Details PDF417 barcodes, capable of storing large amounts of data.
Describes MaxiCode barcodes, designed for automated package delivery.
Covers commands for creating and formatting 2D barcodes.
Provides format and parameters for the PDF417 barcode.
Details format and tags for creating MaxiCode barcodes.
Produces rectangular shapes with specified line thickness.
Draws lines of any length, thickness, and orientation.
Inverts image areas by redrawing black areas white and vice-versa.
Changes patterns used to fill shapes like lines and boxes.
Details commands for printing bit-mapped graphics using ASCII hex data.
Allows sending .PCX graphics formatted images to the printer.
Specifies print darkness for the entire label.
Alternative to CONTRAST for specifying print darkness.
Controls field alignment (center, left, right) for text.
Assumes or sets the page width for printing.
Activates batch printing mode requiring manual feed for subsequent labels.
Delays printing until the previous label is removed, using a sensor.
Cancels PACE and AUTO-PACE modes.
Introduces a delay after printing each label.
Controls the printer's rewind motor (on/off).
Adjusts liner tension by running the rewind motor.
Sets the highest motor speed level for printing.
Changes spacing between text characters.
Defines printer action when an out-of-paper error occurs.
Configures printer response to feed key press or form-feed character.
Advances media a specified amount before printing.
Advances media a specified amount after printing.
Positions media for easy removal or tear-off.
Substitutes character sets for specified countries.
Discusses combinations of Asian fonts and printer memory.
Explains using DEFINE-FORMAT and USE-FORMAT commands for label templates.
Instructs the printer to sound its beeper for a specified duration.
Cuts the label after it is printed on printers with cutters.
Cuts the label, leaving a portion uncut for easier tearing.
Retracts stock by a specified length after a cut or partial cut.
Configures and activates the optional Magnetic Card Reader.
Explains line print mode capabilities and assumptions.
Details executing multiple utility commands at once or individually.
Specifies measurement systems for utility commands.
Selects the line printer font and carriage return spacing.
Changes line height without altering the font.
Uses X and Y values to move across or down the paper.
Sets the left margin in line print mode.
Makes text bolder and slightly wider.
Changes spacing between text characters for emphasis.
Assumes or sets the page width for printing.
Controls the page height for receipts.
Explains Form Feed and Backspace characters.
Aligns the top of media to the printhead based on sensor marks.
Programs the distance between top-of-form and sensor marks.
Covers commands like PRESENT-AT, CUT-AT, CUT, and PARTIAL-CUT.
Discusses using barcode, graphics, and line commands in line print mode.
Sets a delay before printing if no characters are received.
Provides guidance on creating effective receipt layouts.
Reports the printer's firmware version.
Reports the application checksum.
Deletes specified files from the printer.
Sends the file directory to a host.
Defines a filename to load data into the printer.
Reads a text file and sends it from the printer to a host.
Sets the printer serial port baud rate.
Substitutes character sets for specified countries or character sets.
Activates pre-programmed sounds in the printer.
Sets the time before the printer turns off due to inactivity.
Instructs the printer to sound its beeper.
Defines printer action when battery voltage drops below a set level.
Specifies command line terminator characters.
Sets the printer's real-time clock time.
Reports the printer's current time.
Sets the printer's real-time clock date.
Reports the printer's current date.
Shows how to print the current time on a label.
Shows how to print the current date on a label.
Establishes parameters for the printer to report paper jams.
Configures and activates the Magnetic Card Reader.
Puts the MCR in query mode to report data on demand.
Terminates MCR activity and cancels pending operations.
Accesses the Towitoko Smartcard reader embedded in SC model printers.
Compatibility note for Denso BHT commands.
Explains how to set data formats for BHT communication.
Default mode strips trailing spaces and adds CR/LF.
RAW mode accepts all characters, including trailing spaces.
Uses the first byte as a count of characters for data transfer.
Eliminates trailing spaces without adding CR/LF.
Discusses printer interface selection for IR or cable data transmission.
Sets IR and cable transmit speeds (baud rates).
Notes on configuring printers for IR data transmission modes.
Details BHT configuration for IR communication with Zebra printers.
Details BHT configuration for cable communication with Zebra printers.
Explains loading .DAT files from a PC into the BHT.
Guidance on handling interrupted data transmissions.
Overrides default communication methods for BHT.
Redefines or reads the CCL code for command sessions.
Details the format for printer escape commands.
Covers commands to get printer status and information.
Manages the count of user labels printed.
Instructs the printer to shut off remotely.
Introduces network printers and their wireless capabilities.
Warns about RF radiation exposure and safety precautions.
Interrogates and configures the Wireless LAN card.
Guides on setting the IP address and SSID for network printers.
Provides steps for diagnosing and resolving network printer issues.
Explains the standard format for setvar, getvar, and do commands.
Provides detailed descriptions of set/get/do commands and parameters.
Retrieves the printer's application date.
Retrieves the printer's application name.
Retrieves the printer's application version.
Covers parameters for Bluetooth enabled applications.
Retrieves the printer's Bluetooth device address.
Sets the Bluetooth authentication mode.
Manages the Bluetooth PIN for printer connection.
Retrieves the Bluetooth library release date.
Sets the Bluetooth discoverable mode.
Sets the friendly name for Bluetooth service discovery.
Retrieves the printer's local name for service discovery.
Retrieves the Bluetooth library version number.
Covers parameters for printer communication ports.
Covers device-specific parameters like friendly name and languages.
Covers display contrast and backlight settings.
Covers commands for managing printer files (delete, dir, print, rename, run, type).
Covers head latch and media width sensing parameters.
Covers input capture modes for diagnostics.
Covers media sense mode and paper status.
Details flash and RAM memory sizes and availability.
Tracks label dot length, latch open count, and media marker count.
Covers printer power management settings like DTR control and timeouts.
Covers functions for testing printer operations like feed and diagnostics.
Covers network parameters like MAC address and IP configuration.
Sets or retrieves the printer's IP address.
Enables or disables the BOOTP protocol for IP address acquisition.
Enables or disables DHCP for automatic IP address assignment.
Defines the prefix for the DHCP client identifier.
Defines the type of Client Identifier used for DHCP.
Defines the unique value for the client identifier.
Enables or disables the FTP protocol.
Sets or retrieves the gateway address for network communication.
Enables or disables the HTTP protocol.
Enables or disables the LPD protocol for host printing.
Sets or retrieves the subnet mask address.
Enables or disables the POP3 protocol for email retrieval.
Manages the POP3 mailbox password.
Sets the frequency for querying POP3 mailboxes.
Controls whether email bodies are printed upon POP3 retrieval.
Controls whether email headers are printed upon POP3 retrieval.
Controls saving email attachments to flash memory.
Sets or retrieves the POP3 server IP address.
Manages the POP3 username for email retrieval.
Controls printing of verbose email headers.
Sets or retrieves the TCP/UDP port number for print service.
Sets or retrieves the remote server address or name.
Determines if the printer automatically initiates TCP connections on power-up.
Defines the destination TCP port for remote connections.
Enables or disables the SMTP protocol for email sending.
Enables or disables the SNMP protocol for remote monitoring.
Sets or retrieves the SNMP get community name.
Creates an SNMP MIB file for the printer.
Enables or disables the TCP socket protocol.
Covers parameters for USB connectivity on specific printer models.
Covers parameters for Wireless LAN connectivity.
Checks if the printer is associated with an access point.
Selects the authentication service between printer and access point.
Returns the MAC address of the associated access point.
Retrieves the eSSID of the currently associated network.
Retrieves the current transmit rate in Mbps.
Selects the WEP encryption key index.
Sets or retrieves the first WEP encryption key.
Sets or retrieves the second WEP encryption key.
Sets or retrieves the third WEP encryption key.
Sets or retrieves the fourth WEP encryption key.
Enables or disables WEP encryption for the printer.
Sets or retrieves the stored eSSID for network association.
Sets the printer to operate in international wireless network settings.
Refers to the Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC).
Refers to the Kerberos network authentication protocol.
Refers to the Kerberos password.
Refers to the Kerberos realm.
Refers to the Kerberos user name.
Refers to Cisco LEAP authentication protocol mode.
Refers to the LEAP password for authentication.
Refers to the LEAP user name for authentication.
Sets the network operating mode (infrastructure or ad hoc).
Configures power save modes for the network radio card.
Returns the signal strength of the connection to the access point.
Refers to the station name, which is the printer's serial number.
Describes the file mirroring process to synchronize files with an FTP server.
Details the required directory structure on the FTP server.
Enables or disables the automatic file mirroring process.
Forces the mirror process to run immediately.
Defines the frequency for performing mirror processes.
Defines the FTP password for the mirror process.
Defines the FTP path for mirror directories.
Defines the FTP server for the mirror process.
Defines the FTP username for the mirror process.
Explains storing and executing startup files like AUTOEXEC.BAT.
Describes executing a RUN.BAT file for applications using bar code input.
Instructs the printer on top-of-form detection methods.
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