User`s guide

Chapter

Storing Data in the Printer

Memory

Commands discussed in this section allow you to store label formats and

graphics in the printer's memory for later use. Internal data storage can

help improve label throughput and may also simplify programming in

some applications.

NOTE: Internal data storage capability is an optional feature. Not all printers

accept these commands, and due to hardware limitations, some printers that

accept the commands may not successfully store data. Refer to Table 1,

Printer Command Compatibility for more information.

Before Using Data Storage Commands

Before using internal data storage, please note that:

• Changing the Text or Overflow Buffer sizes will delete objects

stored in the image buffer. This will not affect normal stored

formats or graphics, but will affect enhanced stored formats.

• Storing objects will leave unknown images in memory.

Normal label printing will clear these images, but if you use

background mode or the !+ header line mode you must clear

the spurious images from memory first. (See Header line.)

• Storage commands let you specify what memory area will

receive the stored object. The memory area is specified as

parameter xx, with the following memory areas available:

Memory Area

0 Volatile RAM

1 Reserved for future firmware releases

2 Expanded Memory

3 Nonvolatile RAM

NOTE: Cognitive does not recommend using volatile RAM for stored objects,

since objects stored in volatile RAM is lost when the printer is turned off.