Specifications
DATAPROCESS EUROPE S.p.A.
ST3xx ST4xx ST5xx
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The "/" command to programme the printer
All printer commands must start with the character “/” unless this has been replaced by
another character. It is strongly recommended that this character is not changed unless ex-
ceptional circumstances require it.
17.1
//
the “
//”
command is used to print the “/” character. Generally a command header immedi-
ately followed by another command header will treat it as a printable character.
17.2
/!
The
/!
Command is used for a single cut of the cutter (if the printer has the option in-
stalled) without moving the paper.
17.3
/#
The
/#
command is used to feed a blank label (or a predetermined amount of paper) with-
out influencing the current contents of the memory. The paper movement is the same as
that achieved with /C/W0001 but it does not cancel the memory. It is therefore possible to
print the label in memory without resending the entire label a second time.
17.4
/@
The
/@
command is used to set all the internal counters associated to variable data (if pre-
sent) to the original zero state. It must be used if multiple prints of the same label are re-
quired (containing variable data and an update step greater then 1) and must always be
placed immediately before the second and subsequent /Wnnnn command.
17.5
/ $&%nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
The
/$&%
command is used to store the current values of the parameters in the non-
volatile memory. It is also used to activate or inhibit certain function. Activation or inhi-
bition is achieved by putting “0” or “1” respectively in the position corresponding to the
function. Each of the positions in the "nnn……nnnnnnn" string which follows /$&% rep-
resents a set function. The functions and their position in the string are as follows:
ST3XX ST4XX, ST5XX
1 Download in ROM proportional fonts Parallel port
2 not used Controls print energy
3 Eeprom reset from panel.
4 Photo sensor calibration from panel
5 Autocalibration
6 Reduces print speed when printhead
temperature exceeds 55°C
Signal Error when pallet missing in AP406
AP516 cycle
7 End paper sensor
8 Printhead switch control
9 Goes to standby when print session finished.
10 Goes to standby after each label printed.