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Metapace T-3 ■ Contents 1. Notice........................................................................................................................................................................................................3 2. Control Commands List in Alphanumeric Order...................................................................................................................................4 2-1 Command Description Items ...................................................................
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Metapace T-3 2. Control Commands List in Alphanumeric Order No.
Metapace T-3 No. 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 Command GS / GS : GS B GS H GS I GS L GS V GS W GS ^ GS a GS f GS h GS k GS r GS v 0 GS w BS M 68 BS V 69 BS ^ P Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 2-1 Command Description Items Command Function: Command function outline Code: Command format expressed in ASCII, hexadecimal, and decimal codes Range: Argument value (Setting range) for the command Default: Initial argument value for the command Description: Detailed command function description Remarks: Additional information about using the command Differences: Variations depending on the printer model Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 2-2 Details of Control Commands HT Function : Code : Horizontal tab ASCII Hex Decimal HT 09 9 Range: None Default: None Description : This command moves the print position to the next horizontal tab position. If the next horizontal tab position is not specified, this command will be void. Remarks : ■ The horizontal tab position is set by D. ■ With the underline mode turned on, the underline printing is not applied to the tab space created by this command. Differences: Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 LF Function: Code: Print and line feed ASCII Hex Decimal LF 0A 10 Range: None Default: None Description: This command prints the data in the print buffer and feeds one line based on the current set line spacing in standard mode. Remarks: ■ In page mode, the printer does not perform actual printing, but moving only the print position to the next line. Differences: None Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 FF Function : Code : Form feed (in page mode) ASCII Hex Decimal FF 0C 12 Range: None Default: None Description : This commands prints all data collected in the printer buffer In page mode. After completion of printing, the printer is returned to standard mode.if the printer receive next data then the printer buffer is evacuated. Remarks : ■ The printer is returned to standard mode after completion of printing.
Metapace T-3 CR Function: Code: Print and carriage return ASCII Hex Decimal CR 0D 13 Range: None Default: None Description: This command prints the data. With auto line feed enabled, it performs printing and one line feeding same as LF. Remarks: ■ Auto line feed is only enabled using the memory switch. ■ Auto line feed is turned on by setting dip switch 1-1. Differences: None Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 CAN Function: Code: Cancel the print data in page mode ASCII Hex Decimal CAN 18 24 Range: None Default: None Description: This command clears the receive buffer and print buffers in page mode. Remarks: ■ This command is effective only in page mode that is set by ESC L. Differences: None Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 DLE EOT Function: Code: Transmit real-time status ASCII Hex Decimal Range: 1≤n≤4 Default: None DLE 10 16 EOT 04 4 n n n Description: This command enables commands to be operable in real-time. This command transmits the printer-related status specified by n as follows: n Function 1 Transmit printer status 2 Transmit off-line status 3 Transmit error status 4 Transmit paper roll sensor status ■ Printer transmits the following status n=1: Printer status Bit 0 1 2 3 4 5 Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 Bit 6 7 Binary 0 0 Hex 00 00 Decimal 0 0 Status Not used. Fixed to Off Not used.
Metapace T-3 n=4: paper sensor status Bit 0 1 2,3 4 5,6 7 Remarks: Binary 0 1 00 11 1 00 11 0 Hex 00 02 00 0C 10 00 60 00 Decimal 0 2 0 12 16 0 96 0 Status Not used. Fixed to Off Not used. Fixed to On Paper near end sensor: paper adequate Paper near end sensor: paper near end Not used. Fixed to On Paper end sensor: paper present Paper end sensor: paper not present Not used.
Metapace T-3 DLE DC4 Function: Code: Generate pulse at real-time ASCII Hex Decimal DLE 10 16 DC4 14 20 n n n m m m t t t Range: n = 1, m=0,1, 1 ≤ t ≤ 8 Default: None Description: ■ Output the pulse specified by t to connector pin m as following: m 0 1 Connector pin Drawer kick-out connector pin 2 Drawer kick-out connector pin 5 ■ This command generates the drive pulse to connector pin m with pulse width defined by t as following: • Drawer kick-out connector pin 2 is selected with m=0 while pi
Metapace T-3 ESC FF Function : Code : Print data in page mode ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 FF 0C 12 Range: None Default: None Description : This command prints the data in the print buffer collectively in page mode. Remarks : ■ ■ ■ ■ Differences: None Rev. 1.00 This command is effective only in page mode that is selectd by ESC L. After printing, the data in the print buffer and setting values are not cleared. The printer can print the data in the print buffer repeatedly using this command.
Metapace T-3 ESC SP Function: Set the character right space Code: ASCII Hex Decimal Range: 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 Default: n=0 Description: ■ This command sets the size of space to right of character. • Right space = n × [horizontal motion units]. Remarks: ■ In a double width mode, the right space will be doubled. ■ Horizontal motion unit varies depending the printer model. Differences: Horizontal motion unit: ESC 1B 27 SP 20 32 n n n 0.141mm(1/180 inch) Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 ESC ! Function: Set print mode Code: ASCII Hex Decimal Range: 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 Default: n=0 Description: This command selects print mode(s) with bits having following meanings.
Metapace T-3 ESC $ Function: Code: Set absolute print position ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 $ 24 36 nL nL nL nH nH nH Range: 0 ≤ (nL + nH x 256) ≤ 65535 (0 ≤ nH ≤ 255, 0 ≤ nL ≤ 255) Default: None Description: This command specifies the next print starting position in reference to the left edge of the print area. The printing start position is calculated using (nL + nH x 256) x (vertical or horizontal motion units). Remarks: ■ Any setting values that go beyond the printable area is ignored.
Metapace T-3 ESC % Function: Select/cancel user-defined character set Code: ASCII Hex Decimal Range: 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 Default: n=0 Description: ■ This command selects/deselects user-defined character set that is downloaded by user. To make it valid, the least ESC 1B 27 % 25 37 n n n significant bit should be defined like following. • When n=0, the user-defined character set is deselected. • When n=1, the user-defined character set is selected.
Metapace T-3 ESC & Function: Code: Define user-defined character set ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 & 26 38 y y y c1 c1 c1 c2 [x1 c2 [x1 c2 [x1 d1 ... d(yⅹx1)]... [xk d1 ... d(yⅹx1)]... [xk d1 ... d(yⅹx1)]... [xk d1 ... d(yⅹxk)] d1 ... d(yⅹxk)] d1 ...
Metapace T-3 MSB d1 d3 d5 d7 d9 d11 d13 LSB MSB d2 d4 d6 d8 d10 d12 d14 LSB Differences: Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 ESC * Function: Code: Specify bit image mode ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 * 2A 42 m m m nL nL nL nH nH nH Range: m = 0, 1, 32, 33 0 ≤ nL ≤ 255 0 ≤ nH ≤ 3 0 ≤ d ≤ 255 k = nL + nH × 256 [in case of m = 0, 1] k = (nL + nH × 256) × 3 [in case of m = 32, 33] Default: None d1...dk d1...dk d1...dk Description: ■ This command specifies the bit image for the mode m as to the number of dots specified by nL and nH. • d specifies the bit image data with 1 for printed data and 0 for not printed.
Metapace T-3 ESC – Function: Code: Turn underline mode on/off ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 2D 45 n n n Range: 0 ≤ n ≤ 2, 48 ≤ n ≤ 50 Default: n=0 Description: ■ This command enables the print data following it to be printer out underlined.
Metapace T-3 ESC 2 Function: Code: Select default line spacing ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 2 32 50 Range: None Default: None Description: This command sets the default line spacing The default line spacing is approximately 3.75 mm, which is equivalent to 30 dots. Remarks: ■ The line spacing can be set independently in standard mode and in page mode. ■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC !, ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Metapace T-3 ESC 3 Function: Set line spacing Code: ASCII Hex Decimal Range: 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 Default: Corresponding to the default line spacing defined by ESC 2 Description: ■ This command sets the line spacing using a following rule. • Line spacing = n x (vertical or horizontal motion units) Remarks: ■ With standard mode selected, the vertical motion unit is used.
Metapace T-3 ESC = Function: Code: Select peripheral device ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 = 3D 61 n n n Range: 1≤n≤3 Default: None Description: This command selects the device to which the host computer communicates according to n as follows: n Function 1 Enables the printer 2 Disables the printer 3 Enables the printer Remarks: ■ The printer discards all of the received data commands with the exception of ESC = and real-time commands while being disabled.
Metapace T-3 ESC ? Function: Cancel user-defined characters Code: ASCII Hex Decimal Range: 32 ≤ n ≤ 126 Default: None Description: This command removes user-defined character specified by character code n. Remarks: ■ In place of the deleted user-defined character, the cooresponding resident character is printed. ■ The user-defined characters for each font can be deleted independently. Differences: None Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 ESC @ Function: Code: Initialize printer ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 @ 40 64 Range: None Default: None Description: This command cancels conditions previously set and initializes the printer to the conditions having existed at power on. Remarks: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Differences: None Rev. 1.00 The data in the printer buffer is cleared. The settings of DIP switch are not re-read. The data in the receive buffer is not discarded.
Metapace T-3 ESC D Function: Code: Set horizontal tab position ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 D 44 68 n1...nk n1...nk n1...nk NUL 00 0 Range: 1 ≤ n ≤ 255 , 0 ≤ k ≤ 32 Default: n = 8, 16, 24, 32, 40,....., 232, 240, 248 Description: ■ This command sets the horizontal tab position. • n defines the number of columns from the beginning of the line to the horizontal tab setting. • k denotes the number of horizontal tab positions to be set.
Metapace T-3 ESC E Function: Turn emphasized mode on / off Code: ASCII Hex Decimal Range: 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 Default: n=0 Description: ■ This command turns emphasized mode on or off by toggling the least significant bit of n like following. • When the LSB of n is 0, emphasized mode is turned off. • When the LSB of n is 1, emphasized mode is turned on. Remarks: ■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC !, ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed. Differences: None Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 ESC G Function: Turn double-strike mode on/off Code: ASCII Hex Decimal Range: 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 Default: n=0 Description: ■ This command turns double-strike mode on or off by toggling the least significant bit of n like following. • When the LSB of n is 0, emphasized mode is turned off. • When the LSB of n is 1, emphasized mode is turned on. Remarks: ■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC !, ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed. Differences: None Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 ESC J Function: Print and feed paper Code: ASCII Hex Decimal Range: 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 Default: None Description: This command prints the data in the print buffer and feeds the paper [n X vertical motion unit]. Remarks: ■ The maximum feed amount available varies depending on the printer model. ■ With standard mode selected, the vertical motion unit is used.
Metapace T-3 ESC L Function: Code: Select page mode ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 L 4C 76 Range: None Default: None Description: This command switches from standard mode to page mode. Remarks: ■ For printing in page mode, ESC T defines the print direction and starting position that is within the print area specified by ESC W. ■ The conditions by the following commands are defined independently in standard mode and page mode.
Metapace T-3 ESC M Function: Code: Select character font ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 M 4D 77 n n n Range: n = 0, 1, 48, 49 Default: n=0 Description: This command selects only-byte character fonts using n as following. n Function 0, 48 Character font A selected 1, 49 Character font B selected Remarks: ■ The printer model has it own configuration of Font A and B. ■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC !, ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Metapace T-3 ESC R Function: Specify international character set Code: ASCII Hex Decimal Range: 0 ≤ n ≤ 13 Default: n=0 Description: This command specifies international characters according to n values. n Character set n Character set 0 U.S.A 7 Spain I 1 France 9 Norway 2 Germany 10 Denmark II 3 U.K 11 Spain II 4 Denmark I 12 Latin America 5 Sweden 13 Korea 6 Italy Remarks: ■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC !, ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Metapace T-3 ESC S Function: Code: Select standard mode ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 S 53 83 Range: None Default: None Description: This command enables standard mode. Remarks: ■ The data in the printer buffer is cleared and the setting by ESC W returns to the default. ■ The conditions by the following commands are defined independently in standard mode and page mode. • ESC SP, ESC 2, and ESC 3 ■ In standard mode, CAN, ESC FF and GS $ are ignored. Differences: None Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 ESC T Function: Code: Select print direction in page mode ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 T 54 84 n n n Range: 0 ≤ n ≤ 3, 48 ≤ n ≤ 51 Default: n=0 Description: This command selects the print direction and starting position in page mode. n Print Direction Starting Position 0,48 Left right Upper left 1,49 Bottom to top Lower left 2,50 Right left Lower right 3,51 Top bottom Upper right Remarks: ■ The print direction set by this command id not effective in standard mode.
Metapace T-3 ESC V Function: Code: Turn 90°clockwise rotation mode on/off ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 V 56 86 n n n Range: 0 ≤ n ≤ 2, 48 ≤ n ≤ 50 Default: n=0 Description: ■ This command turns 90° clockwise rotation mode on/off in standard mode according to the value of n as following • When the value of n is equal to 0 or 48, 90°clockwise rotation mode is turned off. • When the value of n is equal to 1, 2, 48, or 50, 90°clockwise rotation mode is turned on.
Metapace T-3 ESC W Function: Code: Range: Default: Description: Rev. 1.00 Set print area in page mode ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 W 57 87 xL xL xL xH xH xH yL yL yL yH yH yH dxL dxL dxL dxH dxH dxH dyL dyL dyL dyH dyH dyH 0 ≤ (xL + xH x 256) ≤ 65535 (0 ≤ xL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ xH ≤ 255) 0 ≤ (yL + yH x 256) ≤ 65535 (0 ≤ yL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ yH ≤ 255) 1 ≤ (dxL + dxH x 256) ≤ 65535 (0 ≤ dxL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ dxH ≤ 255) 1 ≤ (dyL + dyH x 256) ≤ 65535 (0 ≤ dyL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ dyH ≤ 255) When a paper width of 80mm{3.
Metapace T-3 Remarks: ■ The horizontal and vertical starting positions are out of the printable area, this command is canceled and the following data is processed as normal data. ■ If (Horizontal starting position + Horizontal printing area width) is beyond the printable area, the Horizontal printing area width is set to (Horizontal printing area - Horizontal starting position).
Metapace T-3 ESC ＼ Function: Code: Set relative print position ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 ＼ 5C 92 nL nL nL nH nH nH Range: 0 ≤ (nL + nH x 256) ≤ 65535 (0 ≤ nL 255, 0 ≤ nH ≤ 255) Default: None Description: ■ This command sets the print starting position based on the current position to [(nL + nH × 256) × horizontal or vertical motion unit]. • The print starting position is moved to (nL + nH x 256)in the right direction based on the current position. Remarks: ■ ■ ■ ■ Differences: None Rev.
Metapace T-3 ESC a Function: Code: Set position alignment ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 a 61 97 n n n Range: 0 ≤ n ≤2, 48 ≤ n ≤50 Default: n=0 Description: This command specifies position alignment for all data in one line in standard mode, using n as follows: n Alignment 0, 48 Left alignment 1, 49 Center alignment 2, 50 Right alignment Remarks: ■ This command is not effective in page mode.
Metapace T-3 ESC d Function: Print and feed n lines Code: ASCII Hex Decimal Range: 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 Default: None Description: This command feeds the paper by n lines after printing the data in the print buffer. Remarks: ■ The per-line paper feed amount is based on the value set by the line spacing related commands, ESC 2 and ESC 3. ■ In page mode, this command moves only the print position, not performing actual print.
Metapace T-3 ESC i Function: Code: Partial cut ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 i 69 105 Range: None Default: None Description: This command executes a partial cut of the paper with one point left uncut. Remarks: ■ The same partial cut as this command is executed using ESC m and GS V. Differences: ■ This command is effective for the printer equipped with an autocutter. ■ Autocutter operation should be enabled by setting the autocutter control DIP switch.
Metapace T-3 ESC m Function: Code: Partial cut ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 m 6D 109 Range: None Default: None Description: This command executes a partial cut of the paper with one point left uncut. Remarks: ■ The same partial cut as this command is executed using ESC i and GS V. Differences: ■ This command is effective for the printer equipped with an autocutter. ■ Autocutter operation should be enabled by setting the autocutter control DIP switch.
Metapace T-3 ESC p Function: Code: Generate pulse ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 p 70 112 m m m t1 t1 t1 t2 t2 t2 Range: m = 0, 1, 48, 49 0 ≤ t1 ≤ 255, 0 ≤ t2 ≤ 255 Default: None Description: This command outputs the signals specified with t1 and t2 to the connector pins defined by m. m Connector pin 0, 48 Drawer kick-out connector pin 2 1, 49 Drawer kick-out connector pin 5 Remarks: ■ The ON time is [t1 x 2ms], and the OFF time is as [t2 x 2ms].
Metapace T-3 ESC t Function: Code: Select character code table ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 t 74 116 n n n Range: 0 ≤ n ≤ 5, 16 ≤ n ≤ 19, 21 ≤ n ≤ 31, 33 ≤ n ≤ 41, n=255 Default: For model not supporting Thai character: n=0 For model supporting Thai character support : n = 20 Description: This command specifies code page according to the value of n as follows: n Code page 0 Page 0 437 (USA, Standard Europe) 1 Page 1 Katakana 2 Page 2 850 (Multilingual) 3 Page 3 860 (Portuguese) 4 Page 4 863 (Canadi
Metapace T-3 n 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Code page 1257 (Baltic) Farsi 1251 (Cyrillic) 737 (Greek) 775 (Baltic) Thai14 1255 (Hebrew New code) Thai 11 Thai 18 855 (Cyrillic) 857 (Turkish) 928 (Greek) Thai 16 40 Page 40 1256 41 Page 41 1258 (Vietnam) 42 Page 42 Khmer (Cambodia) 47 Page 47 1250 (Czech) 255 User Code Page (Space) (Arabic) Remarks : ■ The setting of this comman
Metapace T-3 ESC v Function : Code : Transmit paper sensor status ASCII Hex Decimal ESC 1B 27 v 76 118 Range: None Default: None Description : ■ This command transmits a byte of data specifying the paper sensor status. ■ The status of paper near end and paper end sensors is sent to the host as follows: • When paper near end is detected, 0x03 is transmitted. • When paper end is detected, 0xC is transmitted. Remarks : ■ The paper sensor status can be transmitted using GS r.
Metapace T-3 ESC { Function : Turns upside-down printing mode on/off Code : ASCII Hex Decimal Range: 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 Default: n=0 Description : This command selects/deselects upside-down printing mode according to the least significant bit as follows. LSB Upside-down mode 0 Turned off 1 Turned on Remarks : ■ This command is valid only when entered at the beginning of the line. ESC 1B 27 { 7B 123 n n n ■ The upside-down print mode has no effect in page mode.
Metapace T-3 FS p Function : Code : Print NV bit image ASCII Hex Decimal FS 1C 28 p 70 112 n n n m m m Range: 1 ≤ n ≤ 255 0 ≤ m ≤ 3, 48 ≤ m ≤ 51 Default: None Description : This command prints NV bit image n using the mode specified by m as follows: m Mode 0, 48 Normal 1, 49 Double-width 2, 50 Double-height 3, 51 Quadruple Remarks : ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Rev. 1.00 GS ( L and GS ( 8 can be used for printing NV bit image. The NV bit image is defined by FS q.
Metapace T-3 Differences: Mode Normal Double-width Double-height Quadruple Rev. 1.00 Vertical Dot Density (DPI) 180 180 90 90 DPI : Dots per Inch (25.
Metapace T-3 FS q Function: Code: Define NV bit image ASCII Hex Decimal FS 1C 28 q 71 113 n n n [xL xH yL d1...dk]1... [xL xH yL d1...dk]n [xL xH yL d1...dk]1... [xL xH yL d1...dk]n [xL xH yL d1...dk]1... [xL xH yL d1...dk]n Range: 1 ≤ n ≤ 255 1 ≤ (xL + xH ×256) ≤ 1023 (0 ≤ xL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ xH ≤ 3) 1 ≤ (yL + yH ×256) ≤ 288 (0 ≤ yL ≤ 255, yH=0,1) 0 ≤ d ≤ 255 k = (xL + xH × 256) × (yL + yH × 256) × 8 Default: None Description: ■ This command defines the NV bit image in the NV memory.
Metapace T-3 ■ During the execution of this command, paper feed button, LSB and real time functions will not operate. • Bit image data and print result are as follows: d1 d2 dY+1 dY+2 … … . . . MSB LSB MSB dk-2 LSB MSB . . . . . . … dY dY x 2 … dk-1 LSB MSB dk LSB ■ NV memory is devided into 2 areas for mono and 2-color graphics. The capacity of each NV memory area is 256KB. Differences: Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 GS ! Function: Code: Select character size ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ! 21 33 n n n Range: 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 (1 ≤ Vertical enlargement ≤ 8, 1 ≤ Horizontal enlargement ≤ 8) Default: n=0 Description: ■ This command selects the character height and width using bits 0 to 3, and bits 4 to 7 respectively as follows: Bit 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 • Table 1 [Enlarged in horizontal direction] Hex 00 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Decimal 0 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 Enlargement 1 time (standard) 2 times 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times 7 times 8 times • Table 2 [Enlarged in vertical direction] Hex 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 Remarks: Decimal 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Enlargement 1 time (standard) 2 times 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times 7 times 8 times ■ The character size set by this command is valid for alphanumeric, user-defined characters, multi-byte code
Metapace T-3 GS $ Function: Code: Set absolute vertical print position in page mode ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 $ 24 36 nL nL nL nH nH nH Range: 0 ≤ (nL + nH x 256) ≤ 65535 (0 ≤ nL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ nH ≤ 255) Default: None Description: This command sets the absolute vertical print starting position to [(nL + nH × 256) × (vertical or horizontal motion unit)]. Remarks: ■ This command is activated only in page mode and ignored in standard mode.
Metapace T-3 GS ( A Function: Code: Execute test print ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 A 41 65 pL pL pL pH pH pH n n n m m m Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 2 (pL=2, pH=0) 0 ≤ n ≤ 2, 48 ≤ n ≤ 50 1 ≤ m ≤ 2, 49 ≤ m ≤ 50 Default: None Description: ■ This command prints a specified pattern for testing on a roll paper.
Metapace T-3 GS ( E Function: Code: Set NV user memory area ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 E 45 69 pL pL pL pH pH pH fn fn fn [parameter] [parameter] [parameter] Range: None Default: None Description: This command stores the customized values to the NV user memory area and uses them for the printer operation. The table below explains the functions available in this command. Executes commands related to the user setting mode by specifying the function code fn. fn Format No.
Metapace T-3 GS ( E pL pH fn d1 d2 (fn=1) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 E 45 69 pL pL pL pH pH pH fn fn fn d1 d1 d1 d2 d2 d2 Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 1 fn=1 d1=73, d2=78 (pL=1, pH=0) Default: None Description: This command starts the user setting mode, enabling the printer to notify that the mode has changed as follows: [Mode change feedback] Hexadecimal Decimal Number of Data Header 37H 55 1 byte Flag 20H 32 1 byte NUL 00H 0 1 byte Remarks: ■ This command is effect
Metapace T-3 GS ( E pL pH fn d1 d2 d3 (fn=2) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 E 45 69 pL pL pL pH pH pH fn fn fn d1 d1 d1 d2 d2 d2 d3 d3 d3 Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 1 (pL=1, pH=0) fn=2 d1=79, d2=85, d3=84 Default: None Description: This command terminates the user setting mode and performs a software reset. Remarks: ■ This command activates setting items set in the user setting mode. ■ All the setting items will be effective only after performing this command.
Metapace T-3 GS ( E pL pH fn [a1 b18...b11]...[ak bk8...bk1] (fn=3) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 E 45 69 pL pL pL fn fn fn [a1 b18...b11]... [ak bk8...bk1] [a1 b18...b11]... [ak bk8...bk1] [a1 b18...b11]... [ak bk8...
Metapace T-3 ■ The setting items of the memory switch 2 are as follows: Msw Value 48 49 2-1 Function Specification for Destination: Single byte country Specification for Destination: Double byte country ■ Code page selection using the memory switch 2-3 through 2-8. Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 Msw2-8 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 48 Msw2-7 48 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 48 Msw2-6 49 48 48 48 48 49 49 49 49 49 Msw2-5 49 48 48 49 49 48 48 49 49 48 Msw2-4 49 48 49 48 49 48 49 48 49 48 Msw2-3 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 49 Character Table Thai 11 Thai 18 PC855 PC857 PC928 Thai 16 WPC1256 WPC1258 Khmer WPC1250 ■ The setting items of the memory switch 3 are as follows: Specify the emulations to be enabled using the memory switch 3-1 through 3-3 Remark Msw3-3 Msw3-2 Msw3-1 Emulation selet
Metapace T-3 ■ The setting items of the memory switch 5 are as follows: Msw 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 5-5~6 5-7 5-8 Value 48 48 48 49 48 48 48 49 48 49 Function Reserved Reserved 2 Color printing disable 2 Color printing enable Auto line feed disable Reserved Left 2inch mode disable Left 2inch mode enable Center 2inch mode disable Center 2inch mode enable ■ The setting items of the memory switch 6 are as follows: Msw Value Function 48 Auto internal buzzer after cutting disable 6-1 49 Auto internal buzzer after
Metapace T-3 GS ( E pL pH fn a (fn=4) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 E 45 69 pL 02 2 pH 00 0 fn 04 4 a a a Range: pL + pH x 256) = 2 (pL=2, pH=0) fn=4 a=1,2,3,4,5,6,11,12 Default: None Description: This command transmits the setting value of the memory switch corresponding to a.
Metapace T-3 GS ( L, GS 8 L Function : Code : Select graphics data ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 L 4C 76 pL pL pL pH pH pH m m m fn fn fn ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 8 38 56 L 4C 76 p1 p1 p1 p2 p2 p2 p3 p3 p3 p4 p4 p4 [parameter] [parameter] [parameter] m m m fn fn fn [parameter] [parameter] [parameter] Range: None Default: None Description : This command processes graphics data according to the function code (fn). fn No.
Metapace T-3 Remarks : ■ This command is adapted to print image data. ■ pL, pH specifies the number of bytes following pH using (pL + pH x 256). ■ Since frequent writing operation could cause the damage to the NV memory, it is recommended to write only when being required. ■ While storing data by this command, the printer is in BUSY state where receiving of data is not available. Therefore, it is not recommended to send data during this process.
Metapace T-3 GS ( L pL pH m fn (fn=0, 48) Code : ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 L 4C 76 pL pL pL pH pH pH m m m fn fn fn Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 1 (pL=2, pH=0) m=48 fn=0, 48 Default: None Description : Tramsmits the total capacityu of the NV bit-image momory (number of bytes in the memory area).
Metapace T-3 GS ( L pL pH m fn (fn=2, 50) Code : ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 L 4C 76 pL pL pL pH pH pH m m m fn fn fn Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 1 (pL=2, pH=0) m=48 fn=2, 50 Default: None Description : This command prints the graphics data defined by the process of Function 112. Remarks : ■ ■ ■ ■ Differences: None Rev. 1.00 The graphics data stored in the printer buffer is printed. This command is available in standard mode, not in page mode.
Metapace T-3 GS ( L pL pH m fn (fn=3, 51) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 L 4C 76 pL pL pL pH pH pH m m m fn fn fn Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 2 m=48 fn=3, 51 Default: None Description: This command transmits the setting value of the memory switch corresponding to a.
Metapace T-3 GS ( L pL pH m fn d1 d2 (fn=64) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 L 4C 76 pL pL pL pH pH pH m m m Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 4 m=48 fn=64 d1=75, d2=67 Default: None Description: ■ Transmits the defined NV graphics key code list. d1 d1 d1 d2 d2 d2 (pL=4, pH=0) Hexadecimal Header 37H Flag 72H Status 40H or 41H Data 30H – 39H NUL 00H ■ When the key code is not present : Hexadecimal Header 37H Flag 72H Status 40H NUL 00H Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 Remarks: ■ If the number of the key code exceed 40, the key code is transmitted dividing up to 40. - The status if the continuous transmission data block is present is 41H. - The status if the continuous transmission data block is not present is 40H. ■ After the [Header-NULL] is transmitted, the printer receives a response from the hosg; then it performs the process defined by the response.(See the tables below.
Metapace T-3 GS ( L pL pH m fn d1 d2 d3 (fn=65) Code : ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 L 4C 76 pL pL pL pH pH pH m m m fn fn fn d1 d1 d1 d2 d2 d2 d3 d3 d3 Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 5 (pL=5, pH=0) fn=65 d1=67, d2=76, d3=82 Default: None Description : This command removes all defined NV graphics data. Remarks : ■ The graphics data is define by Function 67 into the NV graphics memory with the sector dedicated for storing NV graphics data. Differences: Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 GS ( L pL pH m fn kc1 kc2 (fn=66) Code : ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 L 4C 76 pL pL pL pH pH pH m m m fn fn fn Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 4 (pL=4, pH=0) m=48 fn=66 32 ≤ kc1 ≤ 126 32 ≤ kc2 ≤ 126 Default: None Description : Deletes the NV graphics data defined by the codes kc1 and kc2. Remarks : ■ The graphics data is define by Function 67. Differences: None Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 GS ( L pL pH m fn kc1 kc2 b xL xH yL yH [cd1…dk]1…[c d1…dk]b (fn=67) Code : Range: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 L 4C 76 pL pL pL pH pH pH m m m fn fn fn kc1 kc2 b xL xH yL yH [cd1…dk]1…[c d1…dk]b kc1 kc2 b xL xH yL yH [cd1…dk]1…[c d1…dk]b kc1 kc2 b xL xH yL yH [cd1…dk]1…[c d1…dk]b GS ( L parameter 3 ≤ (pL + pL x 256) ≤ 65535 (0≤pL≤255, 0≤ pH≤255) GS ( 8 parameter 3 ≤ (p1 + p2 x 256) +p3 x 65535+p4 x 16777216) ≤ 4294967295 (0 ≤ p1L ≤ 255, 0 ≤ p2 ≤ 255, 0 ≤ p3 ≤ 25
Metapace T-3 Description : ■ The following parameters are used to define the raster graphics data. • b specifies the number of colors for the defined data. • xL and xH specify the number of dots in horizontal direction to (xL + xH x 256). • yL and yH specify the number of dots in horizontal direction to (yL + yH x 256) dots. • c specifies the color of the defined data. c Defined data color 49 Color 1 50 Color 2 - STP-103II is can not use two color printing mode.
Metapace T-3 GS ( L pL pH m fn kc1 kc2 x y (fn=69) Code : ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 L 4C 76 pL pL pL pH pH pH m m m fn fn fn kc1 kc1 kc1 kc2 kc2 kc2 Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 6 (pL=6, pH=0) m=48, fn=69 32 ≤ kc1 ≤ 126 32 ≤ kc2 ≤ 126 x=1, 2 y=1, 2 Default: None Description : ■ Prints the NV graphics data defined by the codes kc1 and kc2. • The graphics data is enlarged by x and y in the horizontal and vertical directions.
Metapace T-3 GS ( L pL pH m fn a bx by c xL xH yL yH d1…dk (fn=112) Code : Range: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 L 4C 76 pL pL pL pH pH pH m m m fn fn fn a bx by c xL xH yL yH d1…dk a bx by c xL xH yL yH d1…dk a bx by c xL xH yL yH d1…dk GS ( L parameter 11 ≤ (pL + pL x 256) ≤ 65535 (0≤pL≤255, 0≤ pH≤255) GS 8 L parameter 11 ≤ (p1 + p2 x 256) +p3 x 65535+p4 x 16777216) ≤ 4294967295 (0 ≤ p1L ≤ 255, 0 ≤ p2 ≤ 255, 0 ≤ p3 ≤ 255, 0 ≤ p4 ≤ 255) Common parameter m=48 fn=112 a=48 c=49
Metapace T-3 Description : ■ This command stores the raster graphics data in the print buffer, enlarged by bx and by in the horizontal and vertical directions. • xL, xH specifies the raster graphics data in the horizontal directionas (xL + xH x 256) dots. • yL, yH specifies the raster graphics data in the vertical direction to (yL + yH x 256) dots. • d denotes the stored data(raster format). • k denotes the number of the graphics data. • c specifies the color of the defined data.
Metapace T-3 GS ( N Function: Code: Select character color ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 N 4E 78 pL pL pL pH pH pH Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 2 (pL=2, pH=0) n=48 m=49 (when the monochrome paper is selected) m=49,50 (when the two-color paper is selected) Default: m = 49 Description: ■ This command selects the color specified by m. n n n m m m m 49 50 Color Color 1 Color 2 • Color 1 means black and Color 2 red.
Metapace T-3 GS ( k Function: Specify and print the symbol Code: None Range: None Default: None Description: ■ This command processes the data concerning two-dimensional code. • Symbol type is specified by cn. • Function code is specified by fn. cn 48 49 cn 48 Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 cn 49 Remarks: fn 65 67 69 Function 165 Function 167 Function 169 80 Function 180 81 Function 181 82 Function 182 Function QR CODE: Select the module QR CODE: Select the size of module QR CODE: Select the error correction level QR CODE: Store the data in the symbol storage area QR CODE: Print the data in the symbol storage area QR CODE: Transmit the size information of the symbol data in the symbol storage area PDF417 symbol data (when cn=48) ■ The symbol data is defined, stored to
Metapace T-3 ■ The setting values of Functions 165 to 169 are utilized for the processing of Function 180 or 182. The printable area must be large enough to accommodate different-size symbols. If not, the symbol may not be printed. ■ The same symbol data is repeatedly printed by executing Function 181 after performing Function 180. ■ The same symbol data is printed differently by executing Function 181 after setting the feature of the symbol by using Functions 165 through 169.
Metapace T-3 GS ( k pL pH cn fn n (fn=65) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 k 6B 107 pL 03 3 pH 00 0 cn 30 48 fn 41 65 n n n Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0) cn=48, fn=65 0 ≤ n ≤ 30 Default: n=0 Description: ■ This command specifies the number of columns in the data area of PDF417. • When n=0, automatic processing is set • When n is not 0, the number of columns of the data area is set to n code word.
Metapace T-3 GS ( k pL pH cn fn n (fn=66) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 k 6B 107 pL 03 3 pH 00 0 cn 30 48 fn 42 66 n n n Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0) cn=48, fn=66 n=0, 3 ≤ n ≤ 90 Default: n=0 Description: ■ This command specifies the number of rows in the data area of PDF417. • When n=0, automatic processing is set • When n is not 0, the number of rows is set to n rows. Remarks: ■ Settings of this function affect the processing of Functions 081 and 082.
Metapace T-3 GS ( k pL pH cn fn n (fn=67) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 k 6B 107 pL 03 3 pH 00 0 cn 30 48 fn 43 67 n n n Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0) cn=48 fn=67 1≤n≤4 Default: n=3 Description: This command sets the width of the module of PDF417 symbol to n dots. Remarks: ■ Settings of this command affect the processing of Functions 081 and 082. ■ The setting unit for printer models varies.
Metapace T-3 GS ( k pL pH cn fn n (fn=68) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 k 6B 107 pL 03 3 pH 00 0 cn 30 48 fn 44 68 n n n Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0) cn=48 fn=68 2≤n≤8 Default: n=3 Description: This command sets the module height of PDF417 to [the module width x n]. Remarks: ■ Settings of this command affect the processing of Functions 081 and 082. ■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Metapace T-3 GS ( k pL pH cn fn m n (fn=69) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 k 6B 107 pL 04 4 pH 00 0 cn 30 48 fn 45 69 m m m Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 4 (pL=4, pH=0) cn=48 fn=69 m=48 48 ≤ n ≤ 56 Default: None Description: ■ This command specifies the error correction level for PDF417. • The error correction level is set by “level”. Remarks: ■ Settings of this function affect the processing of Functions 081 and 082.
Metapace T-3 GS ( k pL pH cn fn m (fn=70) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 k 6B 107 pL 03 3 pH 00 0 cn 30 48 fn 46 70 m m m Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0) cn=48 fn=70 m=0,1 Default: m=0 Description: This command selects the option for PDF417. m Function 0 Select the standard PDF417 1 Select the simplified PDF417 Remarks: ■ Settings of this function affect the processing of Functions 081 and 082.
Metapace T-3 GS ( k pL pH cn fn m d1...dk (fn=80) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 k 6B 107 pL pL pL pH pH pH cn 30 48 fn 50 80 m 30 48 d1...dk d1...dk d1...dk Range: 4 ≤ (pL + pH x 256) ≤ 65535 (0 ≤ pL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ pH ≤ 255) cn=48 fn=80 m=48 0 ≤ d ≤ 255 k = (pL + pH x 256) – 3 Default: None Description: This command stores the PDF417 symbol data (d1...dk) in the symbol storage area.
Metapace T-3 GS ( k pL pH cn fn m (fn=81) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 k 6B 107 pL 03 3 pH 00 0 cn 30 48 fn 51 81 m m m Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0) cn=48 fn=81 m=48 Default: None Description: This command encodes and prints the PDF417 symbol data in the symbol save area. Remarks: ■ In standard mode, this command is available only when printer is at the beginning of a line or the printer buffer is ■ ■ ■ ■ Rev. 1.00 empty.
Metapace T-3 • The error correction code word calculated by modulus 929. • Pad codeword. ■ When automatic processing (Function 065) is specified, the number of columns is calculated using the following ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Differences: Rev. 1.00 information: • Current printing area • Module width (Function 067) • Option setting (Function 070) • Codeword in the data area • The maximum number of columns is 30.
Metapace T-3 GS ( k pL pH cn fn m (fn=82) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 k 6B 107 pL 03 3 pH 00 0 cn 30 48 fn 52 82 m m m Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0) cn=48 fn=82 m=48 Default: None Description: This command encodes and sends the size information of the PDF417 symbol data in the symbol storage area. Remarks: ■ In standard mode, this command is available only when printer is at the beginning of a line or the printer buffer is empty.
Metapace T-3 ■ The following data indicates whether or not printing of the symbol is possible: Hex Decimal Condition 30H 48 Printing is possible 31H 49 Printing is impossible ■ The quiet zone is not included in the printing data. Be sure to include the adequate quiet zone for executing of this command. Differences: Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 GS ( k pL pH cn fn n1 n2 (fn=65) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 k 6B 107 pL 04 4 pH 00 0 cn 31 49 fn 41 65 n1 n1 n1 n2 n2 n2 Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0) cn=49 fn=65 n1 = 49, 50 n2 =0 Default: n1 = 50, n2 = 0 Description: This command sets the QR Code model as follows: n1 Function 49 Model 1 50 Model 2 Remarks: ■ The setting of this command affects and .
Metapace T-3 GS ( k pL pH cn fn n (fn=67) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 k 6B 107 pL 03 3 pH 00 0 cn 31 49 fn 43 67 n n n Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0) cn=49 fn=67 1<=n<8 Default: n=3 Description: This command sets the size of the QR Code module to n dots. Remarks: ■ The setting of this command affects the processing of and . ■ Since the QR CODE module is square, n = module width = module height.
Metapace T-3 GS ( k pL pH cn fn n (fn=69) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 k 6B 107 pL 03 3 pH 00 0 cn 31 49 fn 45 69 n n n Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0) cn=49 fn=69 48≤n≤51 Default: n = 48 Description: This command sets the error correction level for QR Code.
Metapace T-3 GS ( k pL pH cn fn m d1...dk (fn=80) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 k 6B 107 pL pL pL pH pH pH cn 31 49 fn 50 80 m 30 48 d1...dk d1...dk d1...dk Range: 4 ≤ (pL + pH x 256) ≤7092 (0 ≤ pL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ pH ≤ 27) cn=49 fn=80 m=48 0 ≤ d ≤ 255 k = (pL + pH x 256) – 3 Default: None Description: This command saves symbol data of the QR Code to the symbol storage area.
Metapace T-3 GS ( k pL pH cn fn m (fn=81) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 k 6B 107 pL 03 3 pH 00 0 cn 31 49 fn 51 81 m m m Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0) cn=49 fn=81 m=48 Default: None Description: This command encodes and prints QR Code symbol data saved in the symbol storage area. Remarks: ■ In standard mode, this command is available only when printer is at the beginning of a line or the printer buffer is empty.
Metapace T-3 ■ The following data is automatically added by the encoding processing: • Position sensor pattern • Segregator for the position sensor pattern • Timing pattern • Format information • Version information • Error correction code text • Pad code text • Indicator for counting bits of bytes • Mode indicator • Concluder • Queue pattern (when model 2 is selected) • Expansion pattern (when model 1 is selected) ■ Except for character size and upside-down printing mode, none of print mode such as emphasi
Metapace T-3 GS ( k pL pH cn fn m (fn=82) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 ( 28 40 k 6B 107 pL 03 3 pH 00 0 cn 31 49 fn 52 82 m m m Range: (pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0) cn=49 fn=82 m=48 Default: None Description: This command transmits the size information of the QR Code symbol data encoded by Function 180. Remarks: ■ In standard mode, this command is available only when printer is at the beginning of a line or the printer buffer is empty.
Metapace T-3 ■ The following data indicates whether or not printing of the symbol is possible: Hex 30H 31H Decimal 48 49 Condition Printing is possible Printing is impossible ■ The quiet zone is not included in size information. Differences: Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 GS * Function: Code: Define downloaded bit image ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 * 2A 42 x x x y y y [d1...d(x x y x 8)] [d1...d(x x y x 8)] [d1...d(x x y x 8)] Range: 1 ≤ x ≤ 255 1 ≤ y ≤ 48 (where x x y ≤ 1536) 0 ≤ d ≤ 255 Default: None Description: ■ This command defines the downloaded bit image using the number of dots specified by x and y. • x and y specify the number of dots in the horizontal and vertical directions respectively. • D defines the bit image data.
Metapace T-3 GS / Function: Code: Print downloaded bit image ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 / 2F 47 m m m Range: 0 ≤ m ≤ 3, 48 ≤ m ≤ 51 Default: None Description: This command prints the downloaded bit image defined by GS * according to the mode denoted by m. DPI : Dots per Inch (25.4mm) m Mode Vertical dot density(DPI) Horizontal dot density(DPI) 0, 48 Normal 180 180 1, 49 Double-width 180 90 2, 50 Double-height 90 180 3, 51 Quadruple 90 90 Remarks: ■ The download bit image is defined by GS *.
Metapace T-3 Differences: m 0, 48 1, 49 2, 50 3, 51 Rev. 1.00 Mode Normal Double-width Double-height Quadruple Vertical dot density(DPI) 180 180 90 90 DPI : Dots per Inch (25.
Metapace T-3 GS : Function: Code: Start/end macro definition ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 : 3A 58 Range: None Default: None Description: ■ This command starts or ends macro definition. Remarks: ■ The printer starts macro definition during normal operation and finishes it during macro definition upon receiving this command. ■ The printer performs printing during macro definition. ■ The macro is executed by GS ^.
Metapace T-3 GS B Function: Turns white/black reverse printing mode on / off Code: ASCII Hex Decimal Range: 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 Default: n=0 Description: ■ This command selects white/black reverse printing mode by setting the least significant bit of n. • When the LSB of n is 0, white/black reverse mode is turned off. • When the LSB of n is 1, white/black reverse mode is turned on. Remarks: ■ ■ ■ ■ Differences: None Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 GS H Function: Code: Selects print position of HRI characters ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 H 48 72 n n n Range: 0 ≤ n ≤ 3, 48 ≤ n ≤ 51 Default: n=0 Description: ■ This command selects the printing position of HRI (Human Readable Interpretation) characters when printing a bar code.
Metapace T-3 GS I Function: Transmits printer ID Code: ASCII Hex Decimal Range: 1 ≤ n ≤ 69 Default: None Description: ■ This command transmits the printer ID or information.
Metapace T-3 Differences: ■ The printer ID is shown according to printer models as follows: Printer ID Metapace T-3 1(Printer model ID) 0x20 Type ID varies depending on functions the printer supports as follows: - 0x01 (Multi-byte character) - 0x02 (Autocutter) 2(Type ID) - 0x03 (Autocutter + Multi-byte character) - 0x04 (Customer display) - 0x05 (Multi-byte character + Display) - 0x07 (Customer display + Autocutter + Multi-byte Character) 3(Printer feature ID) 0x63 66(Manufacturer) Metapace 67(
Metapace T-3 GS L Function: Code: Set left margin ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 L 4C 76 nL nL nL nH nH nH Range: 0 ≤ nL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ nH ≤ 255 Default: (nL + nH x 256)=0 (nL=0, nH=0) Description: This command sets the left margin specified to [(nL + nH x 256) x (horizontal motion units)]. Remarks: ■ The left margin is not effective in page mode. If the left margin is enabled in page mode, the setting is available when the printer returns to standard mode.
Metapace T-3 GS V Function: Select cut mode and cut paper Code: ① ② ASCII Hex Decimal ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 GS 1D 29 V 56 86 V 56 86 m m m m m m n n n Range: ① m=0, 1, 48, 49 Default: None Description: This command cuts paper in the specified mode as follows.
Metapace T-3 GS W Function: Code: Set printing area width ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 W 57 87 nL nL nL nH nH nH Range: 0 ≤ nL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ nH ≤ 255 Default: (nL + nH x 256)=512 (nL=0, nH=2) Description: This command sets the printing area width to [(nL + nH x 256) x (horizontal motion units)]. Remarks: ■ The printing area width is not effective in page mode.
Metapace T-3 GS ^ Function: Execute macro Code: ASCII Hex Decimal Range: 0 ≤ r ≤ 255 0 ≤ t ≤ 255 m=0, 1 Default: None Description: ■ This command executes a macro using parameters as following: • r specifies the number of times to execute the macro. • t specifies the waiting time before the macro is executed. • m specifies macro executing mode as shown below. m 0 1 GS 1D 29 ^ 5E 94 r r r t t t m m m Function Executes the macro r times continuously at the interval specified by t.
Metapace T-3 GS a Function: Enable/Disable Automatic Status Back (ASB) Code: ASCII Hex Decimal Range: 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 Default: n=0 Description: ■ This enables or disables ASB (Automatic Status Back) according to n. • ASB is enabled when n > 0. Remarks: ■ ASB is the function that transmit the printer status such as cover open/close and Online/Offline] continuously at the ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Rev. 1.00 GS 1D 29 a 61 97 n n n time interval specified regardless of the status change if ASB is enabled.
Metapace T-3 ■ The printer information transmitted is comprised of 4 bytes as follows: • First byte(printer information) Bit 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Off/On Off Off Off On Off On On Off On Off On Off Hex 00 00 00 04 00 08 10 00 20 00 40 00 Decimal 0 0 0 4 0 8 16 0 32 0 64 0 Function Not used. Fixed to Off Not used. Fixed to Off Drawer kick-out connector pin 3 is LOW Drawer kick-out connector pin 3 is HIGH On-line Off-line Not used.
Metapace T-3 - If an unrecoverable error (bit 5) occurs, turn off the power as soon as possible. • Third byte (paper sensor information) Bit 0,1 2,3 4 5 6 7 Off/On Off On Off On Off Off Off Off Hex 00 03 00 0C 00 00 00 00 Decimal 0 3 0 12 0 0 0 0 Function Paper near end sensor: paper adequate Paper near end sensor: paper near end Paper end sensor: paper present Paper end sensor: no paper present Not used. Fixed to Off Not used. Fixed to Off Not used. Fixed to Off Not used.
Metapace T-3 GS f Function: Code: Select font for HRI characters ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 f 66 102 n n n Range: n = 0, 1, 48, 49 Default: n=0 Description: This command selects a font for the HRI(Human Readable Interpretation) characters used when printing a bar code, using n as follows: n Font 0, 48 Font A 1, 49 Font B Remarks: ■ The setting of this command is applied to only HRI characters. ■ The printing position of HRI characters are specified by GS H.
Metapace T-3 GS h Function: Selects bar code height Code: ASCII Hex Decimal Range: 1 ≤ n ≤ 255 Default: n = 162 Description: This command sets the height of the bar code to n dots. Remarks: ■ The unit of n depends on the printer model. ■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed. Differences: Unit of one dot: 0.141mm(1/180 inch) Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 GS k Function: Print bar code Code: ① ② ASCII Hex Decimal ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 GS 1D 29 k 6B 107 k 6B 107 m m m m m m d1...dk d1...dk d1...dk n n n NUL NUL NUL d1...dn d1...dn d1...dn Range: ① 0 ≤ m ≤ 6 ② 65 ≤ m ≤ 73 K, m, n depend on the barcode system Default: None Description: ■ This command selects a bar code system and prints the bar code. • k indicates the number of bytes of bar code data. • n specifies the number of bytes of bar code data.
Metapace T-3 For range ② m 65 66 67 68 Remarks: Bar Code System UPC-A UPC-E JAN13(EAN) JAN8(EAN) Range of k 11 ≤ n ≤ 12 11 ≤ n ≤ 12 12 ≤ n ≤ 13 7≤n≤8 69 CODE39 1 ≤ n ≤ 255 70 ITF 1 ≤ n ≤ 255 (even number) 71 CODABAR 1 ≤ n ≤ 255 72 73 CODE93 CODE128 1 ≤ n ≤ 255 2 ≤ n ≤ 255 Range of d 48 ≤ d ≤ 57 48 ≤ d ≤ 57 48 ≤ d ≤ 57 48 ≤ d ≤ 57 48 ≤ d ≤ 57, 65 ≤ d ≤ 90, d=32,36,37,43,45,46,47 48 ≤ d ≤ 57 48 ≤ d ≤ 57, 65 ≤ d ≤ 68, d=36,43,45,46,47,58 0 ≤ d ≤ 127 0 ≤ d ≤ 127 ■ The bar code width exceeding t
Metapace T-3 GS r Function: Code: Transmit status ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 r 72 114 n n n Range: n = 1, 2, 49, 50 Default: None Description: The command transmits the status specified by n as follows: n Function 1, 49 Transmits paper sensor status 2, 50 Transmits drawer kick-out connector status Remarks: ■ The status is one byte. ■ The status to be transmitted is as follows: • Paper sensor status (n=1, 49): Bit 0, 1 2, 3 4 5 6 7 Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 Bits 2 and 3: This command can not be executed status of bit 2 (1) and bit 3 (1) is not transmitted. • Drawer kick-out connector status (n=2, 50): Bit Off/On Hex Decimal Off 00 0 0 On 01 1 1 Off 00 0 2 Off 00 0 3 Off 00 0 4 Off 00 0 5 Off 00 0 6 Off 00 0 7 Off 00 0 when the printer is offline due to the lack of paper.
Metapace T-3 GS v 0 Function: Code: Print raster bit image ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 v 76 118 0 30 48 m m m xL xH yL yH xL xH yL yH xL xH yL yH d1...dk d1...dk d1...dk Range: 0 ≤ m ≤ 3, 48 ≤ m ≤ 51 1 ≤ (xL + xH x 256) ≤ 128 (0 ≤ xL ≤ 128, xh=0) 1 ≤ (yL + yH x 256) ≤ 4095 (0 ≤ yL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ yH ≤ 15) 0 ≤ d ≤ 255 k = (xL + xH x 256) x (yL + yH x 256) Default: None Description: ■ This command prints a raster bit image according to the mode defined by m. DPI : Dots per Inch (25.
Metapace T-3 Differences: m 0, 48 1, 49 2, 50 3, 51 Rev. 1.00 Mode Normal Double-width Double-height Quadruple Vertical dot density (DPI) 180 180 90 90 DPI : Dots per Inch (25.
Metapace T-3 GS w Function: Code: Set bar code width ASCII Hex Decimal GS 1D 29 w 77 119 n n n Range: 2≤n≤6 Default: n=3 Description: ■ This command sets the horizontal size of the bar code, using n as follows: Multi-level bar code module width (mm) 2 0.282 3 0.423 4 0.564 5 0.706 6 0.847 • n specifies the bar code module width. n Remarks: Rev. 1.00 Binary-level bar code Thin element width (mm) Thick element width (mm) 0.282 0.706 0.423 1.129 0.564 1.411 0.706 1.834 0.847 2.
Metapace T-3 Differences: n 2 3 4 5 Rev. 1.00 Multi-level bar code module width (mm) 0.282 0.423 0.564 0.706 Binary-level bar code Thin element width (mm) Thick element width (mm) 0.282 0.706 0.423 1.129 0.564 1.411 0.706 1.
Metapace T-3 BS M Function: Code: Select device font type ASCII Hex Decimal BS 08 08 M 4D 77 n n n m m m Range: 65 ≤ m ≤ 67 ( m = 65,66,67) Default: n=0 Description: ■ This command selects print mode(s) with bits having following meanings: Bit 0 1 Off/On Off On Off On Hex 00 01 00 02 Decimal 0 1 0 2 Function Resident ASCII font selected Customized ASCII font selected Resident codepage font selected Customized character font selected m 65 66 67 Function ( Select font type ) Font A (12x24) F
Metapace T-3 BS V Function : Select cut mode and cut paper Code : ① ② ASCII Hex Decimal ASCII Hex Decimal BS 08 08 BS 08 08 V 56 86 V 56 86 m m m m m m n n n Range: ① m=0, 1, 48, 49 Default: None Description : This command cuts paper in the specified mode as follows. Remarks : For ① ■ If an auto cutter is not provided, this command is ignored command is executed. For ② ■ When n = 0, the mechanism feeds the paper to the cutting position and cuts it.
Metapace T-3 ■ Vertical motion unit is used for calculating a paper feed amount. m Function 0,48 Executes a full cut (cuts the paper completely) ① 1,49 Executes a partial cut (one point left uncut) Feeds paper to (cutting position + n × vertical motion unit) and executes a full cut(cuts the 65 paper completely) ② Feeds paper to (cutting position + n × vertical motion unit) and executes a partial cut(one 66 point left uncut) ■ Cutting mode is changed only by setting dip switch 2-1. Differences: Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 BS ^ P Function: Code: Set power saving mode ASCII Hex Decimal BS 08 08 ^ 5E 94 P 50 84 fn fn fn Range: None Default: None Description: ■ Set the power saving mode for low power consumption. ■ When the printer is entered power saving mode, printer is wait external interrupt. Remarks: ■ If external interrupt is occurred, printer is wake up. • Communication(Serial, Parallel, USB), Cover sensor, Feed switch. Differences: Rev. 1.
Metapace T-3 BS ^ P fn Code : ASCII Hex Decimal BS 08 08 ^ 5E 94 P 50 84 fn fn fn m m m (fn=0,48) t t t Range: fn=0,48, 0 ≤ m ≤ 1 5 ≤ t ≤ 255 Default: m = 1, t = 20 Description : ■ Set the power saving mode and time to change the sataus of printer. Remarks : ■ The m=0 : power saving mode disable. ■ The m=1 : power saving mode enable. ■ The power saving set time is [t x 1s] and the default time is 20 sec.
Metapace T-3 BS ^ P fn Code: ASCII Hex Decimal BS 08 08 ^ 5E 94 P 50 84 (fn=1,49) fn fn fn Range: fn=1,49 Default: None Description: ■ Read the power saving mode satatus and sleep time. Remarks: ■ Power saving data is consist of [Header ~ NULL] data as shown below: Transmitted data Header Power saving mode Power saving time NUL Differences: Rev. 1.
