User`s guide

Section 5. Configuration Commands
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Set Print Mode
Command Structure
<ESC>CPa
a = 0 = Direct Thermal Printing (no ribbon)
1 = Thermal Transfer Printing (with ribbon)
2 See-thru (transmissive) sensor
Example: <ESC>CP0
Placement: Must precede all other commands in the data
stream.
Default: Thermal Transfer
Command Function
To select the print method..
Input to Printer
<ESC>A
<ESCP1
<ESC>Z
Printer Output
There is no printer output as a result of this command
Special Notes
1. This setting is stored in non-volatile memory. The setting will not
change until another valid <ESC>CPa command is received, even
if power is removed from the printer.
2. The current print mode may be verified by printing a test label.