Specifications

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^MT
Media Type
Description: The ^MT command selects the type of media being used in the printer.
There are two choices for this command:
1. Thermal Transfer Media This media uses a high carbon black or colored
ribbon. The ink on the ribbon is bonded to the media.
2. Direct Thermal Media The media is heat sensitive and requires no ribbon.
Format: ^MTa
Parameters:
a = media type used
Accepted Values:
T = thermal transfer media
D = direct thermal media
Comments: If the parameter is missing or invalid, the command will be ignored.
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