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Commands
Print Commands
Print Commands
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APL-I Reference Guide
11/24/09
Format, Select
Purpose To choose a format for either data entry or output.
Syntax
<ESC>En,m
Supported
Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Default: n =
0
Values for n: *, 0-19
Values for m: not available
Notes
Things to be aware of:
•
n represents the numeric format ID and m dictates to only re-image the changed fields.
•
If any page is selected other than 0, n becomes an alphanumeric format position
ranging from a-z.
•
After a format is selected, the field pointer directs you to the lowest numbered data
entry field.
entry field.
•
For the re-imaging command to work successfully and retain the image, the printer
must be able to fully image a label within the range of available image bands.
must be able to fully image a label within the range of available image bands.
•
The printer erases all host entered/variable data from the format.
Important If an invalid format number is entered, error code 36 is generated.
Format, Transmit
Purpose To send a printer format to the host.
Syntax
<ESC>xn
Supported
Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes
Things to be aware of:
•
If
<ESC>x
is sent to the printer without specifying the value for n, the printer uploads
the complete format directory. The format directory is in the following format:
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[Idnumber][name][type][storage size]<CR><LF>
.
[Idnumber]
is the value identified by n.
[name]
is the name set out in the
command that created the format.
[type]
is 0.
[storage size]
is the amount
of memory necessary to store the format.
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If you enter an incorrect number, an error code 25 is generated.
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The printer must stay in Advanced mode.