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term a: type of sensor
0: no sensor
1: reflective sensor
2: transmissive sensor (when using normal labels)
3: transmissive sensor (when using preprinted labels)
4: reflective sensor (when using a manual threshold value)
b: selects cut or non-cut
0: non-cut
1: cut
c: feed mode
c: batch mode (cut issue, stop and cut, with back feed)
d: strip mode (with back feed)
e: strip mode (with back feed, the strip sensor is ignored, the applicator
supports this mode.)
d: feed speed
1 to 9, a
[b-372/572]
3: 3”/sec.
5: 5”/sec.
8: 8”/sec.
[b-872/672]
3: 3”/sec.
4: 4”/sec.
8: 8”/sec.
e: with/without ribbon
0: without ribbon
1: with ribbon (with ribbon saving function)
2: with ribbon (without ribbon saving function)
* with ribbon, transmissive/non-transmissive conforms to the system mode.
the b-672 does not contain the ribbon saving function.
this function cannot be selected.
* when the stacker is used, the ribbon saving function cannot be designated.
explanation (1) type of sensor
① no sensor:
feeding takes place according to the parameter designated by the label size
set command.
② reflective sensor:
feeding takes place according to the parameter designated by the label size
set command. however, the black mark provided on the back side of the tag
paper is automatically sensed by the reflective sensor and the stop position is
finely adjusted.
③ transmissvie sensor (when using normal labels):
feeding takes place according to the parameter designated by the label size set command. however, the label-to-label gap is automatically sensed by the reflective sensor and the stop position is finely adjusted.
④ transmissive sensor (when using preprinted labels):
feeding takes place according to the parameter designated by the label size set command. however, the label-to-label gap is automatically sensed by the transmissive sensor and the stop position is finely adjusted according to the value set by the threshold set operation (key operation).
⑤ reflective sensor (when using a manual threshold value)
feeding takes place according to the parameters designated by the label size set command. however, the black mark provided on the back of the tag paper is automatically sensed by the reflective sensor and the paper position is finely adjusted every piece, according to the set threshold setting value (set using keys).
(2) cut/non-cut
this option is valid in batch feed mode only. (non-cut is selected in strip mode.) if no subsequent command is received from the pc for 3 seconds after cutfeeding when dip sw1-5 is set to on (with the automatic forward feed standby) in cut mode, the printer automatically performs a 10-mm forward feed.
when the feed command is received in the forward feed standby state, the printer performs a reverse feed to the original position.
* for notes, refer to the section regarding the issue command.
for cutting the label having label pitch of 38 mm or less, refer to the section regarding the position fine adjustment command.
if the stacker is used, the cut mode is compulsory.
(3) feed mode
[batch (non-cut)]
[batch (cut)]
[strip (feed mode: d)]
[strip (feed mode: e)]
expansion i/o is installed:
the strip sensor is ignored. a feed is performed by checking a pause signal generated from the expansion i/o.
expansion i/o is not installed:
the strip sensor is ignored. a feed is performed.
*1 feed mode e is different from feed mode d. in feed mode e, a label is fed, regardless of the strip sensor, and whether or not a label to be stripped, is placed.
*2: the peripheral device such as an applicator, must control the pause signal generated from the expansion i/o.
[when the stacker is used]
when the stacker is used, the batch mode with the cut mode is compulsory.
(4) feed speed
· feed the paper at the designated speed. ribbon saving and back feed also take place at the same designated speed. however, the back feed speed in cut mode or strip mode is 3”/sec.
· the possible feed speed varies according to types and sizes of supply. for details, refer to the supply specification.
· the maximum possible feed speed in strip mode on the b-872/672 is 4”/sec.
(5) with/without ribbon
without ribbon: the ribbon motor is not operated at feed.
with ribbon: the ribbon motor is operated at feed.
with ribbon saving: when the dip switch is set to auto ribbon saving, ribbon saving will be performed automatically.
when the option for no ribbon saving has been selected or the dip switch is set to no auto ribbon saving, no ribbon saving will take place.
the b-672 does not contain the ribbon saving function. this function cannot be selected.
when the stacker is used, the ribbon saving function cannot be designated.
(1) if a change of label size or type of sensor, feed fine adjustment, cut position fine adjustment (or strip position fine adjustment) or back feed fine adjustment is made, one label must be fed to adjust the first printing position prior to printing.
(2) the parameter of the feed command is protected in memory (protected even if the power is turned off).
(3) when “status response” is selected in the issue command parameter setting, a status response is made after the end of feed or when an error occurs.
(4) for explanation about the processing to stop the label at the home position, refer to the section regarding the issue command.
examples
10 print #1, esc$; ”d0762, 0820, 0732”; lf$; nul$;
20 print #1, esc$; ”ax; +010, +000, +10”; lf$; nul$;
30 print #1, esc$; ”t11c52”; lf$; nul$;
40 print #1, esc$; ”c”; lf$; nul$;
50 print #1, esc$; ”pc001; 0150, 0410, 1, 1, a, 00, b”; lf$; nul$;
60 print #1, esc$; ”rc001; sample”; lf$; nul$;
70 print #1, esc$; ”xs; i, 0004, 0011c5201”; lf$; nul$;