CHAPTER 5 TPCL MODE (INTERFACE COMMANDS)
B-EP
Series
5-1
5. TPCL MODE (INTERFACE COMMANDS)
5.1 GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
This chapter describes details regarding the interface commands for the TPCL mode of the print
mode.
<<Up to V1.0C>>
There are three issue types, “Batch issue,” “Strip issue” and “Linerless issue.” In batch issues, a
back feed is performed before printing, regardless of the selected sensor type. No back feed is
performed even in batch issue mode if there is no data to be printed within 9.3 mm from the top of the
effective print length.
In strip and linerless issue modes, no back feed is performed.
<<V1.0E or later>>
Whether or not to perform a back feed and the stop position (Cut/Print head) depend on the conditions
as follows:
Mode Linerless
label
issue
<Condition 1>
Sensor setting by
command (*1)
<Condition 2>
Label pitch
<Condition 3>
Back feed restriction in
the system mode
<Condition 4>
Print data within
9.3mm from a start
of printing
<Condition 5>
Stop position
specified in the
system mode
Printer behavior
Back
feed
Stop
position
Batch OFF
(Disabled)
Sensor is
specified.
Label pitch: Less than
20.0mm
OFF (Performs a back
feed)
Present Cut/Head
Yes
Cut
None Cut/Head
No
Cut
ON (Performs no back
feed)
Present/None Cut No
Cut
Head No
Head
Label pitch: 20.0mm or
above, but less than
24.0mm, and
Effective print length:
Less than 15.0mm
OFF (Performs a back
feed)
Present Cut/Head
Yes
Cut
None Cut/Head
No
Cut
ON (Performs no back
feed)
Present/None Cut No
Cut
Head No
Head
Label pitch: 20.0mm or
above, but less than
24.0mm, and
Effective print length:
15.0mm or above
OFF/ON (Performs a
back feed/no back
feed)
Present Cut/Head
Yes
Cut
None Cut/Head
No
Cut
Label pitch: 24.0mm or
above
OFF/ON (Performs a
back feed/no back
feed)
Present Cut/Head
Yes
Cut
None Cut/Head
No
Cut
Label pitch set for
FEED key and Feed
command: 11.5mm or
less
OFF/ON (Performs a
back feed/no back
feed)
Present Cut/Head
Yes
Cut
None Cut/Head
No
Cut
Label pitch set for
FEED key and Feed
command: Over
11.5mm
OFF/ON (Performs a
back feed/no back
feed)
Present/None Cut No
Cut
Head No
Head
Sensor is not
specified.
OFF (Performs a back
feed)
Present Cut/Head
Yes
Cut
None Cut/Head
No
Cut
ON (Performs no back
feed)
Present/None Cut No
Cut
Head No
Head
ON
(Enabled)
OFF (Performs a back
feed)
Present Cut/Head
Yes
Cut
None Cut/Head
No
Cut
ON (Performs no back
feed)
Present/None Cut No
Cut
Head No
Head
*1: Issue command and Feed command