CHAPTER 5 TPCL MODE (INTERFACE COMMANDS)
B-EP
Series
5-9
Notes
(1)
When the label size or type of sensor is changed, the Label Size Set Command must first
be transmitted.
(2)
The label pitch length is backed up in memory (retained even if the power is turned off).
(3)
After sending the Label Size Set Command, one sheet of paper must be fed by the Feed
Command ([ESC] T), to align the paper with the first print position prior to printing.
(4)
The origin of drawing coordinates is determined according to the parameters of the Label
Size Set Command as shown in Figure 4.
Refer to PRINT POSITION FINE ADJUST COMMAND for the print stop position in strip
issues.
(5) Printing cannot be performed in the slow up (1 mm) and slow down (1 mm) areas.
Consequently, [A: Label, tag pitch] – [H: Effective print length]
≥
2 mm must be assumed.
(6)
The origin of drawing coordinates and the print stop position (print head position when
printing stops) are adjustable by the Fine Adjust Commands and according to the fine
adjustment value settings in the SYSTEM mode.
(7) When label paper is used to align the top first and bottom first print positions, (Effective
print length = Label pitch – Gap – 2 mm (slow up (1 mm), slow down (1 mm) areas)
should be specified.
(8) The parameters should be as shown in the figure and table. When any parameter or
paper out of the range is specified, printing is not properly performed or an error occurs.
(9)
When a gap or a black mark cannot be detected within less than 150% of the label pitch
length, it is assumed to be a paper jam error.
(10) Even if a gap or a black mark is detected within less than 90% of the effective print length
specified by the Label Size Set Command, it is ignored.
(11) Where the effective print length is specified within the “max. effective print length for on-
the-fly issuing,” non-stop batch printing is possible even if the data to be printed is
different from each other because printing and drawing of the next label are processed at
the same time. [On-the fly issue]
However, printing may stop every label depending on the volume of drawing data.
(12) After transmitting this command, the image buffer must be cleared using the Image Buffer
Clear Command.
(13) When the print position is changed or the gap between the labels is not 3 mm, the Print
Position Fine Adjust Command should be used as required. (When the gap between the
labels is 3 mm, the standard print start position is 1 mm from the top of the label. = When
the compatible mode for the B-SP series is off.)
(When the gap between the labels is 3 mm, the standard print start position is 3 mm from
the top of the label. = When the compatible mode for the B-SP series is on.)
