VIDEOJET 1580/1860/1880

PRINTERS

ESI COMMAND CODES ADDENDUM

P/N 463210-01
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction
1.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

2 Connectors and Cables

2.1 Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
2.2 Ethernet Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
2.3 RS-485 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
2.4 RS-232 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
2.5 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
2.6 Ethernet Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

3 Protocol Usage
3.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
3.2 Message Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–31
3.3 Example Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–32

4 Commands Machine Codes Quick Reference

4.1 System Query – 00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
4.2 System Control – 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
4.3 System Special – 02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
4.4 Global Attributes – 03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
4.5 Global Font – 04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
4.6 Data Attribute – 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
4.7 Data Font – 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
4.8 Data Graphic – 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9
4.9 Data Custom – 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9
4.10 Data Inserts – 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10
4.11 Data Barcodes – 85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13

5 Command Reference
5.1 System Query Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
5.2 System Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–18
5.3 Set Print Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [1B] [01] [20] [XX] [XX]5–31
5.4 System Special Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–45
5.5 Global Attributes Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–62
5.6 Global Font Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–73
5.7 Data Attribute Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–82
5.8 Data Font Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–89
5.9 Data Custom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [1B][83][00]5–99
5.10 Data Inserts Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–100
5.11 Data Barcode Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–120

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6 Responses from the Printer

7 Getting Started
7.1 Setup Communication with RS-232 (1000 Series Printers). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1
7.2 Setup Communication with Network (Ethernet- TCP/IP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7
7.3 Suggested Commands to send to Printer on Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–15
7.4 Videojet 1580/1860/1880 Remote Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–17
7.5 Videojet 1580/1860/1880 Debug Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–17

8 Differences between 1000 Series and 1580/1860/1880 Printers

8.1 The Following are the Differences in Commands between Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4

9 Twin Line Code Differences between Excel 2000 and Videojet 1580/1860/
1880, 1610 Printers

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1 Introduction
1.1 Description
This document provides necessary information to connect to the 1580/1860/1880 printers
using the Enhanced Serial Interface (ESI) protocol. The protocol is not limited to RS-232,
it also communicates over Ethernet TCP/IP. ESI protocol gives you remote access to the
printer that allows a host PC or PLC to send messages to be printed and request status
information from the printer.
The ESI command set is created for the 1580/1860/1880 printers following the existing
ESI command set as closely as possible. Not all commands or features are the same.
The ESI protocol has many additional features that you may want to take advantage of.
These features would require additional commands to be created to your remote PC or
PLC control program.
IF YOU ARE AN EXSITING EXCEL ENHANCED SERIAL INTERFACE (ESI) USER
PLEASE REFER TO SECTION 9 OF THIS DOCUMENT FOR ANY CHANGES IN THE
COMMAND SET.

Note: All references to 1580 refer to printer models 1580, 1580 + and 1580 C, unless
otherwise stated.

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2 Connectors and Cables

Note: All references to 1580 refer to printer models 1580, 1580 + and 1580 C, unless
otherwise stated.

2.1 Connector Panel

2.1.1 Videojet 1580 Connector Panel
Standard IO

STATUS SHAFT RELAY

USB ETHERNET PHOTOCELL
OUTPUT ENCODER SWITCHES

Figure 2-1: Connector Panel (Videojet 1580)

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2.1.2 Videojet 1880 Connector Panel

Standard IO

STATUS SHAFT RELAY

USB ETHERNET PHOTOCELL
OUTPUT ENCODER SWITCHES

Expanded IO

I/O 2

JOB JOB PRINT LOOP

DIGITAL I/O ETHERNET SELECT A SELECT B TRIGGER 2 OUT

Figure 2-2: Connector Panel (Videojet 1880)

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2.1.3 Videojet 1860 Connector Panel

Standard IO

ETHERNET PHOTOCELL SHAFT ENCODER STATUS RELAY

OUTPUT SWITCHES

Expanded IO

JOB JOB PRINT LOOP

DIGITAL I/O ETHERNET RS-485 RS-232
SELECT A SELECT B TRIGGER 2 OUT

Figure 2-3: Connector Panel (Videojet 1860)

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2.2 Ethernet Connector

The Ethernet connector is used to connect the printer to a remote computer or network to
import data or control the printer remotely.

Cat 5e

Figure 2-4: Ethernet Connector

The 1580 printer has only one Ethernet port available. The 1860 and 1880 printer have 2
Ethernet ports, one on the standard printer panel and the second on the expanded I/O
board (optional).

Part Number Description

223213 External Ethernet Connector Cable (5 meter)

SP399083 Ethernet Connector Kit

Table 2-1: Spare Parts

2.3 RS-485 Connector

RS-485 Connector for Videojet 1580/1880
The 1580/1880 printer do not have RS-485 connection. It is not available on these
printers.
RS-485 Connector for Videojet 1860
The 1860 printer has one RS-485 port, but this port is not available for ESI
communications due to the asynchronies of the protocol. RS-485 does not provide proper
support to the interface.

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2.4 RS-232 Connector

RS-232 Connector for Videojet 1580/1880
Videojet 1580/1880 requires an additional USB to RS-232 cable kit to add to the printer
cabinet. The 1580/1880 printer does not have a dedicated RS-232 port like the 1860 but it
has a USB to RS-232 adapter cable. This cable makes a tight connection to printer’s USB
port.

Part Number Description

383575 USB to RS-232 Cable

Table 2-2: Spare Parts

RS-232 Connector for Videojet 1860

Videojet 1860 requires a RS-232 connector to add to printer cabinet. This is not standard
with the printer and needs to be added. The RS-232 connector can be ordered separately
or comes with the expanded IO kit.

1. MCB to RS-232 Cable 2. Binder Protection Cap

Figure 2-5: RS-232 Connector

Part Number Description

611197 RS-232 Connector

Table 2-3: Spare Parts

The 1860 printer has a RS-232 communication port linked to the COMM1 connector. The
RS-232 connector is a 5-way DIN connector, pin allocation is shown in
Table 2-5 on page 2-6. The connector is not part of the standard printer configuration. It is
an accessory and can be added with kit (VJ P/N: 611197).

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This will be mounted at the open port on the back wall of printer’s cabinet and plugged
into the main control board connector.
RS-232 Connector and Cables

Part Number Description

500-0036-582 RS-232 Male DIN 5 Pin Connector

80200258 3 Meter with DB9 on Host/PC Side Serial Cable

399062 6 Meter Extension Cable

Table 2-4: Spare Parts

COMM1 Connector
The 1860 printer has a RS-232 communication port linked to the COMM1 connector. The
pin allocation is as follows:

DIN Pins Function

1 0 V isolated

2 Transmit data out from the printer

3 Receive data to the printer

4 DTR output from the printer

5 DCD input to the printer

Table 2-5: Pin Function

4
2

1 5

Figure 2-6: COMM1 Connector (Female) - Cabinet Side View

Cabinet Pin DIN Connector PC Host Side DB9 RS-232 Connector

(Male Pins) (Female Pins)
DIN Pins Function DB9 Pins Function
1 Common 5 (Black Wire) Common
2 TX 2 (Green Wire) RX
3 RX 3 (Red Wire) TX
4 DTR 6 (White Wire) DSR

Table 2-6: COMM1 Pin Connection Information – DIN to DB9

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Cabinet Pin DIN Connector PC Host Side DB9 RS-232 Connector

(Male Pins) (Female Pins)
DIN Pins Function DB9 Pins Function
5 DCD 1 (Orange Wire) DCD
7+8 (connected)

Table 2-6: COMM1 Pin Connection Information – DIN to DB9

Note: The connector cables are soldered to the rear of the connector as per the
connector pins from the cabinet side view.

2
4

5 1

Figure 2-7: COMM1 Connector (Male) - Cabinet Side View

DIN Connector (Male Pins) DB9 Pin Connector RS-232 (Female Pins)
DIN Pins Function DB9 Pins Function
1 Common 5 (Black Wire) Common
2 TX 2 (Green Wire) RX
3 RX 3 (Red Wire) TX
4 DTR 6 (White Wire) DSR
5 DCD 1 (Orange Wire) DCD
7+8 (connected)

Table 2-7: COMM1 Pin Connection Information – DIN to DB9

This view is from male pins DIN to DB9 female pin point to point. It is recommended to
perform continuity test for cables.

Part Number Description

80200258 RS-232 Serial Communication Cable (3M)

399062 RS-232 Extension Cable (6M)

Table 2-8: Spare Parts

The Videojet 6M extension cable (P/N: 399062) connects the printer cabinet to the
RS-232 cable (P/N: 80200258).
Note: It is recommended that maximum length of the RS-232 cable does not exceed
15 m (50 ft).

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2.5 General Information

1. Maximum message length: 6000 strokes or 500 characters (whichever comes first).
2. Input stack buffer first in first out (FIFO) buffer size: 100 messages.
a. The printer accepts up to 100 messages, the maximum length of each message is
up to 500 characters.
3. RS-232 Protocol (These settings are customer configurable)
a. Only one RS-232 port available for 1580/1860/1880
b. Baud Rate: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
c. Word length: 7, 8
d. Parity: None, Odd, Even, Mark, Space
e. Stop Bit: 0, 1
f. XON/XOFF Flow control

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2.6 Ethernet Information

Ethernet connection is Ethernet TCP/IP 100 base T. Table 2-9 shows the port number for
different ports. These ports are just a suggestion to match the older 1000 series printers
that were fixed. For 1580/1860/1880 printers, the port numbers are configurable via the
user interface.

Port Port Number

Ethernet Port 3000

(Videojet 1510, Videojet 1610, Videojet 1710 Excel)

ESI Message Mode Port 3000

(Videojet 1510, Videojet 1610, Videojet 1710, Videojet 1610DH Head 1)

ESI Message Mode Port (Videojet 1610 DH Head 2) 3002

Remote Data Port 3001

(Videojet 1510, Videojet 1610, Videojet 1710, Videojet 1610 DH Head 1)

Remote Data Port 3003

(Videojet 1610 DH Head 2)

Table 2-9: Port Number

Setup the following settings for Ethernet connection:

1. Ethernet TCP/IP
2. IP Address
3. Subnet setting
4. Default Gateway setting
5. DHCP setting (DHCP is not currently supported)
6. Protocol
To communicate with the Ethernet TCP/IP, use the same command set and ASCII
characters used for RS-232. The printer communicates with full ASCII characters. All the
characters sent from the printer are ASCII characters. Your program must be able to send
printable ASCII characters and non-printable ASCII characters. The printer can be setup
to utilize Unicode. This will be needed if you need to access characters beyond 255.
This document shows many of the commands in hexadecimal from. This is for ease of
documentation purposes. All characters are sent and received in ASCII. In this manual
the hex value is denoted when characters are placed between “[ ]”. The digits between
the brackets are the hex value of the ASCII characters you want to send or that you
receive.

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Example 1:
Send String: ABCDEFG[0D]
ABCDEFG are the ASCII characters (printable)
[0D] is the hex value of the ASCII carriage return
Example 2:
Send String: [1B][01][01] (Clear buffer command)
[1B]: is the hex value of the escape character in ASCII
[01]: is the hex value of the SOH character in ASCII
[01]: is the hex value of the SOH character in ASCII
Note: Your program must be able to send non-printable ASCII characters.

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3 Protocol Usage
Note: All references to 1580 refer to printer models 1580, 1580 + and 1580 C, unless
otherwise stated.

3.1 General
3.1.1 Configuring for ESI
It is necessary to configure the printer to use ESI protocol through the UI. This includes
specifying the communications type (e.g., Ethernet TCP/IP, RS-232) and the hardware
settings (e.g., baud rate, or IP address).
It is necessary to place the printer into ‘Remote Message Mode’ or ESI (Main) before the
printer can be controlled via ESI. This mode is selected by sending the ‘Remote Message
Mode’ command [1B][01][0D], if this command is successfully received a standard
response of [07][08] will be sent from the printer to the host. You can also setup the
remote mode via the printer keyboard.
To set the printer up for keyboard message creation, navigate to Tools > Printer Settings
> Job Select > Job Selection > ESI Message Remote.
Note: While the printer is set to ESI Message Remote mode, the operator will not be able
to select or edit jobs. The current mode of the printer is displayed in the status bar.
In the left of display, it shows <<1880 EsiInternal>> (Figure 3-1) which denotes that the
printer is in ESI Message Remote Mode and Under Remote Control message flashes in
the banner.

Figure 3-1: Printer Message Mode

The alternative mode of operation to ‘Remote Message Mode’ ESI (Main) is ‘Insert Mode’.
‘Insert Mode’ or ‘Local’ relies on the printer’s user interface for configuration and printing.
‘Insert Mode’ may be selected in 2 ways:
1. Send the ‘Insert Mode’ command [1B][01][0C] over ESI.
2. To set the printer up for keyboard message creation, navigate to Tools > Printer
Settings > Job Select > Job Selection > Local.
The printer will remain in the customer selected mode - Remote Message ESI (Main) or
Insert mode (Local), once set the printer will remember settings. It is recommended that
when the printer is powered on, the host send the command to place the printer in the
correct message mode for remote communications. This will ensure that the printer is
always ready to accept messages from the host.

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Many adjustments to Printer Setup mode settings do not take effect until the next
message is loaded. The type of adjustments affected include photocell and shaft encoder
settings, message orientation, print delay etc.
The 1580 /1860/1880 printer can remember settings and messages when the printer is
turned off, this differs from the 1000 series printers. It is still a recommendation to send
settings and message on printer power up prior to placing into print mode.

3.1.2 Remote Data Setup

ESI has a facility to modify the text contained in the message remotely. This facility is
known as ‘ESI Message Remote’, ‘Remote Data’. A message is configured to have
placeholders into which the data may be embedded. These placeholders are called
‘Insert/User Prompt’.
Using the above facility, the data can be processed in two stages:
1. Setup the Insert/User Prompt
2. The data for those Insert/User Prompt are sent.

3.1.2.1 Setup the Insert/User Prompt

The 1580/1860/1880 printer allows the user to create an Insert or User Prompted field.
Do the following tasks to create message with fixed and user prompted fields:
1. Navigate to Home screen and login. Touch the Jobs button shown in Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2: Home Screen

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2. The Jobs List screen opens as shown in Figure 3-3. Touch the ‘+’ button to create a
new job.

Figure 3-3: Jobs List Screen

3. Touch the Job Name field to enter the job name for the new job as shown in
Figure 3-4. Enter the required Job Name using utility keypad and touch the Accept
button. For example, Message 1. Touch the Done button on the Jobs Settings screen
to save the changes.
Note: The user can also provide the job description for the new job.

Figure 3-4: Jobs Settings Screen

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4. Touch the ‘+’ button on the Job Editor screen and select the required options to insert
fields as shown in Figure 3-5.

Figure 3-5: Job Editor Screen

5. Touch the Text option from the Field Type drop down list to insert a text field and
touch the OK button as shown in Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6: Field Type Screen

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6. Touch the Text Type drop down list on the Text Setup screen shown in Figure 3-7 and
select User Prompted option. Touch the OK button to save the required format of the
field.

Figure 3-7: Text Setup Screen

7. Once the User Prompted option is selected, the User Prompt button becomes active.
8. Touch the User Prompt button to change the default text as shown in Figure 3-8.
For example, Remote1. Touch the green check mark button the save the text
settings.

Figure 3-8: User Prompt Option

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9. The Job Editor screen appears as shown in Figure 3-9.Touch the ‘+’ button to add the
required fields to the existing message.

Figure 3-9: Job Editor Screen

Note: The order of insertion of user fields into the message will be the order in which
the message fields get updated remotely.
10.Once the required fields are inserted and updated, touch the Save button to save the
message as shown in Figure 3-9 on page 3-6.
11. Touch the Run Job button.
12.Touch Approve All button and then touch the Continue button, since the message
contains user prompted field (Figure 3-10).

Figure 3-10: Run Job Screen

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13.Touch the Load Job button to load the job for printing. The user prompted field with
default text Remote1 is followed by fixed text VIDEOJET as shown in Figure 3-11.

Figure 3-11: Home Screen - Job Preview

The job is loaded and is ready to accept remote data for the user prompted fields in the
message.

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3.1.2.2 Send the Data

There are three methods for sending the data to the Videojet 1580/1860/1880 to populate
inserts.
The first method uses the dedicated remote data channel on Videojet 1580/1860/1880 UI.
The next two methods require the data to be sent via the standard ESI channel.
Setting Up ESI (Remote Data) Channel
Do the following tasks to enable ESI (Remote Data) channel:
1. Navigate to Tools > Communications > LAN1 > Configuration as shown in
Figure 3-12.

Figure 3-12: Configuration

2. Set the parameters in the following order:

• IP Address
• SubNet
• Gateway (if required)
• DNS Server (if required)
3. Navigate to Tools > Communications > LAN1 > Connection and touch the Add
Protocol and Port button to update the protocol and port number.

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4. The Add Protocol and Port screen appears as shown in Figure 3-13. Set the Port
Number to 3001.

Figure 3-13: Add Protocol and Port Screen

5. Touch the Protocol drop down list and select ESI (Remote data). Touch OK button to
confirm the selection.
6. Touch the Accept button to save the updated Protocol and Port settings.
Setup of ESI (Remote Data) channel is complete and is ready to send remote data into
the currently loaded message.

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Send the Data Using ESI (Remote Data) Channel

The ESI (Remote Data) channel will allow up to 10 inserts or User Prompted field in one
message by sending ASCII strings terminated by a carriage return [0D]. Each User
Prompted field data will be terminated with a carriage return [0D]. The last User Prompted
field data will end in a double carriage return and this will terminate the string of data for
that message.
Example: String of data to populate the user prompted field “Remote1”
Data String: 12345[0D][0D]
Since there is only one user prompted field, the string terminates with a double carriage
return.
The user prompted text “Remote1” of the job Message1 has been updated to “12345” as
shown in Figure 3-14.

Figure 3-14: Home Screen

The printer will print the job as “12345 VIDEOJET” until a new data string is received.

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Send the Data Using ESI (Remote Data) Channel With Remote Data in Barcode
When using the Remote Data channel with the need to place a remote data field into a
printed barcode. The remote data field must be a Custom Reference Field. This Field will
be create under the Custom Reference Build option. The following example will how to
setup the The Customer Reference Field and the message creation with a 128 barcode.
1. Touch the Tools button on the Home screen to access the Tools screen and select the
Custom Reference Builder option as shown in Figure 3-15.

Figure 3-15: Tools Screen

2. The Custom Reference Builder screen opens as shown in Figure 3-3. Touch the ‘+’
button to create an new custom reference.

Figure 3-16: Custom Reference Builder Screen

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3. Create the name of a remote field, for example, Remote1 and touch the Accept
button.

Figure 3-17: Custom Reference Name

4. Touch the User Prompt Text tab and press "+" key.

Figure 3-18: User Prompted Text Screen

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5. Touch the pencil icon to edit the User Prompted Text field.

Figure 3-19: User Prompted Text Screen

6. Touch on Default Text text field and set the text, for example Remote1.

Figure 3-20: Default Text

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7. Touch on the check mark button to accept the changes.

Figure 3-21: Change Default Text

8. Touch on Save button to save the changes.

Figure 3-22: Save User Prompted Text

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9. Custom Reference is now available.

Figure 3-23: Custom Reference

Create Job
Note: The terminology message refers to jobs.
1. Navigate to Home screen. Touch the Jobs button shown in Figure 3-24.

Figure 3-24: Home Screen

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2. The Jobs List screen opens as shown in Figure 3-25. Touch the ‘+’ button to create an
new job.

Figure 3-25: Jobs List Screen

3. Touch the Job Name field to enter the job name for the new job as shown in
Figure 3-26. Enter the required Job Name using utility keypad and touch the Accept
button. For example, 128 Barcode with Remote Data Insert. Touch the Done button
on the Jobs Settings screen to save the changes.
Note: The user can also provide the job description for the new job.

Figure 3-26: Jobs Settings Screen

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4. Touch the ‘+’ button on the Job Editor screen and select the required options to insert
fields as shown in Figure 3-27.

Figure 3-27: Job Editor Screen

5. Touch the Text option from the Field Type drop down list to insert a text field and
touch the OK button as shown in Figure 3-28.

Figure 3-28: Field Type Screen

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6. Touch the Text Type drop down list on the Text Setup screen shown in Figure 3-29 and
select Fixed Text option. Touch the OK button to save the required format of the field.

Figure 3-29: Text Setup Screen

7. Touch the Fixed Text button to change the default text as shown in Figure 3-30.
For example, 128 Barcode with Remote Data. Touch the green check mark button the
save the text settings.

Figure 3-30: Fixed Text Option

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8. The Job Editor screen appears as shown in Figure 3-31.

Figure 3-31: Job Editor Screen

9. Touch the ‘+’ button to add the Linear Barcode field.

10.Select Linear Barcode and touch on OK.

Figure 3-32: Field Type

11. Touch the Barcode Type drop-down list and select Code 128.

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12.Touch the OK button to save the barcode type.

Figure 3-33: Barcode Type

13.Touch the Barcode Data drop-down list and select Custom Reference.
14.Touch the OK button to save the barcode data.

Figure 3-34: Barcode Data

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15.Touch the Custom Reference drop-down list and select Remote1.

Figure 3-35: Custom Reference

16.Touch the OK button to save the custom reference.

Figure 3-36: Custom Reference

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17.Touch the Font tab on the left side panel.

Figure 3-37: Font Tab

18.Set Barcode Height to 24 and enable the Add Human Readable Text. Touch the
check mark key to accept changes.

Figure 3-38: Font Tab

19.Once the required fields are inserted and updated, touch the Save button to save the
job as shown in Figure 3-9 on page 3-6.
20.Touch the Run Job button.

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21.Touch Approve All button and then touch the Continue button, since the job contains
user prompted field (Figure 3-39).

Figure 3-39: Run Job Screen

22.Touch the Load Job button to load the job for printing. The job appears on the screen
as shown in Figure 3-40.

Figure 3-40: Home Screen - Job Preview

23.Send the Remote Data String by sending the command from the host PC/PLC.
Command Sent: 12345ABC[0D][0D].

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24.Check that the job displayed and the job printed should now shows the remote data
added to 128 barcode.

Figure 3-41: Home Screen - Job Preview

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Setting Up ESI (Main) Message Mode

Do the following tasks to setup the printer for ESI (Main) Message remote mode
communications. This will allow a remote host to be able to send over messages and
settings to the printer.
1. Navigate to Tools > Communications > LAN1 > Configuration as shown in
Figure 3-42.

Figure 3-42: LAN1 Screen

2. Set the parameters in the following order:

• IP Address
• SubNet
• Gateway (if required)
• DNS Server (if required)
3. Select the Connection tab and update the port number and protocol.
4. The Add Protocol and Port screen appears as shown in Figure 3-43. Set the Port
Number to 3000.

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5. Touch the Protocol drop down list and select ESI (Main). Press OK button to confirm
the selection.

Figure 3-43: Add Protocol and Port Screen

6. Touch the Accept button to save the updated Port and Protocol settings.
Setup of ESI (Main) Message mode is complete and is ready to send messages and
settings remotely to the printer.

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Send the Data Using ESI (Main) Message Mode

Some ESI commands are context sensitive. Because of this the printer will only recognize
commands in the right context. The protocol is also able to confirm that all bytes including
any data payload were successfully received.
Standard Printer Responses to ESI Commands
Following are the 6 possible responses to the commands:
• [07][29] Out of context - the command header is recognized but cannot be used now.
Note: This command may be sent to the host PC if the printer is currently in the print
mode whereas, the command you are trying to send requires the printer to be out of the
print mode for the command to be accepted.
• [07][28] Unrecognized command
• [07][08] Command Accepted
• [07][09] A Multi-byte Command was accepted
• [07][36] Too many inserts or no response at all for a successful in line command in
context
• [07][51] Illegal barcode
• [07][37] Error Serializer (Counter)
• [07][40] Buffer Overfill
There are also commands which have non-standard responses, or their function includes
returning data over ESI to the requester. These non-standard responses are detailed in
individual cases in the command reference.
Note: If you send a command and do not get a response when you expect a response -
check the command reference to determine if the command requires padding to a
specific number of bytes. Several commands require padding.

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3.1.3 Status Reporting

By default, the ESI protocol is synchronous whereby the printer only responds to
requests. However, it is possible to configure ‘Status Response’ packets. In this mode,
the printer may be configured to inform the ESI host that particular events have occurred
as soon as they occur, and without waiting for the host to request the information. The
types of events which may be selected for immediate reporting are:
1. Print Ready Status Change (Print ON, [07][06]/Print OFF [07][05])
2. Message Received, ([07][21])
3. Message Print Started, ([07][22])
4. Message Print Completed, ([07][04])
5. Printer Fault, ([07][46][XX])
6. Print Once Error, ([07][23])
Chapter 5 describes how to configure and enable the features, Configure Status Report,
Enable Status, Disable Status commands. The printer will turn off these responses at
power cycle of printer. If you want to have these responses, you should send command at
power on [1B][01][06][XX] and this will turn on the feature. Enable Status command will
turn on all features and Disable Status command will turn off all features.

3.1.4 ESI and the UI

It is not possible to load and print messages from the UI while in ‘ESI Remote Message
Mode’ or “ESI Message Remote” and it is also not possible to send and print remote
messages while in ‘ESI Insert Mode’ with the ESI interface.
It is possible to send a remote data insert while in the ‘Insert Mode’. This insert will be
entered via the printer keyboard as a user prompted field. When this user prompted field
is loaded with the other contents of the message by pressing the Load Job button, this will
provide a remote host the ability to download data up to the length of the user prompted
field in the message. This external data can be changed and sent to the printer or sent
once and printed on every print until new data is sent.
The Home screen will show you the next message to be printed while in ‘ESI (Main),
Message Remote Mode’. You will not be able to load messages via the Home screen
using the printer’s keyboard (UI) while in ESI (Main), Message Remote Mode.
Line setups can be edited and changed but message data cannot be changed via the UI.
You will know the status of the UI if you look into the left corner of the display.

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In the left of display, it shows <<1880 EsiInternal>> (see Figure 3-44). This informs the
operator that the printer is in the ESI (Main), Message Remote Mode. The line below
shows the current line setup Line 1 Setup used by the printer. The Under Remote Control
message flashes in the banner, indicating that the printer is being controlled by an
external protocol.

Figure 3-44: Home Screen

It is possible to put the printer in and out of print mode using the UI whilst using ESI.
It is possible to adjust various global printer settings using the UI whilst using ESI. These
include such commands as: Message Orientation, Barcode Reverse, Print Delay,
Encoder and Photocell settings, etc. However, many of these commands will not affect
the current message, they will affect the next message loaded. If it is desired to affect the
current message it is necessary to resend the message to the printer.
Global Commands
Global commands are those which will be remembered by the printer, once the matrix
command is sent to the printer all messages following will use this matrix. This is the
same for orientation command such as; Reverse Message, Invert Message, Reverse all
Characters, Multi—Stroke commands. These commands will have a response from the
printer to acknowledge they have been activated [07][08].

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In-Line Commands
In-line commands are those which specifically build the current message. They include
the following types of commands:
1. In-Line fonts (not global fonts)
2. Sub font (Mixed font controls)
3. All inserts (i.e., timers, dates, barcodes etc)
4. Character manipulation (e.g., multistroke, invert, reverse etc)
In-Line commands will not be remembered by the printer to effect the next message to be
downloaded. The printer will revert back to the last Global matrix command sent from
host or default setting. In-Line commands do not generate a protocol response from the
printer, unless they are sent out of context.

3.1.5 Message Stacking

The ESI protocol will operate with Message Stacking as a default setting.
Message Stacking Mode: This mode will receive strings of ASCII characters and will be
terminated by a carriage return. These messages sent to printer will stack to the printer
input first in first out (FIFO) stack buffer. When the printer received a product detect signal
the next message from the input stack buffer will move to the printer buffer and be printed.
As long as there are messages in the stack buffer the printer will print a different message
for every product detect received. If there are no messages waiting in the input stack
buffer, when the next product detect is received the printer will continue to print the last
message printed until a new message is received.
The input stack buffer can hold 100 messages. If you exceed the 100 message stack, the
printer will send a response of [07][40], this is a buffer overfill. Any message sent after this
will be lost.

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3.2 Message Structure

The printer communicates with ASCII characters. All characters sent to the printer over
RS-232, RS-485, or Ethernet must be sent as ASCII characters. As you will see many
commands are written in the hexadecimal form, this is for the ease of presentation for the
writing of the documentation, since all the characters in the ASCII table are not printable
and may be difficult to represent or write. The “[ ]” denotes that the characters between
the brackets are the hexadecimal value of the ASCII character that will be sent to the
printer. You will see several control characters. The TAB character [09] is used to
separate multi line message it is the character that represents the line terminator. The
carriage return “[0D]” represents the message terminator this is added to the end of the
entire message string to terminate the message.
[09] = TAB Character (Line Terminator)
[0D] = Carriage Return (Message Terminator)
<FNC1> = Function code 1 used for GS1 barcodes
Examples of Message Structure
Single Line Message:
Message String Sent: ABCD[0D]
Printed Output: ABCD

Twin Line Message:

Message String Sent: TOP LINE[09]BOTTOM LINE[0D]
Printed Output: TOP LINE
BOTTOM LINE

Tri-Line Message:
Message String Sent: TOP LINE[09]MIDDLE LINE[09]BOTTOM LINE[0D]
Printed Output: TOP LINE
MIDDLE LINE
BOTTOM LINE

Quad Line Message:

Message String Sent: FIRST LINE[09]SECOND LINE[09]THIRD LINE[09]FOURTH LINE[0D]
Printed Output: FIRST LINE
SECOND LINE
THIRD LINE
FOURTH LINE

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Penta Line Message:

Message String Sent: FIRST LINE[09]SECOND LINE[09]THIRD LINE[09]FOURTH
LINE[09]FIFTH LINE[0D]
Printed Output: FIRST LINE
SECOND LINE
THIRD LINE
FOURTH LINE
FIFTH LINE

3.3 Example Messages

Global Message Format 5x5SL Matrix
Command Type: Message String
Command: [1B][04][00] Data1 [0D]
This message string starts with the global font command, setting the
printer to 5x5SL matrix. Data1 is the message data. The [0D] is a carriage
return, which acts as the message terminator.
Printer Response: The printer will respond with [07][08] for the global font command. If
“Configure Status Report Command” is set to have [1B][01][06][18]
“Message Received Acknowledgment” ON, prior to sending this message
string. Then the full printer will respond with [07][08][07][21].
Print Output: Data1
In-Line Message Format 5x5SL Matrix
Command Type: Message String
Command: [1B][81][00] Data1 [0D]
This message string starts with the in-line font command, setting the
printer to 5x5SL matrix. Data1 is the message data. The [0D] is a carriage
return, which acts as the message terminator.
Printer Response: If “Configure Status Report Command” is set to have [1B][01][06][18]
“Message Received Acknowledgment” ON, prior to sending this message
string. Then the full printer will respond with [07][21].
Print Output: Data1
Message Format 10x16 Mixed Mode Matrix
Command Type: Message String
Command: [1B][04][03][1B][81][00] Data1 [1B][81][01] Data2 (Top Line) [09]
Data3 (Bottom Line) [0D]
This message string starts with the global font command setting the
printer to 10X16 Mixed Mode matrix. The [1B][81][00] ‘Sub Font’ prefix
sets Data1 to Full Height. The [1B][81][01] ‘Sub Font’ prefix sets Data2
and Data3 to top and bottom lines respectively of twin line Half Height,
note that top and bottom lines are delimited with a [09] TAB character. The
[0D] is a carriage return, which acts as the message terminator.

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Printer Response: The printer will respond with [07][08] for the global font command. If
“Configure Status Report Command” is set to have [1B][01][06][18]
“Message Received Acknowledgment” ON, prior to sending this message
string. Then the full printer will respond with [07][08][07][21].
Print Output:
Data1 Data2 (Top Line)
Data3 (Bottom Line)

Message Format 5x5 Quad Line Matrix

Command Type: Message String
Command: [1B][04][16] Data1 (Top Line) [09] Data2 (2nd Line) [09] Data3
(3rd Line) [09] Data4 (Bottom Line) [0D]
This message string starts with the global font command setting the
printer to 5x5 Quad Line matrix. Each line is delimited by the [09] TAB
character. The [0D] is a carriage return, which acts as the message
terminator.
Printer Response: The printer will respond with [07][08] for the global font command. If
“Configure Status Report Command” is set to have [1B][01][06][18]
“Message Received Acknowledgment” ON, prior to sending this message
string. Then the printer will respond with [07][08][07][21].
Print Output: Data1 (Top line)
Data2 (2nd line)
Data3 (3rd line)
Data4 (Bottom line)
In-Line Message Format 9x12SL Matrix with 128 Barcode Insert
Command Type: Message String
Command: [1B][81][2A][1B][85][17] Data1[1B][85][19][0D]
This message string starts with the in-line font command, setting the
printer to 9x12SL matrix. The [1B][85][17] represents the in-line data
command for 128 without human readable barcode on, Data1 is the
content data for the barcode. [1B][85][19] is the in-line command for 128
barcode with human readable off. The final [0D] is a carriage return, which
acts as the message terminator.
Printer Response: If “Configure Status Report Command” is set to have [1B][01][06][18]
“Message Received Acknowledgment” ON, prior to sending this message
string. Then the printer will respond with [07][21].
Print Output: Data1

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In-Line Message Format 5x7SL Matrix

Command Type: Message String
Command: Send: [1B][04][01]
Response: [07][08]
Send: Data1 [0D]
Response: [07][21]
Send the 5x7SL global matrix command then wait for the printer to
respond or allow enough time for the printer to respond. Send the
message data, Data1. The [0D] is a carriage return, which acts as the
message terminator.
Printer Response: The printer will respond with [07][08] for the global font command. If
“Configure Status Report Command” is set to have [1B][01][06][18]
“Message Received Acknowledgment” ON, prior to sending this message
string. Then the full printer will respond with [07][08][07][21].
Print Output: Data1
In-Line Message Format 5x7TL Matrix
Command Type: Message String
Command: Send: [1B][04][04]
Response: [07][08]
Send: Data1 [09]Data2[0D]
Response: [07][21]
Send the 5x7TL global matrix command then wait for the printer to
respond or allow enough time for the printer to respond. Send the
message data for top line, Data1 [09] tab character then send data for
bottom line Data2. The [0D] is a carriage return, which acts as the
message terminator.
Printer Response: The printer will respond with [07][08] for the global font command. If
“Configure Status Report Command” is set to have [1B][01][06][18]
“Message Received Acknowledgment” ON, prior to sending this message
string. Then the full printer will respond with [07][08][07][21].
Print Output: Data1
Data2
In-Line Message Format 5x7Tri-line Matrix)
Command Type: Message String
Command: Send: [1B][04][08]
Response: [07][08]
Send: Data1[09]Data2[09]Data3[0D]
Response: [07][21]
Send the 5x7TL global matrix command then wait for the printer to
respond or allow enough time for the printer to respond. Send the
message data for top line, Data1[09] tab character, then send data for
middle line Data2 [09]. Then send data for bottom line Data3. The [0D] is
a carriage return, which acts as the message terminator.

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Printer Response: The printer will respond with [07][08] for the global font command. If
“Configure Status Report Command” is set to have [1B][01][06][18]
“Message Received Acknowledgment” ON, prior to sending this message
string. Then the full printer will respond with [07][08][07][21].
Print Output: Data1
Data2
Data3
In-Line Message Format 5x7 Twin line Matrix with Automated Date Inserts
Command Type: Message String
Command: Send: [1B][04][08]
Response: [07][08]
Message String Data1 [09]Data2
Send:
[1B][84][01][1B][84][0E]/[1B][84][03][1B][84][0E]/[1B][84][07][1B][84]
[0E][1B][84][0E][1B][84][0E] [09]Data3[0D]
Response: [07][21]
Send the 5x7TL global matrix command then wait for the printer to
respond or allow enough time for the printer to respond. Send the
message data for top line, Data1[09] tab character, then send data for
middle line and 2-digit month “/” 2-digit day of month “/” 4-digit year for
middle line Data2[09]. Then send data for bottom line Data3. The [0D] is a
carriage return, which acts as the message terminator.
Printer Response: If “Configure Status Report Command” is set to have [1B][01][06][18]
“Message Received Acknowledgment” ON, prior to sending this message
string. Then the full printer will respond with [07][21].
Print Output: Data1
Data2 01/21/2009
Data3

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Message Format 10x16 Matrix with I 2 of 5 Barcode Insert

Command Type: Message String
Command: Send: [1B][04][03]
Response: [07][08]
Message String Data1 [09]Data2
Send:
Data1 [1B][85][00]123456[1B][85][01] [1B][81][01] Data2 (Top Line)
[09] Data3 (Bottom Line) [0D]
Send the 10x16 global matrix command then wait for the printer to
respond or allow enough time for the printer to respond. The Data1 will be
full height characters (16 drops tall) text followed by the start command
DATA and stop command for a 2 of 5 barcode insert. The [1B][81][01]
“Sub Font” prefix sets Data2 and Data3 to top and bottom lines
respectively of twin line half height (5x7), note that top and bottom lines
are delimited with a [09] TAB character. The [0D] is a carriage return,
which acts as the message terminator.
Printer Response: The printer will respond with [07][08] for the global font command. If
“Configure Status Report Command” is set to have [1B][01][06][18]
“Message Received Acknowledgment” ON, prior to sending this message
string. Then the full printer will respond with [07][08][07][21].
Print Output:

DAT DATA2
DATA3

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4 Commands Machine Codes Quick

Reference
Note: All references to 1580 refer to printer models 1580, 1580 + and 1580 C, unless
otherwise stated.

4.1 System Query – 00

Note: "*" denotes a change from 1000 Series printers. Refer to Chapter 8 for more
information.

Command Name Response Item

[1B][00][00] Request Print Status [07][05] Print OFF 5.1.1

[07][06] Print ON

[1B][00][01] Request Product Detect [07][44] XXXXXXXX - 8 Digit ASCII 5.1.2

Count

[1B][00][02] Request Print Count [07][50] XXXXXXXX - 8 Digit ASCII 5.1.3

[1B][00][03]
[1B][00][1E] Request Type of Printer [07][08] - Printer Model 5.1.4
[1B][02][2A]

[07] [31] - Ink is Low

[07] [25] - Ink is not Low
[07] [24] - No Ink
[1B][00][04] Request Ink Status [07] [34] - Wrong Ink 5.1.5
[07] [35] - Ink Expired
[07] [32] - Ink empty
[07] [33] - Ink insertions

[07] [31] - Make-up is Low

[07] [25] - Make-up is not Low
[07] [24] - No Make-up
Request Make-up
*[1B][00][50] [07] [34] - Wrong Make-up 5.1.6
Status
[07] [35] - Make-up Expired
[07] [32] - Make-up empty
[07] [33] - Make-up insertions

[1B][00][09] Request System Time [07][08] HHMM - HH 2-Digit ASCII 5.1.7

Hour & MM - 2 Digit ASCII Minute

[1B][00][0A] Request System Date [07][08] MMDDYY - MM 2-Digit ASCII 5.1.8

Month, DD - 2-Digit ASCII Day,
YY 2-Digit ASCII Year

[1B][00][0B] Request Last Image [07][08]LINE1[09]LINE2[09]LINE3 5.1.9

Printed [0D]

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Command Name Response Item

[1B][00][0C][XX] Request Message [07][08] [XX]….[XX] 91 Bytes 5.1.10
Parameters

[1B][00][0D][XX] Request Print Setup [07][09] [XX]….[XX] 21Bytes 5.1.11

Parameters

[1B][00][0E] Request System Setup [07][08] [XX]….[XX] 28 Bytes 5.1.12

Parameters

[1B][00][11] Request Last Fault [07][08] [XX] 1 Byte 5.1.13

[1B][00][12]12] Request List of Raster [07][08] [XX]….[XX] 5 Bytes 5.1.14

[X1] [X2][X3] Names

[1B][00][1F] System Error and [07][08][07][09] [XX] 21 Byte 5.1.15

Warning
[1B] [00] [20] Request System [07] [08] XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX - 5.1.16
Million Drops Counter where XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX a 8
byte binary value

[1B] [00] [21] Request Serializer [07] [08] XX - where XX is 24 bytes of 5.1.17
[X1] Parameters Serializer parameters

[1B] [00] [22] System Error and [07] [08] [07] [09] XX - Where XX is 5.1.18
Warning 2 26 bytes of data

[1B] [00] [23] Request MAC Address [07][08]XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-B9 5.1.19

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4.2 System Control – 01

Command Name Response Item

[1B][01][00] Reinitialize Serial Interface [07][08][07][01][11] 5.2.1

[1B][01][01] Clear Internal and External [07][08][07][07] 5.2.2

Communication Buffers

[1B][01][02] Reset Batch Product Detect [07][08] 5.2.3

Count

[1B][01][03] Reset Batch Print Count [07][08] 5.2.4

[1B][01][04] Enable Status Reports [07][08] 5.2.5

[1B][01][05] Disable Status Reports [07][08] 5.2.6

[1B][01][06][XX] Configure Status Reports [07][08][07][09] 5.2.7

*[1B][01][07] Enable XON/XOFF [07][08] 5.2.8

Transmission

*[1B][01][08] Disable XON/XOFF [07][08] 5.2.9

Transmission

[1B][01][09] Enable Print Mode [07][08][07][06] 5.2.10

[1B][01][0A] Disable Print Mode [07][08][07][05] 5.2.11

*[1B][01][10][XX] Adjust Message Width [07][08][07][09] 5.2.12

*[1B][01][0F][XX][XX] External Encoder Rate [07][08][07][09] 5.2.13

[1B][01][11][XX][XX] Set Internal Encoding Line [07][08][07][09] 5.2.14

Speed

*[1B][01][12][XX][XX] Set External Encoding [07][08][07][09] 5.2.15

Reduction Value

*[1B][01][13][XX] Adjust Message Height [07][08][07][09] 5.2.16

[1B][01][15] Printer Shutdown (Jet Off) [07] [08] 5.2.17

[1B][01][16] Enable Print Message Once [07][08] 5.2.18

[1B][01][17] Disable Print Message Once [07][08] 5.2.19

[1B][01][19] Increase Print Delay by [07][08] 5.2.20

0.01 inch

[1B][01][1A] Decrease Print Delay by [07][08] 5.2.21

0.01 inch

[1B][01][1B] Activate Print Delay [07][08]

[1B][01][1C] Set Insert Remote Mode [07][08] 5.2.22

[1B][01][1D] Set Message Remote Mode [07][08] 5.2.23

[1B] [7E] [00] Switch to Unicode [07] [08] 5.2.24

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Command Name Response Item

[1B] [7E] [01] Switch to ASCII [07] [08] 5.2.25

[1B][01][20][XX] Set Print Delay [07][08][07][09] 5.3

[XX]

[1B][01][22][XX] Set Internal Distance [07][08][07][09] 5.3.1

[XX] Continuous Mode Spacing

*[1B][01][23] Activate Continuous Mode [07][08] 5.3.2

Printing

[1B][01][24] Deactivate Continuous Mode [07][08] 5.3.3

Printing

[1B][01][28][XX] [XX] Set Expiry 1 Date Offset [07][08][07][09] 5.3.4

[1B][01][29][XX] [XX] Set Expiry 2 Date Offset [07][08][07][09] 5.3.5

[1B][01][2A] Clear Internal Buffers Only [07][08][07][2B] 5.3.6

[1B][01][2C] Clear Last Print Engine Fault [07][08] 5.3.7

[1B][01][3F] Trigger Printer Message [07][08] 5.3.8

[1B][01][49][XX][XX] Set Auto Encoding Detect [07][08][07][09] 5.3.9

[XX] Value

[1B][01][21] Set Auto Repeat & Repeat [07][08][07][09] 5.3.10

[XX][XX][XX] Delay (Inches)

[1B][01][47][XX] Set Throw Distance [07][08][07][09] 5.3.11

[1B][01][4A][XX] Set Digital I/O Configuration [07] [08] 5.3.12

[1B][01][4B][XX] Set Week Rollover Day [07] [08] 5.3.13

[1B][01][4C][XX] [XX] Set Expiry 1 Date Offset [07] [08] [07] [09] 5.3.14
[YY]

[1B][01][4D][XX] [XX] Set Expiry 2 Date Offset [07] [08] [07] [09] 5.3.15
[YY]

[1B][01] [4E][XX] Set Expiry 3 Date Offset [07] [08] [07] [09] 5.3.16
[XX] [YY]

*[1B][01][50][XX][XX] Reverse Print Delay [07] [08] [07] [09] 5.3.17

*[1B][01][60][XX][XX] Reverse Print Delay [07] [08] [07] [09] 5.3.18

*[1B][02][5B][XX] Printhead Orientation [07] [08] 5.3.19

*[1B][02][5F][XX]..... External Encoder Parameters [07][08][07][09] 5.3.20

[XX]

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4.3 System Special – 02

Command Name Response Item
[1B][02][00] Create Graphics Character [07][08] 5.4.1
[1B][02][01][X1] … Initialize Serializer 1 [07][08][07][09] 5.4.2
[X25]
[1B][02][02][XX] Initialize Timer [07][08][07][09] 5.4.3
[1B][02][03][X1] … Initialize Shifts [07][08][07][09] 5.4.4
[X124]
[1B][02][04][X1] … Initialize Serializer 2 [07][08][07][09] 5.4.5
[X25]
[1B][02][05][HH][HH] Set System Time [07][08][07][09] 5.4.6
[MM] [MM]
[1B][02][06][MM][MM] Set System Date [07][08][07][09] 5.4.7
[DD][DD][YY][YY]
[1B][02][07][X1][X2] Set Pull Week Settings [07][08] 5.4.8
[1B][02][08][X1] Set Pull Week Date Offset [07][08] 5.4.9
[1B][02][09][X1] … Initialize Serializer 3 [07][08][07][09] 5.4.11
[X25]
[1B][02][15][X1][X2] Set Pull Month Settings [07][08] 5.4.10
[X3]
[1B][02][29] Get I/O Status [07][08][X1][X2][X3] 5.4.12
[1B][02][31] Reset Serializer 1 [07][08] 5.4.13
[1B][02][32] Reset Serializer 2 [07][08] 5.4.14
[1B][02][39][XX] Initialize UCN [07][08][07][09] 5.4.16
[1B][02][3A] Select Display Unit Metric [07][08] 5.4.17
[1B][02][3B] Select Display Unit Inches [07][08] 5.4.18
[1B][02][3C] Select Speed Compensation [07][08][07][09] 5.4.19
ON
[1B][02][3D] Select Speed Compensation [07][08][07][09] 5.4.20
OFF
[1B][02][40][XX] Data Record [07][08] XX - Data 5.4.21
Received Ack. XX is free
buffer space
[07][40] - Buffer overflow.
*[1B][02][41][XX]... Initialize Encoded Hour [07][08] 5.4.22
[1B][02][42] Reset Serializer 3 [07][08] 5.4.22
[1B][02][43][XX]... Initialize Encoded Day of Week [07][08] 5.4.23

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4.4 Global Attributes – 03

Command Name Response Item

[1B][03][00] Set Reverse Message On [07][08] 5.5.1

[1B][03][01] Set Reverse Message Off [07][08] 5.5.2

[1B][03][02] Set Reverse All Characters On [07][08] 5.5.3

[1B][03][03] Set Reverse All Characters Off [07][08] 5.5.4

[1B][03][04] Set Invert Message On [07][08] 5.5.5

[1B][03][05] Set Invert Message Off [07][08] 5.5.6

[1B][03][06] Set Message Multi-Stroke to 1 [07][08] 5.5.7

[1B][03][07] Set Message Multi-Stroke to 2 [07][08] 5.5.8

[1B][03][08] Set Message Multi-Stroke to 3 [07][08] 5.5.9

[1B][03][09] Set Message Multi-Stroke to 4 [07][08] 5.5.10

[1B][03][0A][XX] Set Character Spacing [07][08][07][09] 5.5.11

[1B][03][0B] Activate Tower Print for 5x7SL [07][08] 5.5.12

(Only)

[1B][03][0C] Deactivate Tower Print for 5x7SL [07][08] 5.5.13

(Only)

[1B][03][0D] Activate Reverse Barcode Image [07][08] 5.5.14

[1B][03][0E] Deactivate Reverse Barcode [07][08] 5.5.15

Image

[1B][03][0F][XX] …[XX] Select Raster [07][08][07][09] 5.5.16

[1B][03][10][XX] Select Barcode Font Size [07][08] 5.5.17

*[1B][03][13][XX][XX] Set Message Margin [07][08][07][09] 5.5.18

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4.5 Global Font – 04

Command Name Response Item

[1B][04][00] Select 5x5 Single Line Matrix [07][08] 5.6.1

[1B][04][01] Select 5x7 Single Line Matrix [07][08] 5.6.2

[1B][04][02] Select 7x9 Single Line Matrix [07][08] 5.6.3

[1B][04][03] Select 10x16 Single Line w/5x7 Twin Line [07][08] 5.6.4
Matrix

[1B][04][04] Select 5x7 Twin Line Matrix [07][08] 5.6.5

[1B][04][05] Select 5x7 High Quality Twin Line Matrix [07][08] 5.6.6

[1B][04][07] Select 16x24 Single Line w/5x7 and 10x16 [07][08] 5.6.7
Mixed Mode Matrix

[1B][04][08] Select 5x7 Tri Line Matrix [07][08] 5.6.8

[1B][04][16] Select 5x5 Quad Line Matrix [07][08] 5.6.9

[1B][04][17] Select 7x9 Tri Line Matrix [07][08] 5.6.10

*[1B][04][18] Select 7x9 Twin Line Matrix [07][08] 5.6.11

[1B][04][1B] Select 5x5 Twin Line Matrix [07][08] 5.6.14

[1B][04][20] Select 30x34 Single Line Matrix [07][08] 5.6.13

[1B][04][21] Select 5x5 Tri-Line Matrix [07] [08] 5.6.14

[1B][04][22] Select 9x12 Single Line Matrix [07][08] 5.6.15

[1B][04][23] Select 5x7 Quad Matrix [07][08] 5.6.16

[1B][04][24] Select 9x12 Twin Line Matrix [07][08] 5.6.17

[1B][04][25] Select 5x5 Penta Matrix [07][08] 5.6.18

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4.6 Data Attribute – 80

Command Name Response Item

[1B][80][00] Set Reverse Character On NONE 5.7.1

[1B][80][01] Set Reverse Character Off NONE 5.7.2

[1B][80][02] Set Invert Character On NONE 5.7.3

[1B][80][03] Set Invert Character Off NONE 5.7.4

[1B][80][04] Set Character Multi-Stroke to 1 NONE 5.7.5

[1B][80][05] Set Character Multi-Stroke to 2 NONE 5.7.6

[1B][80][06] Set Character Multi-Stroke to 3 NONE 5.7.7

[1B][80][07] Set Character Multi-Stroke to 4 NONE 5.7.8

[1B][80][10] Select Custom Font ON [07][08] 5.7.9

[1B][80][11] Select Custom Font OFF [07][08] 5.7.10

[1B][80][12] Select Narrow Font On [07][08] 5.7.11

[1B][80][13] Select Narrow Font Off [07][08] 5.7.12

4.7 Data Font – 81

Command Name Response Item

[1B][81][00] Select Sub Font 0 (10x16 Double or 16x24 Triple) NONE 5.8.1

[1B][81][01] Select Sub Font 1 (10x16 Single or 16x24 Single) NONE 5.8.2

[1B][81][02] Select Sub Font 2 (16x24 5x7 over 10x16) NONE 5.8.3

[1B][81][03] Select Sub Font 3 (16x24 10x16 over 5x7) NONE 5.8.4

[1B][81][04] Select Subsequent 5x5 Single Line Matrix NONE 5.8.5

[1B][81][05] Select Subsequent 5x7 Single Line Matrix NONE 5.8.6

[1B][81][06] Select Subsequent 7x9 Single Line Matrix NONE 5.8.7

[1B][81][07] Select 10x16 Single Line w/5x7 Twin Line Matrix NONE 5.8.8

[1B][81][08] Select 5x7 Twin Line Matrix NONE 5.8.9

[1B][81][09] Select 5x7 High Quality Twin Line Matrix NONE 5.8.10

[1B][81][0B] Select 16x24 Single Line w/5x7 and 10x16 Mixed NONE 5.8.11
Mode Matrix

[1B][81][0C] Select 5x7 Tri-Line Matrix NONE 5.8.12

[1B][81][1A] Select Subsequent 5x5 Quad Line Matrix NONE 5.8.13

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Command Name Response Item

[1B][81][1B] Select Subsequent 7x9 Tri Line Matrix NONE 5.8.16

[1B][81][1C] Select Subsequent 7x9 Twin Line Matrix NONE 5.8.13

[1B][81][1F] Select Subsequent 5x5 Twin Line Matrix NONE 5.8.16

[1B][81][20] Select Subsequent 30x34 Single Line Matrix NONE 5.8.17

[1B][81][25] Select Subsequent 5x5 Tri Line Matrix NONE 5.8.18

[1B][81][27] Select Subsequent 5x7 Quad Line Matrix NONE 5.8.19

[1B][81][28] Select Subsequent 9x12 Twin Line Matrix NONE 5.8.20

[1B][81][29] Select Subsequent 5x5 Penta Line Matrix NONE 5.8.21

[1B][81][2A] Select Subsequent 9x12 Single Line Matrix NONE 5.8.22

[1B][81][2C] Select Raster Substitution ON [07][08] 5.8.23

[1B][81][2D] Select Raster Substitution OFF [07][08] 5.8.24

4.8 Data Graphic – 82

Command Name Response Item

[1B][82][00] Include RAM Graphics Character 1 in Message NONE 5.8.25

[1B][82][01] Include RAM Graphics Character 2 in Message NONE 5.8.26

4.9 Data Custom – 83

1580/1860/1880 printer currently does not have Custom Character capability.

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4.10 Data Inserts – 84

Note: Filler bytes are not required for 1580/1860/1880 they are present for backward
compatibility. If you are working with new code for 1580/1860/1880, filler bytes are not
required after inserts.

Command Name Response Item

[1B][84][00] X Filler Bytes Insert Serializer 1 NONE 5.10.1

X = Number of digits

[1B][84][01] 1 Filler Byte Insert 2 Digit Month NONE 5.10.2

[1B][84][02] 2 Filler Bytes Insert 3 Character Month NONE 5.10.3

[1B][84][03] 1 Filler Byte Insert 2 Digit Day of Month NONE 5.10.4

[1B][84][04] 2 Filler Bytes Insert 3 Character Day of Week NONE 5.10.5

[1B][84][05] 2 Filler Bytes Insert 3 Digit Day of Year (Julian Day) NONE 5.10.6

[1B][84][06] 1 Filler Byte Insert 2 Digit Week of Year NONE 5.10.7

[1B][84][07] 3 Filler Bytes Insert 4 Digit Year NONE 5.10.8

[1B][84][08] 1 Filler Byte Insert 2 Digit Year NONE 5.10.9

[1B][84][09] 0 Filler Bytes Insert 1 Digit Year NONE 5.10.10

[1B][84][0A] 1 Filler Byte Insert 2 Digit Hour NONE 5.10.11

[1B][84][0B] 1 Filler Byte Insert 2 Digit Minute of Hour NONE 5.10.12

[1B][84][0C] 2 Filler Bytes Insert 3 Digit Hour of Week NONE 5.10.13

[1B][84][0D] X Filler Bytes Insert Timer NONE 5.10.14

[1B][84][0E] Insert Filler Byte NONE 5.10.15

[1B][84][0F] 1 Filler Byte Insert Expiry 1 - 2 Digit Month NONE 5.10.16

[1B][84][10] 2 Filler Bytes Insert Expiry 1 - 3 Character Month NONE 5.10.17

[1B][84][11] 1 Filler Byte Insert Expiry 1 - 2 Digit Day of Month NONE 5.10.18

[1B][84][12] 2 Filler Bytes Insert Expiry 1 - 3 Digit Day of Year NONE 5.10.19

[1B][84][13] 3 Filler Bytes Insert Expiry 1 - 4 Digit year NONE 5.10.20

[1B][84][14] 1 Filler Byte Insert Expiry 1 - 2 Digit Year NONE 5.10.21

[1B][84][15] 0 Filler Bytes Insert Expiry 1 - 1 Digit Year NONE 5.10.22

[1B][84][17] X Filler Bytes Insert Shift NONE 5.10.23

*[1B][84][18] X Filler Bytes Insert Alpha Hour NONE 5.10.24

[1B][84][1B] X Filler Bytes Insert Serializer 2 NONE 5.10.25

X = Number of digits

[1B][84][1C] 1 Filler Byte Insert Expiry 2 - 2 Digit Month NONE 5.10.26

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Command Name Response Item

[1B][84][1D] 2 Filler Bytes Insert Expiry 2 - 3 Character Month NONE 5.10.27

[1B][84][1E] 1 Filler Byte Insert Expiry 2 - 2 Digit Day of Month NONE 5.10.28

[1B][84][1F] 2 Filler Bytes Insert Expiry 2 - 3 Digit Day of Year NONE 5.10.29

[1B][84][20] 3 Filler Bytes Insert Expiry 2 - 4 Digit year NONE 5.10.30

[1B][84][21] 1 Filler Byte Insert Expiry 2 - 2 Digit Year NONE 5.10.31

[1B][84][22] 0 Filler Bytes Insert Expiry 2 - 1 Digit Year NONE 5.10.32

[1B][84][23] 1 Filler Byte Insert Pull Week 2 Digit Month NONE 5.10.33
[1B][84][24] 1 Filler Byte Insert Pull Week 2 Digit Day of Month NONE 5.10.34

[1B][84][25] 1 Filler Byte Insert Pull Week 2 Digit Year NONE 5.10.35

[1B][84][27] 2 Filler Bytes Insert Single Character Alpha Day NONE 5.10.36

[1B][84][28] 2 Filler Bytes Insert UCN [07] [08] 5.10.37

[1B][84][29] 1 Filler Byte Insert 2-Digit European Week of Year NONE 5.10.38

[1B][84][2A][XX] Insert Remote Source NONE 5.10.39

*[1B][84][2B][XX] Insert Date NONE 5.10.40

[1B][84][2C] Insert Encoded Hour NONE 5.10.41

[1B][84][2D] Insert Remote Data 1 NONE 5.10.42

[1B][84][2F] Insert Remote Data 2 NONE 5.10.43

[1B][84][30] Insert Remote Data 3 NONE 5.10.44

[1B][84][31] Insert Remote Data 4 NONE 5.10.45

[1B][84][32] X number of Insert Serializer 3 NONE 5.10.46

filler by = number of digits -1

[1B][84][33] 2 Filler Bytes Insert Pull Week 3 Character Month NONE 5.10.47

[1B][84][34] 2 Filler Bytes Insert Pull Alpha Day NONE 5.10.48

[1B][84][35] 2 Filler Bytes Insert Pull 3 Digit Day of Year (Julian NONE 5.10.49
Day)

[1B][84][36] 3 Filler Bytes Insert Pull 4 Digit Year NONE 5.10.50

[1B][84][37] 0 Filler Bytes Insert Pull 1 Digit Year NONE 5.10.51

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Command Name Response Item

[1B][84][3A] 1 Filler Byte Insert Pull Month 2 Digit Month NONE 5.10.52

[1B][84][3B] 1 Filler Byte Insert Pull Month 2 Digit Day of Month NONE 5.10.53

[1B] [84] [3C] 1 Filler Byte Insert Pull Month 2 Digit Year NONE 5.10.54

[1B][84][3D] 2 Filler Bytes Insert Pull Month 3 Character Month NONE 5.10.55

[1B][84][3E] 2 Filler Bytes Insert Pull Month Alpha Day NONE 5.10.56

[1B][84][3F] 2 Filler Bytes Insert Pull Month 3 Digit Day of Year NONE 5.10.57
(Julian Day)

[1B][84][40] 3 Filler Bytes Insert Pull Month 4 Digit Year NONE 5.10.58

[1B][84][41] 0 Filler Bytes Insert Pull Month 1 Digit Year NONE 5.10.59

[1B][84][42] 0 Filler Bytes Insert 2 Digit Seconds NONE 5.10.60

[1B][84][43][1X][Name of Insert Logo NONE 5.10.61
Logo]

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4.11 Data Barcodes – 85

Command Name Response Item

[1B][85][00] Barcode Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) On NONE 5.11.1

[1B][85][01] Barcode Interleave 2 of 5 Off NONE 5.11.2

[1B][85][02] Barcode Code 39 On NONE 5.11.3

[1B][85][03] Barcode Code 39 Off NONE 5.11.4

[1B][85][04] Barcode I 2 of 5 with Human Readable On NONE 5.11.5

[1B][85][05] Barcode I 2 of 5 with Human Readable Off NONE 5.11.6

[1B][85][06] Barcode Code 39 with Human Readable On NONE 5.11.7

[1B][85][07] Barcode Code 39 with Human Readable Off NONE 5.11.8

[1B][85][0C] Barcode EAN 13 On NONE 5.11.9

[1B][85][0D] Barcode EAN 13 Off NONE 5.11.10

[1B][85][0E] Barcode EAN 8 On NONE 5.11.11

[1B][85][0F] Barcode EAN 8 Off NONE 5.11.12

[1B][85][13] Barcode EAN 13 with Human Readable On NONE 5.11.13

[1B][85][14] Barcode EAN 13 with Human Readable Off NONE 5.11.14

[1B][85][15] Barcode EAN 8 with Human Readable On NONE 5.11.15

[1B][85][16] Barcode EAN 8 with Human Readable Off NONE 5.11.16

[1B][85][17] Barcode Code 128 Subset B On NONE 5.11.17

[1B][85][18] Barcode Code 128 Subset C On NONE 5.11.18

[1B][85][19] Barcode Code 128 Off NONE 5.11.19

[1B][85][1B] Barcode Code 128 Subset C Switch NONE 5.11.20

Control

[1B][85][1C] Barcode Code 128 Function 1 Control NONE 5.11.21

[1B][85][1D] Barcode Code 128 Function 2 Control NONE 5.11.22

[1B][85][1E] Barcode Code 128 Function 3 Control NONE 5.11.23

[1B][85][1F] Barcode Code 128 Function 4 Control NONE 5.11.24

[1B][85][20] Barcode Code 128 Subset B with Human NONE 5.11.25

Readable On

[1B][85][21] Barcode Code 128 Subset C with Human NONE 5.11.26

Readable On

[1B][85][22] Barcode Code 128 with Human Readable NONE 5.11.27

Off

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Command Name Response Item

[1B][85][23] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 10x10 OFF NONE 5.11.47
(Legacy Command)

[1B][85][24] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 12x12 OFF NONE 5.11.48

(Legacy Command)

[1B][85][25] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 14x14 OFF NONE 5.11.49

(Legacy Command)

[1B][85][26] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 16x16 OFF NONE 5.11.50

(Legacy Command)

[1B][85][27] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 18x18 OFF NONE 5.11.51

(Legacy Command)

[1B][85][28] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 20x20 OFF NONE 5.11.52

(Legacy Command)

[1B][85][29] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 22x22 OFF NONE 5.11.53

(Legacy Command)

[1B][85][30] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 24x24 OFF NONE 5.11.54

(Legacy Command)

[1B][85][31] Barcode Datamatrix Off NONE 5.11.57

[1B] [85][32][X0] -[X20] Barcode 2D Data Matrix Setup [07] [08] 5.11.46

[1B][85][33] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 10x10 ON NONE 5.11.46

[1B][85][34] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 12x12 ON NONE 5.11.46

[1B][85][35] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 14x14 ON NONE 5.11.46

[1B][85][36] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 16x16 ON NONE 5.11.46

[1B][85][37] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 18x18 ON NONE 5.11.46

[1B][85][38] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 20x20 ON NONE 5.11.46

[1B][85][39] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 22x22 ON NONE 5.11.46

[1B][85][3A] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 24x24 ON NONE 5.11.46

[1B][85][3B] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 16x36 ON NONE 5.11.46

[1B][85][3C] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 16x48 ON NONE 5.11.46

[1B][85][45] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 16x36 OFF NONE 5.11.55

(Legacy Command)

[1B][85][46] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 16x48 OFF NONE 5.11.56

(Legacy Command)

[1B][85][47] Reset Barcode Data Matrix NONE 5.11.58

[1B] [85][48] Barcode UPC-A On NONE 5.11.28

[1B] [85][49] Barcode UPC-A Off NONE 5.11.29

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Command Name Response Item

[1B] [85][4A] Barcode UPC-A with Human Readable On NONE 5.11.30

[1B] [85][4B] Barcode UPC-A with Human Readable Off NONE 5.11.31

[1B] [85][4C] Barcode UPC-E On NONE 5.11.32

[1B] [85][4D] Barcode UPC-E Off NONE 5.11.33

[1B][85][4E] Barcode UPC-E with Human Readable On NONE 5.11.34

[1B][85][4F] Barcode UPC-E with Human Readable Off NONE 5.11.35

[1B][85][50] Barcode EAN-128 On NONE 5.11.36

[1B][85][51] Barcode EAN-128 Off NONE 5.11.37

[1B][85][52] Barcode EAN-128 with Human Readable On NONE 5.11.38

[1B][85][53] Barcode EAN-128 with Human Readable Off NONE 5.11.39

[1B][85][54] Barcode Databar On NONE 5.11.40

[1B][85][55] Barcode Databar Off NONE 5.11.41

[1B][85][56] Barcode Databar with Human Readable On NONE 5.11.42

[1B][85][57] Barcode Databar with Human Readable Off NONE 5.11.43

[1B][85][58][00] Barcode 2D GS1 Data Matrix 10x10 On NONE 5.11.44

[1B][85][58][01] Barcode 2D GS1 Data Matrix 12x12 On NONE 5.11.44

[1B][85][58][02] Barcode 2D GS1 Data Matrix 14x14 On NONE 5.11.44

[1B][85][58][03] Barcode 2D GS1 Data Matrix 16x16 On NONE 5.11.44

[1B][85][58][04] Barcode 2D GS1 Data Matrix 18x18 On NONE 5.11.44

[1B][85][58][05] Barcode 2D GS1 Data Matrix 20x20 On NONE 5.11.44

[1B][85][58][06] Barcode 2D GS1 Data Matrix 22x22 On NONE 5.11.44

[1B][85][58][07] Barcode 2D GS1 Data Matrix 24x24 On NONE 5.11.44

[1B][85][58][08] Barcode 2D GS1 Data Matrix 26x26 On NONE 5.11.44

[1B][85][58][09] Barcode 2D GS1 Data Matrix 32x32 On NONE 5.11.44

[1B][85][58][0A] Barcode 2D GS1 Data Matrix 8x18 On NONE 5.11.44

[1B][85][58][0B] Barcode 2D GS1 Data Matrix 8x32 On NONE 5.11.44

[1B][85][58][0C] Barcode 2D GS1 Data Matrix 12x26 On NONE 5.11.44

[1B][85][58][0D] Barcode 2D GS1 Data Matrix 12x36 On NONE 5.11.44

[1B][85][58][0E] Barcode 2D GS1 Data Matrix 16x36 On NONE 5.11.44

[1B][85][58][0F] Barcode 2D GS1 Data Matrix 16x48 On NONE 5.11.44

[1B][85][59] Barcode 2D GS1 Data Matrix Off NONE 5.11.45

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Command Name Response Item

[1B][85][5A][X1][X2] QR Code ON NONE 5.11.71

[1B][85][5B] QR Code OFF NONE 5.11.72

[1B][85][60] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 8x18 On NONE 5.11.73

[1B][85][61] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 8x32 On NONE 5.11.74

[1B][85][62] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 12x36 On NONE 5.11.75

[1B][85][63] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 12x26 On NONE 5.11.76

[1B][85][64] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 26x26 On NONE 5.11.77

[1B][85][65] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 32x32 On NONE 5.11.78

[1B][85][66] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 8x18 OFF NONE 5.11.79

[1B][85][67] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 8x32 OFF NONE 5.11.80

[1B][85][68] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 12x36 OFF NONE 5.11.81

[1B][85][69] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 12x26 OFF NONE 5.11.82

[1B][85][6A] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 26x26 OFF NONE 5.11.83

[1B][85][6B] Barcode 2D Data Matrix 32x32 OFF NONE 5.11.84

[1B] [85] [48] Barcode UPC-A ON NONE 5.11.59

[1B] [85] [49] Barcode UPC-A OFF NONE 5.11.60

[1B] [85] [4A] Barcode UPC-A with Human Readable ON NONE 5.11.61

[1B] [85] [4B] Barcode UPC-A with Human Readable OFF NONE 5.11.62

[1B] [85] [4C] Barcode UPC-E ON NONE 5.11.63

[1B] [85] [4D] Barcode UPC-E OFF NONE 5.11.64

[1B] [85] [4E] Barcode UPC-E with Human Readable ON NONE 5.11.65

[1B] [85] [4F] Barcode UPC-E with Human Readable OFF NONE 5.11.66

[1B] [85] [50] Barcode EAN-128 ON NONE 5.11.67

[1B] [85] [51] Barcode EAN-128 with Human Readable NONE 5.11.68
OFF

[1B] [85] [52] Barcode EAN-128 with Human Readable NONE 5.11.69
ON

[1B] [85] [53] Barcode EAN-128 with Human Readable NONE 5.11.70
OFF

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5 Command Reference
Note: Characters between "[ ]" are the hex values. These are just for notation purposes
and the bracket characters should not be used in commands.
Note: All references to 1580 refer to printer models 1580, 1580 + and 1580 C, unless
otherwise stated.

5.1 System Query Commands

5.1.1 Request Print Status [1B] [00] [00]

Command Group: System Query

Description: Request the status of the Printer as to whether it is ready to print or

not

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [05] Not ready to print (Head and/or Print is not enabled)
[07] [06] Ready to print

5.1.2 Request Batch Product Count [1B] [00] [01]

Command Group: System Query

Description: Request the current batch product count of the printer. The batch
product count includes the following 3 values – Product Count, False
Product Detects, and Products Missed While In Stand-By (Head on
but not in print Mode). This is the same value shown on the Home
screen.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [44] XXXXXXXX Where XXXXXXXX is an 8 Digit ASCII value

5.1.3 Request Batch Print Count [1B] [00] [02]

Command Group: System Query

Description: Request the current batch print count of the printer. This will be the
same value show on Home screen.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [50] XXXXXXXX Where XXXXXXXX is an 8 Digit ASCII value

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5.1.4 Request Type of Printer [1B] [02] [2A]

Excel ID [1B][00][03]
Request Printer Model [1B][00][1E]

Command Group: System Query

Description: Request the name of the Printer (can then be used to determine the
type of commands to send to the printer)

Parameters: None

Response: [07][08] ‘VJ1860’ for 1860

[07][08] ‘VJ1580’ for 1580
[07][08] ‘VJ1880’ for 1880
[07][08] ‘VJ1580 C’ for 1580 C
[07][08] ‘VJ1580 +’ for 1580 +

5.1.5 Request Ink Status [1B] [00] [04]

Command Group: System Query

Description: Request the status of the ink in the printer
Parameters: None
Response: [07] [31] Ink is Low
[07] [25] Ink is not Low
[07] [24] No Ink
[07] [34] Wrong Ink
[07] [35] Ink Expired
[07] [32] Ink Empty
[07] [33] Ink Insertions

5.1.6 Request make-up Status [1B] [00] [50]

Command Group: System Query

Description: Request the status of the make-up in the printer
Parameters: None
Response: [07] [31] Make-up is Low
[07] [25] Make-up is not Low
[07] [24] No Make-up
[07] [34] Wrong Make-up
[07] [35] Make-up Expired
[07] [32] Make-up Empty
[07] [33] Make-up Insertions

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5.1.7 Request System Time [1B] [00] [09]

Command Group: System Query

Description: Request the current time on the printer

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08] HHMM Where HH is a 2-Digit ASCII Hour and MM is a

2-Digit ASCII Minute. Time is in 24-hour clock
format.

5.1.8 Request System Date [1B] [00] [0A]

Command Group: System Query

Description: Request the current date on the printer

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08] MMDDYY Where MM is a 2-Digit ASCII Month,

DD is a 2-Digit ASCII Day of Month and
YY is a 2-Digit Year

5.1.9 Request Last Message/Image Printed

[1B] [00] [0B]

Command Group: System Query

Description: Request the data used in printing the last image

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08] LINE1 [09] LINE2 [09] LINE3 [0D]

Message Sent to Printer: LINE1 [09] LINE2 [09] LINE3 [0D]
Printed Output: LINE 1
LINE 2
LINE 3
[09] = Tab Character line separator
[0D] = Message Terminator

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5.1.10 Request Message Parameters [1B] [00] [0C] [XX]

Command Group: System Query

Description: Request the job (message) parameters or the current edited job
settings

Parameters: Where [XX] is a job index [01] to [FF] (1 to 100) or

Message Number - [00] To request current edited job parameters

Response: [07][08][XX] Where XX is 91 Bytes of Message Parameters

Byte 1 The current font:

Font Value

5x5_SINGLE_LINE_MATRIX 00
5x7_SINGLE_LINE_MATRIX 01
7x9_SINGLE_LINE_MATRIX 02
10x16_SINGLE_LINE 03
5x5_TWIN_LINE_MATRIX 04
5x7_TWIN_LINE_MATRIX 05
16x24_SINGLE_LINE_MATRIX 07
5x7_TRI_LINE_MATRIX 08
5x5_TRI_LINE_MATRIX 1B
7x9_TRI_LINE_MATRIX 00
9x12 SINGLE LINE MATRIX 1C
25x34 SINGLE LINE MATRIX 1D
5x7 Quad matrix 1E
9x12 Twin Line Matrix 1F
5x5 Penta Matrix 20

Note: Both 5x5 Single Line and 7x9 Tri-line matrixes return
00 value.

Byte 2 The append mode

Byte 3 The timer control

Byte 4 Serializer 1 wrap around

Byte 5 Number of digits in serializer 1

Byte 6 Serializer 1 increment size

Byte 7-11 Serializer 1 repeat count (5 ASCII characters)

Byte 12-19 Serializer 1 max count (8 ASCII characters)
Byte 20-27 Serializer 1 start count (8 ASCII characters)
Byte 28 Unused (Length of multi-space insert)

Byte 29 Serial interface mode

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Byte 30 Length of remote insert buffer

Byte 31 Unused

Byte 32 Unused (Number of times serializer 1 inserted into the

message)

Byte 33 Unused (Number of times a date and time insert is

inserted into the message)

Byte 34 Unused (Number of times the remote data insert

inserted into the message)

Byte 35 Unused (Number of times the multi space insert

inserted into the message)

Byte 36 Unused (Number of times the expiration date inserts

inserted into the message)
Byte 37-38 Expiration offset value

Byte 39-40 Expiration 2 offset value

Byte 41 Wrap serializer 2

Byte 42 Number of digits in serializer 2

Byte 43 Serializer 2 increment size

Byte 44-48 Serializer 2 repeat count (5 ASCII characters)

Byte 49-56 Serializer 2 max count (8 ASCII characters)

Byte 57-64 Serializer 2 start count (8 ASCII characters)

Byte 65 Unused (Number of times serializer 2 inserted into the

message)

Byte 66 0 - Increment on Product Detect

1 - Increment on Serializer 1 Rollover

Byte 67 Wrap serializer 3

Byte 68 Number of digits in serializer 3

Byte 69 Serializer 3 increment size

Byte 70-74 Serializer 3 repeat count (5 ASCII characters)

Byte 75-82 Serializer 3 max count (8 ASCII characters)

Byte 83-90 Serializer 3 start count (8 ASCII characters)

Byte 91 Unused (number of times serializer 3 inserted into the

message)

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5.1.11 Request Print Setup Parameters [1B] [00] [0D] [XX]

Command Group: System Query

Description: Request the setup for printing of a particular job (message) or

the current default settings

Parameters: Where [XX] is a job index [01] to [FF] (1 to 255) or

Message Number – [00] To request current edited job parameters

Response: [07][08][07] [09] XX Where XX is 21 Bytes of Printer Setup

Parameters

Byte 1 and 2 EHT voltage (higher byte first)

Byte 3 Message parameters:

Bit 7: Internal encoder

Bit 6: External encoder

Bit 5: Multistroke 4

Bit 4: Multistroke 3

Bit 3: Multistroke 2

Bit 2: Multistroke 1

Bit 1: Reverse

Bit 0: Reverse Barcode

Byte 4 Message width

Byte 5 Compensation matrix (not applicable to 1000

series, 0 is send for this byte)

Byte 6 and 7 Line speed (in feet per min or meters per min)
(higher byte first)

Byte 8 and 9 Reduction Factor (higher byte first)

Byte 10 and 11 Print Delay (higher byte first)

Byte 12 and 13 Encoder PPI

Byte 14 Bit 0: Auto encoder

Byte 15 Bit 0: Speed compensation

Byte 16 and 19 Auto Encoder Detect area

Byte 20 Throw Distance

Byte 21 Message height

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5.1.12 Request System Setup Parameters [1B] [00] [0E]

Command Group: System Query

Description: Request the status of the ink system

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08] XX Where XX is 28 Bytes of System Setup Parameters

Values:

Byte 1 and 2 High Voltage; MSB, LSB

Byte 3 to Byte14 Service Password

This is encoded as a set of 6 characters, each
2-bytes wide. If password is shorter than 6
characters, the remaining bytes should be filled
with zero (Byte 3 - 14)

Byte 15, 16, 17 Baud rate (MSB first)

When TCP/IP is in use, this value will be zero.

Byte 18 and 19 Ink Pressure

Byte 20 Head Temperature

Byte 21 Ink Temperature

Byte 22 and 23 Pump RPM (higher byte first)

Byte 24 Ink status 1

Bit 7: Panic fault

Bit 6: Normal fault

Bit 5: Unused

Bit 4: Peltier on

Bit 3: Head on

Bit 2: High voltage on

Bit 1: Ink on

Bit 0: Ink adding

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Byte 25 Ink status 2

Bit 7: Print mode on

Bit 6: Ink shutdown run flag

Bit 5: Ink startup run flag

Bit 4:

Bit 3:

Bit 2:

Bit 1:

Bit 0:

Byte 26 Valves

Bit 7: Head Feed

Bit 6: Head purge

Bit 5: Head flush

Bit 4: flush pump vacuum

Bit 3: flush pump pressure

Bit 2: ink add

Bit 1: makeup add

Bit 0: gutter

Byte 27 Switches 1

Bit 1: Cabinet temperature fault

Bit 0:

Byte 28 Valves

Bit 1: Solvent Recovery

Bit 0: Commissioning

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5.1.13 Request Last Fault [1B] [00] [11]

Command Group: System Query

Description: Request the last fault which occurred on the printer

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08] XX Where XX is 1 byte of data:

Byte 1 ALARMS
Bit 7: CHARGE ERROR

Bit 6: EHT TRIP

Bit 5: GUTTER FAULT

Bit 4: MIXER EMPTY

Bit 3: PUMP FAULT

Bit 2: ELECTRONICS TOO HOT

Bit 1: INK SYSTEM SERVICE OVERDUE

Bit 0: NO CODE NO RUN

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5.1.14 Request List of Raster names [1B] [00] [12] [X1] [X2] [X3]

Command Group: System Query

Description: List of raster names

Parameters: Byte 1 Raster substitution mode (0-OFF,1-ON)

Byte 2 No. of printed dots, (5 - 34)

Byte 3 Set number.

Incremented for each subsequent response. In case of list character
manes containing 5 or less names Byte 3 =1 and one response
contains the whole list. In case of a longer list the first response
contains only 5 first names and can be followed by the second request
with Byte 3 = 2. The response will contain the continuation of the list. If
this continuation doses not complete the list. It can be followed by the
third request with Byte 3 = 3 and so on.

Response: [07][08] XX

Where XX as follows

Byte 1 Raster substitution mode (0-OFF, 1-ON),

Byte 2 No. of printed dots,

Byte 3 Set number,

Byte 4 No. of rasters in the packet

Byte 5 End flag 0-OFF 1-ON

Byte 6 Raster string length

Bytes Raster name

Up to 5 Raster names

Byte Raster string length

Bytes Raster name

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Example: of string returned:

Command: [1B][00][12][00][05][01]
Response: [07][08][00][05][01][05][00]<09>H5h12d60A[08]
H5h7d60B<09>H7h21d60A[08]H7h8d60D<09>
H9h18d60C

Command: [1B][00][12][00][05][02]
Response: [07][08][00][05][02][05][00]<0A>H12h25d60A<0
A>H12h37d60A[0B]H2X7h24d60A<0A>H16h33
d60B<0A>H16h37d60A

Command: [1B][00][12][00][05][03]
Response: [07][08][00][05][03][05][00]<0A>H16h53d60A<0
A>H20h51d60A<0A>H24h67d60A<0A>H25h71
d60A<0A>H26h75d60A

Command: [1B][00][12][00][05][04]
Response: [07][08][00][05][04][01][01][0B]H34h115d60B

Raster separators:
<0A> = Line feed characters
<09> = Tab character

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5.1.15 System Error and Warning [1B] [00] [1F]

Command Group: System Query

Description: Set the system error and warning.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09] XX Where XX is 21 bytes of data as follows:

Bit Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11

RASTE WRON
NO_TI
CHAR R_ME HTEM VISC_ INK_IN TANK_ G_RAS LEVEL
BAD_N MIXER ME_T
0 GE_ER MORY P_TOO TOO_L SERTI NOT_F TER_T ERROR
OZZLE _LOW O_PHA
ROR _OVER _HIGH OW ONS ILLING ABLE_ _HIGH
SE
FLOW NAME

MODD NO_TI GUTTE

VALVE HTEM PRESS PUMP DAC_ GUTTE
EHT_T RIVER NO_M ME_F R_PUM
1 _ERR P_TOO URE_H _FAUL OVER RERRO
RIP _OVER AKEUP OR_T P_FAU
OR _LOW IGH T FLOW R
TEMP OF LT

PROD_
NO_P INKSY
DAC_C DELAY
GUTTE HASE_ SYS_F TOF_T PRESS WRON S_SER CHARG
OVER OMMS _TOO_
2 R_FAU DATA_ ILL_FA OO_HI URE_L G_MA VICE_ E_ERR
SPEED _ERR SHORT
LT FROM ILED GH OW KEUP SOON OR
OR _LATC
_PE P5
HED

NO_P
CHAR LINE_T
MIXER HASE_ SYS_F TOF_T MAKE PUMP GUTTE
NO_IN TOO_ GE_N OO_FA
3 _EMPT PASS_ ILL_AG OO_L UP_EX _NEAR R_FAU
K OFTEN OT_TR ST_LAT
Y AT_LO AIN OW PIRED _MAX LT
IMMED CHED
W_TH

NO_P
GUTT_ COMP NO_IN COVER PRINT_
PUMP HASE_ RTC_I MAKE THRO
DETEC WRON ARTM K_PAR _DETE OVERL
4 _FAUL PASS_ NVALI UP_LO W_ER
T_DIS G_INK ENT_H AMET CT_DIS AP_LA
T AT_HI_ D W ROR
ABLED OT ERS ABLED TCHED
TH
BAD_P HEAD_ PROD FW_TA
INK_C CHARG TOO_O
ELECT HASE_ COVE INK_E MAKE _DELA COEF_ BLE_I
ORE_ E_NOT FTEN_
5 _TOO_ NO_FR R_RE XPIRE UP_E Y_TOO UPDAT NDEX_
CHAN _TRIM LATCH
HOT EQ_AD MOVE D MPTY _SHO E NOT_F
GE MABLE ED
J D RT OUND

INKSY NO_G FW_C

EHT_N PHASE MAKE USB_O ERROR
S_SER OOD_ LINE_T OMP_ LEVEL
OT_CA _THRE INK_L UP_IN VER_C _OPENI
6 VICE_ PHASE OO_FA HAS_N ERROR
LIBRA SHOL OW SERTI URRE NG_LO
OVER _STAR ST O_RAS _LOW
TED D ONS, NT G
DUE T TERS

RASTE
MOD_
NO_VI R_CAT
READ VISC_ PRINT HEATE LEVEL NO_US
SCOSI Not INK_E MIXER ALOG_
7 BACK_ TOO_ _OVER R_FAIL ERROR B_STIC
TY_CO used MPTY _HIGH PROC
ERRO HIGH LAP URE _MID K,
NTROL ESSIN
R
G

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Bit Byte 12 Byte 13 Byte 14 Byte 15 Byte 16 Byte 17 Byte 18 Byte 19

MAKEUP_
ERROR_W INKSYS_S
CONFIGS_ TEMP_ST READY_F ABORT_S
0 RITING_T Green Light SYS_FILL ERVICE_S
READY ABLE OR_EMPT YS_FILL
O_LOG OON5
Y

SYS_EMP INKSYS_S
Amber PRINTHEA CLEAN_ST PRINTHEA SYS_FLUS
1 Not used TY_FROM ERVICE_S
Light D_ON ART D_OFF H
_FULL OON2

SYS_EMP PRODUCTI
PRINTHEA CLEAN_ST GUARD_S
2 Not used Red Light TY_FROM MOD_LOW ON_FLUS
D_READY OP ECTION
_LOW H

ALL_THRE
QUICK_ST VALVE_TE MOD_HIG SEQ_ALL_
3 Not used Not used PRINTING AD_SUSP
ART ST H STOP
END

NO_TIME_
SERVICE_ QUICK_ST VISC_TOO MIXER_EM
4 Not used Not used Not used TO_PHAS
MODE OP _HIGH PTY
E

MISSED_P
TESTPRIN SYS_FLUS GOOD_PH VISC_TOO NO_TIME_
5 Not used Not used RINT_TUR
T_MODE H_PURGE ASE _LOW FOR_TOF
N_JET_ON

MISSED_P
DEFAULT_ NOZZLE_F GOOD_TO REQUIRES RINT_ENA
6 Not used Not used Not used
MODE LUSH F _TUNE BLE_PRIN
T

INKSYS_S INK_READ
PRESSUR UMBILICA EHT_INHIB
7 Not used Not used ERVICE_S Y_FOR_E Not used
E_STABLE L_PURGE ITED
OON10 MPTY

Bit Byte 20 Byte 21

0 Nand flash error Recovering makeup

1 Valve monitor error Ok to recover makeup

2 Unused Unused

3 Unused Unused

4 Unused Unused

5 Unused Unused

6 Unused Unused

5.1.16 Request System Million Drops Counter [1B] [00] [20]

Command Group: System Query

Description: Request System Million Drops Counter value

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08] XXXXXXXX Where XX is 8 bytes binary value

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5.1.17 Request Serializer Parameters [1B] [00] [21] [X1]

Command Group: System Query

Description: Request Serializer Parameters

Parameters: X1 – Requested Serializer (0 – Serializer 1, 1 – Serializer 2,

2 – Serializer 3)

Response: [07] [08] XX Where XX is a 24 bytes of Serializer parameters:

Byte 1 Serializer wrap around

Byte 2 Number of digits in serializer

Byte 3 Serializer increment size

Byte 4-8 Serializer repeat count (5 ASCII characters)

Byte 9-16 Serializer max count (8 ASCII characters)

Byte 17-24 Serializer start count (8 ASCII characters)

Error: [07] [51] If Request Serializer value is out of range

5.1.18 System Error and Warning 2 [1B] [00] [22]

Command Group: System Query

Description: Get the system error and warning.

Parameters: None

Note: This parameter is for Videojet 1610 DH and Videojet 1710 only

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09] XX Where XX is 26 bytes of data as follows:

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Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11

RASTE WRON
CHARG R_MEM HTEMP VISC_T INK_IN NO_TIM TANK_ G_RAS LEVEL
BAD_N MIXER_
E_ERR ORY_O _TOO_ OO_LO SERTIO E_TO_ NOT_FI TER_T ERROR
OZZLE LOW
OR VERFL HIGH W NS PHASE LLING ABLE_ _HIGH
OW NAME

MODDR GUTTE
VALVE HTEMP PRESS NO_TIM DAC_O GUTTE
EHT_T IVER_O NO_MA PUMP_ R_PUM
_ERRO _TOO_ URE_HI E_FOR VERFL RERRO
RIP VERTE KEUP FAULT P_FAUL
R LOW GH _TOF OW R
MP T

PROD_
NO_PH
INKSYS DELAY
GUTTE ASE_D SYS_FI TOF_T PRESS WRON DAC_C CHARG
_SERVI OVERS _TOO_
R_FAU ATA_F LL_FAI OO_HI URE_L G_MAK OMMS_ E_ERR
CE_SO PEED SHORT
LT ROM_P LED GH OW EUP ERROR OR
ONP5 _LATC
E
HED

NO_PH
CHARG LINE_T
ASE_P SYS_FI TOF_T MAKEU PUMP_ GUTTE
MIXER_ TOO_O E_NOT OO_FA
ASS_A LL_AG OO_LO NO_INK P_EXPI NEAR_ R_FAU
EMPTY FTEN _TRIM ST_LAT
T_LOW AIN W RED MAX LT
MED CHED
_TH

NO_PH
GUTT_ NO_INK COVER PRINT_
ASE_P COMPA THROW
PUMP_ RTC_IN DETEC WRON MAKEU _PARA _DETE OVERL
ASS_A RTMEN _ERRO
FAULT VALID T_DISA G_INK P_LOW METER CT_DIS AP_LAT
T_HI_T T_HOT R
BLED S ABLED CHED
H

BAD_P FW_TA
HEAD_ PROD_ CHARG TOO_O
ELECT_ HASE_ INK_CO MAKEU COEF_ BLE_IN
COVER INK_EX DELAY E_NOT FTEN_L
TOO_H NO_FR RE_CH P_EMP UPDAT DEX_N
_REMO PIRED _TOO_ _TRIM ATCHE
OT EQ_AD ANGE TY E OT_FO
VED SHORT MABLE D
J UND

FW_CO
INKSYS NO_GO EHT_N MAKEU USB_O ERROR
PHASE LINE_T MP_HA LEVEL
_SERVI OD_PH OT_CA INK_LO P_INSE VER_C _OPENI
_THRE OO_FA S_NO_ ERROR
CE_OV ASE_S LIBRAT W RTIONS URREN NG_LO
SHOLD ST RASTE _LOW
ERDUE TART ED , T G
RS

RASTE
NO_VIS MOD_R
VISC_T PRINT_ HEATE R_CAT LEVEL NO_US
COSITY EADBA Not INK_EM MIXER_
OO_HI OVERL R_FAIL ALOG_ ERROR B_STIC
_CONT CK_ER used PTY HIGH
GH AP URE PROCE _MID K,
ROL ROR
SSING

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Byte 12 Byte 13 Byte 14 Byte 15 Byte 16 Byte 17 Byte 18 Byte 19

ERROR_W INKSYS_SE MAKEUP_R

CONFIGS_ TEMP_STA ABORT_SY
RITING_TO Green Light SYS_FILL RVICE_SO EADY_FOR
READY BLE S_FILL
_LOG ON5 _EMPTY

SYS_EMPT INKSYS_SE
SCAN_PAR PRINTHEA CLEAN_ST PRINTHEA SYS_FLUS
Amber Light Y_FROM_F RVICE_SO
SE_ERROR D_ON ART D_OFF H
ULL ON2

SYS_EMPT
SCAN_QUE PRINTHEA CLEAN_ST GUARD_SE PRODUCTI
Red Light Y_FROM_L MOD_LOW
UE_ERROR D_READY OP CTION ON_FLUSH
OW

ALL_THRE
NEED_MIX QUICK_ST VALVE_TE SEQ_ALL_
Not used PRINTING MOD_HIGH AD_SUSPE
_CORE ART ST STOP
ND

VALVE_BL
OCK_NEED SERVICE_ QUICK_ST VISC_TOO_ MIXER_EM NO_TIME_T
Not used Not used
S_RESET_ MODE OP HIGH PTY O_PHASE
SOON

VALVE_BL MISSED_P
TESTPRINT SYS_FLUS GOOD_PH VISC_TOO_ NO_TIME_F
OCK_NEED Not used RINT_TUR
_MODE H_PURGE ASE LOW OR_TOF
S_RESET N_JET_ON

MISSED_P
DEFAULT_ NOZZLE_F REQUIRES
LOW_RAM Not used GOOD_TOF RINT_ENAB Not used
MODE LUSH _TUNE
LE_PRINT

INKSYS_SE INK_READ
FIT_INK_C PRESSURE UMBILICAL EHT_INHIBI
Not used RVICE_SO Y_FOR_EM Not used
ARTRIDGE _STABLE _PURGE TED
ON10 PTY

Byte 20 Byte 21 Byte 22 Byte 23

Nand flash error Recovering makeup Add ink Compilation failed

Valve monitor error Controlling head stable Unexpected interrupt

Raster version
Velocity unknown Image queue overflow
incompatible

Barcode engine not

Velocity too low Ink hand shake
running

Invalid configuration Velocity correct Ink machine shake

Interrupted fill core Velocity too high PEC trigger suppressed

Message too long Viscosity unknown Serialiser overrun

No code no run Viscosity too low Viscosity not calibrated

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Byte 24 Byte 25

Viscosity low Cover stable

Viscosity correct Not pump controller

Viscosity high New pump controller

Viscosity too high Now pump controller

Automod prev settings Phase stable

Mix core short

Mix core long

5.1.19 Request MAC Address [1B] [00] [23]

Command Group: System Query

Description: Request MAC Address of the Calypso On board Ethernet device

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08] XX Where XX is 17 bytes of ASCII

characters is the following format:
NN-NN-NN-NN-NN-NN
Where N represents of an ASCII
character from the following range
‘0’-‘9’, ‘A’-‘F’.
Error: [07] [08] 00-00-00-00-00-00 if no MAC Address was found.

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5.2 System Control Commands

5.2.1 Reinitialize Serial interface [1B] [01] [00]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Reset the Serial/Ethernet interface

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08] [07] [01] [11]

5.2.2 Clear Internal and External Communication Buffers

[1B] [01] [01]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Clears current message and input stack buffers.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08] [07] [07]

Note: This command clears any remote data elements which have been
received either via the remote data channel, or via ESI.
If message remote mode is set to MESSAGE, this command clears all
queued messages that have been received via ESI, clears the current
message (I.e. the one that was most recently sent to the FPGA), and
providing a print is not in progress, clears any messages that have
been sent to the FPGA which are ready for printing. It also clears the
copy of the last message which has been sent to the FPGA which is in
the normal ESI queue. See "clear internal buffers only" for more
information about this copy. If a print is in progress when this command
is received, that print will be finished.

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5.2.3 Reset Batch Product Count [1B] [01] [02]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Reset the batch product counter to zero. The batch product count
includes the following 3 values – Product Count, False Product
Detects, and Products Missed While In Stand-By (Head on but not in
print mode).

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

5.2.4 Reset Batch Print Count [1B] [01] [03]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Reset the batch print count to zero.

Scope: There is one batch print counter, which is shared between the UI and
ESI.

Parameters: [07] [08]

Response: [07] [08]

5.2.5 Enable Status Reports [1B] [01] [04]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Enable the printer to report all status report features.

This is functionally equivalent to sending [1B][01][06][FF]

Parameters: None
Response: [07] [08]

5.2.6 Disable Status Reports [1B] [01] [05]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Disable the printer from reporting any status reports

This is functionally equivalent to sending [1B][01][06][00].

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

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5.2.7 Configure Status Reports [1B] [01] [06] [XX]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Configure the type of data included in the status report. Printer should
send the respective bytes to the host, when any of the below condition
occurs. These will be unsolicited responses.

Parameters: Mask used to enable reporting –

Bit 0: Print State Change

Bit 1: Printer Fault

Bit 2: Message Received Ack

Bit 3: Message Printed Ack

Bit 4: Start of Message Print Ack

Bit 5: Print Once Error

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Note: When setting the configure status report a “1” in the bit position will disable the response
a “0” in the bit position will enable the response.

Example if you would like to have the follow response on set back by printer:

Bit 0: Print State Change = 0

Bit 1: Printer fault = 0

Bit 2: Message Received Ack = 0

Bit 3: Message Printed Ack = 1

Bit 4: Start of Message Print Ack = 1

Bit 5: Print Once Error = 0

Command Sent: 1B, 01, 06, 18

Print State Change - [07][06] - ON, [07][05] - OFF

RESPSONES SENT BACK BY PRINTER

Printer Fault - [07][46][X1][X2] (See Fault Codes)

Message Received Ack - [07][21]

Message Printed Ack - [07][04]

Start of Message Print Ack - [07][22]

Print Once Error - [07][23]

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Fault Has Occurred at EXCEL (See Fault Codes Table Below) 07, 46, X1, X2

Fault Code Fault Description

30, 32 Fluid levels too low

30, 34 Core High

30, 36 Ink out fault

30, 37 300 volt power supply fault

30, 38 EHT fault

30, 41 Real time clock fault

30, 42 No phase time fault

30, 43 Phasing fault

30, 44 No signal fault

31, 32 Flow time too short fault

31, 33 Flow time too long fault

5.2.8 Enable XON/XOFF Transmission [1B] [01] [07]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Enable the use of XON and XOFF flow control for transmission of
data.

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded following this

command, including any message currently being downloaded. It
does not affect previously downloaded messages.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

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5.2.9 Disable XON/XOFF Transmission [1B] [01] [08]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Disable the use of XON and XOFF flow control for transmission of
data.

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded following this

command, including any message currently being downloaded. It
does not affect previously downloaded messages.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

5.2.10 Enable Print Mode [1B] [01] [09]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Enable print mode on the printer (equivalent to pressing the Print
button when the ink is on).

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08] [07] [06]

[07] [08] [07] [06] Print has been enabled (Print ON)

[07] [08] [07] [05] Print is not enabled (Print OFF)

Note: If the ink system is not on, the printer will return a [07] [08][07][05].
The printer will not allow the printer to be placed into print without
the ink being on.

5.2.11 Disable Print Mode [1B] [01] [0A]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Disable print mode on the printer.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08] [07] [05] Print is not enabled (Print OFF)

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5.2.12 Adjust Message Width [1B] [01] [10] [XX]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Set the Message Width parameter. For 1580/1860/1880 printers, the
Adjust Message Width command does not work as before in legacy
and 1000 series. This command should not be used.

Parameters: X – Where X is a value from [00] to [FF]. X denotes the message

width which is the dividing factor for the pulses coming from shaft
encoder. If the value is not valid then it will be rounded to nearest
least integer. Valid values are 0,10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 (all
in decimal)
This command in 1580/1860/1880 is used to return the encoder
pitch back to 10 cpi. Sending a command of [1B][01][10][28] will
return pitch to 10 cpi in 5x7 matrix.

Scope: There is one message width control

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

5.2.13 External Encoder Rate [1B] [01] [0F] [XX][XX]

Command Group: System Control

Command Replaced: 1580/1860/1880 printers this command does not work the same as
legacy and 1000 series since the encoder setup is completely
different. This command will not work as before. It can reduce the
number of pulses to the printer. This command has been replaced
by External Encoder Parameters [1B][02][5F][X1] - [X6]

Description: Set the external encoder resolution parameter. Enter the pulses per
inch for the shaft encoder. This value will take the current printer
encoder PPR value divide by the PPI value sent in from the host.
This will give you the circumference size of wheel value.

Parameters: XX – Where XX is a 2 Byte value indicating the new encoder rate

you wish on the printer decimal value.

Scope: There is one encoder rate in the Videojet 1610 which is shared
between the UI and ESI.

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Range: 1 to 5000 Decimal or 1 to 1388 hex in inches

Example: Printer has an encoder value of 1800 PPR. A PPI value of 800 is
sent from host pc command: [1B][01][0F][03][20]] The printer will
display 2.25 inches for the wheel size circumference.
Command sent to printer: [1B][01][0F][03][20]
Printer's PPR value: 1800
PPI value sent from host PC: 800
Wheel size circumference (inches): 2.25
1800 PPR / 800 PPI = 2.25 inches Wheel Circumference (inches)

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5.2.14 Set Internal Encoding Line Speed [1B] [01] [11] [XX] [XX]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Set the Line Speed when using internal encoding.

Parameters: XX – Where XX is a hexadecimal value

Scope: This value will set the line speed Manually under Tools > Line Speed
> Line Speed Manually Line Speed value. When sending command
remotely you will see code pitch change and Line Setup Value
change on display.

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Range: 1 to 1181.1 Decimal or 01 to 049D hex in Feet per Minute (FPM)

Example: Line Speed value of 100 decimal that will be displayed on printer.
Command sent to printer: [1B][01][11][00][64]

Figure 5-1: Current Line Setup

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5.2.15 Set External Encoding Reduction Value

[1B] [01] [12] [XX] [XX]

Command Group: System Control

Command Replaced: 1580/1860/1880 printers this command does not work the same as
legacy and 1000 series since the encoder setup is completely
different. This command will not work as before. It can reduce the
number of pulses to the printer. This command has been replaced
by External Encoder Parameters [1B][02][5F][X1] - [X6]

Description: Set the External Encoding Reduction Value.

Parameters: XX – Where XX is a value used as the reduction factor

Scope: There is one encoding reduction value in the Videojet 1610 which is
shared between the UI and ESI.

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Range: 2 to 9999 Decimal or 02 to 03E7 hex

Example: Reduction factor value of 8 decimal that will be displayed on printer.

Command sent to printer: [1B][01][12][00][08]

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5.2.16 Adjust Message Height [1B] [01] [13] [XX]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Sets the message height on the nozzle

Note: This command has no effect on printer operation or print output. This
command will only send acknowledgement to the host.

Parameters: This will just send back response

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Range: None

5.2.17 Printer Shutdown [1B] [01] [15]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Turns off Jet, puts jet cycle into Clean or Quick Shutdown depending
on what printer calls for.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

5.2.18 Enable Print Message Once [1B] [01] [16]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Enable the Print Once feature to print ESI messages only
once. This turns off the latching printer buffer of the printer, so the
messages are printed only once and discarded. If the print once
configuration status or enable status is on the printer will return 07,
23 every time the printer is triggered without an active message.
Printer will transmit 07, 23 back to host.

Scope This affects all subsequent prints of ESI messages regardless if the
message was downloaded before or after this command is received.

Parameter None

Response: [07] [08]

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5.2.19 Disable Print Message Once [1B] [01] [17]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Disable the Print Once feature to print ESI messages only once.

Scope: This affects all subsequent prints of ESI messages regardless of if

the message was downloaded before or after this command is
received.

Parameter None

Response: [07] [08]

5.2.20 Increase Print Delay by 0.01 inch [1B] [01] [19]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Increase the Print Delay by 0.01 inch.

Scope: This will adjust the print delay value under line setup.
Distance from product detector (PD) to printhead (PH) slot.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Figure 5-2: PD to PH Distance

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5.2.21 Decrease Print Delay by 0.01 inch [1B] [01] [1A]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Decrease the Print Delay by 0.01 inch.

Scope: There is one print delay in the Videojet 1610 which is shared
between the UI and ESI.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

5.2.22 Set Insert Remote Mode [1B] [01] [1C]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Place the printer into Insert Remote Mode (Local) to allow message
creation from the printer’s keyboard or message editor. This mode is
also used for remote data inserts to place data into printer’s existing
message.
All messages to be printed following this command will be taken
from the UI.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

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5.2.23 Set Message Remote Mode [1B] [01] [1D]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Place the printer into ESI Message Remote Mode to allow external
message creation via host PC.

Scope: This command will allow the printer to receive remote message data
from host. Without this command the printer will not except message
data but will except requests and setting commands from host.

Note: It is recommended that this command should be sent prior to

message downloads to ensure printer is in the proper state.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Figure 5-3: External Message

In Message Remote mode, <<EsiInternal>> will be seen in left of display as shown in

above figure.

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5.2.24 Switch to Unicode [1B] [7E] [00]

Command Group: System Control

Description: The printer will treat the text input as Unicode after this
command. All character are now 2-bytes long including the carriage
return. Insert command are not affected just printed text
Message terminator will be 00 0D.

Scope: Affects text input in ESI Message Remote Mode (message data)
and Insert Remote Mode (remote insert data).

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

5.2.25 Switch to ASCII [1B] [7E] [01]

Command Group: System Control

Description: The printer will treat the text input as ASCII after this command.
Message terminator will be 0D.

Scope: Affects text input in ESI Message Remote Mode (message data)
and Insert Remote Mode (remote insert data).

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

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5.3 Set Print Delay [1B] [01] [20] [XX] [XX]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Set the Print Delay in 0.01 inch increments.

Scope: This print delay sets the distance value from product detector (PD)
to printhead slot (PH) distance.

Parameters: XX – Where XX is the print delay in 0.01 inches value in

hexadecimal of the decimal value you want to see on the printers
display. The print delay is in 1/100th (0.01) inch increments.
Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Range: 1 to 3937 Decimal or 1 to 0F61 hex inches (inches)

Example: Print delay value of 150 decimal or 1.50 inches that will be displayed
on printer. Command sent to printer: [1B][01][20][00][96]

Figure 5-4: PD to PH Distance

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5.3.1 Set Internal Distance Continuous Mode Spacing

[1B] [01] [22] [XX] [XX]

Command Group: System Control

Description: When using Continuous Mode, set the total length of message plus
space between first print and second print in 1/100th (0.01) inches.
Set the spacing between prints in .01 inches.

Scope: The continuous print setting must be set on the printer prior to
sending the command. This will be found under CURRENT Line
Setup - Tools > Print Mode > Continuous > Print Mode - Continuous.
Print Interval has been set to Distance.

Parameters: XX – Where XX is the Distance between prints in 1/100th (0.01)

inches. Print Interval must be set to Distance.

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Note: Must calculate total length of message plus space between first and
second print. This will be the decimal value. Convert to hex value
place in XX, XX position.

Range: 1 - 94 inches

Error: If printer is not setup prior to continuous print mode and print interval
set to distance, printer will return [07][29].

Example: Continuous Spacing value of 325 decimal that will be displayed on

printer. Command sent to printer: [1B][01][22][01][45]

Figure 5-5: Line Setup Print Mode - Continuous

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5.3.2 Activate Continuous Mode Printing [1B] [01] [23]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Activate the Continuous Mode printing feature.

Scope: This setting will be found on printer display under Tools > Current
Line Setup > Print Mode > Continuous. When sending this
command, the Continuous radio button will be highlighted.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Figure 5-6: Line Setup Print Mode - Continuous

5.3.3 Deactivate Continuous Mode Printing [1B] [01] [24]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Deactivate the Continuous Mode printing feature.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

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5.3.4 Set Expiry 1 Date Offset [1B] [01] [28] [XX] [CC]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Set the amount of days to use for expiration date offset 1.

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this command
is received. It does not affect previously downloaded messages. It
does not affect any message currently being downloaded.

Parameters: XX - Where XX is a 2-Digit BCD value

CC - Where CC is D = Days, M = Months, Y= Years

Range: The offset value is limited to 00 - 99

For longer range a new version of this command may be used
[1B][01][4C] Set Expiry 1 Date offset.

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Example: 10 day offset

Command: [1B][01][28][10]D

5.3.5 Set Expiry 2 Date Offset [1B] [01] [29] [XX] [XX]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Set the amount of days to use for expiration date offset 2.

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this command
is received. It does not affect previously downloaded messages. It
does not affect any message currently being downloaded.

Parameters: XX - Where XX is a 2-Digit BCD value

CC - Where CC is D = Days, M = Months, Y= Years

Range: The offset value is limited to 00 - 99

For longer range a new version of this command may be used
[1B][01][4D] Set Expiry 2 Date Offset.

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Example: 1 month offset

Command: [1B][01][29][01]M

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5.3.6 Clear Internal Buffers Only [1B] [01] [2A]

Command Group: System Control

Description: This command should clear the internal stack buffer only. The
message that is currently printing in print buffer will be unaffected,
will continue to printer.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08] [07] [2B]

Note: This command clears all queued messages that have been received
via ESI.
If no prints have been performed since either the last power cycle, or
the last clear external and internal buffers command (whichever was
most recent), then no message will be left in the ESI queue.
If a print is in progress of printing, when this command is received,
that print will be completed, and a copy of that message will remain
as the only message in the ESI queue.
If one or more prints has been performed and no print is in progress,
a copy of the last message printed will remain as the only message
in the ESI queue.
Where a message is left as the only entry in the queue, it may be
printed if no other message is received before the next print is
started (this will depend on the setting of print once at the time the
next print is started). If a new message is downloaded before the
next print is started, then this new message will be printed instead.

5.3.7 Clear Last Print Engine Fault [1B] [01] [2C]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Clear the last fault on the Print Engine

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Note: This command can be used to clear printer warnings remotely.

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5.3.8 Trigger Printer Message [1B] [01] [3F]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Generates one product detect signal. This causes the printer to fire
the message.
Generate one Print.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Note: This command is not recommended to be used for production

coding. This is not an interrupt driven input. Using the command for
product detect will not provide the positive placement of code onto
the product. This command is for testing and special applications.

5.3.9 Set Auto Encoding Detect Value

[1B] [01] [49] [XX] [XX] [XX]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Set the detect area value when using auto encoding.

Parameters: XX – Where XX is a hexadecimal value that you want to appear on

the printer. The decimal value will be in tenths of a mm or tenths of
an inch.

Range: Allowable values are 1-118 inches

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

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5.3.10 Set Auto Repeat & Repeat Delay [1B][01][21][XX][XX][XX]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Set the repeat count value and repeat delay value.

Parameters: X1 – Where is a hexadecimal value for the number of repeat counts,

X2-X3 are the distance or delay between prints. This distance is
from leading edge of message to leading edge on next message.
Print Interval must be set to Distance. Product Detector Triggered
and Product Detect Gated must be set on printer. These settings
cannot be set remotely.

Byte 0 Repeat count

Byte 1 to 2 Delay between prints (Leading edge of first message

to leading edge of next message

Range: 2 – 255 Repeat 0 – 94 inches Delay

Note: Printer must be removed from the print mode to send this command.
If printer is not removed from print mode and command is sent you
will receive a 07, 29 acknowledgement out of context response from
printer.

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Error: [07] [29]

Example: This will have a repeat to 2 and a repeat delay of 4.00 inches.
Command: [1B][01][21][02][01][90]

Figure 5-7: Multiple Print/Trigger Screen

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5.3.11 Set Throw Distance [1B] [01] [47] [XX]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Set the throw distance

Parameters: XX– Where XX is a hexadecimal value for throw distance

Byte 0 Throw distance

Scope: This setting is used to calculate the speed compensation value for
high speed printing applications.

Range: 5 – 30 mm

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Error: [07] [29]

5.3.12 Set Digital I/O Configuration [1B] [01] [4A] [XX]

Command Group: System Control

Note: This feature is not available on 1580 printer

Description: Setup the Digital I/O input channels

Scope: There is one set of values for Digital I/O in the 1610 which are
shared between the UI and ESI.

Restrictions: Requires printer to be at access level 2 or greater

Parameters: XX Where XX is a binary value

Bit 0: “INPUT 1” input line active level invert

(1 – Invert, 0 – Normal)

Bit 1: “INPUT 2” input line active level invert

(1 – Invert, 0 – Normal)

Bit 2: “INPUT 3” input line active level invert

(1 – Invert, 0 – Normal)

Bit 3: “INPUT 4” input line active level invert

(1 – Invert, 0 – Normal)

Bit 4: “INPUT 5” input line active level invert

(1 – Invert, 0 – Normal)

Response: [07] [08]

Error: [07] [29]

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5.3.13 Set Week Rollover Day [1B] [01] [4B] [XX]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Set week rollover day. Rollover day is the first day of the week.

Parameters: XX – Where XX is a week rollover day (1=Sunday, 2=Monday...,

7=Saturday)
Response: [07] [08]

Error: [07] [51]

5.3.14 Set Expiry 1 Date Offset 2

[1B] [01] [4C] [XX] [XX] [YY]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Set the amount of offset value to use for expiration date offset 1.

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this

command is received. It does not affect previously downloaded
messages. It does not affect any message currently being
downloaded.

Parameters: XX Where XX is a 4-Digit BCD value

YY Where YY is an ASCII value:
‘D’ Offset in days (max offset value 9125),
‘W’ Offset in weeks (max offset value 1300),
‘M’ Offset in months (max offset value 300),
‘Y’ Offset in years (max offset value 25)

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Error: [07][29]
Example: [1B][01][4C][03][56]D (365 Days)
[1B][01][4C][00][24]M (24 Months)

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5.3.15 Set Expiry 2 Date Offset 2 [1B] [01] [4D] [XX] [XX] [YY]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Set the amount of offset value to use for expiration date offset 2.

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this

command is received. It does not affect previously downloaded
messages. It does not affect any message currently being
downloaded.

Parameters: XX Where XX is a 4-Digit BCD value

YY Where YY is an ASCII value:
‘D’ Offset in days (max offset value 9125),
‘W’ Offset in weeks (max offset value 1300),
‘M’ Offset in months (max offset value 300),
‘Y’ Offset in years (max offset value 25)
Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Error: [07][29]

Example: [1B][01][4D][00][21]D (21 Days)

[1B][01][4D][00][12]M (12 Months)

5.3.16 Set Expiry 3 Date Offset [1B] [01] [4E] [XX] [XX] [YY]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Set the amount of offset value to use for expiration date offset 3.

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this

command is received. It does not affect previously downloaded
messages. It does not affect any message currently being
downloaded.

Parameters: XX Where XX is a 4-Digit BCD value

YY Where YY is an ASCII value:
‘D’ Offset in days (max offset value 9125),
‘W’ Offset in weeks (max offset value 1300),
‘M’ Offset in months (max offset value 300),
‘Y’ Offset in years (max offset value 25)

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Error: [07][29]

Example: [1B][01][4E][03][65]D (365 Days)

[1B][01][4E][00][02]M (2 Months)

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5.3.17 Set Reverse Print Delay [1B] [01] [50] [XX] [XX]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Set the Print Delay in 0.01 inch increments.

Scope: This print delay sets the reverse print delay or known as reverse
margin value used in traversing applications. This is the legacy
command used with 1000 series printer models.

Parameters: XX - Where XX is the print delay in 0.01 inches value in

hexadecimal of the decimal value you want to see on the printer's
display. The reverse print delay is in 1/100th (0.01) inch increments.

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Range: 1 to 3937 Decimal or 1 to 0F61 hex inches (inches)

5.3.18 Set Reverse Print Delay [1B] [01] [60] [XX] [XX]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Set the Print Delay in 0.01 inch increments.

Scope: This print delay sets the reverse print delay or known as reverse
margin value used in traversing applications.

Parameters: XX - Where XX is the print delay in 0.01 inches value in

hexadecimal of the decimal value you want to see on the printer's
display. The reverse print delay is in 1/100th (0.01) inch increments.

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Range: Range:1 to 3937 Decimal or 1 to 0F61 hex inches (inches)

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5.3.19 Set Printhead Orientation [1B] [01] [5B] [XX]

Command Group: System Control

Description: Set the active Line Setup parameter This will set the print message to
Normal or Inverted.

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this

command is received. It does not affect previously downloaded
messages. It does not affect any message currently being
downloaded.

Note: The parameter change will be seen on the printer keyboard. Under cur-
rent line setup Printhead Orientation screen.

Parameters: [XX] = [00] Print is Normal

[XX] = [01] Print is Inverted

Response: [07] [08]

Error: [07][29] Parameters out of range

Example: [1B][01][5B][00] Print is normal

[1B][01][5B][01] Print is inverted

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5.3.20 Set External Encoder Parameters

[1B] [01] [5F] [X1] – [X6]

Command Group: System Control

Description: This command is used to setup the external shaft encoder setting
within the current line setup. This will allow the remote host to set the
printer's Line Speed - By Shaft Encoder Settings; Pulses per revolution
(PPR), Wheel Circumference, Encoder Type, Encoder Direction
values. These values will be seen on the current line set
Line Speed - By Shaft Encoder screen. This screen will host values
change on screen.

Note: This is a new command for the 1580/1860/1880 printers since the
setup of shaft encoder varies from Legacy and 1000 series printers.
This command will replace the Set Reduction Factor command
[1B][01][12][XX][XX] and the set PPI value [1B][01][0F][XX][XX].

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this

command is received. It does not affect previously downloaded
messages. It does not affect any message currently being
downloaded.

Parameters: [X1][X2] = Encoder PPR value This value will be the decimal value of
the encoders pules per revolution (PPR) converted to hexadecimal
value [MSB][LSB].
[X3][X4] = Encoder Wheel Circumference value. This value can be in
inches or millimeters depending on printer setup. Circumference in
1/100 of an inch. This is the decimal value you would like converted to
hexadecimal value [MSB][LSB].

Note: The common stroke rate value of printer is 60 pulses per inch or 10
characters per inch (CPI) with a 5x7 matrix. The settings within the
Line Setup Line Speed - By Shaft Encoder should produce this output.
[X5] = Encoder Type:
[00] = Non-Quadrature
[01] = Quadrature
[X6] = Encoder Direction:
[00] = Not Used
[01] = A Leads B
[02] = B Leads A
The encoder pulses per revolution (PPR) value. The Wheel
Circumference can be in inches or millimeters depending on the setup
of printer. This value will be 1/100 of an inch

Response: [07] [08]

Error: [07][29] Parameters out of range or parameters are

incompatible

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Example: 1800 PPR encoder, 5.8-inch Wheel Circumference, Encoder Type

Quadrature, Encoder Direction Not Used
Command: [1B][01][5F][07][08][02][44][01][00]

3600 PPR encoder, 12-inch Wheel Circumference, Encoder Type

Quadrature, Encoder Direction A Leads B
Command: [1B][01][5F][0E][10][04][B0][01][01]

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5.4 System Special Commands

5.4.1 Create Graphics Character [1B] [02] [00]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Begin the creation of a 16-high or 24-high graphics to insert into a

message. This functionality is achieved by a series of the following
packets for 16-high graphics:

Successful transmission of a 16-high graphics character requires 20

transactions (i.e. send/receives).

command_packet data_packet (with header)

command_packet data_packet

command_packet data_packet

command_packet data_packet

command_packet data_packet

command_packet data_packet (inverted) (with header)

command_packet data_packet (inverted)

command_packet data_packet (inverted)

command_packet data_packet (inverted)

command_packet data_packet (inverted)

For the 24-high graphics characters, the following transmissions

(28 transactions) are required:

command_packet data_packet (with header)

command_packet data_packet

command_packet data_packet

command_packet data_packet

command_packet data_packet

command_packet data_packet

command_packet data_packet

command_packet data_packet (inverted) (with header)

command_packet data_packet (inverted)

command_packet data_packet (inverted)

command_packet data_packet (inverted)

command_packet data_packet (inverted)

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command_packet data_packet (inverted)

command_packet data_packet (inverted)

The packets are sent until all graphic data has been transmitted;
transmission of each subsequent packet being delayed until a
response for the previous packet is received.
All numbers portrayed in the description below are in hexadecimal
format.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [0B]

5.4.1.1 Graphics Character Command_Packet

Command_Packet Format: 1B 02 00

Response: [07] [0B] The command was processed and the printer is
ready to receive the next graphic packet.
[07] [0C] The printer is not ready to receive the next graphic
packet.

Note: If 07 0B is received, send the next graphics packet.

5.4.1.2 Graphics character data_packet

Data_Packet: 241 Bytes

Note: The first data_packet, in a group contains a header and the final
byte of all data_packets is a checksum. Graphic data is present
in between first and final byte of data packet.

5.4.1.2.1 The Header (6 bytes) for a 16-high Graphics Packet

Packet ID (1Byte): C4

Character ID (1Byte): 06 for Character 1

07 for Character 2

Width or the number of MSB = width divided by 16

strokes in the image LSB = the remainder of width divided by 16
(2 Bytes):

Dummy Bytes (2 Bytes) 2 zero Bytes

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5.4.1.2.2 The Header (8 bytes) for a 24-high Graphics Packet

Packet ID (1Byte): C4

Character ID (1Byte): 46 for Character 1

47 for Character 2

Width or the number of MSB = width divided by 16

strokes in the image” LSB = the remainder of width divided by 16
(2 Bytes)

Dummy Bytes (4 Bytes) 4 zero Bytes

5.4.1.2.3 Graphics Data

For graphics data, two buffers are allocated, the first buffer is for the normal (not
inverted) image, the second buffer is for inverted image. The buffers are 1020 bytes
in size for 16-high images and 1538 for 24-high images. After allocation the buffers
should be zero-filled.
The graphics data is built by processing each a stroke starting from the left side of
the image in turn. A 16-high stroke requires 4 bytes, a 24-high stroke requires 6
bytes. For clarity, the constant 4 (for 16-high) and 6 (for 24-high) will be known
henceforth as STROKE_BYTES.
To encode a 16-high stroke, it is necessary to consider the stroke as an array of
drops where each drop has a row number (0-15), a byte_offset, and a bit_shift:
Calculate the byte offset as follows:

Row Number Byte_offset

0-3 2

4-7 3

8-11 0
12-15 1

The bit_shift is calculated as follows: bit_shift = 3 - (remainder of row number

divided by 4)
For each drop in a stroke the bit (given by the bit_shift) in the byte given by
byte_offset is set if that drop is inked and clear if the drop is not inked.

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(For each successive stroke add STROKE_BYTES to the byte offset).

Row Number Byte_offset To encode a 24-high stroke

similar logic is employed, but a
0-3 4 different mapping is required for
4-7 5 the byte_offset:

8-11 2

12-15 3

16-19 0

20-23 1

Inverted data is encoded similarly, but the byte_offset is inverted as follows:

(STROKE_BYTES – 1) - byte_offset;
The bit_shift is as follows: bit_shift = 3 – (remainder of row number divided by 4)

5.4.1.3 Building the Graphics Character Data_Packet

Initially the non-inverted data is sent. In the first data_packet the first 6 or 8 bytes
are occupied by the header (depending on whether it is a 16- or 24-high graphic) as
described in 6.3.1.2.1-6.3.1.2.2. The next 234 (16-high graphic) or 232 (24-high
graphic) bytes are filled by non inverted graphic data described by 6.3.1.2.3. In
subsequent data_packets, no header is written and 240 bytes of graphic data is
output. The final byte is always a checksum.
The checksum is generated by initializing a 8-bit accumulator to zero, then iterating
each byte in the 240 byte string and adding it's value to the accumulator. Once
complete the value of the accumulator is used as the checksum.
There should be 241 bytes of data which should be transmitted in one chunk.
The printer should respond with 07 09 07 0B (success) or 07 09 07 0C (error). After
a successful response send another command_packet.
When all the non-inverted data is consumed, pack the remainder of the 240 bytes
as zero bytes, terminating with a checksum.
Once all the non-inverted data is sent to the packet and a response to the
subsequent command_packet has been received the inverted data is sent. The
above procedure (6.3.1.3) should be repeated with inverted graphic data with the
following exception: when all the graphics data bytes have been exhausted write
the next 2 bytes as 9F 03, pad up to 240 bytes as zeroes. The last byte is the
checksum. This packet is the last request packet in the graphic character
download.

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5.4.2 Initialize Serializer 1 [1B] [02] [01] [X1] .....[X25]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Setup the operation of Serializer 1
Parameters: 25 Bytes of data as defined below:
Byte 1 Direction and Wrap (Value hex)
(00h) – Count Down Wrap Around OFF
Bit 0 (0x01): Wrap Serializer On
(01h) – Count Down Wrap Around ON
Bit 1 (0x02): Not Used
(40h) – Count Up Wrap Around OFF
Bit 2 (0x04): Enable External Reset
(41h) – Count Up Wrap Around OFF
Bit 3 (0x08): No-Code-No-Run
Bit 6 (0x40): Count Up
Byte 2 Number of Digits in Serializer in Hex
(1-8 Characters) Zero value means variable
length serializer
Byte 3 Increment value convert decimals value to
in hex (1-255 dec or 01-FFhex)
Byte 4 to Byte 8 Number of Repeats –5-Digit ASCII
(Range 1-65000)
Byte 9 to Byte 16 End Value in ASCII (1-8 Characters)
Byte 17 to Byte 24 Start Value in ASCII (1-8 Characters)
Byte 25
Bit 0 (0x01): Serializer padding character is space
Bit 0 (0x00): Serializer padding character is Zero
Bit 1 - Bit 2: Control serializer update
Bit 1 = 0 Bit 1 = 1

On print On Serializer 2
Bit 2 = 0
Rollover
On Serializer 3 On Digital IO
Bit 2 = 1
Rollover External signal
Bit 3: Used only if “On Digital IO External signal”.
0 means External Line A, 1 – B.
Bit 4: Used only if “Enable External Reset” (Bit 2 of Byte 1).
0 means External Line A, 1 – B.
Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Error: [07] [37]

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Example: 8 Digit Serializer, Wrap Around = ON, Count UP, Start number = 001,
End Count = 999, Pad with zeros, Increment by 1, Repeat = 1, Incre-
ment on print
Command:
[1B][02][01][41][08][01][30][30][30][30][31][30][30][30][30][30][39][39]
[39][30][30][30][30][30][30][30][31][00]

5.4.3 Initialize Timer [1B] [02] [02] [XX]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Setup the operation of the Timer

Parameters: [XX] – where [XX] sets up based on the following parameters

Bit 0 to Bit 3: 0x00 – 1 Minute 4 Digit Value

0x01 – 15 Minute 4 Digit Value

0x02 – 30 Minute 4 Digit Value

0x03 – 60 Minute 4 Digit Value

0x04 – 1 Minute 2 Digit Value

(This is not a valid setting)

0x05 – 15 Minute 2 Digit Value

0x06 – 30 Minute 2 Digit Value

0x07 – 60 Minute 2 Digit Value

Bit 4: Character Code 0 – Set for Alpha – Clear for Numeric

Bit 5: Character Code 1 – Set for Alpha – Clear for Numeric

Bit 6: Character Code 2 – Set for Alpha – Clear for Numeric

Bit 7: Character Code 3 – Set for Alpha – Clear for Numeric

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Parameters: The timer setup will be for 2-digit timer, with ¼ hour increment.

Example: COMMAND: [1B][02][02][05]

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5.4.4 Initialize Shifts [1B] [02] [03] [X1] .. [X121]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Setup the shift timer inserts. Shift can be 1 - 24

Parameters: Variable amount of data based on the number of shifts to setup

Byte 0 Number of Shift Codes in Hex

Byte 1 to Byte 5 Data for Shift 1

Byte 1 to Byte 2 2-Digit Hour in ASCII

Byte 3 to Byte 4 2-Digit Minute in ASCII

Byte 5 Character to Print when in Shift Time

Byte 6 to Byte 10 Data for Shift 2

…Continue till bytes 121 is reached

Note: The command must be exactly 124 bytes long, including header.
Any unused bytes should be padded with space [20] or zero
characters [30].

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Error: [07] [51] If parameters are wrong

[07] [29] If trying to initialize not in message mode

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5.4.5 Initialize Serializer 2 [1B] [02] [04] [X1] .. [X25]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Setup the operation of Serializer 2

Parameters: 25 Bytes of data as defined below

Byte 1

Bit 0 (0x01): Wrap Serializer On

Bit 1 (0x02): Not Used

Bit 2 (0x04): Enable External Reset

Bit 3 (0x08): No-Code-No-Run

Bit 6 (0x40): Count Up

Byte 2 Number of Digits in Serializer in Hex

(1-8 Characters)

Byte 3 Increment value convert decimals value to

hex (1-255 dec or 01-FFhex)

Byte 4 to Byte 8 Number of Repeats –5-Digit ASCII

(Range 1-65000)

Byte 9 to Byte 16 End Value in ASCII (1-8 Characters)

Byte 17 to Byte 24 Start Value in ASCII (1-8 Characters)

Byte 25

Bit 0 (0x01): Serializer padding character is Space

Bit 0 (0x00): Serializer padding character is Zero

Bit1 (0): Increment on Product Detect

Bit 1 - Bit 3: Control serializer update

Bit 1 = 0 Bit 1 = 1

On Serializer 1
Bit 2 = 0 On print
Rollover

On Serializer 3 On Digital IO External

Bit 2 = 1
Rollover signal

Bit 3: Used only if “On Digital IO External signal”.

0 means External Line A, 1 – B.

Bit 4: Used only if “Enable External Reset” (Bit 2 of Byte 1).

0 means External Line A, 1 – B.

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Error: [07] [37] Invalid Serializer Values

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5.4.6 Set System Time [1B] [02] [05] [HH] [HH] [MM] [MM]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Set the System Time on the Printer

Scope: There is one setting for current time in the Videojet 1610 which is
shared between the UI and ESI.

Parameters: [HH] [HH] [MM] [MM] – Where HH is the 2-Digit ASCII Hour Value
and MM is the 2-Digit ASCII Minute Value

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

5.4.7 Set System Date

[1B] [02] [06] [MM] [MM] [DD] [DD] [YY] [YY]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Set the System Date on the Printer

Scope: There is one setting for current date in the Videojet 1610 which is
shared between the UI and ESI.

Parameters: [MM] [MM] [DD] [DD] [YY] [YY] – Where MM is the 2-Digit ASCII
Month Value, DD is the 2-Digit ASCII Day of Month, and YY is the
2-Digit ASCII Year

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

5.4.8 Set Pull Week Settings [1B] [02] [07] [X1] [X2]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Set Pull Week Roll Day and Pull Week Mode.

Parameters: [X1] BCD Roll Day (00-06) in the selected format of

the numeric week day
[X2] ASCII (B for Back, F for Forward and N for
Nearest)

Response: [07] [08]

Error: [07][51] Parameter error

Example: [1B][02][07][01]B Roll Monday, Back

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5.4.9 Set Pull Week Date Offset [1B] [02] [08] [X1]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Set Pull Week date offset in weeks.

Parameters: [X1] BCD Offset (00-99 weeks)

Response: [07] [08][07][09] Confirmation Acknowledgement

Error: [07][29] Parameter error

Example: [1B][02][08][17] 17Week

5.4.10 Set Pull Month Settings

[1B] [02] [15] [X1] [X2] [X3]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Set Pull Month Roll Day, Pull Month Mode and Offset.

Parameters: [X1] BCD Roll Day (01-31) day of month

[X2] ASCII (B for Back, F for Forward and N for Nearest)
[X3] BCD Offset (00-99 in month)

Response: [07] [08] Confirmation Acknowledgement

Error: [07][51] Parameter error

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5.4.11 Initialize Serializer 3 [1B] [02] [09] [X1] [X25]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Setup the operation of Serializer 3

Parameters: 25 Bytes of data as defined below

Byte 1

Bit 0 (0x01): Wrap Serializer On

Bit 1 (0x02): Not Used

Bit 2 (0x04): Enable External Reset

Bit 3 (0x08): No-Code-No-Run

Bit 6 (0x40): Count Up

Byte 2 Number of Digits in Serializer in Hex

Byte 3 Increment value convert decimals value to

hex (1-255 dec or 01-FFhex)
Byte 4 to Byte 8 Number of Repeats – 5-Digit ASCII
(Range 1-65000)

Byte 9 to Byte 16 End Value in ASCII

Byte 17 to Byte 24 Start Value in ASCII

Byte 25

Bit 0 (0x01): Serializer padding character is Space

Bit 0 (0x00): Serializer padding character is Zero

Bit 1 - Bit 3: Control serializer update

Bit 1 = 0 Bit 1 = 1

Bit 2 = 0 On print On Serializer 1

Rollover

Bit 2 = 1 On Serializer 3 On Digital IO

Rollover External signal

Bit 3: Used only if “On Digital IO External signal”.

0 means External Line A, 1 – B.

Bit 4: Used only if “Enable External Reset” (Bit 2 of Byte 1).

0 means External Line A, 1 – B.

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Error: [07][37] Invalid Serializer Values

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5.4.12 Get I/O Status [1B] [02] [29]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Get the status of the I/O on the printer (Expanded I/O board)

Note: This command is not available on 1580 since it has no expanded I/O
capability

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08] [X1] [X2] [X3] – Defined as follows

Byte 1 [X1]

Bit 0: Set if Input 0 is active

Bit 1: Set if Input 1 is active

Bit 2: Set if Input 2 is active

Bit 3: Set if Input 3 is active

Bit 4: Set if Input 4 is active

Bit 5: Set if Input 5 is active

Bit 6: Set if Input 6 is active

Bit 7: Set if Input 7 is active

Byte 2 [X2]

Bit 0: Set if Input 8 is active

Bit 1: Set if Input 9 is active

Bit 2: Set if Output 0 is active

Bit 3: Set if Output 1 is active

Bit 4: Set if Output 2 is active

Bit 5: Set if Output 3 is active

Bit 6: Set if Output 4 is active

Bit 7: Set if Output 5 is active

Byte 3 [X1]

Bit 0: Set if Red Alert Light is on

Bit 1: Set if Yellow Alert Light is on

Bit 2: Set if Green Alert Light is on

Example Response: [07][08][00][00][04] All inputs and outputs off, Green light on

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5.4.13 Reset Serializer 1 [1B] [02] [31]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Reset Serializer 1 to programmed start value.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

5.4.14 Reset Serializer 2 [1B] [02] [32]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Reset Serializer 2 to programmed start value.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

5.4.15 Reset Serializer 3 [1B] [02] [42]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Reset Serializer 3

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

5.4.16 Initialize UCN [1B] [02] [39] [X1]-[X4]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Setup the operation of UCN. UCN is an insert type, which could be
used with command [1B][84][28] - Insert UCN

Parameters: [XX] - [X4] The 4 bytes are in hexadecimal value of UCN

Length

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Error: [07][28] Command not implemented

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5.4.17 Select Display Unit Metric [1B] [02] [3A]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Select display units in metric.

Scope: The remote host can change the display units to metric. You can see
this setting change on printer's display Tools > Printer Settings >
Localization.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Note: Should be changed with print mode OFF

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5.4.18 Select Display Unit Inches/Imperial [1B] [02] [3B]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Select display units in Inches

Scope: The remote host can change the display units to inches (Imperial).
You can see this setting change on printer's display Tools > Printer
Settings > Localization

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Note: Should be changed with print mode OFF

5.4.19 Select Speed compensation ON [1B] [02] [3C]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Select speed compensation On. Speed compensation also known

as Time of Flight Compensation. When this is set to ON, then the
Throw Distance should be the value set in the current line setup.
Default value is ON. This setting is specific to the current line setup
and persisted to the line setup.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Note: Should be changed with print mode OFF

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5.4.20 Select Speed compensation OFF [1B] [02] [3D]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Select speed compensation Off

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Note: Should be changed with print mode OFF

5.4.21 Data Record [1B][02][40][XX]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Current specification of the remote data inserts. Places for 10 strings
are available: each string is encoded as a single length byte
(between 0 and 50) and that number of double byte UNICODE
characters representing the string. A blank or empty insert is
encoded as a single zero byte.

Parameters: Field 1 length 1 Byte (value 0..50)

Field 1 data Field 1 length Unicode Characters

Field 2 length 1 Byte (value 0..50)

Field 2 data Field 2 length Unicode Characters

Field 10 length 1 byte (value 0..50)

Field 10 data Field 10 length Unicode Characters

Response: [07] [08] XX Data Received Ack. XX is free buffer space.

[07] [40] Buffer overflow.
[07][29] If any of the fields have more than 50 characters.
Indicates that the record was rejected.

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5.4.22 Initialize Encoded Hour [1B][02][41][XX]...

Command Group: System Special

Description: Initialize Encoded Hour Insert

Note: The Encoded hour and Alpha hour cannot be used in the same
message.

Parameters: 0 Hour String Length 1 Byte

0 Hour String

1 Hour String Length 1 Byte

1 Hour String

23 Hour String Length 1 Byte

23 Hour String

Response: [07] [08]

Error: [07] [29] If in Remote Insert Mode

5.4.23 Initialize Encoded Day of Week [1B][02][43][XX]

Command Group: System Special

Description: Initialize Encoded Day of Week Insert. This allow you to set the
current ASCII character to be printed for the day of week Sunday -
Monday.

Parameters: Byte 1 1 Day of Week Code (1 Character)

Byte 2 3 Day of Week Code (1 Character)

Byte 7 7 Day of Week Code (1 Character)

Response: [07] [08]

Error: [07] [29] If trying to initialize not in message mode

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5.5 Global Attributes Commands

5.5.1 Set Reverse Message On [1B] [03] [00]

Command Group: Global Attributes

Description: Set Reverse Message to ON.This will print the message in reverse
or back to front.

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: Printer must be out of print mode to change settings.

Response: [07] [08]

5.5.2 Set Reverse Message Off [1B] [03] [01]

Command Group: Global Attributes

Description: Set Reverse Message to OFF. This will print message normal back
to front.

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this
command is received. It does not affect messages already
downloaded, and it does not affect a message which is currently
being downloaded.

Parameters: Printer must be out of print mode to change settings.

Response: [07] [08]

Example: Command: [1B][03][01]

Response: [07][08]

Message: TOP LINE[09]MIDDLE LINE[09]BOTTOM

LINE[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.5.3 Set Reverse All Characters On [1B] [03] [02]

Command Group: Global Attributes

Description: Set Reverse All Characters to On. This will print the characters
backward.

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this
command is received. It does not affect messages already
downloaded, and it does not affect a message which is currently
being downloaded.

Parameters: Printer must be out of print mode to change settings.

Response: [07] [08]

Example: TOP LINE[09]MIDDLE LINE[09]BOTTOM LINE[0D]

Print Sample:

5.5.4 Set Reverse All Characters Off [1B] [03] [03]

Command Group: Global Attributes

Description: Set Reverse All Characters to OFF. This will print character in
normal orientation.

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this
command is received. It does not affect messages already
downloaded, and it does not affect a message which is currently
being downloaded.

Parameters: Printer must be out of print mode to change settings.

Response: [07] [08]

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5.5.5 Set Invert Message On [1B] [03] [04]

Command Group: Global Attributes

Description: Set Invert Message to On. This will print characters upside down.

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this

command is received. It does not affect messages already
downloaded, and it does not affect a message which is currently
being downloaded.

Parameters: Printer must be out of print mode to change settings.

Response: [07] [08]

Example: TOP LINE[09]MIDDLE LINE[09]BOTTOM LINE[0D]

Print Sample:

5.5.6 Set Invert Message Off [1B] [03] [05]

Command Group: Global Attributes

Description: Set Invert Message to OFF. This will print characters in normal
orientation.

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this

command is received. It does not affect messages already
downloaded, and it does not affect a message which is currently
being downloaded.

Parameters: Printer must be out of print mode to change settings.

Response: [07] [08]

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5.5.7 Set Message Multi-Stroke to 1 [1B] [03] [06]

Command Group: Global Attributes

Description: Set the Message Multi-Stroke to 1. Depending on matrix selected

this will printer each vertical stroke of character just once.

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this
command is received. It does not affect messages already
downloaded, and it does not affect a message which is currently
being downloaded.

Parameters: Printer must be out of print mode to change settings.

Note: When increasing multi-stroke value, you usually have to increase

strokes per inch to line speed of printer to keep the code at 10 cpi.
This will affect your top end line speeds.

Response: [07] [08]

Example: Command: [1B][03][06]

Get Response: [07][08]

Send Message: MULTI-STROKE 1 VALUE[0D]

Print Sample:

5.5.8 Set Message Multi-Stroke to 2 [1B] [03] [07]

Command Group: Global Attributes

Description: Set the Message Multi-Stroke to 2. Depending on matrix selected

this will printer each vertical stroke of character twice. This will make
the characters look darker.

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: Printer must be out of print mode to change settings.

Response: [07] [08]

Note: When increasing multi-stroke value, you usually must increase

strokes per inch or line speed of printer to keep the code at 10 cpi.
This will affect your top end line speeds.

Example: Command: [1B][03][07]

Get Response: [07][08]

Send Message: MULTI-STROKE 2 VALUE[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.5.9 Set Message Multi-Stroke to 3 [1B] [03] [08]

Command Group: Global Attributes

Description: Set the Message Multi-Stroke to 3. Depending on matrix selected

this will printer each vertical stroke of character three times. This will
make the characters look darker.

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: Printer must be out of print mode to change settings.

Response: [07] [08]

Note: When increasing multi-stroke value, you usually must increase

strokes per inch or line speed of printer to keep the code at 10 cpi.
This will affect your top end line speeds.

Example: Command: [1B][03][08]

Get Response: [07][08]

Send Message: MULTI-STROKE 3 VALUE[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.5.10 Set Message Multi-Stroke to 4 [1B] [03] [09]

Command Group: Global Attributes

Description: Set the Message Multi-Stroke to 4. Depending on matrix selected

this will printer each vertical stroke of character four times. This will
make the characters look darker.

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: Printer must be out of print mode to change settings.

Response: [07] [08]

Note: When increasing multi-stroke value, you usually must increase

strokes per inch or line speed of printer to keep the code at 10 cpi.
This will affect your top end line speeds.

Example: Command: [1B][03][09]

Get Response: [07][08]

Send Message: MULTI-STROKE 4 VALUE[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.5.11 Set Character Spacing [1B] [03] [0A] [XX]

Command Group: Global Attributes

Description: Set the inter character spacing. This will change the space between
the characters allowing the host to specify the number of strokes
between characters.

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this
command is received. It does not affect messages already
downloaded, and it does not affect a message which is currently
being downloaded.

Parameters: [XX] – Where [XX] is a hexadecimal value from 1 to 9

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Example 1: Command: [1B][03][0A][03]

Get Response: [07][08]

Send Message: CHARACTER SPACING VALUE 3[0D]

Print Sample:

Example 2: Command: [1B][03][0A][01]

Get Response: [07][08]

Send Message: CHARACTER SPACING VALUE 1[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.5.12 Activate Tower Print for 5x7 Single Line [1B] [03] [0B]

Command Group: Global Attributes

Description: Activate the Tower Print in the 5x7 Single Line matrix (only).
This will print characters at 90 degrees

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this
command is received. It does not affect messages already
downloaded, and it does not affect a message which is currently
being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: Command: [1B][04][01] - 5x7SL Matrix

Get Response: [07][08]

Command: [1B][03][0B] - Activate Tower Print

Get Response: [07][08]

Send Message: TOWER PRINTER 5X7SL[0D]

Print Sample:

5.5.13 Deactivate Tower Print for 5x7 Single Line [1B] [03] [0C]

Command Group: Global Attributes

Description: Deactivate the Tower Print in the 5x7 Single Line mode. This will
return characters to normal orientation.

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this
command is received. It does not affect messages already
downloaded, and it does not affect a message which is currently
being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

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5.5.14 Activate Reverse Barcode Image [1B] [03] [0D]

Command Group: Global Attributes

Description: Activate the printing of barcodes as white on black (reverse image).

This command will print barcodes in reverse printing the spaces and
not the bars.

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this
command is received. It does not affect messages already
downloaded, and it does not affect a message which is currently
being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: Command: [1B][03][0D]

Response: [07][08]
Command: [1B][85][20]1234567890ABC[1B][85][22][0D]
Response: [07][21]

Print Sample:

5.5.15 Deactivate Reverse Barcode Image [1B] [03] [0E]

Command Group: Global Attributes

Description: Deactivate the printing of barcodes as white on black (reverse

image). This will return the printer to print the bars of a barcode.

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this
command is received. It does not affect messages already
downloaded, and it does not affect a message which is currently
being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

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5.5.16 Select Raster [1B] [03] [0F] [XX]…[XX]

Command Group: Global Attributes

Description: Select raster as per raster substitution On or Off. The total length of
the command including parameters should be equal to 50 bytes. If
its size is less than 50 bytes then padding bytes should be added at
the end to equal 50...

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this
command is received. It does not affect messages already
downloaded, and it does not affect a message which is currently
being downloaded.

Parameters: Note: Printer must be out of the print mode when setting this
command.

Byte 0 Length of File name

Byte 1 …Up to Length of File name: File name

Response: [07] [08] [07][09]

Example: Select raster to 5x7SL command sent to printer:

[1B][03][0F][06][37][2D][68][69][67][68][20][20][20][20][20][20][20]
[20][20][20][20][20][20][20][20][20][20][20][20][20][20][20][20][20]
[20][20][20][20][20][20][20][20][20][20][20][20][20][20][20][20]

Must also set raster substitution command On: [1B][81][2C] or raster

substitution Off: [1B][81][2D]
/Off
Also send the 5x7SL global command: [1B][04][01]

5.5.17 Select Barcode Font Size [1B] [03] [10] [XX]

Command Group: Global Attributes

Description: Set human readable font size for barcodes

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this
command is received. It does not affect messages already
downloaded, and it does not affect a message which is
currently being downloaded.

Parameters: XX is a human readable font size (0 – Small, 1 – Large,

2 – Huge)

Response: [07] [08]

Example: [1B][03][10][01] Large Human readable (5x7SL)

[1B][03][10][02] Huge Human readable (7x9SL[1B][03][10][01] -
Large Human readable)

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5.5.18 Set Message Margin [1B] [03] [13] [XX] [XX]

Command Group: Global Attributes

Description: Set message margin. This is the delay from the edge of product to
the print position. This is an additional print delay value that allow the
host PC to center the code on the product. It is use with the product
detector to printhead delay. This value is added to this physical
distance to all messages to be centered on different size products.

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this
command is received. It does not affect messages already
downloaded, and it does not affect a message which is
currently being downloaded.

Range: 1 - 39 inches

Parameters: [XX][XX] - Where [XX][XX] is the decimal value of margin value

converted to a hexadecimal value

Response: [07] [08] [07] [09]

Error: [07][29] Not in ESI Message Remote mode or

parameters out of range

Example: [1B]03][13][00][64] Margin value is 100 decimal

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5.6 Global Font Commands

5.6.1 Select 5x5 Single Line Matrix [1B] [04] [00]

Command Group: Global Font

Description: Select the 5x5 Single Line Matrix for use when creating a message

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: Command: [1B][04][00]

Response: [07][08]

Message: 5x5 SINGLE LINE MATRIX[0D]

Print Sample:

5.6.2 Select 5x7 Single Line Matrix [1B] [04] [01]

Command Group: Global Font

Description: Select the 5x7 Single Line Matrix for use when creating a message

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1234567890[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.6.3 Select 7x9 Single Line Matrix [1B] [04] [02]

Command Group: Global Font

Description: Select the 7x9 Single Line Matrix for use when creating a message

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: 7X9SL[0D]

Print Sample:

5.6.4 Select 10x16 Single Line w/5x7 Twin Line Matrix

[1B] [04] [03]

Command Group: Global Font

Description: Select the 10x16 Single Line w/5x7 Twin Line Matrix for use
when creating a message, this matrix is a mixed font matrix meaning
you will be able to combine 16 high characters and two lines of 5x7
characters in to one message you would use the sub font commands
to switch back and forth between 16 high (Double character) or 2
lines of 5x7 (single). This command will select the 16 drop tall font.

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: 16 HIGH END[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.6.5 Select 5x7 Twin Line Matrix [1B] [04] [04]

Command Group: Global Font

Description: Select the 5x7 Twin Line Matrix for use when creating a message.

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: 5x7 TWIN LINE MESSAGE[09]BOTTOM LINE TEXT[0D]

Print Sample:

5.6.6 Select 5x7 High Quality Twin Line Matrix [1B] [04] [05]

Command Group: Global Font

Description: Select the 5x7 High Quality Twin Line Matrix for use when creating a
message

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Note: This matrix print with the same raster settings at the 5x7TL this
command is present to provide backward compatibility.

Response: [07] [08]

Example: 5x7 TWIN LINE MESSAGE[09]BOTTOM LINE TEXT[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.6.7 Select 16x24 Single Line w/5x7 and 10x16 Mixed Mode
Matrix [1B] [04] [07]

Command Group: Global Font

Description: Select the 16x24 Single Line w/5x7 and 10x16 Mixed Mode
Matrix for use when creating a message. This command will select
the 24 drop high font. You will have to use sub font command to utilize
the mixed font capabilities.

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: 1234567890[0D]

Print Sample:

5.6.8 Select 5x7 Tri Line Matrix [1B] [04] [08]

Command Group: Global Font

Description: Select the 5x7 Tri Line Matrix for use when creating a message

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: 5X7 TRI-LINE MESSAGE[09]MIDDLE LINE[09]BOTTOM LINE[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.6.9 Select 5x5 Quad Matrix [1B] [04] [16]

Command Group: Global Font

Description: Select the 5x5 Quad Matrix for use when creating a message

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: Command: [1B][04][16]

Response: [07][08]

Message: 5x5 QUAD-LINE MATRIX[09]CENTER[09]

MIDDLE LINE[09]BOTOM LINE[0D]

Print Sample:

5.6.10 Select 7x9 Tri Line Matrix [1B] [04] [17]

Command Group: Global Font

Description: Select the 7x9 Tri Line Matrix for use when creating a message
Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: Command: [1B][04][17]

Response: [07][08]

Message: 7 x 9 TRI-LINE MATRIX[09]MIDDLE

LINE[09]BOTOM LINE[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.6.11 Select 7x9 Twin Line Matrix [1B] [04] [18]

Command Group: Global Font

Description: Select the 7x9 Twin Line Matrix for use when creating a message

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: Command: [1B][04][18]

Response: [07][08]

Message: 7 x 9 TWIN LINE MATRIX[09]BOTOM LINE[0D]

Print Sample:

5.6.12 Select 5x5 Twin Line Matrix [1B] [04] [1B]

Command Group: Global Font

Description: Select the 5x5 Twin Line Matrix for use when creating a message

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: Command: [1B][04][1B]

Response: [07][08]

Message: 5 x 5 TWIN LINE MATRIX[09]BOTOM LINE[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.6.13 Select 30x34 Single Line Matrix [1B] [04] [20]

Command Group: Global Font

Description: Select the 30x34 Single Line Matrix for use when creating a message

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: 30x34 SL MATRIX[0D]

Print Sample:

5.6.14 Select 5x5 Tri Line Matrix [1B] [04] [21]

Command Group: Global Font

Description: Select the 5x5 Tri Line Matrix for use when creating a message

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: Command: [1B][04][21]

Response: [07][08]

Message: 5 x5 TRI-LINE MATRIX[09]MIDDLE

LINE[09]BOTOM LINE[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.6.15 Select 9x12 Single Line Matrix [1B] [04] [22]

Command Group: Global Font

Description: Select the 9x12 Single Line Matrix for use when creating a message

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: Command: [1B][04][22]

Response: [07][08]

Message: 9x12 SINGLE LINE MATRIX[0D]

Print Sample:

5.6.16 Select 5x7 Quad Matrix [1B] [04] [23]

Command Group: Global Font

Description: Select the 5x7 Quad Matrix for use when creating a message

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: Command: [1B][04][23]

Response: [07][08]

Message: 5x7 QUAD-LINE MATRIX[09]CENTER[09]

MIDDLE LINE[09]BOTOM LINE[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.6.17 Select 9x12 Twin Line Matrix [1B] [04] [24]

Command Group: Global Font

Description: Select the 9x12 Twin Line Matrix for use when creating a message

Scope: This command affects all messages down loaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: 9x12TL MESSAGE FONT[09]BOTTOM LINE OF TEXT[0D]

Print Sample:

5.6.18 Select 5x5 Penta Matrix [1B] [04] [25]

Command Group: Global Font

Description: Select the 5x5 Penta Matrix for use when creating a message

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: Command: [1B][04][25]

Response: [07][08]

Message: 5 x5 PENTA -LINE MATRIX[09]LINE # 2[09]LINE

# 3[09]LINE #4[09]LINE # 5[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.7 Data Attribute Commands

5.7.1 Set Reverse Characters On [1B] [80] [00]

Command Group: Data Attribute

Description: Set Reverse Characters to ON. This will print the characters
backward will off command is reached or end of message. This
command different from 1000 series which reserve each individual
character of each field, but not the fields. The behavior will be the
same in case each field has one character only.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

Example: [1B][80][00]TOP LINE[09]MIDDLE LINE[09]BOTTOM LINE[0D]

Print Sample:

5.7.2 Set Reverse Characters Off [1B] [80] [01]

Command Group: Data Attribute

Description: Set Reverse Characters to OFF. This will return the characters to
normal orientation.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

Example: [1B][80][01]TOP LINE[09]MIDDLE LINE[09]BOTTOM LINE[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.7.3 Set Invert Character On [1B] [80] [02]

Command Group: Data Attribute

Description: Set Invert Character to ON. This will print characters upside down.
This will print the characters upside down till off command is reached
or end of message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

Example: [1B][80][02]TOP LINE[09]MIDDLE LINE[09]BOTTOM LINE[0D]

Print Sample:

5.7.4 Set Invert Character Off [1B] [80] [03]

Command Group: Data Attribute

Description: Set Invert Character to OFF. This will return the characters to normal
orientation.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.7.5 Set Character Multi-Stroke to 1 [1B] [80] [04]

Command Group: Data Attribute

Description: Set the Character Multi-Stroke to 1. This will print each vertical stroke
of the code only once.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

Example: [1B][80][04]MULTI-STROKE 1 VALUE[0D]

Print Sample:

5.7.6 Set Character Multi-Stroke to 2 [1B] [80] [05]

Command Group: Data Attribute

Description: Set the Character Multi-Stroke to 2. This will print each vertical stroke
of the character twice. Making the message darker or bolder.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Note: When increasing multi-stroke value, you usually have to increase

strokes per inch or line speed of printer to keep the code at 10 cpi.
This will affect your top end line speeds.

Parameters: None

Response: None

Example: [1B][80][05]MULTI-STROKE 2 VALUE[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.7.7 Set Character Multi-Stroke to 3 [1B] [80] [06]

Command Group: Data Attribute

Description: Set the Character Multi-Stroke to 3. This will print each vertical stroke
of the character three times. Making the message darker or bolder.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Note: When increasing multi-stroke value, you usually have to increase

strokes per inch to line speed of printer to keep the code at 10 cpi.
This will affect your top end line speeds.

Parameters: None

Response: None

Example: [1B][80][06]MULTI-STROKE 3 VALUE[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.7.8 Set Character Multi-Stroke to 4 [1B] [80] [07]

Command Group: Data Attribute

Description: Set the Character Multi-Stroke to 4. This will print each vertical stroke
of the character four times. Making the message darker or bolder.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Note: When increasing multi-stroke value, you usually have to increase

strokes per inch to line speed of printer to keep the code at 10 cpi.
This will affect your top end line speeds.

Parameters: None

Response: None

Example: [1B][80][07]MULTI-STROKE 4 VALUE[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.7.9 Select Custom Font ON [1B] [80] [10]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select Custom Font ON. This will use special fonts that can be
downloaded in to the printer. This can be done with USB stick. Once
custom fonts or matrixes are present in the printer this command tells
the printer to use the custom font for the matrix selected. Custom
fonts should be named as follows:
5High_customer.bdf2
7High_customer.bdf2
9High_customer.bdf2
12High_customer.bdf2
16High_customer.bdf2
24High_customer.bdf2
34High_customer.bdf2
They will be loaded onto printer prior to uses. Tools > File Manager >
Import Files. Bitmaps (bmp) should be in a directory call Fonts on root
of USB stick

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Error: [07][29] Font not found, Error in parameters

Example: [1B][80][10]CUSTOM FONT [1B][80][11]STANARD FONT[0D]

Print Sample: This shows an OCR-A font as the custom font and the standard font is
the typical 5x7SL matrix.

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5.7.10 Select Custom Font OFF [1B] [80] [11]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select Custom Font OFF. This will return the printer to use it standard
fonts or matrixes for printing.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

5.7.11 Select Narrow Font ON [1B] [80] [12]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select Custom Font ON. This command only affects 7 high matrixes.
This command is not supported for matrixes other than 7 high.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

Example: [1B][80][12]5x7 NARROW FONT MESSAGE
[1B][80][13]STANDARD FONT 5X7SL MESSAGE[0D]

Print Sample:

5.7.12 Select Narrow Font OFF [1B] [80] [13]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select Custom Font OFF.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: [07] [08]

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5.8 Data Font Commands

5.8.1 Select Sub Font 0 [1B] [81] [00]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select Sub Font 0. This command is used for mixed matrixes.
(Equivalent to 10x16 Double Char Size and 16x24 Triple Char Size
modes). This will print the tallest character in the matrix.

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][07]10 x 16 MIXED FONT MATRIX [1B][81][01]5 x 7 TOP

LINE[09]BOTTOM LINE[1B][81][00] 10 x 16SL[0D]

Print Sample:

5.8.2 Select Sub Font 1 [1B] [81] [01]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select Sub Font 1. This command is used for mixed matrixes.
(Equivalent to 10x16 Single Char Size and 16x24 Single Char Size
modes). This command will printer the 5x7 characters either 2 lines
(10x16) or 5x7 or 3 lines (16x24)

Parameters None
Response: None

Example 1: [1B][81][07]10 x 16 MIXED FONT MATRIX [1B][81][01]5 x 7 TOP

LINE[09]BOTTOM LINE[1B][81][00] 10 x 16SL[0D]

Print Sample 1 (10x16):

Example 2: [1B][81][0B]16 x 24 MIXED [1B][81][01]5 x 7 TOP LINE[09]5 x 7

MIDDLE LINE[09]5 x 7 BOTTOM LINE[1B][81][00] 16 x 24SL[0D]

Print Sample 2 (16x24):

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5.8.3 Select Sub Font 2 [1B] [81] [02]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select Sub Font 2. This command is used for mixed matrixes.
(Equivalent to 16x24 mode with 5x7 characters over 10x16
characters)

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][0B]16x24 SL [1B][81][02]5x7 MATRIX TOP LINE[09]10x16

BOTTOM LINE[1B][81][00] 16x24 SL[0D]

Print Sample:

5.8.4 Select Sub Font 3 [1B] [81] [03]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select Sub Font 3 (Equivalent to 16x24 mode with 10x16 characters
over 5x7 characters)

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][0B]16x24 SL [1B][81][03]10x16 TOP LINE[09]5x7 MATRIX

BOTTOM LINE[0D]

Print Sample:

5.8.5 Select Subsequent 5x5 Single Line Matrix [1B] [81] [04]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select the 5x5 Single Line Matrix for use in the current message

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][05]Message: 5x5 SINGLE LINE MATRIX[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.8.6 Select Subsequent 5x7 Single Line Matrix [1B] [81] [05]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select the 5x7 Single Line Matrix for use in the current message

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][05]ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1234567890[0D]

Print Sample:

5.8.7 Select Subsequent 7x9 Single Line Matrix [1B] [81] [06]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select the 7x9 Single Line Matrix for use in the current message

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][06]7X9SL[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.8.8 Select 10x16 Single Line w/5x7 Twin Line Matrix

[1B] [81] [07]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select the 10x16 Single Line w/5x7 Twin Line Matrix for use in the
current message

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][07]16 HIGH END[0D]

Print Sample:

5.8.9 Select 5x7 Twin Line Matrix [1B] [81] [08]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select the 5x7 Twin Line Matrix for use in the current message

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][08]5x7 TWIN LINE MESSAGE[09]BOTTOM LINE TEXT[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.8.10 Select 5x7 High Quality Twin Line Matrix [1B] [81] [09]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select the 5x7 High Quality Twin Line Matrix for use in the current
message

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][09]5x7 TWIN LINE MESSAGE[09]BOTTOM LINE TEXT[0D]

Print Sample:

5.8.11 Select 16x24 Single Line w/5x7 and 10x16 Mixed Mode
Matrix [1B] [81] [0B]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select the 16x24 Single Line w/5x7 and 10x16 Mixed Mode Matrix for
use in the current message

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][0B]1234567890[0D]

Print Sample:

5.8.12 Select 5x7 Tri Line Matrix [1B] [81] [0C]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: 5x7 Tri Line Matrix for use in the current message

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][0C]5X7 TRI-LINE MESSAGE[09]MIDDLE LINE[09]BOTTOM

LINE[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.8.13 Select 5x5 Quad Matrix [1B] [81] [1A]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: 5x5 Quad Line Matrix for use in the current message

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.8.14 Select Subsequent 7x9 Tri Line Matrix [1B] [81] [1B]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select the subsequent 7x9 Tri Line matrix for the current message.
Use tab [09] between each line of text with a carriage return [0D] at
the end of the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][1B]7x9TRI-LINE MATRIX[09]MIDDLE LINE[09]BOTTOM

LINE[0D]

5.8.15 Select Subsequent 7x9 Twin Line Matrix [1B] [81] [1C]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select the subsequent 7x9 Twin Line matrix for the current message.
Use tab [09] between each line of text with a carriage return [0D] at
the end of the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][1C]7 x 9 TWIN LINE MATRIX[09]BOTTOM LINE[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.8.16 Select Subsequent 5x5 Twin Line Matrix [1B] [81] [1F]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select the subsequent 5x5 Twin Line matrix for the current message.
Use tab [09] between each line of text with a carriage return [0D] at
the end of the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][1F]5x5 TWIN LINE MATRIX[09]BOTTOM LINE[0D]

Print Sample:

5.8.17 Select Subsequent 30x34 Single Line Matrix [1B] [81] [20]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select the subsequent 30x34 single line matrix for the current
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][20]25x34 SL MATRIX[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.8.18 Select Subsequent 5x5 Tri Line Matrix [1B] [81] [25]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select the subsequent 5x5 Tri Line matrix for the current message.
Use tab [09] between each line of text with a carriage return [0D] at
the end of the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][25]5 x5 TRI-LINE MATRIX[09]MIDDLE LINE[09]BOTTOM

LINE[0D]

Print Sample:

5.8.19 Select Subsequent 5x7 Quad Line Matrix [1B] [81] [27]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select the subsequent 5x7 Quad Line matrix for the current message.
Use tab [09] between each line of text with a carriage return [0D] at
the end of the message.
Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][27]5x7 QUAD-LINE MATRIX[09]CENTER[09]MIDDLE

LINE[09]BOTTOM LINE[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.8.20 Select Subsequent 9x12 Twin Line Matrix [1B] [81] [28]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select the subsequent 9x12 Twin Line matrix for the current
message. Use tab [09] between each line of text with a carriage
return [0D] at the end of the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][28]9x12TL MESSAGE FONT[09]BOTTOM LINE OF

TEXT[0D]

Print Sample:

5.8.21 Select Subsequent 5x5 Penta Line Matrix [1B] [81] [29]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select the subsequent 5x5 Penta Line matrix for the current
message. Use tab [09] between each line of text with a carriage
return [0D] at the end of the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][29]5x5 PENTA -LINE MATRIX[09]LINE # 2[09]LINE # 3 [09]

LINE #4[09]LINE # 5[0D]

Print Sample:

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5.8.22 Select Subsequent 9x12 Single Line Matrix [1B] [81] [2A]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select the subsequent 9x12 single line matrix for the current
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][2A]9x12 SINGLE LINE MATRIX[0D]

Print Sample:

5.8.23 Select Raster substitution ON [1B] [81] [2C]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select Raster substitution ON. This command is used with select
raster command.

Parameters None

Response: [07] [08]

5.8.24 Select Raster substitution OFF [1B] [81] [2D]

Command Group: Data Font

Description: Select Raster substitution OFF.

Parameters None

Response: [07] [08]

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Data Graphics Commands

5.8.25 Include RAM Graphics Character 1 in Message
[1B] [82] [00]

Command Group: Data Graphic

Description: Include RAM Graphics Character 1 into the Message at the current
location with in the message.

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][07]RAM # 1 [1B][82][[00][0D]

Print Sample:

5.8.26 Include RAM Graphics Character 2 in Message

[1B] [82] [01]

Command Group: Data Graphic

Description: Include RAM Graphics Character 2 in Message at the current location

Parameters None

Response: None

Example: [1B][81][07]RAM # 2 [1B][82][[01][0D]

Print Sample:

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5.10 Data Inserts Commands

5.10.1 Insert Serializer 1 [1B] [84] [00]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Serializer 1 into the current message at the current

location

Parameters: X Filler Bytes needed depending on length of serializer. Take

the total number of characters for serializer minus 1 for the
command. This will tell you the number of filler bytes required.
Filler bytes are not needed for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

5.10.2 Insert 2 Digit Month [1B] [84] [01]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert 2 Digit Month into the current message at the current
location

Parameters: 1 Filler Byte Needed for legacy printer not for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has

been superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional
functionality.

5.10.3 Insert 3 Character Month [1B] [84] [02]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert 3 Character Month into the current message at the current
location. JAN, FEB, MAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCT,
NOV, DEC.

Parameters: 2 Filler Bytes Needed for legacy printer not for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has

been superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional
functionality.

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5.10.4 Insert 2 Digit Day of Month [1B] [84] [03]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert 2 Digit Day of Month into the current message at the
current location

Parameters: 1 Filler Bytes Needed for legacy printer not for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has

been superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional
functionality.

5.10.5 Insert 3 Character Day of Week [1B] [84] [04]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert 3 Character Day of Week into the current message at the
current location. SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THR, FRI, SAT

Parameters: 2 Filler Bytes Needed for legacy printer not for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has

been superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional
functionality.

5.10.6 Insert 3 Digit Day of Year (Julian Day) [1B] [84] [05]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert 3 Digit day of Year into the current message at the current
location

Parameters: 2 Filler Bytes Needed for legacy printer not for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has

been superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional
functionality.

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5.10.7 Insert 2 Digit Week of Year [1B] [84] [06]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert 2 Digit Week of Year into the current message at the
current location

Parameters: 1 Filler Byte Needed for legacy printer not for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has

been superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional
functionality.

5.10.8 Insert 4 Digit Year [1B] [84] [07]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert 4 Digit Year into the current message at the current
location. Filler bytes not needed for 1580/1860/1880.

Parameters: 3 Filler Bytes Needed for legacy printer not for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has

been superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional
functionality.

5.10.9 Insert 2 Digit Year [1B] [84] [08]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert 2 Digit Year into the current message at the current location

Parameters: 1 Filler Byte Needed for legacy printer not for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has been
superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional
functionality.

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5.10.10 Insert 1 Digit Year [1B] [84] [09]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert 1 Digit Year into the current message at the current
location

Parameters: 0 Filler Bytes Needed. No filler bytes needed to 1580/1860/

1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has

been superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional
functionality.

5.10.11 Insert 2 Digit Hour [1B] [84] [0A]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert 2 Digit Hour into the current message at the current location

Parameters: 1 Filler Byte Needed for legacy printer not for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

5.10.12 Insert 2 Digit Minute of Hour [1B] [84] [0B]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert 2 Digit Minute of Hour into the current message at the
current location

Parameters: 1 Filler Byte Needed. Filler bytes not needed for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

5.10.13 Insert 3 Digit Hour of Week [1B] [84] [0C]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert 3 Digit Hour of Week into the current message at the
current location

Parameters: 2 Filler Bytes Needed for legacy printer not for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

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5.10.14 Insert Timer [1B] [84] [0D]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Timer into the current message at the current location

Parameters: X Filler Bytes needed depending on length of Timer selected.

Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880 printers

Note: The timer setting must me initialized before it can be entered into
the message. See initialize Timer command [1B][02][02].

Response: None

5.10.15 Insert Filler Byte [1B] [84] [0E]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Filler Byte into the current message at the current location.
Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880 but printer will except
them if you are running legacy code.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.10.16 Insert Expiry 1 – 2 Digit Month [1B] [84] [0F]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Expiry 1 - 2 Digit Month into the current message at the
current location

Parameters: 1 Filler Byte Needed. Filler bytes are not required for 1580/1860/
1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has been
superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional
functionality.

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5.10.17 Insert Expiry 1 – 3 Character Month [1B] [84] [10]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Expiry 1 - 3 Character Month into the current message at

the current location

Parameters: 2 Filler Bytes Needed. Filler Bytes are not required for 1580/1860/
1880 printers.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has been
superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional functionality.

5.10.18 Insert Expiry 1 – 2 Digit Day of Month [1B] [84] [11]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Expiry 1 - 2 Digit Day of Month into the current message at
the current location

Parameters: 1 Filler Byte Needed. Filler bytes are not required for 1580/1860/
1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has been
superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional
functionality.

5.10.19 Insert Expiry 1 – 3 Digit Day of Year [1B] [84] [12]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Expiry 1 - 3 Digit Day of Year into the current message at
the current location

Parameters: 2 Filler Bytes, Filler bytes are not required for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has been
superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional
functionality.

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5.10.20 Insert Expiry 1 – 4 Digit Year [1B] [84] [13]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Expiry 1 - 4 Digit Year into the current message at the
current location

Parameters: 3 Filler Bytes, Filler bytes are not required for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

5.10.21 Insert Expiry 1 – 2 Digit Year [1B] [84] [14]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Expiry 1 - 2 Digit Year into the current message at the
current location

Parameters: 1 Filler Byte, Filler bytes are not required for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has

been superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional
functionality.

5.10.22 Insert Expiry 1 – 1 Digit Year [1B] [84] [15]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Expiry 1 - 1 Digit Year into the current message at the
current location

Parameters: 0 Filler Byte, Filler bytes are not required for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has been
superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional functionality.

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5.10.23 Insert Shift [1B] [84] [17]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Shift into the current message at the current location

Parameters: X Filler Bytes, Filler bytes are not required for 1580/1860/1880.

Note: Shift must be initialized prior to uses. See Shift initialization

command

Response: None

5.10.24 Insert Alpha Hour [1B] [84] [18]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Alpha Hour into the current message at the current location

Note: The Alpha hour and Encoded hour cannot be used together in
one message.

Parameters: X Filler Bytes, Filler bytes are not required for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

5.10.25 Insert Serializer 2 [1B] [84] [1B]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Serializer 2 into the current message at the current location

Parameters: X Filler Bytes needed depending on length of serializer # 2

Filler bytes are not required for 1580/1860/1880 printers.

Note: Serializer must be initializer prior to uses. See initialization

serializer # 2.

Response: None

5.10.26 Insert Expiry 2 – 2 Digit Month [1B] [84] [1C]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Expiry 2 - 2 Digit Month into the current message at the
current location

Parameters: 1 Filler Byte, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

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Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has been
superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional
functionality.

5.10.27 Insert Expiry 2 – 3 Character Month [1B] [84] [1D]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Expiry 2 – 3 Character Month into the current message at

the current location

Parameters: 2 Filler Bytes, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has been
superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional
functionality.

5.10.28 Insert Expiry 2 – 2 Digit Day of Month [1B] [84] [1E]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Expiry 2 - 2 Digit Day of Month into the current message at
the current location

Parameters: 1 Filler Byte, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has been
superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional
functionality.

5.10.29 Insert Expiry 2 – 3 Digit Day of Year [1B] [84] [1F]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Expiry 2 – 3 Digit Day of Year into the current message at
the current location

Parameters: 2 Filler Bytes, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has been
superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional functionality.

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5.10.30 Insert Expiry 2 – 4 Digit Year [1B] [84] [20]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Expiry 2 – 4 Digit Year into the current message at the
current location

Parameters: 3 Filler Bytes, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has

been superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional
functionality.

5.10.31 Insert Expiry 2 – 2 Digit Year [1B] [84] [21]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Expiry 2 – 2 Digit Year into the current message at the
current location

Parameters: 1 Filler Byte, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has been
superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional
functionality.

5.10.32 Insert Expiry 2 – 1 Digit Year [1B] [84] [22]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Expiry 2 – 1 Digit Year into the current message at the
current location

Parameters: 0 Filler Byte, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has

been superseded by [1B][84][2B] which contains additional
functionality.

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5.10.33 Insert Pull 2 Digit Month [1B] [84] [23]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Pull Week 2 Digit Month into the current message at the
current location. This will keep the first day of week date for the
entire week and rollover on programed roll day.

Parameters: 1 Filler Byte, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880.

5.10.34 Insert Pull 2 Digit Day of Month [1B] [84] [24]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Pull Week 2 Digit Day of Month into the current message at
the current location. This will keep the first day of week date for
the entire week and rollover on programed roll day.

Parameters: 1 Filler Byte, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880.

5.10.35 Insert Pull 2 Digit Year [1B] [84] [25]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Pull Week 2 Digit Year into the current message at the
current location. This will keep the first day of week date for the
entire week and rollover on programed roll day.

Parameters: 1 Filler Byte, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880.

5.10.36 Insert Alpha Day [1B] [84] [27]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Alpha Day into the current message at the current location.
This is a single alpha character used to designate the day of
week.

Parameters: 0 Filler Bytes, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

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5.10.37 Insert UCN [1B] [84] [28]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert UCN into the current message at the current location

Parameters: 2 Filler Bytes, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880

Response: [07] [08]

5.10.38 Insert 2 Digit European Week of Year [1B] [84] [29]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert 2 digit European week of year into the current message at
the current location

Parameters: 1 Filler Byte, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880.

Response: None

5.10.39 Insert Remote Source [1B][84][2A][XX]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Remote Source, this command is used while in ESI

message mode to create a message. The insert remote source
can be placed into a message as a place holder for remote data
source from ESI Remote Data port 3001. This allow another
device communicating on this port to send data into this insert
location

Parameters: XX – Remote Source number (1..10)

Response: None
Note: This command is a replacement for Insert Remote Data 1 - 4. It
allows for insert field 1 - 10.

Example: Printer set to ESI Main, Port 3000, Message remote mode.
Message: REMOTE1 [1B][84][2A][01] REMOTE1 [1B][84][2A][02]
END[0D]

Print Output: This print output will be when no remote data is send

Example: Printer set to ESI Remote Data, Port 3001, ESI (Message
Remote) mode.
Remote Data: 11111[0D]22222[0D][0D]

Print Output:

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5.10.40 Insert Date [1B][84][2B][XX]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Date. This command is used for replacement of many legacy
commands and it allows the inserts to be built that are required for
date insertion.

Parameters: Byte 1 Date Source:

0 Current

1 Expiry 1

2 Expiry 2

3 Expiry 3

Byte 2 Date Format:

01 2 Digit Month

02 3 Characters Month

03 Alpha Day

04 2 Digit Day of Month

05 3 Digit Day of Year

06 1 Digit Year

07 2 Digit Year

08 4 Digit Year

09 Short Day (1 or 2 Digit)

0A Short Month (1 or 2 Digit)

0B 1 Character Encoded Day of Week

Note: ‘Short Day’, ‘Short Month’, ‘1 Character Encoded Day Of Week’ are
invalid parameters for Expiry Data Sources.

Response: [0x07][0x51] For invalid parameters

Example: [1B][84]2B][00][04] Current Day
[1B][84]2B][00][08] Current Year 4-Digits
Print Sample:

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5.10.41 Insert Encoded Hour [1B][84][2C]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Encoded Hour. The characters that represent the hours of the
day are found under Tools > Global Job Setting > Hour of Day
Code. In this table you can set the number or letters to represent
the hours of the day.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.10.42 Insert Remote Data 1 [1B][84][2D]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Remote Source 1, This command is used while in ESI

message mode to create a message. The insert remote source 1
can be placed into a message as a place holder for remote data
source from ESI Remote Data port 3001. This allow another device
communicating on this port to send data into this insert location.

Parameters: None

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has been
superseded by [1B][84][2A][X1] which contains additional
functionality.

Example: Printer set to ESI Main, Port 3000, Message remote mode.
Message: The weight of product is [1B][84][2D][0D]
Printer set to ESI Remote Data, Port 3001, Message remote mode.
Remote Data: 59 LB[0D][0D]

Print Output: The weight of product is 59 LB

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5.10.43 Insert Remote Data 2 [1B][84][2F]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Remote Source 2, This command is used while in ESI

message mode to create a message. The insert remote source 2
can be placed into a message as a place holder for remote data
source from ESI Remote Data port 3001. This allow another device
communicating on this port to send data into this insert location.

Parameters: None

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has been
superseded by [1B][84][2A][X1] which contains additional
functionality.

Example: Printer set to ESI Main, Port 3000, Message remote mode.
Message: The weight of product is [1B][84][2F][0D]
Printer set to ESI Remote Data, Port 3001, Message remote mode.
Remote Data: 100 LB[0D][0D]

Print Output: The weight of product is 100 LB

5.10.44 Insert Remote Data 3 [1B][84][30]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Remote Source 3, This command is used while in ESI

message mode to create a message. The insert remote source 3
can be placed into a message as a place holder for remote data
source from ESI Remote Data port 3001. This allow another device
communicating on this port to send data into this insert location.

Parameters: None

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has been
superseded by [1B][84][2A][X1] which contains additional
functionality.

Example: Printer set to ESI Main, Port 3000, Message remote mode.
Message: The weight of product is [1B][84][30][0D]
Printer set to ESI Remote Data, Port 3001, Message remote mode.
Remote Data: 59 LB[0D][0D]

Print Output: The weight of product is 59 LB

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5.10.45 Insert Remote Data 4 [1B][84][31]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Remote Source 4, This command is used while in ESI

message mode to create a message. The insert remote source 4
can be placed into a message as a place holder for remote data
source from ESI Remote Data port 3001. This allow another device
communicating on this port to send data into this insert location

Parameters: None

Response: None

Note: This command only exists for backwards compatibility. It has been
superseded by [1B][84][2A] which contains additional functionality.

Example: Printer set to ESI Main, Port 3000, Message remote mode.
Message: The weight of product is [1B][84][31][0D]
Printer set to ESI Remote Data, Port 3001, Message remote mode.
Remote Data: 59 LB[0D][0D]

Print Output: The weight of product is 59 LB

5.10.46 Insert Serializer 3 [1B] [84] [32]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Serializer 3 into the current message at the current location

Parameters: X number of filler by = number of digits -1. Filler bytes not required
for 1580/1860/1880

Note: The serializer # 3 must be initialized prior to insertion into message.

See initializer serializer # 2 command.

5.10.47 Insert Pull Week 3 Character Month [1B] [84] [33]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Pull Week 3 Character Month into the current message at the
current location. This will keep the first day of week date for the
entire week and rollover on programed roll day.

Parameters: 2 Filler Bytes, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880

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5.10.48 Insert Pull Week Alpha Day [1B] [84] [34]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Pull Week Day into the current message at the current
location. This will be SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT. This
will keep the first day of week date for the entire week and rollover
on programed roll day.

Parameters: 2 Filler Bytes, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880

5.10.49 Insert Pull Week 3 Digit Day of Year (Julian Day)

[1B] [84] [35]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Pull week Julian Date into the current message at the current
location. This will keep the first day of week date for the entire week
and rollover on programed roll day.

Parameters: 2 Filler Bytes, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880

5.10.50 Insert Pull Week 4 Digit Year [1B] [84] [36]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Pull week 4 Digit Year into the current message at the current
location. This will keep the first day of week date for the entire week
and rollover on programed roll day.

Parameters: 3 Filler Bytes, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880

5.10.51 Insert Pull Week 1 Digit Year [1B] [84] [37]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Pull week 1 Digit Year into the current message at the current
location. This will keep the first day of week date for the entire week
and rollover on programed roll day.

Parameters: 0 Filler Bytes, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880

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5.10.52 Insert Pull Month 2 Digit Month [1B] [84] [3A]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Pull Month 2 Digit Month into the current message at the
current location

Parameters: 1 Filler Byte, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880

5.10.53 Insert Pull Month 2 Digit Day of Month [1B] [84] [3B]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Pull Month 2 Digit Day of Month into the current message at
the current location

Parameters: 1 Filler Byte, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880

5.10.54 Insert Pull Month 2 Digit Year [1B] [84] [3C]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Pull Month 2 Digit Year into the current message at the
current location

Parameters: 1 Filler Byte, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880

5.10.55 Insert Pull Month 3 Character Month [1B] [84] [3D]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Pull Month 3 Character Month into the current message at the
current location

Parameters: 2 Filler Bytes, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880

5.10.56 Insert Pull Month Alpha Day [1B] [84] [3E]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Pull Month Alpha Day into the current message at the current
location

Parameters: 2 Filler Bytes, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880

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5.10.57 Insert Pull Month 3 Digit Day of Year (Julian Day)

[1B] [84] [3F]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Pull Month Julian Date into the current message at the
current location

Parameters: 2 Filler Bytes, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880

5.10.58 Insert Pull Month 4 Digit Year [1B] [84] [40]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Pull Month 4 Digit Year into the current message at the
current location

Parameters: 3 Filler Bytes, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880

5.10.59 Insert Pull Month 1 Digit Year [1B] [84] [41]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert Pull Month 1 Digit Year into the current message at the
current location

Parameters: 0 Filler Byte, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880

5.10.60 Insert Seconds [1B] [84] [42]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert time seconds

Parameters: 0 Filler Byte, Filler bytes not required for 1580/1860/1880

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5.10.61 Insert LOGO [1B] [84] [43] [X1] [Logo Name]

Command Group: Data Inserts

Description: Insert logo command allow the insertion of .bmp logo loaded via the
USB stick. This logo is loaded by this command.

Parameters X1 - Is the length of logo name in hexadecimal value [Logo Name] is

the name of logo. This is the name of logo the printer see, logo may
be with or without extension. The extension name may be BMP or
.bmp

Response: None

Note: The logos are loaded to the printer via USB stick. Using the File
Manager. Tools > File Manager > Import Files.

Error: [07][29] If printer not in Message mode

If logo cannot be fount will see "Image not found"

Example: Command: [1B][04][07]

Response: [07][08]

Message: LOGO [1B][84][43][02]VJ[0D]

Print Output:

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5.11 Data Barcode Commands

5.11.1 Barcode Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) ON [1B] [85] [00]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as a I 2of 5 Barcode

start.

Note: The data must be numerals only and must be entered in an even
number of number of characters. The barcode will calculate
checksum and add to barcode if number of digits is odd, the printer
will add zero character to code to make the total number of digits
even.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters None

Response: None

5.11.2 Barcode I 2 of 5 OFF [1B] [85] [01]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of I 2of 5 Barcode in the message

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.3 Barcode Code 3 of 9 (Code 39) ON [1B] [85] [02]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as a Code 39 Barcode

start.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Note: This barcode will accept alpha or numeric characters. They can be
entered in odd or even set of characters. The barcode will calculate
checksum and add to barcode if number of digits is odd the printer will
add zero character to code to make the total number of digits even.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.4 Barcode Code 39 OFF [1B] [85] [03]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Code 39 Barcode in the message

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.5 Barcode I 2 of 5 with Human Readable ON [1B] [85] [04]

Command Group: Barcodes
Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as an I 2of 5 with
Human Readable Barcode.
Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.
Note 1: The data must be numerals only and must be entered in an even
number of number of characters. The barcode will calculate
checksum and add to barcode if number of digits are odd the printer
will add zero character to code to make the total number of digits
even.
Note 2: To change the text height for the human readable use command
[1B][03][10][XX] prior to sending barcode message this will change
the text height in barcode. Ensure you have a large enough matrix to
support the text and barcode height.
Parameters: None
Response: None

5.11.6 Barcode I 2 of 5 with Human Readable OFF [1B] [85] [05]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of I 2of 5 with Human Readable Barcode in the message

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.7 Barcode Code 39 with Human Readable ON [1B] [85] [06]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as a Code 39 with

Human Readable Barcode

Note 1: This barcode will accept alpha or numeric characters. They can be
entered in odd or even set of characters. The barcode will calculate
checksum and add to barcode if number of digit is odd the printer will
add zero character to code to make the total number of digits even.

Note 2: To change the text height for the human readable use command
[1B][03][10][XX] prior to sending barcode message this will change
the text height in barcode. Ensure you have a large enough matrix to
support the text and barcode height.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.8 Barcode Code 39 with Human Readable OFF [1B] [85] [07]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Code 39 with Human Readable Barcode in the
message.

Parameters: None

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.
Response: None

5.11.9 Barcode EAN 13 ON [1B] [85] [0C]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as an EAN 13 Barcode.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.10 Barcode EAN 13 OFF [1B] [85] [0D]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of EAN 13 Barcode in the message

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.11 Barcode EAN 8 ON [1B] [85] [0E]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as an EAN 8 Barcode

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.12 Barcode EAN 8 OFF [1B] [85] [0F]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of EAN 8 Barcode in the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.13 Barcode EAN 13 with Human Readable ON [1B] [85] [13]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as an EAN 13 with

Human Readable Barcode

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Note: To change the text height for the human readable use command
[1B][03][10][XX] prior to sending barcode message this will change
the text height in barcode. Ensure you have a large enough matrix to
support the text and barcode height.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.14 Barcode EAN 13 with Human Readable OFF [1B] [85] [14]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of EAN 13 with Human Readable Barcode in the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.15 Barcode EAN 8 with Human Readable ON [1B] [85] [15]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as an EAN 8 with

Human Readable Barcode

Scope: This command affects all messages downloaded after this command
is received. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect a message which is currently being downloaded.

Note: To change the text height for the human readable use command
[1B][03][10][XX] prior to sending barcode message this will change
the text height in barcode. Ensure you have a large enough matrix to
support the text and barcode height.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.16 Barcode EAN 8 with Human Readable OFF [1B] [85] [16]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of EAN 8 with Human Readable Barcode in the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.17 Barcode Code 128 Subset B ON [1B] [85] [17]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as a Code 128 Subset B
Barcode. This code will print alpha numeric data within the barcode.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None
Example: [1B][04][07] Global Matrix 16x24

[1B][03][10][02] Adjust barcode with text height

[1B][85][17]1234567890ABC[1B][85][22][0D]

Print Sample:

5.11.18 Barcode Code 128 Subset C On [1B] [85] [18]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as a Code 128 Subset
C Barcode.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.19 Barcode Code 128 Off [1B] [85] [19]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Code 128 Barcode in the message

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.20 Barcode Code 128 Subset C Switch Control [1B] [85] [1B]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as a Code 128 Subset C
switch control Barcode.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.21 Barcode Code 128 Function 1 Control [1B] [85] [1C]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as a Code 128 function
1 control barcode.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.22 Barcode Code 128 Function 2 Control [1B] [85] [1D]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as a Code 128 function
2 control barcode.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.23 Barcode Code 128 Function 3 Control [1B] [85] [1E]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as a Code 128 function
3 control barcode.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.24 Barcode Code 128 Function 4 Control [1B] [85] [1F]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as a Code 128 function
4 control barcode.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.25 Barcode Code 128 Subset B with Human Readable ON

[1B] [85] [20]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as a Code 128 Subset B
with Human Readable Barcode. The B will accept alphanumeric
characters.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Note: To change the text height for the human readable use command
[1B][03][10][XX] prior to sending barcode message this will change
the text height in barcode. Ensure you have a large enough matrix to
support the text and barcode height.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.26 Barcode Code 128 Subset C with Human Readable ON

[1B] [85] [21]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as a Code 128 Subset C
with Human Readable Barcode. This is the compressed mode and
uses only numbers.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Note: To change the text height for the human readable use command
[1B][03][10][XX] prior to sending barcode message this will change
the text height in barcode. Ensure you have a large enough matrix to
support the text and barcode height.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.27 Barcode Code 128 with Human Readable OFF [1B] [85] [22]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Code 128 with Human Readable Barcode in the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.28 Barcode UPC-A On [1B] [85] [48]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as an UPC-A Barcode.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Note: To change the text height for the human readable use command
[1B][03][10][XX] prior to sending barcode message this will change
the text height in barcode. Ensure you have a large enough matrix to
support the text and barcode height.

Parameters: None

5.11.29 Barcode UPC-A Off [1B] [85] [49]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of UPC-A Barcode in the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

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5.11.30 Barcode UPC-A with Human Readable On [1B] [85] [4A]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as an UPC-A with

Human Readable Barcode.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Note: To change the text height for the human readable use command
[1B][03][10][XX] prior to sending barcode message this will change
the text height in barcode. Ensure you have a large enough matrix to
support the text and barcode height.

Parameters: None

Response: None

Print Sample:

5.11.31 Barcode UPC-A with Human Readable Off [1B] [85] [4B]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of UPC-A with Human Readable Barcode in the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

5.11.32 Barcode UPC-E On [1B] [85] [4C]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as an UPC-E Barcode

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

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5.11.33 Barcode UPC-E Off [1B] [85] [4D]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of UPC-E Barcode in the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

5.11.34 Barcode UPC-E with Human Readable On [1B] [85] [4E]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as an UPC-E with

Human Readable Barcode.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Note: To change the text height for the human readable use command
[1B][03][10][XX] prior to sending barcode message this will change
the text height in barcode. Ensure you have a large enough matrix to
support the text and barcode height.

Parameters: None

5.11.35 Barcode UPC-E with Human Readable Off [1B] [85] [4F]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of UPC-E with Human Readable Barcode in the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

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5.11.36 Barcode EAN-128 On [1B] [85] [50]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as an EAN-128

Barcode. Application Identifiers can be in round brackets, though this
is not necessary; FNC1 symbol where necessary is presented as
<FNC1>. No FNC1 or other special symbol at start up is required.
Example: (21)SN001<FNC1>(11)010109

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

5.11.37 Barcode EAN-128 Off [1B] [85] [51]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of EAN-128 Barcode in the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

5.11.38 Barcode EAN-128 with Human Readable On [1B] [85] [52]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as an EAN-128 with

Human Readable Barcode Application Identifiers can be in round
brackets, though this is not necessary; FNC1 symbol where
necessary is presented as <FNC1>. No FNC1 or other special
symbol at start up is required.
Example: (21)SN001<FNC1>(11)010109

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Note: To change the text height for the human readable use command
[1B][03][10][XX] prior to sending barcode message this will change
the text height in barcode. Ensure you have a large enough matrix to
support the text and barcode height.

Parameters: None

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5.11.39 Barcode EAN-128 with Human Readable Off [1B] [85] [53]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of EAN-128 with Human Readable Barcode in the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

5.11.40 Barcode Databar On [1B] [85] [54]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as GS1 Databar

Barcode Application Identifiers can be in round brackets, though this
is not necessary; FNC1 symbol where necessary is presented as
<FNC1>. No FNC1 or other special symbol at start up is required.
Example: (21)SN001<FNC1>(11)010109.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

5.11.41 Barcode Databar Off [1B] [85] [55]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of GS1 Databar Barcode in the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

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5.11.42 Barcode Databar with Human Readable On [1B] [85] [56]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as GS1 Databar

Barcode with Human Readable. Application Identifiers can be in
round brackets, though this is not necessary; FNC1 symbol where
necessary is presented as <FNC1>. No FNC1 or other special
symbol at start up is required.
Example: (21)SN001<FNC1>(11)010109.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Note: To change the text height for the human readable use command
[1B][03][10][XX] prior to sending barcode message this will change
the text height in barcode. Ensure you have a large enough matrix to
support the text and barcode height.

Parameters: None

5.11.43 Barcode Databar with Human Readable Off [1B] [85] [57]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of GS1 Databar Barcode in the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

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5.11.44 Barcode GS1 DataMatrix On [1B] [85] [58]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as GS1 DataMatrix

Barcode Application Identifiers can be in round brackets, though this
is not necessary; FNC1 symbol where necessary is presented as
<FNC1>. No FNC1 or other special symbol at start up is required.
Example: (21)SN001<FNC1>(11)010109

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters:

Byte [XX] = Datamatrix Density

Value Data Matrix Density

0 10x10

1 12x12

2 14x14

3 16x16

4 18x18

5 20x20

6 22x22

7 24x24

8 26x26

9 32x32

10 8x18

11 8x32

12 12x26

13 12x36

14 16x36

15 16x48

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5.11.45 Barcode GS1 DataMatrix Off [1B] [85] [59]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of GS1 DataMatrix Barcode in the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

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5.11.46 Barcode 2D Data Matrix Setup [1B] [85] [32]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Initialize the parameters for Datamatrix Barcode

Parameters: Variable amount of data based on the number of data elements

Byte 0 HR Font
Bit [0]: 5 high

Bit [1]: 7 high

Byte 1 Number of Quiet Zone (Range 1 to 3)

Byte 2 Date Format
Bit[0]: DDMMYY

Bit[1]: DD.MM.YY

Bit[2]: DD.MMM.YYYY

Byte 3 Number of data elements (Range 0 to 9)

Byte 4 to Byte 12 Data for Data Element 1
Byte 4 to 5 Application Identifier (max 4 digit)
Byte 6 AI Length
Byte 7 to 11 AI Text (max 10 char)
Byte 12 Max data Length (Range 1 to 20)
Byte 13 to Byte 20 Data for Data Element 2
Byte 13 to 14 Application Identifier
Byte 15 AI Length
Byte 16 to 19 AI Text
Byte 20 Max data Length

So on
Max data length set to 250 byte including command id length. Remaining data length pad [00].

Response: [07] [08]

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5.11.47 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 10x10 OFF [1B] [85] [23]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Barcode 2D Data Matrix 10x10 Barcode in the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.48 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 12x12 OFF [1B] [85] [24]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Barcode 2D Data Matrix 12x12 Barcode in the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.49 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 14x14 OFF [1B] [85] [25]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Barcode 2D Data Matrix 14x14 Barcode in the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.50 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 16x16 OFF [1B] [85] [26]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Barcode 2D Data Matrix 16x16 Barcode in the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.51 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 18x18 OFF [1B] [85] [27]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Barcode 2D Data Matrix 18x18 Barcode in the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.52 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 20x20 OFF [1B] [85] [28]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Barcode 2D Data Matrix 20x20 Barcode in the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.53 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 22x22 OFF [1B] [85] [29]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Barcode 2D Data Matrix 22x22 Barcode in the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.54 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 24x24 OFF [1B] [85] [30]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Barcode 2D Data Matrix 24x24 Barcode in the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.55 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 16x36 OFF [1B] [85] [45]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Barcode 2D Data Matrix 16x36 Barcode in the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.56 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 16x48 OFF [1B] [85] [46]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Barcode 2D Data Matrix 16x48 Barcode in the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.57 Barcode Datamatrix Off [1B] [85] [31]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Data matrix Barcode in the message. This command
can be used to terminal all Data matrix codes.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.58 Reset Barcode Datamatrix [1B] [85] [47]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Datamatrix Barcode by settings data elements count
to zero.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.59 Barcode UPC-A ON [1B] [85] [48]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as an UPC-A Barcode.

Scope: The command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect message already downloaded. It does
not affect any message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.60 Barcode UPC-A OFF [1B] [85] [49]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of UPC-A Barcode in message.

Scope: The command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect message already downloaded. It does
not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.61 Barcode UPC-A with Human Readable ON [1B] [85] [4A]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as an UPC-A with

human readable barcode.
Scope: The command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect message already downloaded. It does
not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Note: You can use command [1B][03][10][XX] to adjust the human readable
test size this will be dependent on the print matrix selected. Small
(5x5), medium (5x7), Large (7x9).

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.62 Barcode UPC-A with Human Readable OFF [1B] [85] [4B]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of UPC-A with human readable barcode in message.

Scope: The command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect message already downloaded. It does
not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.63 Barcode UPC-E ON [1B] [85] [4C]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as an UPC-E with

human readable barcode.

Scope: The command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect message already downloaded. It does
not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.64 Barcode UPC-E OFF [1B] [85] [4D]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of UPC-E barcode in message.

Scope: The command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect message already downloaded. It does
not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.65 Barcode UPC-E with Human Readable ON [1B] [85] [4E]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of UPC-E with human readable barcode in message.

Scope: The command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect message already downloaded. It does
not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Note: You can use command [1B][03][10][XX] to adjust the human readable
test size this will be dependent on the print matrix selected. Small
(5x5), medium (5x7), Large (7x9).

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.66 Barcode UPC-E with Human Readable OFF [1B] [85] [4F]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of UPC-E with human readable barcode in message.

Scope: The command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect message already downloaded. It does
not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None
Response: None

5.11.67 Barcode EAN-128 ON [1B] [85] [50]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of EAN-128 barcode in message. Set the subsequent
message data to encode as an EAN-128 Barcode. Application
identifiers can be in round brackets, thought this is not necessary;
FNC1 symbol where necessary is presented as <FNC1>. No FNC1 or
other special symbol at start up is required.
Example: (21)SN001<FNC1>(11)010109

Scope: The command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect message already downloaded. It does
not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Note: You can use command [1B][03][10][XX] to adjust the human readable
test size this will be dependent on the print matrix selected. Small
(5x5), medium (5x7), Large (7x9).

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.68 Barcode EAN-128 with Human Readable OFF [1B] [85] [51]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of EAN-128 barcode in message.

Scope: The command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect message already downloaded. It does
not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.69 Barcode EAN-128 with Human Readable ON [1B] [85] [52]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of EAN-128 with human readable barcode in message.
Set the subsequent message data to encode as an EAN-128
Barcode. Application identifiers can be in round brackets, thought this
is not necessary; FNC1 symbol where necessary is presented as
<FNC1>. No FNC1 or other special symbol at start up is required.
Example: (21)SN001<FNC1>(11)010109

Scope: The command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect message already downloaded. It does
not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Note: You can use command [1B][03][10][XX] to adjust the human readable
test size this will be dependent on the print matrix selected. Small
(5x5), medium (5x7), Large (7x9).

Parameters: None

Response: None

Print Sample: [1B][04][07] – Global Font 16x24SL

[1B][85][82](01)05012345123455(10)ABC[1B][85][83] EAN 128

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5.11.70 Barcode EAN-128 with Human Readable OFF [1B] [85] [53]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of EAN-128 with human readable barcode in message.

Scope: The command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect message already downloaded. It does
not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.71 Barcode QR Code On [1B] [85] [5A]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Set the subsequent message data to encode as a QR Code.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: Byte 0: Error Correction Level

0 - Lowest level. Data recovery capacity is up to 7%
1 - Medium level. Up to 15%
2 - Quartil level. Up to 25%
3 - Highest level. Up to 30%
Byte 1: Barcode Size
0 - Compute size of QR-Code symbol automatically
1 - Fixed symbol-size 21 x 21 squares (Version 1)
2 - Fixed symbol-size 25 x 25 squares (Version 2)
3 - Fixed symbol-size 29 x 29 squares (Version 3)
4 - Fixed symbol-size 33 x 33 squares (Version 4)

Response: None

5.11.72 Barcode QR Code Off [1B] [85] [5B]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of QR Code in the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.73 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 8x18 ON [1B] [85] [60]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Barcode 2D Data Matrix 8x18 barcode start into the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.74 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 8x32 ON [1B] [85] [61]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Barcode 2D Data Matrix 8x32 barcode start into the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.75 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 12x36 ON [1B] [85] [62]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Barcode 2D Data Matrix 12x36 barcode start into the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.76 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 12x26 ON [1B] [85] [63]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Barcode 2D Data Matrix 12x26 barcode start into the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.77 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 26x26 ON [1B] [85] [64]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Barcode 2D Data Matrix 26x26 barcode start into the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.78 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 32x32 ON [1B] [85] [65]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: Barcode 2D Data Matrix 32x32 barcode start into the message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.79 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 8x18 OFF [1B] [85] [66]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Barcode 2D Data Matrix 8x18 Barcode into the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.80 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 8x32 OFF [1B] [85] [67]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Barcode 2D Data Matrix 8x32 Barcode into the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.81 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 12x36 OFF [1B] [85] [68]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Barcode 2D Data Matrix 12x36 Barcode into the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.82 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 12x26 OFF [1B] [85] [69]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Barcode 2D Data Matrix 12x26 Barcode into the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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5.11.83 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 26x26 OFF [1B] [85] [6A]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Barcode 2D Data Matrix 26x26 Barcode into the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

5.11.84 Barcode 2D Data Matrix 32x32 OFF [1B] [85] [6B]

Command Group: Barcodes

Description: End the use of Barcode 2D Data Matrix 32x32 Barcode into the
message.

Scope: This command affects the remainder of the message currently being
downloaded. It does not affect messages already downloaded, and it
does not affect any message downloaded after the current message.

Parameters: None

Response: None

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6 Responses from the Printer

Fixed Message Data HEX

Include Alpha/Numeric Character in the X1

Message

Message Terminator 0D

Line Terminator (TAB Character) 09

Messages Related to the External Buffer HEX

XON (Buffer Ready) 11

XOFF (Buffer Full) 13

External Buffer has Overflowed 07, 03

Message Contained too Many Characters 07, 1C

Successful Transmission of Message 07, 21

Specific Responses to Host Commands HEX

Rs-232 Port and Buffers are Initialized 07, 01

Print Mode Off 07, 05

Print Mode On 07, 06

Confirm Buffers Cleared 07, 07

Generic Acknowledgment Response 07, 08

Multiple Byte Download Acknowledgment 07, 09

Low Ink Warning 07, 24

Low Ink Warning Cleared 07, 25

Product Detect Count 07, 44, X1, …X8

Unknown Command 07, 28

Out of Context Command 07, 29

Print Count 07, 50, X1…X8

End of Print Acknowledgment 07, 04

Start of Print Acknowledgment 07, 22

Print Once Error 07, 23

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Specific Responses to Host Commands HEX

Illegal Serializer Value 07, 37

Illegal Barcode or Data 07, 51

Stack Buffer Overfill 07, 40

Too Many Inserts 07, 36

Error Serializer (Counter) 07, 37

Batch Product Count 07, 44

Batch Print Count 07, 50

Messages Related to Special Functions HEX

240 byte Graphics Transfer Acknowledged 07, 09

OK to Proceed with Graphics Character Data 07, 0B

Checksum Match for Graphics Character 07, 0B

Do Not Proceed with Graphics Character 07, 0C

Checksum Do Not Match for Graphics Character 07, 0C

Block

Illegal Barcode Character Detected 07, 0D

Serializer Overflow 07, 0F

Graphics Character Transmission Aborted 07, 1F

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7 Getting Started
7.1 Setup Communication with RS-232 (1000 Series
Printers)
Do the following tasks to setup the printer for ESI communications with RS-232 port:
1. Navigate to Home screen of the printer. Touch the Login button as shown in
Figure 7-1.

Figure 7-1: Home Screen

2. The Login to System screen appears as shown in Figure 7-2.

Figure 7-2: Login to System Screen

3. Touch the Role drop down list and select Admin role. Enter the password in the
Password field (default password for Admin role: 3333).

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4. Touch the Tools button on the Home screen to access the Tools screen and select
the Communications button as shown in Figure 7-3.

Figure 7-3: Tools Screen

5. Touch the Communications button from the Tools screen to access the
Communications screen as shown in Figure 7-3.
6. The Communications screen appears as shown in Figure 7-4.

Figure 7-4: Communications Screen

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7. Select any open COM port and click on Configuration tab available in the
Communications screen as shown in Figure 7-5.

Figure 7-5: COM Settings Screen

8. Set the following parameters to setup the selected COM port:

• Baud Rate
• Data Bits
• Parity Bits
• Flow Control
• Stop Bits
9. Navigate to Connection tab and touch the Protocol drop down list to select the
required communication protocol.
10. Select ESI (Main) option from the Protocol screen as shown in Figure 7-6. Touch the
OK button to confirm the selection. The Under Remote Control message in the
banner will appear when protocol is selected.

Figure 7-6: Protocol Options Screen

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11. The COM screen with updated parameters appears as shown in Figure 7-7.

Figure 7-7: COM5 Screen

Communicate with the Printer via ESI (Main)

It is necessary to place the printer into Message Remote mode before the printer can
accept messages via ESI. This mode is selected by sending the ESI command
[1B][01][0D]. If the printer is not set to ESI Message Remote mode, it will accept ESI
commands such as Request Printer Status, Request Count etc. If the command is
successfully received a standard response will be sent by the printer.
Do the following tasks to set the printer to ESI Message Remote mode:
1. Navigate to Tools screen and touch Printer Settings button as shown in Figure 7-8.

Figure 7-8: Tools Screen

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2. The Printer Settings screen appears as shown in Figure 7-9.

Figure 7-9: Printer Settings Screen

3. Touch Job Select option from the Printer Settings screen as shown in Figure 7-10.

Figure 7-10: Job Select Screen

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4. Touch the Job Selection drop down list from the Job Select screen. The Job
Selection screen is shown in Figure 7-11.

Figure 7-11: Job Selection Screen

5. Select ESI Message Remote option from the Job Selection screen as shown in
Figure 7-11. Touch the OK button to confirm the selection.
6. The updated Job Select screen will appear as shown in Figure 7-12.

Figure 7-12: Job Select Screen

7. The printer can also be set to ESI Message Remote mode via ESI command
[1B][01][1D].
Now the user can communicate to the printer via ESI.
Note: It is necessary to place the printer into ESI Message Remote before the printer can
accept messages via ESI. If the printer is not set to ESI Message Remote mode, it will
accept ESI commands such as Request Printer Status, Request Product Count etc.
However, it will not accept a text message to print.

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7.2 Setup Communication with Network (Ethernet-

TCP/IP)
Do the following tasks to setup the printer for ESI communications with Ethernet- TCP/IP
port:
1. Navigate to Home screen of the printer. Touch the Login button as shown in
Figure 7-13.

Figure 7-13: Home Screen

2. The Login to System screen appears as shown in Figure 7-14.

Figure 7-14: Login to System Screen

3. Touch the Role drop down button and select Admin role. Enter the password in the
Password field (default password for Admin role: 3333).

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4. Touch the Tools button on the Home screen to access the Tools screen and select
the Communications button as shown in Figure 7-15.

Figure 7-15: Tools Screen

5. The Communications screen appears as shown in Figure 7-16.

Figure 7-16: Communications Screen

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6. Touch LAN1 option and click on Configuration tab from the Communications screen
as shown in Figure 7-17.

Figure 7-17: LAN1 Screen

7. Set the parameters in the following order:

• IP Address
• SubNet
• Gateway
• DNS Server
• MAC Address (is fixed)
8. Navigate to Connection tab and touch the Add Protocol and Port button to update
the protocol and port number.
9. The Add Protocol and Port screen appears as shown in Figure 7-18.

Figure 7-18: Add Protocol and Port Screen

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10. Set the Port Number to 3000 if replacing 1000 Series Excel ESI printer.
Note: It is recommended to select the Port Number prior to Protocol.
11. Touch the Protocol drop down list. The Protocol screen opens as shown in
Figure 7-19.

Figure 7-19: Protocol Screen

12. Select ESI (Main) option from Protocol screen as shown in Figure 7-19. Touch the
OK button to confirm the selection.
13. The Add Protocol and Port screen with updated parameters is shown in Figure 7-20.
Touch the Accept button to save the changes. The Under Remote Control message
in the banner will appear when the Protocol is selected and LAN connection is open.

Figure 7-20: Add Protocol and Port Screen

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14. The LAN1 screen with updated parameters is shown in Figure 7-21.

Figure 7-21: LAN1 Screen

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Communicate with the Printer via ESI (Main)

The printer must be placed into ESI Message Remote before the printer can accept
messages via ESI. If the printer is not set to ESI Message Remote mode, it will accept
ESI commands such as Request Printer Status, Request Product Count etc. If the
command is successfully received a standard response will be sent from the printer to the
host.
Do the following tasks to set the printer to ESI Message Remote mode:
1. Navigate to Tools screen and touch Printer Settings button as shown in Figure 7-22.

Figure 7-22: Tools Screen

2. The Printer Settings screen appears as shown in Figure 7-23.

Figure 7-23: Printer Settings Screen

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3. Touch Job Select option from the Printer Settings screen as shown in Figure 7-24.

Figure 7-24: Job Select Screen

4. Touch the Job Selection drop down list from the Job Select screen. The Job
Selection screen is shown in Figure 7-25.

Figure 7-25: Job Selection Screen

5. Select ESI Message Remote option from the Job Selection screen as shown in
Figure 7-25. Touch the OK button to confirm the selection.

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6. The Job Select screen with updated parameters is shown in Figure 7-26.

Figure 7-26: Job Select Screen

7. The printer can also be set to ESI Message Remote mode via ESI command
[1B][01][1D].
Now the user can communicate to the printer via ESI.
Note: It is necessary to place the printer into ESI Message Remote before the printer can
accept messages via ESI. If the printer is not set to ESI Message Remote mode, it will
accept ESI commands such as Request Printer Status, Request Product Count etc.

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7.3 Suggested Commands to send to Printer on

Startup
These commands are suggested to be sent to the printer upon startup of the printer or
any time the protocol is changed from its current setting OR anytime the ESI protocol
setting is changed.

ESI Commands to send to printer:

1. Set Message Remote Mode: [1B][01][1D]

2. Configure Status Reports: [1B][01][06][X1]

3. Global Matrix Command: [1B][04][XX]

4. Reverse Message Global: [1B][03][XX]

5. Reverse All Characters: [1B][03][XX]

6. Invert Message: [1B][03][XX]

7. Send Message to Printer: Message Data[0D]

8. Enable Print Mode: [1B][01][09]

These suggestions are examples of codes that can be sent to the printer to get certain
responses or to affect the print position on the production line. These commands can be
used to reduce or eliminate operator setup of printer on production line for product
changes.
Note: The "[ ]" are there just to denote the hex value of the ASCII character that is being
sent to the printer. They do not need to be sent to printer they are just to make commands
easier to read.

7.3.1 Problems with Communications

These suggestions are if you are having problems getting the printer to communicate. Try
to follow suggestions to return the printer to remote communicating.
If you are communicating RS-232 check the following:
1. Check to ensure Baud rate matches host PC.
2. Check to see if you protocol is correct
• Baud Rate: 9600 (Suggested)
• Data Bits (word) length: 8 (Suggested)
• Stop Bits: 1 (Suggested)
• Parity Bits: None (Suggested)
• Flow Control: None
• Protocol: ESI (Main)

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3. If you are using Ethernet TCP/IP communications, ensure the following are set
correctly:
• DHCP
• IP address
• Ensure host PC is using the correct port number.
• Ensure host PC is in the same IP range.
• Subnet address is correct
• Gateway is set correctly if using one.
• Try to ping printers IP address to see if you have a response.
• Ensure LAN1 is set for proper IP address and ESI (Main) is setup with port number
(see Figure 7-27).

Figure 7-27: LAN1 Screen

• To reset communications, select ESI (Main) and delete the protocol. Then add
protocol back in. This will reset Ethernet communication and force a reconnect.
• It is recommended to communicate from host PC through Switch.
4. Ensure printer's remote mode is set to MESSAGE remote mode.
<<1880_EsiInternal>> will be seen in the left of display (see Figure 7-27).
5. Toggle printer key on and off resend message. Ensure that the printer has printed the
message correctly.
6. Remove printer from print mode (print off). Send clear buffer command [1B][01][01].
Ensure you get response [07][08][07][01]. Send command [1B][01][06][18] you will get
response [07][08][07][09]. Send printer a new message (TEST[0D]). Host should
receive response of [07][21]. Place printer back into the print mode (print on). Make
print sample, printer should print message just sent down.

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7.4 Videojet 1580/1860/1880 Remote Testing

The ESI Tester Program can be used to test the 1580/1860/1880 printer. This can be
used as a test tool for all the Videojet CIJ printers. This program has all command as a
button. This can communicate RS-232 and Ethernet TCP/IP. It can be used to send all
commands and see all response. It is highly recommended to use the tester program to
work with printer prior to writing your own PC program or PLC program. This will allow
you to see the capabilities, commands and responses.
Note: If you need a copy of the ESI Tester program, please contact Videojet Technical
Support 1-800-843-3610. You can use this program to test all the features on the Videojet
CIJ printers, Legacy Excel, 1000 series, 1860, 1580 and 1880 printers.

7.5 Videojet 1580/1860/1880 Debug Tool

The 1580/1860/1880 printer has a built-in debug screen that can be used to see
command sent to printer form host device. This debug tool will show all characters in their
hexadecimal values. This debug screen will show commands sent from host to printer. All
responses from printer to host. To access this screen, it will require the Videojet high level
password. This password can be obtained from Videojet Technical Support or Videojet
website:
Phone: 1-800-843-3610
Web: www.videojet.com/us/homepage/resources/password-generator.html
Note: All references to 1580 refer to printer models 1580, 1580 + and 1580 C, unless
otherwise stated.

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7.5.1 Videojet 1580/1860/1880 Debug Screen

Do the following tasks to access the printer debug screen:
1. Touch and hold Login/Logout button for 10 seconds (see Figure 7-28).

Figure 7-28: Login/Logout Button

2. The printer will prompt for an elevated login password as shown in Figure 7-29.The
elevated password can be obtained from Videojet technical support or Videojet
website.

Figure 7-29: Elevated Login Status Screen

3. Enter the elevated login password using the utility keypad and touch Accept button
to confirm the entry.

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4. After logging in to the printer using elevated password, navigate to Tools screen and
touch Engineering button as shown in Figure 7-30.

Figure 7-30: Tools Screen

5. Touch the ESI Log button from the Engineering screen as shown in Figure 7-31.

Figure 7-31: Engineering Screen

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6. The ESI Log screen opens as shown in Figure 7-32.

Figure 7-32: ESI Log Screen

7. Touch Enabled button to enable ESI Log as shown in Figure 7-33.

Note: Save log to file available if USB fitted.

Figure 7-33: Enable ESI Log

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Now the user can see the communication data between the host and printer. The
following sample commands can be sent using ESI tester, with PLC or PC program.
Note: Ensure that the jet is running and the printer status is OFFLINE on the status bar
as shown in Figure 7-33.
Sample Commands:
[1B][01][1D]
[1B][01][06][18]
[1B][04][01]
[1B][03][01]
[1B][03][03]
[1B][03][05]
THIS IS A TEST MESSAGE FOR 1580/1860/1880 PRINTER[0D]
[1B][01][09]
[1B][01][3F]
The communication data on the ESI Log screen for the input sample commands is shown
in Figure 7-34. The sample commands from the host appear in white boxes while
responses from the printer appear in blue boxes.

Figure 7-34: Command and Response Data

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The two way communication between host and printer is shown below:

Sl. Command/Response Description

No
1 Command [1B][01][1D] Set to Message Remote Mode
2 Response [07][08] Command Acknowledgment
3 Command [1B][01][06][18] Configure Status Mask
4 Response [07][08][07][09] Command Acknowledgment
5 Command [1B][04][01] Global Matrix Command 5x7SL Matrix
6 Response [07][08] Command Acknowledgment
7 Command [1B][03][01] Global Reverse Message OFF
8 Response [07][08] Command Acknowledgment
9 Command [1B][03][03] Global Reverse All Characters OFF
10 Response [07][08] Command Acknowledgment
11 Command [1B][03][05] Global Invert Message OFF
12 Response [07][08] Command Acknowledgment
13 Command THIS IS A TEST MESSAGE Message Data
FOR 1580/1680 PRINTER[0D]
14 Response [07][21] Message Received Acknowledgment
15 Command [1B][01][09] Printer Mode ON
16 Response [07][08][07][06] Print is ON Acknowledgment
17 Command [1B][01][3F] Trigger Product Detect Simulated
18 Response [07][08] Command Acknowledgment

Do the following tasks to see the printing of message:

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1. Touch the Home button to navigate to Home screen.

Figure 7-35: Home Screen

2. The Home screen appears as shown in Figure 7-35.The Home screen displays the
following information:
• The printer is currently in RUNNING mode.
• The message sent by the host appears on the Home screen message preview
area. The printer will print this message next.
• The Batch Product Count and Batch Print Count have incremented by 1.

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8 Differences between 1000 Series and

1580/1860/1880 Printers
Note: All references to 1580 refer to printer models 1580, 1580 + and 1580 C, unless
otherwise stated.
1. Printer Setup Parameters Setting: All settings under the Printer setup menu such as
Reverse Message, Reverse Character, Invert Message, Multi-Stroke setting must be
removed from the print mode prior to sending the ESI command to change them.
The printer's display will show the change of the setting but will not affect the printed
message. Once the command has been sent to the printer the message to be
printed must be sent again for the setting to take effect. The new settings will affect
all message following the commands sent.
2. The Clear Internal & External Buffer Command: [1B][01][01] when sending this
command to a 1000 series printer, this will not clear the View Print Screen when the
command is received by the printer. The 1580/1860/1880 printers will clear the View
Print Screen on the printer.
3. The printer has three types of font commands.
4. The 1580/1860/1880 printers do not support RS-232 Hardware flow control. Only
XON/XOFF flow control is supported.
Note: XON/XOFF flow control is currently not available on 1580/1860/1880 printers.
5. 1580/1860/1880 printers will accept commands such as request command and
setup command while not being in the Message Remote mode. This is not
recommended and is different from the 1000 series printers as they will not
communicate remotely without being in the Message Remote mode.
6. 1580/1860/1880 printers must be in the message remote mode to receive message
data. If the printer is not in message mode, all message data will be lost.
7. Make-up Status Command [1B][00][50] is available on 1580/1860/1880 printers. This
feature is not present on 1000 series printers:
• Make-up is low
• Make-up is not low
• No Make-up
• Wrong Make-up
• Make-up Expired
• Make-up Empty
• Make-up Insertion

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8. Request Last Image/Message Printed [1B][00][0B]. This command will allow the host
to request the last message printed. The response from the printer will be as follows
for the different message formats:
Note: The [ ] denote the hex value of the character.
• Single line message: [07][08]Single line Message[0D]
• Twin line message: [07][08]Top line[09]Bottom line[0D]
• Tri-line message: [07][08]Top line[09]Middle line[09]Bottom line[0D]
• Quad-line message: [07][08]line1[09]line2[09]line3[09]line4[0D]
• Penta-line message: [07][08]line1[09]line2[09]line3[09]line4[09]line5 [0D]
9. When using the global orientation command [1B][03][XX]. These commands will not
take effect immediately, they will take effect on next message sent to printer.
10. When using multi-stroke command either global [1B][03][XX] or multi-stroke in-line
commands [1B][80][XX]. If used together they will sum together. To multi-stroke
something more than 4 times use commands together to increase multi-stroking.
Once sending the command, send the message again for the settings to take effect.
This feature is not present on 1580 or 1860 as the multi-stroke maximum is 4.
11. Setting External Encoding Reduction Value [1B][01][12][XX][XX]. On the 1580/1860/
1880 printers, this command is not used in the same way. The 1580/1860/1880
printer Shaft Encoder setup is different, so the reduction factor command does not
work like in Legacy or 1000 series printers. This command has been replaced with
External Encoder Parameters command [1B][01][5F][X1]–[X6]. It is still
recommended to remove the printer from print mode prior to sending this command.
12. Setting Internal Encoding Line Speed [1B][01][11][XX][XX]. On the 1580/1860/1880
printers, it is recommended to remove the printer from print mode prior to sending
this command.
13. Set Message Remote Mode [1B][01][1D]. This command must be sent to the printer
for the printer to receive messages from host.
14. Set Insert Remote Mode [1B][01][1C]. This command is used to return the printer to
the insert remote mode (local) so message can be created on the printer's keyboard.
This turns off the ESI Message Remote.
15. Print Delay Command [1B][01][20][XX][XX] the print delay value is 1/100th of an inch
increments. The 1580/1860/1880 does not need to use the activate print delay
command [1B] [01] [1B]. Just by sending the print delay value the new delay will take
effect on the next message printed.
16. Print Delay Command [1B][01][20][XX][XX] This print delay in the 1580/1860/1880
printers will set the delay value from the product detector to the slot in the printhead.
This print delay can be seen by navigating to the current Line Setup > Print Trigger >
PD to PH Distance (Inches/mm).

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17. The 1580/1860/1880 printers have an additional print delay that allows you to set a
delay from the edge of product to the print position. This is known as Print Margin.
This is set by command [1B][03][13][XX][XX].
18. Set Auto Repeat 1000 series or Multiple Print/Trigger 1580/1860/1880 printer
command: [1B][01][21][XX][XX][XX]. The auto repeat delay must be the total length
of the message and the space between the next print. This is from leading edge of
first message to leading edge of second message. If this value is not correct you
may not printer your total number of repeat messages.
19. Adjust Message Height command: [1B][01][13][XX]. This command has no effect on
printed message or printer settings in the 1580/1860/1880 printers. This command
will just send back a response to make it backward compatible. The 1580/1860/1880
does not have operator settable message height settings.
20. The printer can print mixed mode messages using the 16 or 24 high matrixes only.
21. The ability to insert logos loaded onto the printer via USB stick and mono-chrome
bmp files. Command [1B] [84] [43] [X1] [Logo Name] command is not supported.
22. The ability to insert logos loaded onto the printer via USB stick and monochrome
bmp files. Command [1B] [84] [43] [X1] [Logo Name] is used to insert logos from
USB loading.
23. RS-485 is not supported with ESI protocol due to its asynchronous communications.
RS-485 is not suited for this type of communications.
24. Set Digital I/O Configuration [1B][01][4A][XX] is only available in 1860/1880 printer
with expanded I/O board. This feature is not available in 1580 printers.
25. Get I/O Status [1B][02][29] is only available in 1860/1880 printers with expanded I/O
boards. This feature is not available in 1580 printers.
26. The alpha hour command [1B][84][18] and the encoded hour command
[1B][02][41][XX] cannot be in the same message. These commands utilize the same
feature, so they cannot be used together.

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27. When the printer is in ESI (Remote Data) mode, you can send query commands to
printer such as:
• Printer Status
• System Time
• System Date
• Printer Model
• Ink and Make-up status
• Batch Product and Batch Print Counts
• Message Parameters
• System Parameters
• Million Drop Counter
• MAC Address
• Request printer’s last fault
28. When the printer is in ESI (Remote Data) mode, while sending query commands to
printer, the following commands do not work:
• Request last message printed
• Print ON/Print off commands, do not sent back a response

8.1 The Following are the Differences in Commands

between Printers
Command Description 170i EXCEL 1610 1580/
2000 EXCEL 1860/
1880

[1B][01][18][XX] Print Delay Strokes X

[1B][01][00] Sent Re-initialize RS-232 Command X X

[11][07][08][07][01] and response differences
Response

[1B][01][00] Sent Re-initialize RS-232 Command X X

[07][08][07][01][11] and response differences
Response

[1B][01][0F][X1] [X2] Auto Repeat Message & Delay X

[X3] Strokes

[1B][01][20][XX] Print Delay Inches X X X

[1B][01][21][XX] Auto Repeat Message & Delay X X X

Inches

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Command Description 170i EXCEL 1610 1580/

2000 EXCEL 1860/
1880
[1B][00][04] Request Ink Status will have X X
same return but 1610 Excel will
return more information

[1B][00][50] Request Make-up X

[1B][00][09] Request System Time X X X

[1B][00][0A] Request System Date X X X

[1B][00][0B] Request Last Message Printed, X X X

The return for 1510 will be
different from 2000, 1310 and
EDN

[1B][00][0C] Request Message Parameters X X X

will be different for 1610. Each
printer has different return.

[1B][00][0D] Request Print Set up X X X

Parameters, Each printer have
different returns

[1B][00][0E] Request System Set up X X X

Parameters,

[1B][00][0F] Request Printer I/O Status, will X X

be different for each printer

[1B][01][00] Reinitialize Interface, Legacy X X X

printer will lead with [11]. 1610,
1580/1860/1880 will trail [11]

[1B][03][13][XX][XX] Set Margin Delay X

[1B][01][1D] Select Remote Mode - Message X X X

[1B][01][1C] Select Remote Mode - Insert X X X

[1B][01][2A] Clear Internal Buffer X X X

[1B][01][1B] Activate Print Delay, Not used in X X X

1610, 1580/1860/1880 but
command will be excepted.

[1B][01][5B] Printhead Orientation, this is a X

new command to adjust normal
and invert of message

[1B][01][5F] External Encoder Parameters, X

this is a new command to adjust
encoder settings

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Command Description 170i EXCEL 1610 1580/

2000 EXCEL 1860/
1880
[1B][02][01]X1…X24 Initialize Serializer # 1, This will X X
be different for 1610, 1580/
1860/1880 there is an additional
byte added to leading spaces or
zeros

[1B][02][04]X1…X24 Initialize Serializer # 2, This will X X

be different for 1610, 1580/
1860/1880 there is an additional
byte added to leading spaces or
zeros

[1B][02][03]X1…X23 Initialize Shift Code Timer, Is X X

different for 1610, 1580/1860/
1880

[1B][02][05]HHMM Set System Time Hour Minute X X X

[1B][02][06]MM DD Set System Time Hour Minute X X X

YY

[1B][02][03][X1] … Initialize Shifts, will be X X

[X124] different for 1610, 1580/1860/
1880

[1B][04][1B] Select 5x5 Tri Line Matrix Global X X

[1B][04][21] Select 5x5 Twin Line Matrix X X

Global

[1B][04][1B] Select 5x5 Twin Line Matrix X X X

Global

[1B][81][2B] Select 5x5 Twin Line Matrix VJ

In-line 1510
only

[1B][81][1F] Select 5x5 Twin Line Matrix X X X

In-line

[1B][81][0C] Select 5x7 Tri-Line Matrix X X X

In-Line

[1B][84][2D] Insert Remote Data 1 X X

[1B][84][2F] Insert Remote Data 2 X X

[1B][84][30] Insert Remote Data 3 X X

[1B][84][31] Insert Remote Data 4 X X

[1B][84][2A][XX] Insert Remote Data Source X X

[1B][01][0B] Activate External Output # 1 X X N/A

[1B][01][0C] Deactivate External Output # 1 X X N/A

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Command Description 170i EXCEL 1610 1580/

2000 EXCEL 1860/
1880
[1B][01][0D] Activate External Output # 2 X X N/A

[1B][01][0E] Deactivate External Output # 2 X X N/A

[1B][01][0F][XX][XX] External Encoder Rate PPI X Not

the
same

[1B][01][44][XX][XX] Adjust Input Buffer Size X N/A

[1B][02][10][XX] Select Message Assign Mode X N/A

[1B][02][11][XX] Clear Message Assign Mode X N/A

[1B][02][12] Assign Mode ON X N/A

[1B][02][13] Assign Mode OFF X N/A

[1B][02][14][XX] Set Message Number for Next X N/A

Created Message

[1B][84][38][X1] - Insert Logo X N/A

[X8]

[1B][84][43][XX][X1] - Insert Logo X X

[XX]

[1B][01][12][XX][XX] Set External Encoding X Not

Reduction Factor the
same

[1B][01][5F][X1] -[X6] External Encoder N/A X

Parameters

[1B][01][5B][X1] Printhead Orientation N/A X

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9 Twin Line Code Differences between

Excel 2000 and Videojet 1580/1860/
1880, 1610 Printers
Description EXCEL 2000 1610, 1580/1860/1880

Message Printed ABCDEFG ABCDEFG

1234567 1234567

Message Sent A1B2C3D4E5F6G7[0D] ABCDEFG[09]1234567[0D]

Message Printed ABCDEFG ABCDEFG

1234567 1234567
HIJK HIJK

Message Sent A1HB2IC3JD4KE5F6G7[0D] ABDEFG[09]1234567[09]HIJK[0D]

Note: All references to 1580 refer to printer models 1580, 1580 + and 1580 C, unless
otherwise stated.

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