EVOLIS CARD PRINTERS

Programming Guide
Evolis Card Printer 2004. All rights reserved.
P/N: A5013- Rev. E

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or otherwise without prior written permission from Evolis.
Evolis continuously improves and updates the commands described in this document.
The contents of this document are subject to change at any time without notice.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents

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5.
6.
7.
8.

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Communication Interface
General Working
Communication Protocol
Data Compression
Programming the Serial Port
Printer Command Summary Table
Command Per Printer Summary Table
Printer Command Definition
A
D
M
P
R
S
W

Adjustment Commands
Downloading Commands
Motor Commands
Parameter Commands
Read Commands
Sequence Commands
Write Commands

9. Mag. Encoding Command Summary Table

10. Mag. Encoding Command Definition
D
P
R
S
11.
12.

Smart Card Command Summary Table

Smart Card Command Definition
P
R
S

13.
14.

Sequence Commands

Flip Over Station Command Summary Table

Flip Over Station Command Definition
S

19.
20.

Parameter Commands
Read Commands

Feeder Command Summary Table

Feeder Command Definition
S

17.
18.

Parameter Commands
Read Commands
Sequence Commands

Contactless Card Station Command Summary Table

Contactless Card Station Command Definition
P
R

15.
16.

Downloading Commands
Parameter Commands
Read Commands
Sequence Commands

Sequence Commands

Output Hopper Command Summary Table

Output Hopper Command Definition
S

Sequence Commands

21. Programming Example

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1. Communication Interface
The printer uses by default a standard parallel with a Centronics cable wiring as described below:

Pin number

Signal

Direction

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
31
32
36
19-30

STROBE
Data 0
Data 1
Data 2
Data 3
Data 4
Data 5
Data 6
Data 7
ACK
BUSY
PAPER-END
SELECT
AUTO-FEED
INIT
FAULT
SELECT IN
Ground

IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
IN
#

The communication is standard using the 8 data entries (DATA0 to DATA7) as well as the BUSY and
STROBE signals.
The INIT signal of the Centronics allows resetting the printer.
Error Cases:
1- All the minor errors (syntax error, command errors) will not be reported to the printer.
2- The media errors (No cards or End of Ribbon) will be reported via the BUSY and PAPER-END signals.
3- The mechanical errors (jam or other) will be reported via the BUSY and FAULT signals.

Information from the printer:

The printer is able to return a string of characters using the NIBBLE protocol mode.

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2- General Working
The printer is equipped with 5 different Bitmaps which allow re-printing a card further to a media error.
These Bitmaps memorize the following image size with a resolution of 300 DPI:

1016 lines

648 lines

3- Communication Protocol
The Evolis Pebble Card Printers have an internal programming language.
The command syntax is defined as follow:
(Start Character) Command (Stop Character)
The commands can get parameters and can be finished by a character string or data.
Each element of the command must be separated by a separator character:
(Start Character) Command (separator) parameter 1 (separator) parameter n (Stop Character)
Start Character:
Separator:
Stop Character:

ESC
;
CR

Note: the Start Character is not compulsory after the CR character.

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4- Data compression
In order to optimize the downloading time, Evolis has added a new transmission mode with
compression of the data.
Definition of the compression:
Compression of the YMC Panels:
The (MSB) bit of each byte is reserved for the interpretation of a counter or not.
If the bit is set to 1, the other 7 bits will indicate the weight of the bit to be applied. The following byte
indicates a value of repetitive counter. If the value of this counter is equal to zero, we consider the line
as blank. If the value of the counter is different to 0, we repeat the byte the number of time of the
counter. In the case of the modes with 6 bits or 5 bits, the bits 6 and 5 of the first bytes are used to
increase the counter value.
If this bit is equal to 0, the other 7 bits will indicate the weight of the bit to be applied. This is an isolated
dot in the line.
Bit8 at zero
Writing 1 point Y, M or C.
0

Value on 5,6 or 7 bits

Bit8 at one
Writing counter point Y,M or C.
In 7 bits (128 levels) counter max= 255
1
Value to be repeated x counter
times

Counter

In 6 bits (64 levels) counter max= 256+255

1
If 1
Value to be repeated
ctp+256 x counter times

Counter

In 5 bits (32 levels) counter max= 256+256+255

1
If 1
If 1
Value to be
ctp+256 ctp+256 repeated x
counter
times

Counter

Writing of a white line for Y,M or C

1

Counter = 0

0x 00

Compression of K and O:
The compression is done line per line.
If the first byte describing a line is equal to 0, it means that the line is white.
If the first byte describing a line is equal to 255, it means that the line is black.
If the line is not white and not black, the first byte indicates the number of byte(s) useful of the line.
This counter is followed by the useful bytes. The counter corresponds to the index of the last byte of the
line.

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Byte equal to 0. White line

0x00
Byte equal to 255. Black line
0xFF
Byte with value between 1 & 81. Indicates the number of useful bytes of the line.
1 to 81 (N)

Byte1

Byte2

..

ByteN

Downloading Command:
(ESC)Dbc ;panel ;resol ;nb_car;xxxx(CR)
With panel :

y
m
c
k
o

Yellow Panel
Magenta Panel
Cyan Panel
Black Panel
Overlay Panel

With resol:

2
32
64
128

2 levels of grey
32 levels of grey
64 levels of grey
128 levels of grey

With nb_car:

Number of bytes to follow

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5- Programming the Serial Port

As default, the printer serial port is disabled.
The following commands will set the serial port configuration and will memorize the protocol of
communication, even after turning printer power on/off.
(ESC)Pcom;p1;p2;p3;p4;p5;o1;o2(CR)
p1:
p2:
p3:

p4:
o1:

o2:

1
2
From 2400 to 115200
N
O
E
1 or 2
0 or NONE
XON/XOFF
RTS/CTS
BOTH
ACK/NACK
0 or E
R
D

Serial Port #1 of the printer

Serial port #2 of the printer
Port Speed
No parity
Odd parity
Even parity
Number of Stop Bit
No protocol (default value)
Soft Protocol
Material Protocol
Soft and Material Protocols
Ack/Nack Protocol with simplified answer
Enable Port
Enable Port for reception and disables transmission (except for
Xon/Xoff characters)
Disable Port

CAUTION:
The Com2 of the printer can not get the Material Protocol.
If the Printer Port Com1 is set with the Material Protocol, therefore the Com2 will automatically be
disabled.
In case of using the ACK/NACK Protocol, the printer will automatically become a SLAVE (Computer =
MASTER).
Example:

(ESC)Pcom;1;9600;N;8;1(CR)
Com1 is set to 9600,N,8,1, enable without any protocol.
(ESC)Pcom;2;115200;N;8;1;XON/XOFF;R(CR)
Com2 is set to 115200,N,8,1 with a XON/XOFF protocol without feed back of character
on the serial port.

Command to read the configuration of the port: (ESC)Rcom;com(CR)

Definition of the ACK/NACK Protocol:
As soon as this protocol is set, the printer will answer in the following way:
When a command is sent correctly, the printer will answer the character: ACK
If the string of characters has been transmitted, the ACK character is transmitted to indicate that the
command has been properly sent.
In case of error, the printer returns the following: NACK code
When code is:

1
2
T
C
F
R
K
D
W

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Command Error
Parameter Error
Time-Out Error, Mechanical Error
Cover Open Error
Feeder Error
Ribbon Error
Magnetic Checksum Error
Magnetic Data Error
Writing Magnetic Data Error

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6 Printer Command Summary Table

A Adjustment Commands
Syntax # Parameter(s)/Option(s)

Description

Ase

Adjusts the potentiometer sensors

p1;p2

Page #
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D Downloading Commands
Syntax # Parameter(s)/Option(s)

Description

Page #

Db
Dbc
Dbp
Dbpc

p1 ;p2 ;data
P1;p2;p3;p4
p1;p2;p3;p4
p1;p2;p3;p4

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Dbmp

p1;p2;p3;p4;Bitmap file

Downloads a Bitmap
Downloads a compressed color Bitmap
Partial downloads of a color Bitmap
Partial downloads of a compressed color
Bitmap
Downloads a logo in the Monochrome
Bitmap

Syntax # Parameter(s)/Option(s)

Description

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Mc
Mf
Mh
Mr

Runs Step Motor

Runs Feeder Motor
Runs Up & Down Motor
Runs Ribbon Motor

Page
Page
Page
Page

Syntax # Parameter(s)/Option(s)

Description

Page #

Pbm
Pc
Pem
Pkn
Pl
Pmi
Pmk
Pms
Pnl
Pnw

p1
p1;p2;p3
p1 ;o1
p1
p1;p2;p3
p1
p1;o1
p1 ;p2
p1 ;p2
val

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Ppk
Ppn
Pr
Prm
Pro
Prs
Ps
Psc

p1
p1
p1
p1
p1
p1;p2
p1;p2;p3
Start;Sep;End

Psp
Px
Py
Pwb
Pwcs
Pwjs
Pwm
Pwr

p1 ;o1
p1;p2
p1;p2
p1
p1
p1
p1
p1

Sets Monochrome Bitmap Printing Mode

Sets Color Contrast Value
Sets Errors Management
Sets Print Head Kit Number
Sets Color Luminosity Value
Sets the card insertion mode
Sets the speed for card insert/eject
Sets Speed Motor Parameter
Sets Number of Lines to be printed
Sets Number of Lines to be printed in Y
Orientation
Sets the monochrome heating mode
Sets Bi-directional Parallel Mode
Sets Ribbon Type
Sets Ribbon Synchronization Management
Sets Ribbon Offset
Sets Rinbon Size
Sets Printing Speed Parameter
Sets Characters to be used for command
definition
Sets start printing position for YMCKO
Sets Horizontal Offset Parameter
Sets Vertical Offset Parameter
Sets Monochrome Bitmap
Sets the checking text position mode
Sets the writing justification mode
Sets the Printing Mode
Sets Text Orientation

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M - Motor Commands
p1;p2
p1
P1
p1

13
13
13
13

P - Parameter Commands

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R - Read Commands
Syntax # Parameter/Option

Description

Page #

Rbm

Reads selected Monochrome Printing Mode

Type
Reads the Contrast Value
Reads Firmware Checksum Value
Reads Counters Values
Reads Current Ribbon
Reads the Error Management Mode
Reads Firmware Version
Reads Resident Font Types
Reads Print Head Kit Number
Reads Monochrome Shift Parameter
Reads Color Luminosity Value
Reads Last Answer
Reads Card Insertion Mode
Reads Monochrome Printing Speed Mode
Reads Stepper Motor Speed
Reads Number of Printed Lines
Reads Number of Printed Lines in Y Orientation
Reads Monochrome Heating Mode
Reads Bi-directional Parallel Mode
Reads Sensor Potentiometer values
Reads Ribbon Type
Reads Ribbon Synchronization Management
Read the current Ribbon Offset
Reads Ribbon Size
Reads Speed Parameters
Reads Characters used for command definition
Reads a Sensor Value
Reads Printer Serial Number
Reads Start Printing Position
Reads the printer Model
Reads Horizontal Offset Value
Reads Vertical Offset Value

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Rc
Rck
Rco
Rcr
Rem
Rfv
Rfn
Rkn
Rks
Rl
Rlr
Rmi
Rmk
Rms
Rnl
Rnw
Rpk
Rpn
Rps
Rr
Rrm
Rro
Rrs
Rs
Rsc
Rse
Rsn
Rsp
Rtp
Rx
Ry

p1
p1

p1
p1

p1

p1
p1

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S - Sequence Commands
Syntax

# Parameter/Option

Description

Page #

Sa
Sc
Scom
Scp
Scs
Sdm
Sdu
Se
Si
Sib
Sp
Sr
Srs
Ss
Ssd
St

o1
p1
p1;p2;p3

Self adjusts the printer

Copies
Sequence Transmission through Serial Port
Runs Printer Cleaning Sequence
Sequence Clear Status
Sequence Delay in Milliseconds
Sequence Delay in Microseconds
Ends a sequence
Inserts a card
Inserts a card from back
Prints one panel
Sequence Recto
Sequence Reset Software
Starts a sequence
Simulates the downloading of one panel
Prints a Test Card (auto test)

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p1
p1

p1

p1

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S - Sequence Commands
Syntax

# Parameter/Option

Description

Page #

Stt
Sv

o1

Prints a Technical Test Card

Sequence Verso

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W - Write Commands
Syntax

# Parameter/Option

Description

Page #

Wb
Wcb
Wl
Wt

p1;p2;p3;p4;p5;p6;p7;Data
p1,o1
P1;p2;p3;p4;p5

Writes barcode
Fills bitmap with data (clear bitmap)
Writes Monochrome Line
Writes Monochrome Text

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Kiosk

Quantum

Dualys

New Pebble

Tattoo

Commands

7 Command per Printer Summary Table

Ase
Db
Dbc
Dbmp
Dbp
Dbpc
Dm
Mc
Mf
Mh
Mr
Pbm
Pc
Pem
Pfm
Piem
Pkn
Pl
Pmc
Pmi
Pmk
Pms
Pmtc
Pnl
Pnw
Poc
Ppk
Ppn
Pr
Prm
Pro
Prs
Ps
Psc
Psm
Psp
Pwb
Pwcs
Pwj
Pwm
Pwr
Px
Py
Rbm
Rc
Rck
Rco
Rcom
Rcr
Rcs
Rem
Rfm
Rfn
Riem
Rkn
Rks
Rl
Rlr
Rmbs
Rmc
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Dualys

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Tattoo

Commands

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Rmi
Rmk
Rms
Rms
Rnl
Rnw
Roc
Rpk
Rpn
Rps
Rr
Rrm
Rro
Rrs
Rs
Rsm
Rsn
Rsp
Rtp
Rx
Ry
Sa
Sc
Scom
Scs
Sdm
Sds
Se
Seb
Ser
Si
Sib
Sic
Sie
Sk
Sp
Sr
Srs
Ss
Ssd
St
Stt
Sv
Wb
Wcb
Wl
Wt

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8 Printer Command Definition

A Adjust Commands
New Pebble

Dualys

Quantum

Kiosk

Tattoo

Ase;p1;p2 (Adjust sensor)

Adjusts the value of the potentiometers to set the current emission.

p1:

c
m
o
p
r
f

p2:

Value from 0 to 255

Example:

Color Sensor (Blue LED) Not to be used with the Tattoo printer
Magnetic or Feeder Stop (first sensor with forks)
Cover opening
Card presence (second sensor with forks)
Perforated disk rotation
Input feeder sensor for Dualys and Tattoo

(ESC)Ase;c;150(CR) for the Color Sensor.

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D Downloading Commands
New Pebble

Dualys

Quantum

Kiosk

Tattoo

Db;p1;p2;data (Downloading bitmap)

Downloads a color of a Bitmap.

Each time the total size of a Bitmap is downloaded (1016 * 648).Three different compression format exist to
perform it : 5, 6 or 7 bits.
p1 (color):

y:
m:
c:
k:
o:

Yellow.
Magenta.
Cyan.
Black Resin
Overlay

p2:

2:
32 :
64 :
128 :

2
5
6
7

bits (2 levels)
bits ( each color is coded on 5 bits)
bits ( each color is coded on 6 bits)
bits ( each color is coded on 7 bits).

Depending on the p2 parameter, the data will be concatenated in a way that each bit is useful.
For the Panels K and O:
2 levels of gray
1 byte = 8 pixels
For the Panels Y, M and C:
128 levels of gray
7 byte = 8 pixels
Note: the downloading will always be of 648 pixels by 1016 pixels.
Depending on the used concatenation, you will obtain the following:
Nb_= 648 * 1016 * (nb_pixel_useful) /8
For 2 levels of gray
For 32 levels of gray
For 64 levels of gray
For 128 levels of gray

84 624 bytes
423 120 bytes
507 744 octets
592 368 octets

The downloading will be performed in the following order:

Printing Direction

...p676992
...
..
..

P1
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This is a representation of the downloading

of 648x1016 points = 676992 pixels (p1
being the first transmitted pixel).

Example: Db ;y ;6 ;xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx..
downloads the Yellow Panel.

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D Downloading Commands
New Pebble

Dualys

Quantum

Kiosk

Tattoo

Dbc;p1;p2;p3;p4 (Downloading bitmap compressed)

Download of Compressed Color Bitmap.

Compressed Download Mode:
p1:

y
m
c
k
o

Yellow Panel
Magenta Panel
Cyan Panel
kResin Panel
Overlay Panel

p2:

2
32
64
128

2 Levels (kresin & overlay)

32 Levels (yellow, magenta, cyan)
64 Levels (yellow, magenta, cyan)
128 Levels (yellow, magenta, cyan)

p3:

From 0 to 1015 (first line to print, start of printing)

p4:

Number of bytes to download

New Pebble

Dualys

Quantum

Kiosk

Tattoo

Dbmp;p1;p2;p3;p4;Bmp file (Downloading mono bitmap)

Downloads a monochrome Bitmap.

p1:

Destination of the Bitmap :

k for black monochrome Bitmap

o for overlay Bitmap

p2:
p3:
p4:
Bmp File:

Position of the logo in x

Position of the logo in y
Parameter for future application always input 0
transmit the full Bmp file

Note: the rotation command (ESC)Pwr;90(CR) is available for the logo.

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D Downloading Commands
Dualys

Quantum

Kiosk

New Pebble

Tattoo

Dbp;p1;p2;p3;p4 (Downloading bitmap partial)

Partial Download of a Color Bitmap.

For the 5 Half-Panel Color Ribbon Printing.

Standard Download Mode:

p1:

y
m
c

Yellow Panel
Magenta Panel
Cyan Panel

p2:

32
65
128

32 Levels
64 Levels
128 Levels

p3:

From 0 to 1015 (Start of printing)

p4:

Max 420 (number of lines to download)

Dualys

Quantum

Kiosk

New Pebble

Tattoo

Dbpc;p1;p2;p3;p4 (Downloading bitmap partial compressed)

Partial Download of a Compressed Color Bitmap.

For the 5 Half-Panel Color Ribbon Printing.

Compressed Download Mode:

p1:

y
m
c

Yellow Panel
Magenta Panel
Cyan Panel

p2:

32
66
128

32 Levels
64 Levels
128 Levels

p3:

from 0 to 1015 (Start of printing)

p4:

Number of bytes to download

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M Motor Commands
New Pebble

Dualys

Quantum

Kiosk

Tattoo

Mc;p1;p2 (Motor card)

Runs Step Motor.

p1:

Orientation Direction
+
-

p2:

Card Movement from Feeder via Output Hopper

Card Movement from Output Hopper to Feeder

Number of performed steps

New Pebble

Dualys

Quantum

Kiosk

Tattoo

Mf;p1 (Motor feeder)

Runs Feeder Motor.

p1:

Orientation Direction
+
!

Clockwise
Anti-clockwise
Stops Motor

New Pebble

Dualys

Quantum

Kiosk

Tattoo

Mh;p1 (Motor head)

Runs Print Head Motor.

p1:

Orientation Direction
+
=

Print Head in High Position

Print Head in Low Position
Magnetic Head or Smart Card Contacts position for encoding

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M Motor Commands
New Pebble

Dualys

Quantum

Kiosk

Tattoo

Mr;p1;o1 (Motor ribbon)

Runs Ribbon Motor

p1:

Orientation Direction
+
!
i
n
=

o1:

Rewinds Ribbon
Unwinds Ribbon
Stops Motor
Sets Ribbon Position at the beginning of the Yellow Panel
Moves to the beginning of the next Panel
Advances ribbon with the number of flags defines by o1

Number of flags (144 = 1 complete turn)

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P Parameter Commands
New Pebble

Dualys

Quantum

Kiosk

Tattoo

Pbm;p1 (Parameter bitmap mode)

Sets Monochrome Bitmap Printing Mode.

p1:

p
p2
b

Standard Printing Mode

Specific Mode for Picture Printing
Barcode Printing Mode

New Pebble

Dualys

Quantum

Kiosk

Tattoo

Pc;p1;p2;p3 (Parameter contrast)

Sets Color Contrast Value to be printed.

p1:

y
m
c
kb
kw
kr
kbl
kgr
kgo
ksi
ksc
o
a

Yellow
Magenta
Cyan
Black Monochrome
White Monochrome
Red Monochrome
Blue Monochrome
Green Monochrome
Gold Monochrome
Silver Monochrome
Scratch Off Monochrome
Overlay
All the colors

Default Contrast Value: 10

p2:

p3:

Increase the current value

Decrease the current value

Value to be applied if p2 present. If not, factory default value will be applied

Optional
Increased Value / Decreased Value or Value to apply

Example:

Pc;m;+ (increases of 1 the magenta contrast value)

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P Parameter Commands
New Pebble

Dualys

Quantum

Kiosk

Tattoo

Pem;p1;o1 (Parameter error management)

Sets the error management on the Parallel Port.

p1:

0
1
2
3

Printer manages itself its error.( BUSY stay high on an error).

Host Computer + opening cover detection disable
Host Computer
Host Computer + BUSY Signal not forced in case of error (Centronics) + Status line
managed
Does not change the previous Pem value but it sets the ACK/NACK Mode
Does not change the previous Pem value but the job is not stopped on a magnetic error.
Printer manages itself the error without recovery try (three times for Quantum only)
Host computer + without recovery try (three times for Quantum only)

4
5
16
18

If p1 is equal to some other values, different modes are allowed as described below:
bit1
bit2
bit3
bit4
bit5

0
0
0
0
0

Host Printer / 1 Host Computer

detection of cover opening / 1 cover opening not managed
BUSY Centronic is forced to 1 in case of error / 1 BUSY non forced
Standard Protocol / 1 ACK/NACK Protocol
Standard Error Management / 1 Error Retrieve on ERR_MAGN

Further a switch ON/OFF of the printer, the following parameter becomes null:
- Host Printer, opening cover enable, BUSY forced, Standard Protocol
o1:

The memorized value is downloaded in the saved memory and will be therefore re-loaded
each time the printer power will be switch on.

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Pfm;p1 (Parameter Feeder Type)

Set the feeder type.

p1:

K
S2
S3

Sets the 1000 card capacity feeder

Sets the 500 card capacity feeder with finish sensor detection ON
Sets the 500 card capacity feeder with finish sensor detection OFF

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Piem;p1;p2 (Parameter insertion/ejection mode)

Sets the card ejection and insertion mode.

p1:

0
1
2
3

Insert
Insert
Insert
Insert

card
card
card
card

automatically.(take card from the faster feeder).

from feeder 1.(take card from feeder 1 only)
from feeder 2.(take card from feeder2 only).
alternatively. (1/2/1/2/1)

p2:

0
1
2
3

Eject card automatically (fill 1 and then fill 2)

Eject card to output hopper 1.(fill only 1)
Eject card to output hopper 2. (fill only 2)
Eject card alternatively. (1/2/1/2/1)

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Pkn;p1 (Parameter kit number)

Sets Print Head Kit Number

p1:

XXXYYYYYY
XXX = Print Head Resistance Value x 10
YYYYYY = Serial Number

This value is only considered if the first three digits are numeric. If not numeric, the management will be
made by the Phr command.

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Pl;p1;p2;p3 (Parameter luminosity)

Sets Luminosity Value for the printing.

p1:

y
m
c
a

yellow
magenta
cyan
all 3 colors

p2:

increases the resident value

decreases the resident value

Value to be applied if p3 is present.

p3:

Optional
Increasing Value / Decreasing Value or Value to apply

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Pmi;p1 (Parameter mode insertion)

Sets the card ejection and insertion mode.

p1:

F
M
B

Insert card from feeder only

Insert card from manual entry.
Insert card from feeder if there is no card inside the printer.

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Pmk;p1;o2 (Parameter mode black) printing speed

Sets Monochrome Printing Speed Mode Types.

p1:

s
f

Standard Printing Speed Mode

Fast Printing Speed Mode
(Synchronization of the card inside the printer and card movements are optimised)

o1:

s
i

Standard Card ejection

New card is inserted when a card is ejected

By default, the =printer is set in Standard Printing Speed Mode, with Card ejection standard and with
enable ribbon detection.

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Pms;p1;p2 (Parameter motor speed)

Sets Step Motor Speed Parameter.

p1:

+
=

Increases the current value

Decreases the current value
Sets the value

p2:

Value to be added, deducted or set

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Pnl;p1;p2 (Parameter number line)

Sets the Number of lines to be printed

p1:

+
=

Increases the current value

Decreases the current value
Sets the value

p2:

Value to add, to deduct or to set

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Pnw;val (Parameter number write)

Sets the Number of lines to be printed in Y orientation.

Example:

(ESC)Pnw;val(CR)

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Ppk;p1 (Parameter printing kresin)

Set the monochrome heating management mode

p1:

s
f

Standard monochrome heating management mode

Fast monochrome heating mode/

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Ppn;p1 (Parameter parallel negotiation)

Enables and disables the bi-directional parallel mode.

p1:

0
1
2

Standard Mode Authorized Negotiation - Init line management

No Negotiation
Authorized Negotiation No init line management

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Pr;p1;o1 (Parameter ribbon)

Sets the Ribbon Type.

p1:

ymcko
ymckos
ymckok
kb
kw
kr
kbl
kgr
kgo
ksi
ksc
ko
h
ho
Ktc
Ktp
Ka

o1:

0
1

5 Panel Color Ribbon

Half-Panel Color Ribbon
6 Panel Color Ribbon
Black Monochrome
White Monochrome
Red Monochrome
Blue Monochrome
Green Monochrome
Gold Monochrome
Silver Monochrome
Scratch Off Monochrome
Two Panel Ribbon (Black TT + Varnish)
Hologram Ribbon (full Bitmap)
Hologram Ribbon using the B&W Bitmap
Print directly on thermal card
Print directly on the thermal label card
Black monochrome Wax ribbon for cardboard polyester & ABS cards.
Hologram full area printing
Bitmap hologram printing

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Prm;p1 (Parameter ribbon management)

Sets Ribbon Synchronization Management.

p1:

0
1
2
3

Standard Ribbon Synchronization Management

(Each time cover is closed when power ON)
No ribbon auto-synchronization when closing the cover. Done only when printing.
Ribbon will synchronize when turning power ON and after a printing is required
(p1=1) + (p1=2)

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Pro ;p1 (Parameter offset ribbon)

Sets the Offset Ribbon Parameter.

p1:

Distance of the ribbon offset in dots

(Default Setting Parameter: 552)

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Prs;p1;p2 (Parameter ribbon size)

Sets the card ribbon size. Useful to have the correct ribbon pulling voltage
p1:

L
S

Ribbon 1000 cards

Ribbon 200 card

o1:

A
M

Automatic detection
Manual detection

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Ps ;p1;p2;p3 (Parameter speed)

Sets Printing Speed Value

p1:

y
m
c
k
o

yellow
magenta
cyan
monochrome
overlay

p2:

Increases the current value

Decreases the current value

Value to apply if p3 is present.

p3:

Optional

Increasing Value / Decreasing Value or Value to apply

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Psc ;Start;Sep;End (Parameter sequence command)

Sets Characters to be used for command definition.

Start:
Sep:
End:

The new Start Character

The new Separator Character
The new End Character

To come back to the default parameters, send command: (ESC)Psc(CR)

Default Setting Values: Start:
Separator:
End :

27 (ESC)
59 (;)
13 (CR)

Example:

(ESC)Psc;60;47 ;62(CR)
<Pco/=/10>
instead of

When:
Result :

(ESC)Pco;=;10(CR)

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Psm;p1;o1 (Parameter smart mode) signal level

Sets the smart card signal insertion level

p1:

0
1

Open collector when card is present

Close collector when card is present

o1:

u
l

unlock (the signal change)

lock (no signal)

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Psp;p1;o1 (Set start printing position for half panel ribbon)

Sets the card ejection and insertion mode.

p1:

Value of the starting position for the current picture

o1:

Saves the value for all the printed picture

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Pwb ;p1 (Parameter write bitmap)

Writes Monochrome Bitmap

p1:

k
o

Writes the Black & White Bitmap.

Writes the Overlay (varnish) Bitmap.

Note: each time the printer is switched ON, the the Black & White Bitmap becomes the current one.

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Pwcs;p1 (Parameter writing check size mode)

Check the text writing size.

p1:

0
1

Writes Text even if the position is out of the card limit.

Returns an error if the text is outside the card.

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Pwj;p1 (Parameter writing justification mode)

Sets the writing justification mode for the Wt, Wb commands.

p1:

r
l
c

right justification
left justification
center justification

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Pwm;p1 (Parameter write mode)

Sets Monochrome Printing Mode.

p1:

s
n

Standard Mode
Video Inverse Mode

Further a changing of mode, all the texts and logos commands will be memorized according to the
new mode.

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Pwr;p1 (Parameter write rotation)

Sets Monochrome Text Rotation.

p1:

0
90
180
270

Example:

Rotates
Rotates
Rotates
Rotates

0 the text clockwise

90 the text clockwise
180 the text clockwise
270 the text clockwise

Wcb;k
Ss
Pwr;0
Wt;100;300;0;10;Test Rotations
Wt;500;250;0;50;0
Pwr;90
Wt;500;250;0;50;90
Pwr;180
Wt;500;250;0;50;180
Pwr;270
Wt;500;250;0;50;270

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Px;p1;p2 (Parameter X offset)

Sets the X Offset Value

p1:

+
=

Increases the current value

Decreases the current value
Set the value

p2:

Value to add, to subtract or to set

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Py;p1;p2 (Parameter Y offset)

Sets the Y Offset Value

p1:

+
=

Increases the current offset value

Decreases the current offset value
Sets the value

p2:

Value to add, to subtract or to set

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Rbm (Read black mode)

Reads the selected Monochrome Printing Mode Type.

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Rc ;p1 (Read contrast parameter)

Reads the Contrast Value.

p1:

y
m
c
k
o
a

Yellow
Magenta
Cyan
Current selected Monochrome Ribbon
Overlay
All colors

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Rck (Read checksum firmware)

Reads Firmware Checksum Value.

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Rco;p1 (Read counter)

Reads the Counters Values.

p1:

p
c
a
m
n
I

Number of printed panels

Number of inserted cards
Average cleaning frequency
Maximum frequency between two cleanings
Number of performed cleanings
Return the number of card that we can print with the ribbon present inside the printer. This
value is not accurate.

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Rcr (Read current ribbon black mark)

Return OK if we are not on the black mark for a color ribbon). Black mark of the
ribbon means that we are at the end. Useful to check before sending a new job.

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Rem (Read error management)

Read the Error Management Mode.

It returns two values:
First value:
Current Mode
Second value: Saved Mode which is re-loaded each time the printer power is switch on.

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Rfv (Read firmware version)

Reads Firmware Version.

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Rfm;p1 (Parameter Feeder Type)

Read the feeder type.

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Rfn (Read font name)

Reads the resident font name.

When:

0
1

Arial Normal 100 (in dots)

Arial Bold 100 (in dots)

Reminder:

1mm = 11.8 dots

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Riem (Read parameter insertion/ejection mode)

Read the ejection and insertion mode.

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Rkn (Read kit number)

Reads Print Head Kit Number.

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Rks (Read kresin Shift)

Reads Black Resin Compensation Value.

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Rl;p1 (Read luminosity)

Reads Luminosity Value for each color.

p1:

y
m
c

Yellow
Magenta
Cyan

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Rlr;o1 (Read last reply from printer)

Reads the last answer of the printer.

o1:

Returns NO CARD or ERR CARD if card present inside the printing module or
card present inside the feeder.
Returns ERR NEED CLEANING if last answer is positive and the cleaning
counter is out.

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Rmi (Read mode insertion)

Reads the ejection and insertion mode.

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Rmk (Read mode black)

Reads Monochrome Printing Speed Mode.

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Rms (Read motor speed)

Reads Step Motor Speed.

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Rnl (Read number line)

Reads the number of printed lines.

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Rnw (Read number write)

Reads the number of printed lines in the Y orientation.

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Rpk (Read printing Kresin)

Reads the monochrome heating management mode.

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Rpn (Read parallel negotiation)

Reads if the parallel bi-directional mode is enable or disable.

When answer :

0=
1=
2=

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No Negotiation
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Rps;p1 (Read potentiometer sensibility)

Reads Potentiometer Sensors Value.

p1:

c
m
o
p
r

Color Sensor (Blue LED)

Magnetic or Stop of the Feeder (first sensor with forks)
Cover Opening
Card Present ( second sensor with forks)
Coded Disk rotation

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Rr (Read ribbon type)

Reads the ribbon type set in the printer memory.

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Rrm (Read ribbon management)

Reads the Ribbon Synchronization Management

If reading:

Standard Ribbon Synchronization Management

(each time cover is closed when power ON)
No ribbon auto-synchronization when closing the cover. Done only when printing.
Ribbon will synchronize when turning power ON and after a printing is required
(p1=1) + (p1=2)

1
2
3

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Rro (Read ribbon offset)

Reads the Offset Ribbon Value.

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Rrs (Read parameter ribbon size)

Reads the ribbon size management. Useful to have the correct ribbon pulling
voltage.

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Rs;p1 (Read speed)

Reads the Printing Speed Value for one color

p1:

y
m
c
k
o

Yellow
Magenta
Cyan
Monochrome
Overlay

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Rsc (Read sequence command)

Reads the characters used for command definition.

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Rse;p1 (Read sensor)

Reads the Sensors Voltage.

p1:

c
m
o
p
r

Color Sensor (Blue LED)

Magnetic Sensor or Feeder Stop Sensor (first sensor with forks)
Cover Opening Sensor
Presence Card Sensor ( second sensor with forks)
Coded Disk Rotation Sensor

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Rsm (Read parameter smart mode) signal level

Reads the signal level mode for smart card insertion.

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Rsn (Read serial number)

Reads the Printer Serial Number.

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Rsp (Read start printing position for half panel ribbon)

Reads the starting printing position.

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Rtp (Read type printer)

Reads the printer type (model).

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Rx (Read X offset)

Reads the X Offset Value (Horizontal).

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Ry (Read Y offset)

Reads the Y Offset Value (Vertical).

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Sa;o1 (Self adjustment)

Runs the Printer Self Adjustment.

Without adding optional parameters after the Sa command, the printer will adjust the functionalities in the
following order:
1
2
3
4
5
6

Card Positioning
Ribbon Rotating
Cover Opening (not for Tattoo printer)
Color Sensors
Magnetic Board (if a MAG Encoder has been detected)
Feeder detection (for Dualys and Tattoo printers only)

The functionalities can also be adjusted one by one adding an optional parameter after the Sa command:
o1:

p
r
o
c
m
h
f

Card Positioning
Ribbon Rotating
Cover Opening
Color Sensors
Magnetic Board (if a MAG Encoder has been detected)
Checks Head Up/Down sensor
Adjusts the exit feeder sensor (for Dualys printer) and the presence card feeder sensor (for
Tattoo printer).

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Sc (Sequence copy)

Runs a copy of the latest list of commands included between Ss and Se.

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Scom;p1;p2;p3 (Sequence transmit through serial port)

Allows sending escape command through the serial port.

p1:
p2:
p3:

1
COM1
2
COM2
0
No answer returned
1
Answer returned
Escape command to send.

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Scp (Sequence clean printer)

Runs a printer cleaning cycle.

Checks if there is no ribbon in printer

Inserts a cleaning card and moves it five times forward and backward underneath the transport
rollers and the print head
If a magnetic encoder is detected, a cleaning of the magnetic head will be performed
Ejects the cleaning card

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Scs (Sequence clear status)

Clears the status of the error line on the parallel port. Useful when the Pem;3 mode
is set.

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Sdm;m (Sequence delay in milliseconds)

Sleeps the printer during the x milliseconds.

p1:

time

time in milliseconds.

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Sdm;u (Sequence delay in microseconds)

Sleeps the printer during the x microseconds.

p1:

time

time in microseconds.

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Se (Sequence end)

Indicates the end of a command started by a Ss, a Si or a Sr. The card is ejected.

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Seb (Sequence ejection card in rejection box under Feeder)

Ejects the card under the input feeder into the reject box.

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Ser (Sequence ejection card inside rejection box)

Ejects the card under the output hopper into the reject box.

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Si (Sequence insertion)

Inserts a card into the printer.

The card is placed in the position of synchronization before a printing.

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Sib (Sequence insertion back)

Inserts a card from the back of the printer

The card is placed in the position of synchronization before a printing.
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Sic (Sequence insertion contact less card)

Inserts a card in the printer. Further detection by the card sensor, the card moves
to the Contacless Card Station with an offset value defined by the Poc command.
The Contactless Card Station has not the same position depending on the printer
model.

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Sie (Sequence insertion ejection)

Inserts a card in the printer and then eject it. This command is used to check the
card movement inside the printer.

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Sp;p1 (Sequence Print)

Prints a Panel
p1:

y
m
c
k
o

Yellow Panel
Magenta Panel
Cyan Panel
Black Resin Panel
Overlay Panel

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Sr (Sequence recto)

Sets the card side for the downloading commands.

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Srs (Sequence reset software)

Resets the printer like when we restart it.

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Ss (Sequence start)

Indicates the beginning of a command sequence.

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Ssd (Sequence simulation downloading)

Runs the simulation of the downloading of a panel.

p1:

y
m
c
k
o

Yellow Panel
Magenta Panel
Cyan Panel
Black Resin Panel
Overlay Panel

This command is useful when it is necessary to print one panel without downloading it.
Below an example which allows to print a color card using 4 panels (YMCO). In case of error during the
printing process, the printer re-starts the printing job once before releasing the parallel port.
Example:

Ss
Ssd;y
Ssd;m
Ssd;c
Ssd;o
Se

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St (Sequence test)

Runs a printing of the Printer Test Card

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Stt;o1 (Sequence technical test)

Runs a printing of the Printer Technical Test Card

o1:

Runs a Magnetic Encoder Technical Test Card (if a MAG Encoder is present)

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Sv (Sequence verso)

Sets the card side for the downloading commands.

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Wb;p1;p2;p3;p4:p5;p6;p7;data (Write Barcode)

Write a barcode.
p1:
p2:
p3:
p4:

p5:
p6:
p7:

Data:

position of the barcode on x

position of the barcode on y
Barcode type: c39 = code 39 barcode
2/5 = 2/5 interleaved barcode
Ratio of the barcode:
12 = ration 12
13 = ratio 13
25 = ratio 25
Multiplier coefficient of the bars
Height of the barcode
Activation of the data value
0
= no visible value
1 = visible value (standard size, 3mm high)
Other value = the value input will be the high of the value
Data to be input for the barcode

Example: Wb;300;300;c39;12;4;100;1;TEST
Application note: the barcode can be used in any orientations as well as in video inverse.

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Wcb;p1;p2 (Write clear bitmap)

Clears a bitmap.
p1:

y
m
c
k
o
a

Yellow Bitmap
Magenta Bitmap
Cyan Bitmap
Black Resin Bitmap
Overlay Bitmap
All Bitmaps

p2:

Optional parameter
From 0 to 255 (all the bytes are set according to the defined value).

Application Note:

Wcb;o;255

Allows to print full Varnish Panel.

This command can not be used between Ss and Se command for the error recovery in Pem;0 mode.

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Wl;p1;p2;p3;p4;p5 (Write line)

Writes Monochrome Line in Bitmap.

p1:
p2:
p3:
p4:
p5:

Position in x of the line

Position in y of the line
Length of the line in dots (in the x direction)
Width of the line in dots (in the y direction)
0
to erase the line
1
to write the line

Reminder:

1mm = 11.8 dots

Note: the command of rotation can not be used with this command.

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Wt (Write text)

Writes Monochrome Text in Bitmap.

Syntax:
x:
y:
p:
h:
Reminder:

(ESC)Wt ;x ;y ;p ;h;data(CR)
Position of the text in x
Position of the text in y
Font Type :
0 = Arial Normal 100 (in dots)
1 = Arial Bold 100 (in dots)
Font Height in dots
1mm = 11.8 dots

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9 Mag. Encoding Command Summary Table

D Downloading Commands
Syntax Parameter/Option

Description

Page #

Dm

Downloads Magnetic Data

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p1; data

P Parameter Commands
Syntax Parameter/Option

Description

Page #

Pmbs
Pmc
Pmd
Pml
Pmt
Pmtc
Pmts

Sets Start Coding Value for all three tracks

Sets Coercivity Value
Sets Track Density Value (in BPI)
Sets Magnetic Encoding Length
Sets the ISO Track Format
Sets Start, Stop and LRC for each track
Sets Coding Start value for one track

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Page
Page
Page
Page
Page
Page

Syntax Parameter/Option

Description

Page #

Rmbs
Rmc
Rmd
Rml
Rmms
Rmt
Rmtc
Rmts

Reads Start Magnetic Coding Default Value

Reads Coercivity Value
Reads Track Density Value (in BPI)
Reads Magnetic Encoding Length
Reads Encoding Speed
Reads the ISO track format
Reads Start, Stop and LRC for each track
Reads the coding Start value

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p1
p1
p1
p1 ; p2
p1;p2;p3;p4
p1 ; p2

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32
32
32
32
33

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p1
p1

S - Sequence Commands
Syntax

# Parameter/Option

Description

Page #

Smr
Smw

p1
p1

Reads Magnetic Tracks

Writes Magnetic Tracks

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10 Mag. Encoding Command Definition

D Downloading Commands
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Dm;p1;data (Downloading magnetic)

Downloads the data to be encoded.

p1:

1
2
3

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3

Data:

ASCII Data to be encoded

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P Parameter Commands
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Pmbs;p1 (Parameter magnetic base start)

Sets the magnetic distance parameter from the card sensor before an encoding
p1:

Distance in dot (Default: 512)

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Pmc;p1 (Parameter magnetic coercivity)

Sets the Coercivity Value

p1:

h
l

High Coercivity
Low Coercivity

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Pmd;p1 (Parameter magnetic density)

Sets the Track Density Value

p1:

75
210

75 bits per inch

210 bits per inch

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Pml;p1 (Parameter magnetic length)

Sets the length parameter of the magnetic encoding

p1:

Length in dots (Default 1032)

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Pmt;p1;p2 (Parameter magnetic track)

Sets the ISO Format per track

p1:

1
2
3

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3

p2:

1
2
3
4 or C1
5 or C2
6 or C4

ISO 1
ISO 2
ISO 3
SIPASS
CUSTOM 8 bits
CUSTOM 4 bits/reverse

The 4 bits reverse Mode works in the same way as the 8 bits one but it will encode the 4 bits in the inverse
way (4,3,2,1 instead of 1,2,3,4).

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Pmtc;p1;p2;p3;p4 (Parameter magnetic type control)

Sets the magnetic control type.

p1:

1
2
3

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3

p2:
p3:

Start sentinel value in decimal

End Sentinel value in decimal

p4:

ON
OFF

Checksum enable
Checksum disable

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Pmts;p1;p2 (Parameter magnetic track start)

Sets the start distance value of the track coding (per track)
p1:

1
2
3

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3

p2:

Value in dot(s) for the start of the coding (default value: 24)

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R Read Commands
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Rmbs (Read magnetic base start)

Reads the advance distance value after the detection of the card before an
encoding.

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Rmc (Read magnetic coercivity)

Reads the coercivity value.

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Rmd;p1 (Read magnetic density)

Reads the Track Density

p1:

1
2
3

Reads Density for Track Number 1

Reads Density for Track Number 2
Reads Density for Track Number 3

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Rml (Read magnetic length)

Reads the Magnetic Encoding Length.

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Rmms (Read magnetic motor speed)

Reads the Step Motor Value for the Magnetic Encoding.

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R Read Commands

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Rmt,p1 (Read magnetic track)

Reads the ISO Track Format (if ISO1, ISO 2 or ISO 3)

p1:

1
2
3

Reads Format for Track 1

Reads Format for Track 2
Reads Format for Track 3

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Rmtc (Read magnetic type control)

Read the Start, Stop and Checksum setting for each track.

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Rmts,p1 (Read magnetic track start)

Reads the start distance value of track coding.

p1:

1
2
3

Reads Distance for Track 1

Reads Distance for Track 2
Reads Distance for Track 3

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S Sequence Commands

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Smr;p1 (Sequence magnetic read)

Reads the Magnetic Tracks.

p1:

1
2
3

Reads Track Number 1

Reads Track Number 2
Reads Track Number 3

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Smw (Sequence magnetic write)

Writes the Magnetic Tracks.

The track(s) is/are encoded depending on the Dm command sent previ ously.

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11 Smart Card Command Summary Table

P Parameter Commands
Syntax

Parameter/Option

Description

Page #

Pos
Psm

p1 ;p2
p1 ;o1

Sets Offset for Smart Card Position

Sets Smart Card Signal Level

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Syntax Parameter/Option

Description

Page #

Ros
Rsm

Reads Smart Card Offset Value

Reads Smart Card Signal Level

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Description

Page #

Inserts a Smart Card under Smart Card Contact

Station

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S Sequence Commands
Syntax

Parameter/Option

Sis

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P Parameter Commands

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Pos;p1;p2 (Parameter offset smart)

Defines the Offset for Smart Card position under the Smart Card Contact Station.
The card moves with this determinable value to the Smart Card Contact Station
when sending the Sis command.
The Offset default value is 1158 dots.
p1:

+
=

p2:

Value of incremental or value to apply

Ex:

Pos;+;12 (12 dots will be added to the original value)

Pos;=;1400 ( the original value will become 1400 dots)

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Psm;p1;o1 (Parameter smart mode) signal level

Sets the smart card signal insertion level.

p1:

0
1

Open collector when card is present

Close collector when card is present

o1:

u
l

Unlock (the signal change).

Lock (no signal)

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Ros (Read offset smart)

Reads the smart card offset value.

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Rsm (Read parameter smart mode) signal level

Read the signal level mode for smart card insertion.

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S Sequence Commands

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Sis (Sequence insertion smart)

Insert a card in the printer. After detection by the card sensor, the card moves to
the Smart Card Contact Station with a determinable offset value defined by the Pos
command .
When the card is stopped under the Smart Card Contact Station, the printer
activates a contact on PIN 9 of the DB-9 connector to inform the external
reader/encoder that a card is connected to the Smart Card Contact Station.

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13 Contactless Card Command Summary Table

P Parameter Commands
Syntax

Parameter/Option

Description

Page #

Poc

p1 ;p2

Sets the Contactless Card Offset Value

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Syntax Parameter/Option

Description

Page #

Roc

Reads the Contactless Card Offset Value

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Poc ;p1 ;p2 (Parameter offset contactless card)

Sets the Contactless Card Offset Value

p1:

+
=

Increases the current value

Decreases the current value
Set the value

p2:

Value to add, to subtract or to set

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R Read Commands
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Roc (Read offset contactless card)

Reads the Contactless Card offset value.

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15 Feeder Command Summary Table

S - Sequence Commands
Syntax

# Parameter/Option

Description

Page #

Sk

p1;o1

Sequence discuss with Feeder

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S Sequence Commands

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Sk;p1;o1 (Sequence discuss with feeder)

Send command to the feeder and return the answer

p1:

f
w
s

finish sensor (feeder empty)

warning sensor (three adjustable positions)
status (check the full status or discussion)

o1:

return detailed status for s parameter .

Sk;s returns OK if we can discuss with the feeder

Sk;s;1 returns two bytes. (For example 128 129, these two bytes correspond to a specific status, please
contact us for more information).

Answer
Sk;f
Sk;w
Example:

0
Not feeder empty
No warning On

1
2
3
Feeder 1 empty
Feeder 2 empty
Feeder empty
Warning Feeder 1 ON Warning Feeder 1 ON Both Warning ON

(ESC)Sk;f;1(CR) return the finish sensors status.

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S - Sequence Commands
Syntax

# Parameter/Option

Description

Page #

Sds;<

p1;o1

Sequence discuss with Flip Over Station

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Sds;<p1;o1 (Sequence discuss with flip over)

Sends command to the flip over and returns the answer

p1:

A
v

Auto adjust the flip over sensor

Returns the firmware version

o1:

0
1

Returns character answer

Returns decimal answer ([ACK] ..[NACk]..[EOT]

Possible answers:
T : error timeout.
1 : error command.
0 : OK or ACK

Example:

(ESC)Sds;<v(CR) return 3
(ESC)Sds;<v;1(CR) 97 6 (97 decimal value for a 6 decimal value for ACK)

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S - Sequence Commands
Syntax

# Parameter/Option

Description

Page #

Sds;?

p1;p2

Sequence discuss with Output Hopper

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S Sequence Commands
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Sds;?p1;o1 (Sequence discuss with output hopper )

Sends command to the Output Hopper and return the answer.

p1:

A
v
i

Auto adjust the hopper sensor (remove card and close the doors before processing)
Return the firmware version.
Init the output hopper

p2:

return detailed answer ([ACK] ..[NACk]..[EOT]

Possible answers:
T
: error timeout.
1
: error command.
0
: OK or ACK
For adjustment only:
49
: can not adjust the blue belt position.
50
: can not adjust the door sensors and/or position 1 sensor.
51
: can not adjust the ejection sensors.
52
: can not adjust the position 2 sensor.
Example:
(ESC)Sds;?A;1(CR) 6 Adjustment correct
(ESC)Sds;?A;1(CR) 52 Cannot adjust the ejection sensors.

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21. Programming Example

1 - Printing a color card with a 5 Panel Color Ribbon (YMCKO)

(ESC)Pr;ymcko(CR)
(ESC)Pc;y;+(CR)
(ESC)Pc;m;+(CR)
(ESC)Pc;c;+(CR)
(ESC)Ss(CR)
(ESC)Sr(CR)
(ESC)Db;y;32;data0..
(ESC)Db;m;32;data0..
(ESC)Db;c;32;data0..
(ESC)Db;m;2;data0..
(ESC)Db;o;2;data0..
(ESC)Se(CR) ;

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Defines the type of ribbon

Increases Yellow Contrast of 1
Increases Magenta Contrast of 1
Increases Cyan Contrast of 1
Beginning of sequence
Defines printing on the front of the card
Downloads the Yellow Panel
Runs the printing of the Yellow Panel and downloads Magenta
Panel
Runs the printing of the Magenta Panel and downloads the Cyan
Panel
Runs the printing of the Cyan Panel and downloads of the Black
Panel
Runs the printing of the Black Panel and downloads the Overlay
Panel
Prints the Overlay Panel and ejects the card

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