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Contents
1ESC-sequences...............................................................................................................................4
1.1 Creation ofdata records...............................................................................................................4
1.1.1 Symbols and conventions........................................................................................................4
1.1.2 Utilization ofcontrol sequences...............................................................................................5
1.1.3 Utilization ofobject blocks.......................................................................................................5
1.1.4 Structure ofdata records.........................................................................................................5
1.1.5 Example for a data record.......................................................................................................6
1.2 Control sequences........................................................................................................................6
1.2.1 Number ofcards......................................................................................................................7
1.2.2 Image height............................................................................................................................7
1.2.3 Image width..............................................................................................................................7
1.2.4 Printing speed..........................................................................................................................7
1.2.5 Printer specification.................................................................................................................8
1.2.6 Variable object: logo................................................................................................................8
1.2.7 CountryCode...........................................................................................................................8
1.2.8 Card feeding / Card output......................................................................................................9
1.2.9 Transponder data....................................................................................................................9
1.2.10 Variable object: Text / Barcode..............................................................................................10
1.2.11 Thermal print headheating time............................................................................................10
1.3 Object sequences.......................................................................................................................11
1.3.1 Object attributes.....................................................................................................................11
1.3.2 Y-Enlargement.......................................................................................................................11
1.3.3 X-Enlargement.......................................................................................................................12
1.3.4 Distance betweencharacters................................................................................................12
1.3.5 Positioning.............................................................................................................................13
1.3.5.1 X-Coordinate................................................................................................................13
1.3.5.2 Y-Coordinate................................................................................................................14
1.3.6 Internallogo...........................................................................................................................14
1.3.7 Stepping.................................................................................................................................14
1.3.8 Rotation..................................................................................................................................15
1.3.9 Write transponder..................................................................................................................15
1.3.10 Variable objects.....................................................................................................................16
1.3.11 Lines andboxes.....................................................................................................................16
1.3.12 Image background.................................................................................................................17
1.4 Objects........................................................................................................................................18
1.4.1 Text-object.............................................................................................................................18
1.4.2 Logo-object............................................................................................................................18
1.4.3 Barcode-object.......................................................................................................................20
1.4.3.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................20
1.4.3.2 Barcode: Code 2 of5 Interleaved...............................................................................22
1.4.3.3 Barcode: Code 39.......................................................................................................23
1.4.3.4 Barcode: Code 128.....................................................................................................24
1.4.3.5 Barcode: EAN-8...........................................................................................................26
1.4.3.6 Barcode: EAN-13.........................................................................................................27
1.4.3.7 Barcode: EAN-128.......................................................................................................28
1.4.3.8 Barcode: PDF-417.......................................................................................................30
1.5 Preferred control sequences.......................................................................................................33
1.5.1 Status message.....................................................................................................................33
1.5.2 RFID status............................................................................................................................33
1.5.3 Software reset........................................................................................................................33
2Appendix........................................................................................................................................34
2.1 Appendix A:Error messages......................................................................................................34
2.1.1 Error level 1 - Warning...........................................................................................................34
2.1.2 Error level 2 - Error................................................................................................................37
2.1.3 Error level 3 - Hardware.........................................................................................................38
2.2 Appendix B:Commands.............................................................................................................39
2.2.1 Control sequences.................................................................................................................39
2.2.2 Object sequences..................................................................................................................40
2.2.3 Preferred Sequences.............................................................................................................40

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This part ofthe manual contains printer commands to directlycontrol the printer. It is subdivided into
four chapters (control sequences, object sequences, objects and preferred control sequences).
1.1Creation ofdatarecords
Here, the structure ofa data record as well as the application ofthe different sequences is shown.
1.1.1 Symbols and conventions
Following some specific symbols and conventions will be used:
Bold printed characters arekeywords andhave to bewrittenexactlyin this way.
Italic characters within a sequenceare fill-ins whichare replaced bytheuser bydefined values.
Underlined values are standard values.
Non-printable control characters are enclosed in angle brackets, e.g. <CR>.
Inputofcontrol characters can varydependingon the programme. Here are some examples:
<SX>,<STX> þSTX-character, 02 decimal,02 hexadecimal, CTRL/B
<ET>,<EOT> þEOT-character, 04 decimal, 04 hexadecimal, CTRL/D
<EQ>,<ENQ> þENQ-character, 05 decimal, 05 hexadecimal, CTRL/E
<AK>,<ACK> þACK-character, 06 decimal, 06 hexadecimal, CTRL/F
<CR>,<CR> þCR-character, 13 decimal, 0D hexadecimal, CTRL/M
<EC>,<ESC> þESC-character, 27 decimal, 1B hexadecimal, CTRL/[
Inputchoices are displayed in brackets [ ].
Following conventions arevalidfor numerical values in ASCII-input format: Each digit position gets a
fill-in in formofa letter. Theletter defines the numerical format. Each number is represented byits
ASCII-value.
dddd means: 4-digit decimal number (0000 - 9999) in ASCII-format
hhh means: 3-digit hexadecimal number (000 - fff) in ASCII-format
Ifthe input is not boundto a fixed format, this will be shownbytwodots (..):
d.. means for example: 1,12, 123,012, ...
Following conventions arevalidfor numerical values in binaryinputformat: Each 8-bit-binarynumber
is represented byits hexadecimal value.Eachhexadecimal digit gets a fill-in (1hexadecimal digit = 4
bits).
HH means: 2-digit hexadecimal number (00 - ff) in hexadecimal format
afmeans: 175 decimal, afhexadecimal, 10101111 binary
Following conventions arevalidfor character values: Each character position gets a fill-in in formofa
letter. The letter defines the character format. Each character is represented byits ASCII-value.
cmeans: 1 character (A - Z, a - z)
ameans: 1 character (A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9)
0|1proposes input possibilityof0 or 1.
Lowerpositioned texts are for information purposes only.
dtype means: 1-digittypenumber, decimal.

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1.1.2 Utilization ofcontrol sequences
Printer control depends onthe printer configuration. The configuration can either be changed bymenu
or control sequences.
A control sequencehas following structure:
It begins with<ESC> andasubsequent small letter as keyword.
All control sequences are terminated with <CR>.
The sumofall consecutive control sequences forms the control block.
Incorrect control sequences results in error messages on the screen with the reference 'control
sequence'.
1.1.3 Utilization ofobject blocks
Object blocks define theactual printoutafter theprinter configuration has been made.
The PLUS is equipped withits own job control language. This language is incompatible to other line-
oriented matrix printers, butit offers considerable possibilities to create a layout. Lines oftext as well
as barcodes and logos can be printed at will on a card in various forms and directions.
First, to print a card, the whole cardlayout has to be defined as object blocks. Onlyafter thewhole
layoutblockhas been transferred to theprinter a cardcan be printed.
Object blocks have following structure:
An object blockis composed ofobject sequences, which start with <ESC> and asubsequent capital
letter as keyword.
Object sequences withinanobject blockcan either be endedwith or without <CR>.
All object blocks together forma layout block. A layout blockhas to be enclosedin <STX>....<EOT> in
order to distinguish it fromcontrol blocks.
For most ofthe error messages resulting offaultyobject sequences, the error message 'object
sequence'is displayed on the screen.
Variable object sequences are formallyused like control sequences.
All object parameters alreadyhave adefault value, e. g. character spacing= 1 dot.
1.1.4 Structure ofdata records
A data record has followingstructure:
Data record= {control block, layout block, control block}
Control block = { Control sequence 1 [Control sequence n]} n=[2...]
Control sequence= { <ESC>x.... <CR>} x=[a|b|...|z]
Layout block ={<STX>Object block1[Object block n] <EOT>} n= [2...
Object block= { [Object sequence n] Object } n= [1...
Object sequence= { <ESC> X... [<CR>] } X= [A|C|...|Z]
Object = { <ESC> B|T|L... [<CR>] }
Data record
Defines the entire cardlayout including the printer configuration andprint process.
Control block
Defines the entire printer configuration and the print process.
Control sequence
Sets a control parameter for the printer configuration respectivelyprint process.
Object block
Defines thewholecard layout.

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Object sequence, object
The card layoutincludes different types ofdatafields. An object sequence transfers one parameter for
the specification ofthis field. An object is formallyan object sequence and specifies the field type (text,
barcode, logo/line/frame). This sequence alwayshas tobe placed at the endofeach object block.The
object sequences before are related to this object.
First the datarecords are buffer stored and then editedsuccessively.A data record alreadyedited
does not use anylonger input memory. The following symbols in the standard displayindicate the
current memorystate:
-> þData canbe read in
| þInput blockcomplete
þNodata record edited
nþData record edited
# þNumber ofcards still to be printed bycurrentdata record
1.1.5 Example for a data record
ESC-sequenceNote
<ESC>k0000<CR>
Start of data record
Control sequences: (1st control block)
Printer parameter
Printout withoutprint button
<STX> Start of layout block
<ESC>I35<CR>
<ESC>G150<CR>
<ESC>R0<CR>
<ESC>BEAN13;H60;B3;P1>4012
34567890<CR>
Object block1 (= barcode set)
<ESC>I35<CR>
<ESC>G20<CR>
<ESC>R270<CR>
<ESC>D1<CR>
<ESC>C2<CR>
<ESC>F3<CR>
<ESC>TARIAL18F;Drehung 270°<CR>
Object block2 (=text data)
Text = ' Rotation 270° '
<EOT> End of layout block
<ESC>#1<CR> Control sequences: (2nd control block)
Printjob
End of data record
After these datahave been transfered to the printer, a card should be printed.
Ifan error message appears on the screen after the transfer ofthe data record, the corresponding
reason can be found in the appendix wheretheerror codes are mentioned.
A possible reasonfor the error might be, that the connection PC - Printer has not been setup correctly
or that the transfer parameters have not been adjustedcorrectly.
1.2Control sequences
Structure:
Control block = { Control sequence 1 [control sequence n]} n=[2...]
Control sequence= { <ESC>x.... <CR>} x=[a|b|...|z]

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Listing of the possibleControl Sequences:
Number ofcards
Image height
Image width
Printing speed
Printer specification
Variable object: Logo
Countrycode
Transponder data
Variable object: Text/Barcode
Heating time thermal print head
The following pages give adetailed description ofthe individual control sequences.
1.2.1 Number ofcards
Menuchoice: CARD DATA / copies / 0000
Control set: <ESC>#d..<CR>
Example:<ESC>#10<CR>
The control sequenceinitiates the printout ofthe print job with the givennumber of cards.
Parameter: d =Number ofcards
1.2.2 Image height
Menuchoice: CARD DATA / select card / 1024
Control set:<ESC>bd..<CR>
Example: <ESC>b840<CR>
The image height defines the height ofthe print area.
Parameter: d = Image height* 12/mm(number ofmotor steps),
Minimumheight= 10 mm(d = 120), Maximumheight = 85.3 mm(d = 1024)
1.2.3 Image width
Menuchoice: CARD DATA / select card / 672
Control set: <ESC>cd..<CR>
Example:<ESC>c450<CR>
The image width defines thewidth ofthe print area.
Parameter: d =Image width * 12/mm(number ofdots),
Minimumwidth= 5.3 mm(d = 64), Maximumwidth = 56 mm(d = 672)
The value for the image width canalwaysbe smaller than the actual card format. The resulting print
area is thenshifted in a centered way.
1.2.4 Printing speed
Menuchoice: PRINTPARAMETERS / printing speed / 75
Control set: <ESC>jd..<CR>
Example:<ESC>j100<CR>
The Printing speed defines the transportation speed of the card withintheprint area.
Parameter: d =Printing speed (75and 100 mm/sec) in steps of25 mm/sec

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1.2.5 Printer specification
Menuchoice: PRINTER SPECS.
/printer - mode
/transfer...
Control set: <ESC>kd..[;0|;1]<CR>
Example:<ESC>k101;1<CR>
The Control Sequence defines thesetting ofvarious printer parameters.
Parameter:
d =
1
printout onlyvia print button
d =
20
use transfer printing
d =
40
Card feeder available
d =
100
automatic card feeding
Byadding up the individual values several settings can be made at the same time. The optional switch
(1|0) allows the setting/deletionofsingle parameters.
Examples:
ESC-sequenceDescription
<ESC>k20<CR> Reset all parameters, but
•transfer device will be logged-on
<ESC>k21;1<CR> All parameters remain unchanged, but
•activate transfer device
•inquire PRINTbutton prior to each printout
1.2.6 Variable object: logo
Control set: <ESC> l aobj. ; d..Width ;d..Height ;HHLogo data <CR >
a
obj. : Object name
d..Width: Logo width :Number ofdots in X-direction
d..Height : Logoheight : Number ofdots in Y-direction
HHLogo data Logodata in binaryform
Each bit ofa byte represents 1 dot
Bit =0: do not print dot, =1: print dot
Data bit:7 6 54 32 10
Dot:1 2 34 56 78
Example: <ESC> l a ; 8 ; 5; 08 08 C828 10<CR>
<ESC> # 1<CR>
The Logo should have been pre-defined as a variable object (see variable objects, chapter 1.3.10,
page16).
1.2.7 CountryCode
MenuChoice: CHARACTER/LCD/ country/ USA
Control Set: <ESC>nd<CR>
Example:<ESC>n2<CR>
The control sequencedefines the setting ofthevarious countrycodes.
Parameter:
d = 0USA d = 5Sweden
d = 1England d = 6Italy
d = 2Germanyd = 7Spain
d = 3Denmarkd = 8Norway
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1.2.8 Card feeding / Card output
Control set: <ESC> t d<CR >
d1:
Card feeding
d2:
Card output
e. g.: <ESC>t 1 <CR>Positioning ofthecard in print position
bythe card feeder
<ESC>t 2 <CR>Card output
1.2.9 Transponder data
Control set: <ESC> u d..Offset ;d..Length ; a Action ;[HHData]<CR>
dOffset = Offset in blocks: 0 ... number ofblocks
d Length = Length in byte:0 ... transponder size *
a Action =r / wr →read / w →write
HHData = Transponder data: data in binaryform
Example:<ESC>u1;5;r <CR>
the Offset is one blockand then the printer reads 5 bytes
* max. read = 216 bytes/sequence; max. write= 32 bytes/sequence
The printer reads the content ofthe transponder or writes datato the transponder and passes the
corresponding data to the host. (see chapter 1.3.9,page 15)
The data output is according to ISO 15693 andis sendvia serial- / parallelinterface.
Transponder Tag-it HF / I-CODE1:
Byte012345678910
11
12
13
14
15
E. g. Hallo
Offset 0 1 2 3 4
Transponder MY-D:
Byte012345678910
11
12
13
14
15
E. g. Hallo
Offset 0 1 2
ESC-sequenceDescription
<ESC>u0;0;r;<CR> read transponder ID
return: 9bytes
1st byte =transponder type
2nd – 9th byte= transponderID
<ESC>u0;0;w;<CR> delete all transponder data
return: number ofdel. bytes
<ESC>u2;12;r;<CR> the Offset is twoblocks and the printer reads 12 bytes
return: 12 bytes
<ESC>u2;12;w;1234567Hallo
<CR> the Offset is twoblocks and the printer writes 12 bytes
return: number ofreal written bytes
transponder model code number of
blocks block size capacity
Philips I-CODE1TM 0x00 11 4 bytes 44 bytes
Texas Instruments
Tag-it HFTM
0x01 6 4 bytes 22 bytes
Infineon my-d 0x03 125 8 bytes 1000bytes

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1.2.10 Variable object: Text / Barcode
Control set: <ESC> v aobj. ; Data <CR >
a
obj. : Object name
Data : Text data or Barcode data
Example: <ESC>v a; Text <CR> Text-object
<ESC> # 1<CR>
<ESC>v a; Barcode data <CR>Barcode-object
<ESC> # 1<CR>
The text respectively barcode has to be pre-defined asvariable object.
(see variable objects, chapter 1.3.10, page 16)
1.2.11 Thermal print head heating time
Menuchoice: PRINTPARAMETERS / heating time tph / +- 0%
Control set: <ESC>w[+|-]d<CR>
Example:<ESC>w-5<CR>
The control sequenceallows to change the blackeningdegree byincreasing respectivelydecreasing
the thermal print head heating time between -30% and +30%.
Parameter: d =Heating time change(-30%to +30%) in 5% steps