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Printing by Directly Sending Commands

Overview

You can print labels by directly sending control commands and print commands to the printer.
For PCs and devices without a printer driver, the printer can be controlled by sending commands directly to the printer.
For information on the commands, refer to the links below.

Steps to Print with Commands

Get the device ready for communication with the printer

Sending commands directly to the printer requires connecting your PC/device to your printer, which enables controlling data transfer.
The control method varies depending on the interface and application. For the specifications of the printer, refer to the instruction manual. The connection method varies by the OS, etc. as well. Refer also to the instruction manuals of your PC and device.
USB: The printer class supports PnP (Plug and Play).
Bluetooth®: Protocols such as SPP and HCRP are available.
LAN: The default port is 9100. You can configure the setting with EWS, etc.

Note:
For the instruction manual of the printer, refer to the support website.

Create data by referring to the command reference

The following commands are available. Refer to the compatible models and downloadfor each command.

  • P-touch Template
  • ESC/P command reference
  • Raster command reference

Creating data by referring to the reference and sending them to your printer allows you to control the printer and print labels.

For information on which command to use, refer to Choosing a Command to Use.

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