^WD - Print Directory on Label

Overview

The ^WD command prints a formatted label showing directory listings of bar codes, objects stored in memory, or installed fonts. Provides a physical reference of available printer resources enclosed in a double-line box.

Syntax

^WDd:

Parameters

• d = Storage device to list (required)
  • R: = RAM (DRAM)
  • B: = Flash Card (PCMCIA)
  • E: = Flash Memory (onboard)
  • Z: = Bar codes and fonts (system resources)

Description

• Prints directory on label (not to host)
• Shows bar codes, objects, or fonts
• Enclosed in double-line box
• Useful for physical inventory/reference
• Only works when printer is idle

Examples

List RAM Objects

^XA
^WDR:
^XZ

Prints label with all RAM objects.

List Bar Codes

^XA
^WDZ:
^XZ

Prints label with available bar codes and fonts.

List Flash Card

^XA
^WDB:
^XZ

Prints label with Flash Card contents.

Output Format

Output appears in double-line box on label:

╔═══════════════════════════════════╗
║  - DIR R:                         ║
║  * LOGO.GRF      00150      123   ║
║  * SAMPLE.GRF    00200      000   ║
║  - 0000780 bytes free             ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════╝

Directory Details

Bar Codes (Z:)

• Lists all available bar code types
• Shows bar code names
• Shows numeric identifier for use with commands

Fonts (Z:)

• Lists all installed fonts
• Shows font name
• Shows font number for use with ^A instruction
• Shows font size

Objects (R:, B:, E:)

• Lists stored graphics, fonts, formats
• Shows name (8 chars) + extension
• Shows size in bytes
• Shows option flags

Usage Notes

• Printer must be idle (not printing)
• Only one device can be listed per label
• Useful for:
  • Visual inventory of stored objects
  • Printer troubleshooting
  • Configuration documentation
  • Quick reference while working
• Consumes one label for output
• Provides physical hardcopy reference

Practical Applications

Setup Verification

^XA
^WDR:
^XZ

Verify expected graphics are stored in RAM.

Configuration Record

^XA
^WDZ:
^XZ

Print and file list of available fonts and barcodes.

Debugging

^XA
^WDB:
^XZ

Check Flash Card contents to verify backup.

Related Commands

• ^HW - Host Directory List (to host computer)
• ^TO - Transfer Object
• ^ID - Image Delete
• ~WC - Print Configuration Label

See Also

• Host Directory List (^HW)
• Print Configuration Label (~WC)
• Transfer Object (^TO)