Paxar TC6037PR Uživatelský manuál

TC6037PR Rev. AF 1/08 ©2002 Paxar Americas, Inc. a subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corp. All rights reserved.Monarch®Pathfinder® Ultra®Silver and GoldPri

Creating an MPCLII Format PacketA format defines which fields appear and where the fields are printed on thelabel. The printer requires this informati

615 Bar code width is greater than 16 inches, or number of keywordsfor PDF 417 exceeds 928. Decrease the density or shorten theamount of data to print

751 Printer did not sense a black mark when expected. The supplymay be jammed.For these errors, Check the¨supply tracking¨supply marks¨black mark sens

792 Printer not initialized.793 Printer job queue full.Flash Memory ErrorsThese errors occur when there is a problem with the printer ’s flash memory.

Hard Printer Failure ErrorsThese errors are hard printer failures. Call Technical Support if you receivethese messages.904 No memory for native layer.

6-18 Troubleshooting

PRINTER OPTIMIZATION 7This chapter provides information on how to improve your printer ’sperformance by¨adjusting the print quality¨reducing the imagi

Adjusting the Print QualityMany factors affect print quality: type of supplies, print contrast, and thetype of printer ’s application. The type of sup

Reducing Imaging TimeImaging time is the time it takes the printer to image the data for the firstlabel after the printer receives the format and batc

3. Repeat step 2 for each field except the last one.{B,1,U,0 p3,"BROADWAY" p }{B,1,U,0 p4,"555 WEST OAK AVE." p }4. For the last f

The first text field sets all the parameters for that field. The second textfield’s number of characters and column location changes from whatwas defi

You have created a format packet for your MPCLII printer. Now, a batchpacket must be created before you can print the format.5. Type the following bat

7-6 Printer Optimization

SAMPLES AThis appendix contains sample formats. You can customize any ofthese formats to meet your needs.The samples pictured are oriented as if you a

Sample Quick Response PacketsQuick Response (QR Code) is a two-dimensional bar code, which is madeup of square modules arranged in an overall square p

mask# Mask number. Undefined. Leave blank or use 0.data_input Type of data input. Options:A AutomaticM Manualchar Type of characters. Options:A Alphan

#of_div Total number of symbols in this concatenated set. You m ust use a two-digitnumber in decimal.par ity Parity byte. You must use a two-digit num

Sample MaxiCode PacketsMaxiCode is a two-dimensional bar code developed by UPS (United ParcelService, Inc.). Data must be defined in a specific way fo

Mode 0 (Obsolete) Sample{F,1,A,R,E,0200,0200,"MAXICODE" pB,1,93,V,020,20,33,7,0,8,L,0 p } MaxiCode bar code (33){B,1,N,1 p Batch header1,&qu

Mode 2 Sample{F,1,A,R,E,200,200,"MAXI_M2" pB,1,93,V,020,020,33,7,0,8,L,0 p } MaxiCode bar code (33){B,1,N,1 p1,"[)>~030" p Mess

Mode 3 Sample{F,1,A,R,E,200,200,"MAXI_M3" pB,1,93,V,020,020,33,7,0,8,L,0 p } MaxiCode bar code (33){B,1,N,1 p1,"[)>~030" p Mess

Sample UPCA Format Packet{F,25,A,R,E,200,200,"Fmt 25" pC,140,40,0,1,2,1,W,C,0,0,"SAMPLE FORMAT",1 pB,1,12,F,85,40,1,2,40,5,L,0 pT,

Using MPCLII ConventionsHere are some guidelines to follow when using MPCLII.MPCLII PunctuationUse the following symbols when creating MPCLII packets:

Tag Example{F,1,A,R,E,200,150,"1LAB1520"pC,44,40,0,50,9,9,A,L,0,0,"PEANUTS",1pB,1,12,F,125,25,1,2,50,7,L,0pR,1,"028400067362&

Receipt Format Example{F,1,A,R,E,300,175,"1Garage"pC,277,15,0,50,10,18,A,L,0,0,"KRAMER’S",1pC,223,4,0,50,8,8,A,L,0,0,"Can Ope

Label Sample 3{F,1,A,R,E,400,200,"1LAB2040"pC,150,21,0,50,14,12,A,L,0,1,"BATTERY PACK",1pC,150,46,0,50,14,12,A,L,0,1,"WAREHOU

FONTS BThis appendix shows examples of the fonts loaded in your printer’smemory.Number Font Size and Appearance Type ofSpacing#ofDotsBetweenCharacters

These samples were printed using the Internal Symbol set.B-2 FontsBold FontStandard FontReduced FontOCRA-like Font

These samples were printed using Code Page 437.Fonts B-3CG Triumvirate™ Typeface BoldCG Triumvirate™ TypefaceEFF Swiss Bold Font

Bitmap Font InformationOur bitmap fonts are either monospaced (each character occupies the sameamount of space) or proportional (each character is a d

Example14 (Standard font dots) x 5 (magnification) = 70 + 3 (default spacingbetween characters). There are 73 dots in the Standard font at 5x.Standard

Bold1xu{7x1/100 in. 16.7 117.241/10 mm 42.4 297.8dots 34 238Proportional Font MagnificationEach character in a proportionally spaced font is a differe

Example13 (Average font dots) x 5 (magnification) = 65 dots in an average letter ofthe CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold at 5x.CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bo

Standard Syntax GuidelinesWhen creating MPCLII packets:¨Begin each packet with a start of header ({).¨Endeachpacketwithanend of header (}).¨Define no

CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold (8 pt.) Font #1001Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum1x 1/100 in.1/10 mmDots1.563.9735.7314.551110.9427.78217x 1/100 in.1

CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold (10 pt.) Font #1002Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum1x 1/100 in.1/10 mmDots1.563.9736.7717.201313.0233.07257x 1/100 in.

CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold (12 pt.) Font #1003Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum1x 1/100 in.1/10 mmDots2.606.6158.8522.491716.1541.01317x 1/100 in.

CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold (18 pt.) Font #1004Point sizes greater than 12 include only t he following special characters:0123456789#$%&(),./@DF

CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold (22 pt.) Font #1005Point sizes greater than 12 include only t he following special characters:0123456789#$%&(),./@DF

CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold Cond (6.5 pt.) Font #1006Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum1x 1/100 in.1/10 mmDots1.042.6523.659.2676.2515.88127x 1/100

CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold Cond (8 pt.) Font #1007Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum1x 1/100 in.1/10 mmDots1.563.9734.6911.9198.8522.49177x 1/100 i

CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold Cond (10 pt.) Font #1008Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum1x 1/100 in.1/10 mmDots2.085.2945.7314.551111.9830.43237x 1/10

CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold Cond (12 pt.) Font #1009Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum1x 1/100 in.1/10 mmDots2.606.6157.2918.521414.5838.04287x 1/10

CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold Cond (18 pt.) Font #1010Point sizes greater than 12 include only t he following special characters:0123456789#$%&(),

Starting with a DesignBefore you create a format packet, you must design your label. There areseveral steps to designing a custom label:1. Decide whic

CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold Cond (22 pt.) Font #1011Point sizes greater than 12 include only t he following special characters:0123456789#$%&(),

Scalable Font InformationThe scalable font is smooth at any point size. There are no jagged edgesbecause the font is created from an equation every ti

TrueType Font InformationTrueType fonts follow the TrueType outline font standard. These fonts aresmooth at any point size. There are no jagged edges,

Using International FontsInternational fonts are available as bitmap or TrueType fonts. See "BitmapFont Information" or "TrueType Font

Selecting a Symbol SetSpecify a symbol set based on the characters to print and one that iscompatible with the font's character mapping. The symb

International Font Sample{F,3,A,R,E,150,200,"SIMPLE" pT,1,5,V,10,10,0,100,30,30,B,L,0,0,102 p }{B,3,U,1 p1,"~125~000~125~002~125~004~12

Locating the Font Number in a Font PacketIf you are creating font packets, the font number is the second parameter inthe packet. Software is available

SYMBOL SETS/CODE PAGES CThis appendix contains a listing of the symbol sets, code pages,and extended character sets the printers support.Use the chart

Using Code 128 Function CodesThis table lists the characters for Bar Code 128 function codes. Thesefunctions are used with scanners.Code Function Code

Internal Symbol SetSymbol Sets/Code Pages C-3

Determining Format ContentsBefore you lay out your format, you need to make a few decisions. Forexample:¨How large is your supply?¨Which fonts do you

ANSI Symbol SetBold Character SetC-4 Symbol Sets/Code Pages

OCRA Character SetCode Page 100 (Macintosh)Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-5

Code Page 101 (Wingdings)Code Page 437 (Latin U.S.)C-6 Symbol Sets/Code Pages

Code Page 850 (Latin 1)Code Page 852 (Latin 2)Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-7

Code Page 855 (Russian)Code Page 857 (IBM Turkish)C-8 Symbol Sets/Code Pages

Code Page 860 (MS-DOS Portuguese)Code Page 1250 (Latin 2)Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-9

Code Page 1251 (Cyrillic)Code Page 1252 (Latin 1)C-10 Symbol Sets/Code Pages

Code Page 1253 (Greek)Code Page 1254 (Turkish)Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-11

Code Page 1255 (Hebrew)Code Page 1256 (Arabic)C-12 Symbol Sets/Code Pages

Code Page 1257 (Baltic)Code Page 1258 (Vietnamese)Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-13

Drawing Rough SketchesAfter you decide what information you want to print, sketchhow you want the information to appear on the label. Noteany areas th

ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion ChartUse the chart below to translate the characters printed on your test label.The chart lists ASCII characters and t

ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart (continued)Char. Hex Decimal Char. Hex Decimal$ 24 36 ; 3B 59% 25 37 < 3C 60& 26 38 = 3D 61‘ 27 39 > 3

ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart (continued)Char. Hex Decimal Char. Hex DecimalR 52 82 i 69 105S 53 83 j 6A 106T 54 84 k 6B 107U 55 85 l 6C 108V

Binary to Hex Conversion ChartBinary Hex Binary Hex00000000 00 00100000 2000000001 01 00100001 2100000010 02 00100010 2200000011 03 00100011 230000010

Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart (continued)Binary Hex Binary Hex01000000 40 01100000 6001000001 41 01100001 6101000010 42 01100010 6201000011 4

Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart (continued)Binary Hex Binary Hex10000000 80 10100000 A010000001 81 10100001 A110000010 82 10100010 A210000011 8

Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart (continued)Binary Hex Binary Hex11000000 C0 11100000 E011000001 C1 11100001 E111000010 C2 11100010 E211000011 C

Dot to Run Length Encoding ChartON (Black) Dots# of Dots Code # of Dots Code1A14N2B15O3C16P4D17Q5E18R6F19S7G20T8H21U9I22V10 J 23 W11 K 24 X12L25Y13 M

C-22 Symbol Sets/Code Pages

FORMAT DESIGN TOOLS DUse copies of these worksheets and grids to create formats, batchdata, and check digit schemes. You may want to keep copies ofthe

Considering Field TypesAfter you select a supply size, the next step in designing a format is todecide what information you want to print on the label

Batch WorksheetD-2 Format Design ToolsB1 HEADERB2 FORMAT #B3 NEW / UPDATEB4 QUANTITYBBATCHHEADERE1 HEADERE2 FEED-MODEE3 BATCH-SEPE4 PRINT-MULTE5 MULTI

Check Digit WorksheetFormat Design Tools D-3A1 HEADERA2 SELECTOR #A3 ACTIONA4 DEVICEA5 MODULUSA6 LENGTHA7 ALGORITHMWEIGHTSA8ARA1 HEADERA2 SEL

D-4 Format Design ToolsS u p p l y L a y o u t( E n g l i s h )3 5 03 0 02 5 02 0 01 5 01 0 05 0005 0 1 0 01 5 01 8 3- 0 . 1 1 5 "3 6 51 3 31

S u p p l y L a y o u t( M e t r i c )7 0 06 0 05 0 04 0 02 0 01 0 01 0 0 2 0 03 0 04 6 49 2 73 3 72 7 56 7 3- 2 . 9 2 m m8 0 09 0 04 0 03 0 000

D-6 Format Design ToolsS u p p l y L a y o u t( G r a p h i c )03 5 17 0 12 5 52 0 95 0 93 1 71 2 5- 2 2 D o t s02 . 0 " W i d t h1 . 5 &

FORMATWORKSHEETTC6035FW Rev. AA 8/02CCCCCCCC1 HEADERC2 ROWC3 COLUMNC4 GAPC5 FONTC6 HGT. MAG.C7 WID. MAG.C8 COLORC9 ALIGNMENTC10 CHAR. ROT.C

GLOSSARYBatch Data2,"Monarch"Defines the actual information (as fields within {})printed on the label.Batch ControlE,0,1,4,2Defines the prin

Format Header First line of a format, immediately following the start ofpacket ({). A format header must begin with F, followedby various header eleme

INDEXAalgorithm,in sum of digits 3-15algorithm,in sum of products 3-14alignment,bar code 2-14Bbar codedefining aspect ratios 3-10PDF417 options 3-10ba

Using the Format WorksheetThe Format Worksheet is divided into sections that list the field types. Eachsection has boxes to fill in with parameters th

Ccalling technical s upport 6-3changingbar code density 3-8security level of PDF417 3-9 - 3-10character rotationin constant text field 2-17in text fie

definingbar code type 2-11bar codes 2-8batch control field 5-3batch data field 5-4batch header 5-2bitmap fields 4-12boxes 2-22check digit scheme w/sod

fieldsbar code rotation 2-14batch control syntax 5-3batch data syntax 5-4constant text rotation 2-17deciding a type 1-9finding trailing spaces 7-5font

Iimagingrepeating parameters 7-4using zero batch headers 7-3imaging timewhen to use scalable fonts 7-4incrementing fieldsfixing the first number 3-11r

options,field 3-8brief list of 3-2calculating check digits 3-7copy data 3-4customized bar code density 3-8general overview 3-2incrementing/decrementin

RRAMstoring images 4-7rotatingbar codes 2-14constant text characters 2-17constant text fields 2-17text characters 2-6text fields 2-6rough sketches 1-8

Ttablebar code lengths 2-9fixed/variable bar codes 2-9hexadecimal conversion C-17run length conversion C-21special characters, batch data 5-5technical

DEFINING FIELDS 2This chapter provides a reference for defining¨the format header¨text and constant text¨bar code fields¨line and box fields.Defining

Each product and program carries a respective written warranty, the onlywarranty on which the customer can rely. Paxar reserves the right to makechang

Defining the Format HeaderA Format Header begins a format file.Syntax{F,format#,action,device,measure,length,width,"name" pF1. F Format Head

Defining Text FieldsCreate a separate definition for each text field. If text falls on two lines,each line of text requires a separate definition.Synt

T6. column Distance from the left edge of the print area to thepivot point to find the column location.English 0 - 189Metric 0 - 480Dots 0 - 383T7. ga

T10. wid mag Width m agnifier, 1-7(times). With TrueType/Scalable fonts, use 4 - 250,for the font’s point size. Proportionally spaced fonts do not hav

T12. alignment Options:L Align on left side of field.C Center text within field (monospaced fonts only)R Align on right side of field (monospaced font

T15. sym set Symbol set. Use 0 for the Internal Symbol Set. For scalable fonts, use:1 ANSI Symbol Set100 Macintosh101 Wingdings102 Unicode (user input

Defining Bar Code FieldsEach bar code field requires a separate definition.SyntaxB,field#,# of char,fix/var,row,column,font,density,height,text,alignm

B4. fix/var Fixed (F) or variable (V) length field.Bar Code Number of Characters Fixed or VariableUPCA12 FUPCA+214 FUPCA+517 FUPCA+Price CD12 FUPCE7FU

B5. row Distance f rom bottom of the print area to the pivot point of the field. T hepivot point varies, depending on how the field is justified. Pivo

B7. font Bar code. Options:1 UPCA 15 EAN8 +52 UPCE 16 EAN13 +23 Interleaved 2 of 5 17 EAN13 +54 Code 39 (no check digit) 21 LAC5 Codabar 22 POSTNET6 E

TABLE OF CONTENTSGETTING STARTED ... 1-1About This Manual ...

2-12 Defining FieldsBar CodeTypeDensitySelectorDensity(% or cpi)NarrowElement(dots/mils)Narrow toWide RatioDataLengthAppearanceCodesAvailableCharSetUP

Bar Code Type DensitySelectorData LengthQuick Response Models 1and 20Model 1: 0 - 1167Numeric 0 - 707Alphanumeric 0 - 486 (8-bit)0 - 299 (Kanji)Model

B9. height Bar code height, in 1/100 inches, 1/10 mm, or dots. Minimum values:English 1Metric 2Dots 1For Quick Response bar codes, the value you enter

Defining Constant Text FieldsA constant text field is a set of fixed characters that prints on all labels.Define each constant text field separately.

C5. font Style of font. Options:1 Standard 5 HR12 Reduced 6 HR23 Bold 10 CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold 9 pt4 OCRA-like 11 CG Triumvirate™ Typeface 6 p

There are two t ypes of field color overlay attributes:Transparent The overlay field (text or constant text) does not block out(or “erase”) existing f

C13. sym set Symbol set. Use 0 for the Internal Symbol Set. For scalable fonts, use:1 ANSI Symbol Set100 Macintosh101 Wingdings102 Unicode (user input

Defining Line FieldsUse lines to form borders and mark out original prices. Define each lineseparately. This field is not assigned a field number, but

L5. angle/end rowIf Using Segments:Row location of ending point. Measure from bottom ofprint area. Ranges same as row above. Onhorizontal lines, this

L7. thickness Using the chart below for r eference, write the line thickness(1-99) in box L7. Measured in dots.Note: Line thickness fills upward on ho

DEFINING FIELD OPTIONS ... 3-1Applying Field Options ...3-2Combining

Defining Box FieldsUse boxes to form borders or highlight items of interest. Define each boxfield separately. This field is not assigned a field numbe

Q6. thickness Using the chart below for reference, write the desired line thickness (1-99)in box Q6. Measure in dots.Note: Line thickness fills upward

2-24 Defining Fields

DEFINING FIELD OPTIONS 3This chapter provides a reference for defining¨field options in formats¨check digit packets.Defining Field Options 3-1

Applying Field OptionsField options further define text and bar code fields. The text, constant text,or bar code field must be previously defined befo

Option 1 (Fixed Data)Fixed data is information (a company name or store number) you want toprint on all labels. You can define fixed characters for an

Option 4 (Copy Data)You can create a field that uses data from another field. This is useful forcreating merged fields or sub-fields. You can copy the

Merging FieldsYou can copy data to merge the contents of fields. Use the copy data optionas many times as necessary to copy all the appropriate fields

Option 30 (Pad Data)You can add characters to one side of a field to “pad” the field. Paddingallows you to fill in the remaining spaces when the enter

Option 31 (Calculate Check Digit)The printer generates a check digit if you apply Option 31 to the field. Youcannot use this option if the field conta

Creating a Graphic Packet ... 4-8Positioning the Graphic Image ...4-8Defining the Grap

Example R,42,1 pUses a price field that prints the monetary symbol and notations as definedin the monetary formatting packet.Option 50 (Bar Code Densi

Option 51 (PDF417 Security/Truncation)You can define a security level and choose whether or not to truncate aPDF417 bar code. Higher security levels a

Option 52 (PDF417 Width/Length)This option defines the image width or length of a PDF417 bar code. If youdefine a fixed number of columns (width), the

Option 60 (Incrementing/Decrementing Fields)You may have an application, such as serial numbers, in which you need anumeric field to increment (increa

Option 61 (Re-image Field)If you have a constant field that appears on top of a non-constant field,apply this option to the constant field. For exampl

Using Check DigitsCheck digits are typically used to ensure that a text or bar code field scanscorrectly. If you apply Option 31, the printer calculat

Sum of Products CalculationThis is an example of how the printer uses Sum of Products to calculate acheck digit for this data:5232452191. Weights are

5. Subtract the remainder from the modulus.The result becomes the check digit. In this case, the check digit is 2.10-8=2Sum of Digits CalculationThis

5. Subtract the remainder from the modulus.The result becomes the check digit. In this case, the check digit is 6.10-4=63-16 Defining Field Options

CREATING GRAPHICS 4This chapter provides information on how to¨map out the graphic image using the hexadecimal (hex) orrun length method.¨create a gra

Data Errors ... 6-4Format Errors ...6-4Batch Errors ...

Overview of Bitmapped ImagesA printed image is formed through a series of dots. Each square on the gridbelow represents a dot on the printhead. The gr

Designing Bitmapped ImagesOnce you determine the encoding method to use, you can begin mappingout your graphic image.Note: The image that you map must

Using the Hex MethodThe following steps explain how to derive a hex character string from abitmapped graphic.Each square on the grid represents a dot.

3. One row at a time, convert each group of eight binary digits to hex.starting at position 49 ...00111111 = 3F11111111 = FF11111111 = FF11110000 = F0

1. Count the number of consecutive OFF or ON dots in a row. Write thenumber of consecutive dots in sequence for the first row on the grid.Write “ON” o

Determining How to Store the ImageOnce you have mapped out your graphic image, determine how you want tostore it. You have three options:¨RAM¨Temporar

Using FlashYou can use flash memory when the graphic image is used by severalformats, because you only have to send the graphic image once. Thiselimin

The area enclosed within the dotted linesrepresents the graphic image starting at 0,0 (asdefined in the graphic header).If you want a fixed amount of

Within a FormatWhen you define the graphic field within your format, the row and columnparameters represent where on the format to place the graphic i

G4. device Graphic storage device:R Volatile RAM (format must contain a graphic field)T Temporary StorageF Flash MemoryNote: If you are using flash me

Label Example ... A-10Receipt Format Example ... A-11Label Sample 2.

Creating Bitmap FieldsThis defines one row of dots, starting at a specific row and column withinthe graphic image. Each unique row of dots requires a

Creating Next-Bitmap FieldsThis field uses the previous field’s row and column locations. It allows youto use the bitmap or duplicate field data witho

Creating Duplicate FieldsIf a line of data is identical to a previous bitmap or next-bitmap field, theduplicate field allows you to repeat the dot seq

Sample Hex Graphic Packet{G,99,A,R,G,0,0,0,"99WIRE"pB,39,48,H,"3FFFFFF0" pB,40,32,H,"01FFC000000FF8"pB,41,32,H,"3E0

B,99,24,H,"07FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC" pB,100,24,H,"1FF9FFFFFFFFFFFFFF" pB,101,24,H,"3FFE0007FFFF8000FF80" pB,102,24,H,"391

Sample Run Length Graphic Packet{G,99,A,R,G,0,0,0,"99WIRE" pB,39,50,R,"Z" pB,40,39,R,"KzI"pB,41,34,R,"EzsF" pB

B,101,26,R,"MnToI" pB,102,26,R,"CbHnTiP" pB,103,27,R,"CcZZC" pB,104,27,R,"GeZWcG" pB,105,28,R,"JaZReH&quo

Placing the Graphic in a FormatTo include a graphic within a format:1. Design the graphic image as shown in “Designing Bitmapped Images.”2. If you are

G4. column Distance between the left edge of the print area on the supply and the leftedge of the graphic. Measured in selected units.English 0 - 189M

PRINTING 5This chapter describes how to define the batch header, batchcontrol, and batch data files.Printing 5-1

Internal Symbol Set ...C-3ANSI Symbol Set ... C-4Bold Character Set...

Defining the Batch HeaderBatch data is the actual information printed on the supply. Batch data fills inthe format’s text, bar code, and non-printable

Defining the Batch Control FieldThe batch header must precede this field. The batch control field definesthe print job and applies only to the batch t

Defining Batch Data FieldsBatch data fields should be sent in field number order. Use continuationfields for large amounts of data. If you are using N

For example, you can use “” or ~034 to print the “ character in your batchdata; otherwise, the tilde characters are ignored. You can also use ~XXXwher

Downloading MethodsYou can download the format and batch data using one of three methods:sequential, batch, and batch quantity zero.Sequential MethodU

To use the batch quantity zero method:1. Send the format and a batch header in one file. The first time you sendthe batch header, use the parameter N

5-8 Printing

TROUBLESHOOTING 6This chapter explains how to¨print diagnostics labels¨reset the printer¨call Technical Support.This chapter also provides explanation

Printing Diagnostics Labels1. From the Diagnostics menu, select Printer. You seeTest LabelSensorsED2. From the Printer menu, select Test Label.3. Afte

Reading Diagnostics LabelsThe first diagnostic (test) label shows the model number, software version,and the printer ’s configuration by packet.The se

GETTING STARTED 1Before you read this manual, review the printer information in theEquipment Manual.About This ManualThis manual is for the developer

If these steps do not solve the problem, call Technical Support.Have the following information ready before you call:¨computer brand name and type of

007Unit of measure must be E (English), M (Metric), or G (Dots). See“Defining the Format Header” in Chapter 2 for more information.010Field ID number

021Horizontal magnification must be 1-7or for TrueType/Scalablefonts, use 4 - 250 (the point size).022Color must be A, B, D, E, F, N, O, R, S, T, or W

046Line type must be S (segment) or V (vector).051Imaging mode in the graphic header must be 0.Batch ErrorsErrorCodeDescription101 The format referenc

207Incrementing start position must be 0 - 2710.208Incrementing end position must be 0 - 2710.209The incrementing amount must be 0 - 999.210Security v

Online Configuration ErrorsErrorCodeDescription251Power up mode must be 0 (online).252Language selection must be 0 (English).253Batch separator code i

268Word length selection must be 1 (8 bits).269Stop bits selection must be 0 (1 bits).270Parity selection must be 0 (none).271Flow control selection m

Check Digit ErrorsErrorCodeDescription310Check digit scheme number must be 1-10.311Modulus must be 2-11.314Check digit algorithm must be D (sum of dig

404 The number or string that is currently being processed is too long.405 Too many fields exist in the format. You cannot have more than200 fields in

Data Formatting FailuresFormatting errors indicate that a field will print incorrectly. After you havechecked the data stream and corrected the data,