Avery-dennison Sierra Sport2 9460 Programmer Manual Manuel d'utilisateur

TC9460PM Rev. AH 3/09 ©2000 Avery Dennison Corp. All rights reserved.Monarch®Sierra Sport 2ä9460ä Printer

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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 with

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"p B,41,32,H,"

B,99,24,H,"07FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC" p B,100,24,H,"1FF9FFFFFFFFFFFFFF" p B,101,24,H,"3FFE0007FFFF8000FF80" p B,102,24,H,&quo

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

B,101,26,R,"MnToI" p B,102,26,R,"CbHnTiP" p B,103,27,R,"CcZZC" p B,104,27,R,"GeZWcG" p B,105,28,R,"JaZ

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 ar

G5. mode Imaging mode. Enter 0. G6. rotation The orientation of the graphic on the supply. Enter 0.Example G,57,0,0,0,0 p Defines a graphic field

PRINTING 6This chapter describes how to ¨define the batch header, batch control, and batch data files¨enter batch data for the Quick Response (QR) bar

GETTING STARTED 1Before you read this manual, review the printer information in theOperator’s Handbook. This manual provides the necessaryinformation

Defining the Batch HeaderBatch data is the actual information printed on the supply. Batch data fills in the format’s text and bar code fields.A batc

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

“continuation” Provides the actual information to be added to the batch packet. Enclosein quotation marks. Use this option to break up longer fields

Entering Batch Data for QR CodeQuick Response (QR Code) is a two-dimensional bar code, which is madeup of square modules arranged in an overall square

data_input Type of data input. Options:A AutomaticM Manualchar Type of characters. Options:A AlphanumericB BinaryK KanjiN NumericNote: In binary mod

Structured Append ModeQR Code offers a mode called structured append (or concatenated) thatallows you to collect data from multiple QR Code symbols an

Example 1,"D0205E9,Q0A," p C,"B006qrcode," p }Defines the structured append mode (D) for QR Code. This is symbol (02)of a concat

Example {Format}{Batch Packet}{Batch Packet}Batch Quantity Zero MethodYou may use the batch quantity zero method when your application requires operat

Modifying FormatsThe optional entry method is a quick way to modify your format fields, check digit fields and configuration packets.Optional Entry Me

Status Polling 7-1STATUS POLLING 7This chapter explains how to use status polling.There are two types of Status Polling:¨Inquiry Request—informatio

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

7-2 Status PollingInquiry Request (ENQ)An ENQ character acts as a request for printer status information. You cansend an ENQ in front of, in the m

The following graphics can be used as a quick reference for the Status ofByte #2 and Byte #3. Byte #1 is the non-printable user-defined ENQcharacter.

ENQ Reference Table - Byte #2Char Const.OFFConst.ONComp.FailureCorr.ErrorOnlineDataErrorBusy Active OnlineBit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bi

ENQ Reference Table - Byte #2 (continued)Char Const.OFFConst.ONComp.FailureCorr.ErrorOnlineDataErrorBusy Active OnlineBit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bi

ENQ Reference Table - Byte #3Char Const.OFFConst. ONLowBatteryFormatErrorWaitingtoDispense LabelRibbonFaultStockFaultOnlineErrorBit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit

ENQ Reference Table - Byte #3 (continued)Char Const.OFFConst. ONLowBatteryFormatErrorWaitingtoDispense LabelRibbonFaultStockFaultOnlineErrorBit 7 Bit

Job RequestA Job Request returns status information about the most recently processed print job. You can send a job request after an ENQ or batch. Y

Job ResponseThe Job Response varies, depending on the type of request sent to theprinter. The following syntax is the response for a Job 0, 1,or 2 re

The following syntax is the response for a Job 3 request. You may need topress F before the job response is returned.Syntax {J,"Status1 A,B"

Status2 D- Parameterrepresents the parameter within the field that the erroroccurred. The numbering begins after the fieldidentifier.Status2E- Error

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 ba

Note: A batch has to be printing when you send the job request. Youcannot use this job request on batches printing formats withincrementing fields.Jo

Job Status 0, 1, 2 Response Table (Status 2 Codes)Number Meaning51Invalid command52Invalid separator value53Graphic not found54Format for batch not fo

7-14 Status Polling

DIAGNOSTICS AND ERRORS 8This chapter explains how to¨print test labels¨reset the printer¨call Technical Support.Before you call Service, print a test

Printing a Test Label1. From the Diagnostics menu, select Printer. You will see:Test LabelSensorsE D2. From the Printer menu, select Test Label.After

Reading a Test LabelThe first test label shows the model number, software version, and theprinter’s configuration by packet. See Chapter 2, “Configur

If the PC and Printer Are Not CommunicatingIf your PC is having trouble communicating with your printer, follow thesesteps:¨ Check any messages that o

Have the following information ready before you call: computer brand name and model, version of DOS, printer model, other peripheral devices on yours

007Unit of measure must be E (English), M (Metric), or G (Dots). See “Defining the Format Header” in Chapter 3 for more information.010Field ID numbe

022Color must be A, B, D, E, F, N, O, R, S, T, or W. See “DefiningText Fields” in Chapter 3 for more information.023Intercharacter gap must b

Using Flash MemoryUse flash memory for permanent storage. It is non-volatile; the contentsstay in place until erased. The printer has 2MB of flash m

051Imaging mode in the graphic header must be 0.Batch ErrorsErrorCodeDescription101 The format referenced by batch is not in memory.102Print quantity

206Increment/Decrement selection must be I (increment) or D (decrement).207Incrementing start position must be 0 to 2710.208Incrementing end position

224Bar code intercharacter gap must be 0 to 99 dots. (This is alsoknown as the additional character gap when using Option 50,Defining Bar Code Densit

264Secondary symbol selection must be 0 (none) or 1 (printsecondary sign).265Monetary decimal places must be 0 to 3.266Character string length in the

287The printhead width must be 0.290Action must be 0 (disable) or 1 (enable) for the backfeed controlpacket or the printer is active.291Dispense posit

352 Insufficient font memory is available for the downloaded font.380Job request is outside the range 0 to 4.400The character immediately following {

411 Framing error. The printer cannot communicate with the host. Make sure the host is turned on, communication cables areconnected correctly, port s

428 Batch name is invalid or graphic not found. Press the left Abutton and try to continue. If the error reappears, call TechnicalSupport.429 A fiel

575 The graphic included in your format could not be found. Resendthe graphic packet. If the error persists, call Technical Support.600 The printer

622 Not enough memory to create the downloaded TrueTypecharacters in the scalable (vector) fonts buffer. Reconfigure theprinter’s memory and increase

Determining Format ContentsBefore you lay out your format, answer these questions. How large is yoursupply, which fonts do you want to use, do you wa

730 A memory allocation error occurred during initialization.750 Printhead is overheated. Turn off the printer to let the printheadcool. If the erro

766 Backfeed error. There is a problem with the backfeed or overfeeddistance. 767 Incorrect AD value. Call Technical Support.768Printhead has more

Flash Memory ErrorsThese errors occur when there a problem occurs with the printer’s flashmemory.ErrorCodeDescription800 A directory in flash memory i

Hard Printer Failure ErrorsThese errors are hard printer failures. Call Technical Support if you receivethese messages.ErrorCodeDescription900 RAM te

911 Version string mismatch. SYSTEM ERRORVECTOR #### can be:2 Bus Error3 Address Error4 Illegal Instruction5 Zero Division6 CHK, CHK2 Instruction

PRINTER OPTIMIZATION 9This 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 speed, printcontrast, and the type of printer’s application. T

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 p 3,"BROADWAY" p }{B,1,U,0 p 4,"555 WEST OAK AVE." p }4. For the las

Note: You should understand the basics of each field before using thismethod.After you modify any fields or parameters with the optional entry method,

Drawing Rough SketchesAfter you decide what information you want to print,sketch how you want the information to appear on thelabel. Note any areas t

9-6 Printer Optimization

SAMPLES AThis appendix contains sample formats. You can customize any of these formats to meet your needs.These samples are oriented as if you are lo

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

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

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

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

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

Sample Data Matrix PacketsData Matrix (ECC-200) is a two-dimensional bar code which is made up ofsquare modules arranged within a perimeter finder pat

Sample Data Matrix with Function 1{F,36,A,R,E,400,400,"DTMTRX1" pB,1,50,V,10,50,35,0,50,8,L,0 p}{B,36,N,1 p1,"~~110012345678902"

Label Example{F,1,A,R,E,300,150,"1LAB1530"pC,100,90,0,50,10,10,A,L,0,1,"BATTERY PACK",1pC,20,130,0,50,10,10,A,L,0,1,"1452-993

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

Label Sample 2{F,1,A,R,E,110,200,"1LAB2011"pC,92,70,0,50,7,7,A,L,0,0,"PRETZELS",1pB,1,12,F,45,50,1,2,40,7,L,0pR,1,"0284000673

FONTS BOur printers support two types of fonts: Bitmapped (traditionalprinter fonts such as Standard and Reduced) andScalable/TrueType® (Font 50). T

These samples were printed using the Internal Symbol set.B-2 FontsStandard FontReduced FontOCRA-like FontBold FontEFF Swiss Bold Font* Printed with A

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

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

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

Proportional Font MagnificationEach character in a proportionally spaced font is a different height andwidth. You may be able to place more character

CG Triumvirateä Typeface (6 pt.)Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum1x 1/100 in.1/10 mmDots.992.5122.967.5265.915127x 1/100 in.1/10 mmDots6.917.51420.7

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

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

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

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 sym

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

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

B-14 Fonts

SYMBOL SETS/CODE PAGES CThis appendix contains a listing of the symbol sets, code pages,and extended character sets the printer supports.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 Cod

Internal Symbol Set Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-3

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

OCRA Character SetCode Page 437 (Latin U.S.)Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-5

CONFIGURING THE PRINTER 2This chapter discusses how to ¨set communication parameters.¨upload the printer’s configuration or font information.¨configur

Code Page 850 (Latin 1)Code Page 852 (Latin 2)C-6 Symbol Sets/Code Pages

Code Page 855 (Russian)Code Page 857 (IBM Turkish)Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-7

Code Page 860 (MS-DOS Portuguese)Code Page 1250 (Latin 2)C-8 Symbol Sets/Code Pages

Code Page 1251 (Cyrillic)Code Page 1252 (Latin 1)Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-9

Code Page 1253 (Greek)Code Page 1254 (Turkish)C-10 Symbol Sets/Code Pages

Code Page 1255 (Hebrew)Code Page 1256 (Arabic)Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-11

Code Page 1257 (Baltic)Code Page 1258 (Vietnamese)C-12 Symbol Sets/Code Pages

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

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

Each product and program carries a respective written warranty, the onlywarranty on which the customer can rely. Avery Dennison Corp. reserves therig

Setting Communication Parameters Use the following information if you are connecting to the printer’s 9-pinserial port.The communication parameters at

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 Code1 A 14 N2 B 15 O3 C 16 P4 D 17 Q5 E 18 R6 F 19 S7 G 20 T8 H 21 U9 I 22 V10

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

Online Configuration WorksheetD-2 Format Design Tools

Batch WorksheetFormat Design Tools D-3

Check Digit WorksheetD-4 Format Design Tools

- Indicates no-print areaSupply Layout(Inches)12Image Width.9501.4263.62.41.27.28.49.610.80.471.894.8Image Length

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

- Indicates no-print areaSupply Layout(Metric)304.8Image Width24.1036.1152.491.46130.5182.9213.4243.8274.3011.948121.9Image Length

- Indicates no-print areaSupply Layout(Dots)2436Image Width192.90288.31218730.8487.2243.61461.61705.21948.82192.4095.4383.7974.4Image Length

D-8 Format Design Tools

DDDDRRRR1111RRRR4444NON -PRINTABLET E X T F IE L D SD1 HEADERD 2 F IE L D #FORM ATW ORKSHEETTC 9460FW R ev A A 05/00D3 # OF CHAR. CCCCCCCC1 H

DDDDRRRR1111RRRR4444NON -PRINTABLET E X T F IE L D SD1 HEADERD 2 F IE L D #FORM ATW ORKSHEETTC 9460FW R ev A A 05/00D3 # OF CHAR. CCCCCCCC1 H

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

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

INDEXAadding custom fonts 2-27adjustments, print 2-8algorithm,in sum of digits 4-16algorithm,in sum of products 4-15alignment,bar code 3-15allocatingm

bufferdefinition of term G-1scalable font 2-24buffer selection 2-21buffer size selection 2-21Ccalling technical support 8-4changingbackfeed control 2-

constant text fieldscharacter rotation 3-18defining 3-16determining distance 3-16justification 3-18modifying character height 3-17modifying character

¨ Do not use a field number more than once per format.¨ Define all fields in the order you want to image/print them. The printerdoes not print in fie

diagnosticslist of data errors 8-5list of data format errors 8-15list of flash memory errors 8-20list of hard printer failure errors 8-21list of machi

flash memory 1-4definition of term G-1flash memory errorslist of 8-20flow control selection 2-18fontlegal information B-12scalable B-8TrueType 2-10, B

incrementing fieldrestrictions 4-2incrementing fieldsfixing the first number 4-12syntax 4-12using option 60 4-12inquiry requestexplanation of 7-2inqui

monetarydecimal selection 2-13formatting syntax 2-13list of options 2-13symbol selection 2-13symbol setting 2-13using price formatting 4-8monospaced f

polling for statusoverview 7-1positioninggraphic image in a field 5-9graphic image in a format 5-10graphic image in a packet 5-9pre-imagedefinition of

QQR code, structured appenddata stream 6-7Quick Response codedata stream 6-5RRAM 1-3storing images 5-7receive buffer 2-23requesting job statusexplanat

settingbackfeed distance 2-19battery voltage 2-12baud rate 2-18dispense position 2-19feed mode 2-10flow control 2-18format number 3-2language 2-9margi

text fieldscharacter rotation 3-6color attributes 3-5, 3-17 - 3-18defining 3-3determining distance 3-4determining distance 3-3justification 3-6modify

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Using Online Configuration PacketsUse online configuration packets to change the printer’s settings. You cansend an individual configuration packet o

This is the syntax to use when you create online configuration packets:Syntax{ Start of Header I, Con fig u ra tion Header1 - 8 op tional re cordsA,

5. units Units. (Optional parameter.) Options:E English (1/100 inches)M Metric (1/10 mm)G DotsExample {I,0,A,R,E p C,0,25,0,0,0 p }Adds a configu

The parameters for each packet (A-M) are displayed. The remaining linesbeginning with M list the buffer sizes in 1/10K for the Receive, Transmit,Image

Defining the System Setup PacketUse the system setup packet (A) to select the power up mode, displaylanguage, print separators between batches, print

Note: The Standard, Reduced, Bold, OCRA and HR fonts only supportthe Internal Symbol Set (0). The CG Triumvirate™ typefacessupport only the ANSI and

B5. supply_posn Supply Position. Range: -99 to 99 in 1/203 inch. 0 is the default. Adjuststhe machine to print at the vertical 0,0 point on the su

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

2-12 Configuring the PrinterDefining the Print Control PacketUse the print control packet (C) to set the contrast, print, and marginadjustment, print

Defining the Monetary Formatting PacketThe monetary formatting packet (D) selects the monetary symbols to printfor a price field. Use the monetary fo

Defining the Control Characters PacketUse the control characters packet (E) to change the MPCLII controlcharacters, enable and disable the immediate c

After you change these parameters, all packets, including any futureconfiguration packets, must use the new control characters. Werecommend using the

Using Immediate CommandsImmediate commands effect printer operation as soon as the printerreceives them, even if they are included within a packet or

Command Parameter^CACancels all the batches in the queue unless an error exists on the printer.^CBCancels only the current batch being printed unless

Command Parameter^RSResynchronizes supply when supply roll is changed. Note: Printer ignores this command if printing.^SD or ^SCdDisables the status p

F5. parity Parity. Options:0 None (default)1 ODD parity2 EVEN parityF6. flow_control Flow Control. Options:0 None 2 (CTS)1 DTR (default) 3 XON/XOFFN

Syntax {I,G,action,dis_pos,bkfd_dis p }G1. G Backfeed Control PacketG2. action Action. Options:0 disable backfeed (default)1 enable backfeed G3. dis_

See the following graphic for a representation of the following adjustments: dispense position, backfeed distance, supply position, print position, an

Defining the Control Characters Packet ...2-14Resetting Control Characters ...2-15Using Immediate Comma

Each buffer’s allocated memory remains in effect until that buffer isreallocated. For this reason, you may want to reallocate all the bufferswhen rea

Checking Current Buffer SizesSend a configuration upload packet to check the sizes of your currentbuffers. See “Configuration Packet Header” for more

Example 10K x 10 = 100(Multiply by 10 and round up)100K x 10 = 1000Enter 1000 for your Image buffer.Format Buffer Used to store formats, batch data, a

Buffer WorksheetMake copies of this page to use as a buffer worksheet.Buffer Allocation ConsiderationsKeep these items in mind when allocating memory.

¨ If you remap your image buffer, make sure the length and width specified in your format header are not too large for the current image buffer. Inot

Using the Font PacketYou can use a font packet to add or clear downloaded fonts from memory,upload your font buffer, or upload the cell size informati

Example {W,0,M,R p }Selects all fonts and checks the memory usage in RAM. The printer returnsthe following to the host:{W,0,M,R p Number of bytes fr

Spacing Monospaced (0) or proportional (1).Type Bitmapped (0) or scalable (1).Baseline Bottom of the font.Cell Width Horizontal number of dots to cont

Example {F,0,H,Z p }Selects all formats in memory and returns the following:Example {F,0,H,Z p Fmt_1,406,406 pFmt_10,324,406 p Fmt_15,812,812 p F

DEFINING FIELDS 3This chapter provides a reference for defining¨the format header¨text and constant text¨bar code fields¨line and box fields.Defining

Option 30 (Pad Data) ...4-7Sample Use for Padding...4-7Option 31 (Calculate

Defining the Format HeaderA Format Header begins a format file. Syntax {F,format#,action,device,measure,length,width,"name" p F1. F Format

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

T6. column Distance from the left edge of the print area to thepivot point to find the column location. English 0 - 189Metric 0 - 479Dots 0 - 383T7

T10. wid mag Width magnifier, 1 to 7 times (4 to 255 points for the scalable font - font 50or downloaded TrueType fonts). Proportionally spaced fonts

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 fo

T15. sym set Symbol set. Use 0 for the Internal Symbol Set. For scalable fonts, use:1 ANSI Symbol Set102 Unicode (user input) for particular mapping

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

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 FUPCE

B5. row Distance from the bottom of the print area to the pivot point of the field. The pivot point varies, depending on how the field is justified.

B7. font Bar code. Options:1 UPCA2 UPCE3 Interleaved 2 of 54 Code 39 (no check digit)5 Codabar6 EAN87 EAN138 Code 1289 MSI10 UPCA +211 UPCA +512 UPCE

Placing the Graphic in a Format ...5-19Defining the Graphic Field...5-19Sample Bi

Bar code Densities3-12 Defining FieldsBar CodeTypeDensitySelectorDensity(% or cpi)Narrow Element(dots/mils)Narrow toWide RatioDataLengthAppearanceCod

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

Bar Code SizeRow x Col.DensitySelectorMax. Data LengthNum. X Alphanum.AppCodeCharSetData MatrixSquaresymbols10 x 1012 x 1214 x 1416 x 1618 x 1820 x 20

B9. height Bar code height, in 1/100 inches, 1/10 mm, or dots. Minimum values:English 20Metric 51Dots 41POSTNET, PDF417, and MaxiCode bar codes have a

Example B,3,12,V,50,40,1,2,80,7,L,0 p Defines a bar code field (field #3) with 12 characters of variable lengthstarting at row 150, column 40. A UPCA

C4. gap Number of dots between characters (203 dots per inch). Range: 0 to 99.Any number other than 0 or the default number affects your field width

Options for scalable fonts:A/N Opaque, Normal, Black, BoldB/O Opaque, Normal, Black, NormalE/S Opaque, Italics, Black, BoldF/T Opaque, Italics, Black,

C13. sym set Symbol set. Use 0 for the Internal Symbol Set. For scalable fonts, use:1 ANSI Symbol Set102 Unicode (user input) for particular mapping

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

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

DIAGNOSTICS AND ERRORS ...8-1Printing a Test Label ...8-2Reading a T

L7. thickness Using the chart below for reference, write the line thickness(1 to 99) in box L7. Line thickness fills upward on horizontal lines, or t

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

Q6. thickness Using the chart below for reference, write the desired line thickness (1 to 99) in box Q6. Boxes fill inward, so make sure your boxes d

DEFINING FIELD OPTIONS 4This chapter provides a reference for defining¨field options in formats¨check digit packets.Note: When using multiple options

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

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 a

Option 2 (Data Type Restrictions)This option restricts the data type for a particular field. You can use Option2 only once per field. If you do batc

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 t

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

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 ent

Sample Data Matrix Packets ...A-7Square Data Matrix Packet ...A-7Rectangular Data Matr

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 con

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

R6. nar_space Additional dot width of the narrow bar code space. (Code 39 and Codabar only). Range: 1 to 99.R7. wide_space Additional dot width of

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), th

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)This option redraws (reimages) a constant field when you have a constantfield next to a variable field on your label. It ca

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

Sum of Products CalculationThis is an example of how the printer uses Sum of Products to calculate acheck digit for this data:5 2 3 2 4 5 2 1

Sum of Digits CalculationThis is an example of how the printer uses Sum of Digits to calculate acheck digit for this data:5 2 3 2 4 5 2 1 91.

CREATING GRAPHICS 5This chapter provides information on how to ¨map out the graphic image using the hexadecimal (hex) orrun length method.¨create a gr

Using International Character Sets/Code Pages ...C-2Internal Symbol Set ...C-3ANSI Symbol Set .

Overview of Bitmapped Images A printed image is formed through a series of dots. Each square on the grid below represents a dot on the printhead. Th

The most efficient encoding method depends on how complicated yourgraphic image is and whether or not imaging time is a concern. You maywant to exper

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.

2. Section off the grid in columns of eight. If any rows are not divisible by8, add enough 0’s to complete a column. 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000

Using the Run Length Encoding MethodThe following steps explain how to derive a run length character string froma bitmapped graphic. Each square on th

If the number is greater than 26, write z, followed by the lettercorresponding to the amount over 26. For example, to represent 45 offdots, write zs.

Graphics are stored in the format buffer and remain there until anothergraphic packet is sent or the printer is turned off.Using Temporary StorageYou

Once you design your graphic image, you are ready to define a graphicpacket. This packet generates the graphic image you use in a format.Positioning

Within a FormatWhen you define the graphic field within your format, the row and columnparameters represent where on the format toplace the graphic im

G6. row Distance between the bottom of the graphic image area and the first bitmap line. This is usually 0, unless you want a fixed amount of white s