Instruction manual

To pre-image a label:
1. Send the format and a batch header in one file. The first time you send the batch header,
use the parameter N (new batch), and the parameter 0 for (zero quantity).
Example {B,1,N,0 p }
The printer images constant text, line, box, and graphic fields, but does not print them.
2. Input data for each field, and send it with a batch header using the parameter U (update)
and a quantity of zero. When the printer receives the data, it immediately images the field,
but does not print it.
Example {B,1,U,0 p
1,"RODGER DIST CTR" p }
{B,1,U,0 p
2,"8292" p }
At this time, the printer is imaging all associated fields, including fields that copy from other
fields.
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 last field, input data and send it with the quantity of labels you want printed. When
the printer receives input for the last field, it immediately prints the labels.
Example {B,1,U,10 p
5,"DAYTON, OHIO" p }
Increasing Throughput
Reducing the imaging time increases throughput. You can also increase the baud rate to
increase the transmission time and increase throughput. Make sure the communication settings
at the printer match those at the host. Using a baud rate of 19200 is almost twice as fast as
9600 baud. Using a baud rate of 38400 is almost twice as fast as 19200 baud.
General Format Tips and Hints
The following tips and hints are helpful to keep in mind when designing MPCLII formats.
With Packets
¨ Leave parameters blank that you do not need to change when sending online configuration
packets. For example, {I,A,,,,1 p } prints a slashed zero and uses the last sent online
system setup parameters.
You can group fields with similar parameters. For example
T,1,10,V,250,50,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 p
T,2,15,,,75 p
T,3,,,,100 p
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