Technical data

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11.10
The Programming manual
explains and describes com-
mands for different printer models via direct programming with
JScript and abc and the connection of the printer to databases
via Database Connector.
For printer control via PC drivers are available for Windows
operating systems. For A
+
printers in addition CUPS-based
drivers for Mac OS X and Linux. The drivers ensure optimum
stability on your operating system.
Monitoring
Using standard programs such as the web browser or
FTP clients, the integrated HTTP and FTP servers enable
printer monitoring and configuration, firmware updates and
memory card administration. Status, warning and error
messages are sent to administrators or users via e-mails or
SNMP datagrams via SNMP and SMTP clients. A time server
is used to synchronize time and date.
11.6
The Administration Network Manager enables the user to
control a number of printers across a network simultaneously.
It supports monitoring, configuration, firmware updates, memory
card administration, file synchronization and PIN administration
centrally.
No printer works isolated. In a productive environment it is
connected to other equipment or networks for control and
monitoring. cab offers various possibilities to integrate the
printer into your business environment.
* SAP is a registered trademark of SAP AG.
Control
Every cab printer can be directly coded with the simple pro-
gramming language JScript and an extensive instruction set.
Direct programming is supported by cablabel S3, but may also
be created with any text editor.
As an integrated element of the firmware, the abc Basic Com-
piler enables the printer to process data via BASIC program-
ming before it is sent for print editing. That way, you replace
external printer languages or integrate data from other sys-
tems, e.g. scale or PLC.
11.4
The Database Connector enables printers to access data
directly from a central ODBC- or OLEDB compatible database
and to print it as a label.
In cooperation with SAP* cab developed the so-called replace
method to control cab printers quickly and easily from SAPScript
using SAP R/3. Using this method the host computer only
sends the JScript variable, respectively changed data to the
printer. As a Silver Level Partner in SAP's printer vendor pro-
gram, cab has access to SAP development environments for
optimum printer support.
Integration