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RS-232:data
RS-232 Serial or
Centronics Parallel for
downloading graphics
PC with Create-A-Label Tools program Eltron Printer PK280SS with special program RC21A306
RS-232: scale data
from indicator
PK2800SS — ELTRON SETUP
The PK280SS, when loaded with special program RC21A306, interfaces directly to Eltron printers.
Indicator and Printer Configuration
Configure the indicator used with the scale to send RS-232 serial data to the PK280SS at 9600 baud,
8 bits, no parity. The Eltron printers, by default, are set to 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity.
Keyboard Configuration
Configure the PK280SS for serial communication compatibility with the indicator and printer by assigning the
Configure Serial Port setting to 9600 Baud, 8 Data 1 Stop.
Label Creation
With a PK280SS/Eltron application, all label information–except graphics–is created and stored in the PK280SS.
Graphics are created on the attached PC in any graphics program, imported into the CAL Tools program for
placement on the label, then downloaded to the printer and stored in the printer’s memory under the name FORM7,
FORM8, or FORM9. The PC is then disconnected from the system. When the PK280SS sends its label data to
the printer, the code calling for the graphic is embedded, alerting the Eltron printer to place the required graphic
on the label.
Hardware Cabling
1. If used, connect the PC to the printer temporarily with an appropriate parallel cable at one of the PC’s LPT ports,
or with a serial cable at one of the PC’s COM ports. A parallel connection is recommended for downloading speed.
Disconnect when finished downloading.
2. Connect the PK280SS to the printer and scale indicator
with suitable serial cables according to the chart at right. If
a PC was used for downloading graphics, disconnect it
before connecting the PK280SS to the printer.
Example: Net Print Format with Fixed Graphic and Variable Product Look-Up (PLU)
The label below was created on the PK280SS by entering the programming codes shown in the chart below into
the PK280SS Page Configuration. The graphic (7) was created on a PC, assigned the name FORM7, and
downloaded to the printer.
A chart of all PK280SS programming codes appears in the Configure Page Item List section of the PK280SS
Operating Manual.
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