MODEL 48-466 THERMAL PRINT MECHANISM OPERATOR'S MANUAL Part Number 8800XX-0100 - Revised 02/04/98 MSG Preliminary Release Centronics is a registered trademark of Data Computer Corporation. HP and LaserJet II are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Arial is a registered trademark of The Monotype Corporation. Other products, names, and brands are trademarks of their respective holders. Arial Typeface is Copyright © 1991 The Monotype Corporation. All rights reserved.
Table of Contents List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 CHAPTER 1: FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . .
Table of Contents 5.3.2 5.3.4 5.3.5 5.3.6 5.3.7 5.3.8 PRINTING COMMANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 REAL-TIME CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 SERIAL NUMBER COMMANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 SAVING FORMAT COMMANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 LABEL PRESENCE SENSOR CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Tables Status Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Serial Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Print Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Bitmapped Font Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
48-466 Operators Manual
Introduction The Model 48-466 is a Direct Thermal Print Mechanism with a high resolution (832 dots or 8 dots/mm), 4.09 inch wide print head. Through the use of dual processors, the printer has the ability to handle a wide variety of labeling tasks. The resident Label Design Software (LDS) is a powerful and easy-to-use package that allows you to create personalized label formats. It can be driven from a PC, mini-computer, mainframe, and most special purpose computers.
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CHAPTER 1: FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS 1.1 SPECIAL FEATURES ! Direct thermal tag/ticket feed operation ! Dot history temperature control ! Resolution of 8 dots/mm (.0049" per dot) and a print width of 832 dots (4.09") ! Print speed up to 6.0 inches per second ! Prints on 7.5 mil tag stock with +/-10% variation.
Features and Specifications Chapter 1 1.3 FONTS ! 8 Bitmapped Arial™ fonts. ! Converted HP LaserJet II™ or TrueType™ font compatibility ! Fonts can be printed with proportional or non-proportional spacing ! All bitmapped fonts expandable in height and width ! Printable in 0, 90, 180, and 270 degree rotations 1.4 PRINTING ! Batch and tag/tear mode advances label to the tear bar ! Label back-up prevents wasted media in tag/tear and peel modes 1.
Chapter 1 1.8 ELECTRICAL ! Voltage: 117/220 VAC nom.,50-60Hz ! Current: 3 AMPS maximum 1.
Features and Specifications Chapter 1 48-466 Front View Figure 1 48-466 Rear View Figure 2 6 48-466 Operators Manual
CHAPTER 2: BASIC OPERATION 2.1 FRONT PANEL SWITCHES AND STATUS LIGHTS The front panel button perform several different functions depending on the printer mode: 2.1.1 NORMAL MODE Pressing and holding the button will cause the printer to “Line Feed”. Pressing and quickly releasing the button will cause a "Label Print". If the button is pressed while a label is printing, the printer will enter pause mode. 2.1.2 STATUS LABEL MODE To print a status label, hold the button down while turning on the printer.
Basic Operation Chapter 2 Printer Serial #: 0-123456 Printed Labels: 8432 Total Labels: 8498 Printed Inches: 25296 Total Inches: 25494 Power On Hours: 897 Contrast Base: 115 Hard Switch Bank 1: 10100000 Soft Switch Bank 1: 10000001 Soft Switch Bank 2: 01010001 Soft Switch Bank 3: 00000000 Soft Switch Bank 4: 00000000 Soft Switch Bank 5: 10001011 Soft Switch Bank 6: 00000000 Comm1 Parameters: 9600-N-8-1 Comm2 Parameters: INACTIVE RAM: 262144 Optional ROM: NONE Cutter Installed: NO Second Proc. Rev: 1.
Chapter 2 2.2 Basic Operation THE STATUS LIGHTS AND SOUNDS The status lights have different functions depending upon the mode of the printer. The following table explains the meanings. Status Light Color Sound Mode Meaning Solid Green None All Power is on. Solid Green Long Error All Memory operation unsuccessful. Solid Green 3 Short Beeps All Memory operation successful. Solid Red Continuous Pulsed Beep All Printer error: Caused by a paper-out, or hardware failure.
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CHAPTER 3: COMMUNICATIONS The 48-466 can be interfaced to PC's, mini-computers, main frames, and special purpose machines. It is capable of serial RS-232-C or Centronics® parallel communication. The following sections explain the communication interfaces. Out of the box, unless otherwise requested, the 48-466 communicates using either parallel or serial RS-232-C at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity with both hardware and software handshaking.
Communications 3.2 Chapter 3 PRINTER CABLES Warning: Connecting a serial port to a parallel port may result in damage to the printer and/or computer. The 48-466 uses standard communications port cables which may be purchased through Microcom Corporation or a local computer supply company. You will not need a NULL-modem cable because the printer is DCE equipment.
CHAPTER 4: DESIGNING LABELS USING LDS Label Design Software (LDS) refers to the software resident in the printer used to decipher label formats sent by the host computer. All fonts, character sets and bar codes symbologies are resident in the printer. A label format is produced by a series of 5 steps: 1: Control commands to define printer operation 2: A header to define label height, width, print speed, etc..
Communications Chapter 3 4.2.2 PC CONNECTION (PARALLEL) Items required: - A computer with at least one unused parallel communications port. (LPT1, LPT2...) - A parallel interface cable. (See section 3.2 for cable information) Create a text file containing the information to be sent. (^D35 is the print command.) ^D3 Note: Use an editor that does not add its own formatting characters. Send the file to the printer using the following DOS command. (LPT1 may be any available printer port on your PC.
Chapter 3 4.3 Communications FORMATTING LABELS: AN OVERVIEW A label format consists of a header record and field records, followed by the text data to be printed. The records describe how the label is to be printed. The header contains information about the label itself such as label height, width, print speed, etc. The field records refer to the data section and contain information about positioning coordinates, the type of character generators or bar codes to use, etc.
Communications Chapter 3 Microcom Label Figure 8 16 48-466 Operators Manual
Chapter 3 4.4 Communications LABEL HEADER The header consist of eleven parameters. These parameters contain information about the label. It is not necessary to enter information for all of the parameters: If a parameter is left blank, then the default value will be used. A carriage return must follow the label header parameters. The value of measurement for many of the header elements is the dot. There are 203 dots per inch on a 48-466 print head (8 dots/mm).
Communications Chapter 3 Refer to Figure 9 for a visual representation of most header parameters. The following is a description of each header element: HFM NUMBER OF FIELDS IN LAYOUT This parameter is used to specify the number of fields in the layout. If more fields are defined than what is specified for HFM, the extras will be ignored. To prevent software confusion, do not set the HFM parameter to a number higher than the number of fields defined.
Chapter 3 Communications Print Speed DPS VALUE MM PER SECOND INCHES PER SECOND INCHES PER MINUTE 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 152.4 149.9 147.3 144.8 142.2 139.7 137.2 134.6 132.1 129.5 127.0 124.5 121.9 119.4 116.8 114.3 111.8 109.2 106.7 104.1 101.6 99.1 96.5 94.0 91.4 88.9 86.4 83.8 81.3 78.7 76.2 73.7 71.7 68.6 66.0 63.5 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.
Communications Chapter 3 AGD NUMBER OF STEPS TO ACTIVATE GAP DETECTOR This parameter selects the number of steps (dots) that the printer should skip before gap sensing is activated. This value is usually defaulted. It is not defaulted when using stock that contains pre-print or gaps that may cause the gap detector to trigger incorrectly. SPG NUMBER OF STEPS PAST GAP The number of steps to advance the label after detection of a label gap.
Chapter 3 4.4.1 Communications A SAMPLE SESSION (HEADER) This is the label header from the sample label in section 4.3. 5,812,1218,,20,355 5 5 812 1218 20 35 - 5 - 5 fields following the header Label width (LSX) of 812 (812/203 = 4 inches). Label length (LSY) of 406 (1218/203 = 6 inches). The WEB parameter can be defaulted. A GAP between labels of 20 (20/203 = 0.10 inch). Label print speed (DPS) of 35 = 4.
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Chapter 3 Communications XB X BEGINNING COORDINATE The X coordinate of the field is measured in dots. The far left edge of the label as viewed from the front of the printer is X coordinate 1. There is no X coordinate 0. The X coordinate increases in size from left to right (See Figure 9). An XB of 203 would place the text one inch from the left side of the label. YB Y BEGINNING COORDINATE The Y coordinate of the field is measured in dots.
Communications TCI Chapter 3 TEXT CONVERSION IDENTIFIER This parameter determines what form the text string will be printed in.
Chapter 3 Communications CGN CHARACTER GENERATOR NUMBER EMBEDDED FONTS The following is a list of the character sets and specifications for the embedded fonts.
Communications Chapter 3 EMBEDDED BAR CODES Many bar codes can be printed with various ratios and character spacing options. The following table illustrates these options. See Section 7.1 for more information on designing with bar codes.
Chapter 3 FJ Communications FIELD JUSTIFICATION This parameter defines the justification of each field on the label. 0 1 2 3 4 5 Left justified above base-line. Right justified above base-line. Left justified below base-line. Right justified below base-line. Centered above base-line. Centered below base-line. Starting position definitions: Table 6 shows how to obtain proper character placement relative to orientations and justifications.
Communications Chapter 3 TSP TEXT STARTING POSITION This parameter marks the starting position of the character in the text string to be used as data. This is useful for allowing several fields to use sections of the same text string, minimizing the amount of data transmitted. For example, for the text string 0123456789, A TSP of 5 and a CC (character count) of 2 would print 45. See section 5.3.4 for use of this parameter with clock fields.
Chapter 3 Communications CONSTANT FIELD This field should be set to a value of 6. CONSTANT FIELDS The next 3 fields are always defaulted. XS X SIZE The X size of the line. Valid range is 1 to 832. YS Y SIZE The Y size of the line. Valid range is 1 to 65536. ,,,,,,, RESERVED SPACES AN ATTRIBUTE NUMBER A reversed image (white on black) is created by setting this value to 1 and printing an on top of or under the line (The AN of the other image field should also be set to a 1 for a reversed image).
Communications 4.5.3 Chapter 3 A SAMPLE SESSION (FIELDS) Looking at the sample label... ^D575 5,812,1218,,20,355 1,190,1068,8,1,8,,,2,25 2,139,900,11,1,8,,,2,25 3,117,760,26,1,85 4,265,560,11,1,85 4,123,50,11,16,3,,,3,4065 ^D565 ^D25 Microcom5 Corporation5 Thermal Printing Solutions5 012345678905 ^D35 ... and referring to Field #1.
CHAPTER 5: PRINTER COMMANDS The 48-466 printer has a large and versatile collection of control codes to meet the special needs of labeling applications. Most of the commands use a ^D control sequence, however the printer also recognizes a selected number of other control sequences. For all the commands listed in this manual, the 48-466 will recognize either the one-character control character or the two-character caret and alpha character sequence.
Printer Commands Chapter 5 ^H (DEL) Deletes the last printable character entered: This is usually only used when communicating to the printer through the keyboard. (Same as the backspace key on a PC keyboard.) ^K Print test label: A test label consists of a series of diagonal lines. It is useful in determining the condition of the dots on the print head (equivalent to ^D115). ^L Form Feed. (Equivalent to ^D12) ^Q XON: Instructs the printer to continue sending data.
Chapter 5 Printer Commands Enquiry Responses TEXT >RESTARTED< >READY< >DATA ERROR< >LOW STOCK< >LOW TEMP< >OVER TEMP< >OVER VDD< ^ALPHA or CONTROL CODE ^Z ^F ^U ^Y ^^ ^[ ^\ DEFINITION Printer has been reset Normal condition Communication error Out of labels Head temperature is low Head temperature is high VDD voltage is high Table 9 5.3 SENDING ^D PRINTER COMMANDS Unless other-wise specified, these commands are entered by sending a ^DXX where XX is the command number.
Printer Commands Chapter 5 5.3.1 SOFTWARE DIP SWITCHES AND NON-VOLATILE COMMANDS The following commands are different from the other printer commands in that they are stored in non-volatile memory and configure the machine upon power-up. Once sent to the printer, they do not need to be sent again. The printer will only configure to the following commands after a the machine has been powered off and then turned back on. The printer will not accept these commands until this is done.
Chapter 5 ^A ^D 22 Printer Commands COMMAND Change SW2: Software dip switch #2. Below is the ^AB sequence: 12345678 ^Abxxxxxxxx *******.)))), ******.)))),* *****.)))),** ***** RRR Power-up Label Format ***** 000=ALWAYS EPROM Format 1 ***** 001=ROM or Saved Format File 1 ***** 010=ROM or Saved Format File 2 ***** 011=ROM or Saved Format File 3 ***** 100=ROM or Saved Format File 4 ***** 101=ROM or Saved Format File 5 ***** 110=ROM or Saved Format File 6 ***** 111=ROM or Saved Format File 7 ****.
Printer Commands ^A ^D 23 Chapter 5 COMMAND Change SW3: Software dip switch #3. Below is the ^AB sequence: 12345678 ^ABxxxxxxxx *******. ******.Q *****.)Q ****.))Q ***.)))Q **.))))Q ** *.)))))Q .))))))Q Position: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 36 Detect Black Line On Power-up Always 0 Always 0 Always 0 Always 0 1=Send Response After Print 0=No Response After Print Always 0 1=Disable Extended ASCII, 0=Enable Extended ASCII: If enabled, characters over 7F hex will be processed.
Chapter 5 ^A ^D 24 Printer Commands COMMAND Change SW4: Change software dip switch #4. Below is the ^AB sequence. 12345678 ^ABxxxxxxxx *******.)))))), ******.)))))),* *****.)))))),** ****.
Printer Commands ^A ^D 25 Chapter 5 COMMAND Change SW5: Change software dip switch #5. 12345678 ^ABxxxxxxxx *******.Q ******.)Q *****.))Q ****.)))Q ***.))))Q **.)))))Q *.))))))) .)))))))) Position: 1-8 26 Always Always Always Always Always Always Always Always 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Always 0. Change SW6: Change software dip switch #6. 12345678 ^ABxxxxxxxx *******. ******.) *****.)) ****.))) ***.)))) **.))))) *.)))))) .
Chapter 5 5.3.2 Printer Commands PRINTING COMMANDS The following commands initiate label printing or define the number of labels to be printed. ^A ^D 3 Command Print Command: Prints a single label or starts the printing of a batch of labels. This is usually the last command in a format file. 11 Print Test: Prints a label with diagonal lines that is useful in determining the condition of wear of the print head. (Equivalent to ^K) 12 Form Feed: (Equivalent to ^L) Prints a blank label.
Printer Commands ^A ^D 39 Chapter 5 Command Auto-Size Label: 0 Clears the use of auto-size values set by ^A1^D39. 1 Uses the values obtained for the variables above instead of what the user supplies in the header of the file format. This will not display the variables on the screen. 2 Automatically sizes the label and displays on the screen the values for the size variables. These values should be placed in the label header for that stock.
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Printer Commands ^A ^D 31 Chapter 5 Command Show Clock: This command will send the date and time to the serial port.
Chapter 5 5.3.5 Printer Commands SERIAL NUMBER COMMANDS The following commands, ^D80 through ^D89, refer to the serial number function of the 466 printer. The 466 can increment or decrement any single serial number on the label by any amount. However, if there is more than one serial number on the label, then all serial number fields can only increment or decrement by one. Single and multiple serial commands cannot be implemented on the same label.
Printer Commands ^A XX ^D 75 Chapter 5 Command Load Label Count: Tells the printer to print a batch of labels using the serial number function if enabled. Can be used in conjunction with load copies count (^D73, see section 5.3). The batch of labels will be printed when a ^D3 is executed. Therefore, this must precede a ^D3 command. The only difference between this command and ^D73 is in the ability of this command to increment and decrement serial numbers in the batch.
Chapter 5 Printer Commands 5.3.6 SAVING FORMAT COMMANDS The printer has the capability to store up to 128 format files in RAM without processing them. Later, these files can be accessed repeatedly at very high speeds, because access is now a direct memory fetch. With the use of battery backed RAM socket, the printer will retain these format files after the removal of power. The printer can be configured through software dip switch 2 (see section 5.3), to automatically process the file at power up.
Printer Commands Chapter 5 To list a file that has previously been sent to the printer, use the ^AX^D54 command, where ^AX denotes the file to be read. The printer will send the file to the serial port. Sample files: File #1 initiates the save format file memory and downloads saved format file #1. File #1 includes all the fixed data on the label. File #2 is the file that initiates processing of file #1 and includes all variable data for the format. File #2 also prints the label.
Chapter 5 Printer Commands File #3 ^A2^D595 ^D575 4,620,161,,18,35,,73,35 1,120,110,50,1,115 2,120, 80,70,1,105 3,120, 60,70,1,105 4,120, 40,70,1,105 ^D565 ^D25 MICROCOM CORPORATION5 8333-A GREEN MEADOWS DR., N.5 WESTERVILLE, OH 430815 (614) 548-62625 The above file would be selected by sending an ^A2^D585.
Printer Commands Chapter 5 5.3.7 LABEL PRESENCE SENSOR CONTROL The label presence sensor that is standard on the 466 printer gives the printer the ability to print at the operators pace. The following modes define its operation. ^A XX ^D 96 Command Load Advance Delay: ^A specifies how many milliseconds to delay repositioning of the label in tag/tear and peel-and-dispense modes. Example usage: ^A1000^D96 would delay label advance by one second.
Chapter 5 ^A XX ^D 95 Printer Commands Command Load User Defined Steps for Label to Advance: Used in conjunction with tag/tear mode. This value, after print, will advance the label a user defined distance instead of defaulting to the measure specified by the peel-and-dispense and tag/tear modes. This printer feature accommodates special stock and special circumstances (very small labels, label applicator, etc.).
Printer Commands Chapter 5 When the printer is put in auto-print mode, it is not necessary to send a ^D25 to inform the printer that text is coming or send a ^D35 to tell the printer to print a label. The printer will accept all incoming data as text strings (except control codes) and will print a label as soon as the number of strings equals the amount specified by the ^D64 command. At this point, the printer will print a label and continue to accept data.
CHAPTER 6: DOWNLOADABLE GRAPHIC IMAGES The 466 printer is capable of storing up to 20 graphic images. You may either use the Microcom "PCX2466.EXE" software utility to convert a PCX or PCC file, or use your own software to convert a graphics file into a format that the printer can accept. 6.1 PROCEDURE FOR USING PCX2466.EXE UTILITY A) Type at DOS prompt - PCX2466 filename.ext B) Follow the on screen instructions and note the slot # the image was placed in. C) Download resulting file (filename.N66 or .
Downloadable Graphic Images Chapter 6 Program Sample: ^A1^D106 00B20000001E0000202020040000001E00280000000000000000000000000005006060606060F 0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0 F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F 0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F000F000F0F000F000F0 F000F000F0F000F000F0FFFFFFFFF0FFFFFFFFF0FFFF9FFFF0FFFF0FFFF07FFE07FFE01B ^A1^D1065 00 B2000000 1E00 0020 20 20 04000000 1E00 2800 0000 0000 0000 0
Chapter 5 Printer Commands F0F0F0F0F0 F0F0F0F0F0 F0F0F0F0F0 F0F0F0F0F0 F000F000F0 F000F000F0 F000F000F0 F000F000F0 FFFFFFFFF0 FFFFFFFFF0 FFFF9FFFF0 FFFF0FFFF0 7FFE07FFE0 1B 6.3 DOWNLOADABLE GRAPHICS COMMAND SUMMARY The following commands refer to the use of downloadable fonts and graphic images: ^A XX ^D 100 Command Clear User RAM: This command will clear all downloaded fonts, graphics, and stored label formats.
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CHAPTER 7: DOWNLOADABLE FONTS The 48-466 is capable of storing up to 20 downloadable fonts. The printer treats downloadable fonts just like the standard bit mapped fonts mentioned in chapter 4. You may either purchase downloadable fonts from Microcom (see section 11.3) or use the Microcom "JET2466.EXE" software utility to create an 466 file from your own collection of LaserJet II™ compatible fonts. (Note: The "JET2466.
Downloadable Fonts dw db db FAC LAC DAC Chapter 7 ; 0 -> 255 = positive spacing ; 256 -> 511 = -1 -> - 255 kerning or negative spacing ;first decodable ASCII character ;last decodable ASCII character ;default ASCII character, if user requests character not decodable ; between FAC and LAC ;Jump table -> An offset between the current position in the jump ; table and the character descriptor of the decoded character... dd CHAR1-$,CHAR2-$,...
CHAPTER 8: BAR CODES Although bar codes are accessed in the same manner as text fields, bar codes often limit or expand the type of data that can be used. The purpose of this chapter is to explain and eliminate many of the questions that surface when dealing with bar codes for the first time. 8.1 TYPES OF BAR CODES Universal Product Code - Version A (UPC-A), TCI=12 The UPC-A bar code is primarily used in the supermarket industry. It contains 11 numeric data characters and a single numeric check digit.
Bar Codes Chapter 8 UPC Zero Reduction Format SYMBOL DECODED NUMBER X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 0 NS X1 X2 0 0 0 0 0 X3 X4 X5 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 1 NS X1 X2 1 0 0 0 0 X3 X4 X5 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 2 NS X1 X2 2 0 0 0 0 X3 X4 X5 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 3 NS X1 X2 X3 0 0 0 0 0 X4 X5 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 4 NS X1 X2 X3 X4 0 0 0 0 0 X5 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 5 NS X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 0 0 0 0 5 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 6 NS X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 0 0 0 0 6 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 7 NS X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 0 0 0 0 7 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 8 NS X1 X2 X
Chapter 8 Bar Codes Code 3 of 9 (Code 39), TCI=16 Code 39 is one of the more popular variable length, alphanumeric, bar code in use today. It can encode numeric characters 0 through 9, all upper case letters, and the characters -.*$/+% and space. Although most specifications require a specific inter character spacing, Code 39 will allow custom inter character spacing as long as the maximum does not exceed the timeout zone of the intended scanning equipment.
Bar Codes Chapter 8 For example: The UCC-128 shipping container specification requires the 128 bar code to start in subset C and contain the character function 1. The following format example illustrates how this is done.
Chapter 8 Bar Codes Codabar (Rationalized Codabar), TCI=42 The Codabar bar code is typically used to identify air shipping containers, library items and blood information. It can encode the characters 0 through 9, -$:.+ABCD and four different start/stop characters. Code 93, TCI=43 Code 93 is a high density, full alphanumeric, variable length, bar code. Through the use of reserved shift characters, it can encode all of the first 128 ASCII characters. AS-10, TCI=44 AS-10 is not widely used.
Bar Codes 8.2 Chapter 8 DESIGNING WITH BAR CODES When 0 and 180 degree bar codes are X multiplied (CMX), the space between characters is also multiplied to maintain the correct ratios. The printer will do this internally. Therefore, when multiplying bar codes, use the default value for the spacing element (SP) in the field parameters. On some bar codes (CODE 39 ...) you may choose a larger spacing than the printer default, but you may not use a smaller spacing.
Chapter 8 Bar Codes 8.2.1 BAR CODE HUMAN READABLES Text conversion identifiers (TCI position in field description) 32 and 33 refer to the human readable portion of UPC-A bar codes. They are designed to be used in conjunction with UPC-A bar codes, They only create the text equivalent of the UPC-A bar code and optionally add the extended portions of the bar code lines. This lower portion must them be lined up with the upper to create a correct UPC-A bar code.
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CHAPTER 9: SPECIAL EFFECTS 9.1 REVERSED PRINT (WHITE TEXT OVER BLACK) The 48-466 has the ability to print a white image on a user definable black background. Reversed imaging can be produced by manually placing a black box on top of or under an existing image by using the line command and setting the attribute numbers (AN) to a value of 1. It should be noted that the above method produces a fixed background that will not automatically adjust to the image size printed on top of or under it.
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APPENDIX A: QUICK REFERENCE COMMAND SUMMARY The following is a list of HEADER element mnemonics and the default values: HFM,LSX,LSY,WEB,GAP,DPS,LCB,AGD,SPG,OFX,OFY 0,832,443, 10, 10, 48, 0, 1,479, 0, 0 The following is a list of FONT, BAR CODE, AND GRAPHIC IMAGE field mnemonics: TSN,XB,YB,CC,TCI,CGN,FO,FJ,CMX,CMY,CS,TSP,,,,,AN The following is a list of SQUARE LINE field mnemonics and the default values: 1,XB,YB,,6,,,,XS,YS,,,,,,,AN 1, 1, 1,,6,,,, 1, 1,,,,,,, 0 48-466 Operators Manual 67
Quick Reference Command Summary Appendix A The following is a combined list of all TCI (Text Conversion Identifier) numbers: 1 2 3 6 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 32 33 36 37 40 42 43 44 46 68 Embedded Fonts (standard) Embedded Fonts Surrounded by Asterisks Embedded Fonts with UPC-A/UPC-E Checksum Digit Added Square Line/Box Downloadable Fonts and Graphics UPC-A Bar Code UPC-E Bar Code (SEND 11 DIGITS) UPC-E Bar Code (SEND 7 DIGITS) Interleaved 2 of 5 Bar Code Code 3 of 9 bar code Embed
Appendix A ^A Quick Reference Command Summary ^D 2 Command Text string entry mode: Precedes the text strings that are supplied to the various fields in the label (Equivalent to ^B). 3 Print Command: Prints a single label or starts the batch of labels. (Equivalent to ^C) 5 Send Printer Status: (Equivalent to ^E) 11 Print a Test Label: (Equivalent to ^K) 12 Print a Blank Label: (Equivalent to ^L) 21 Change SW1: Software dip switch #1. An EEPROM command.
Quick Reference Command Summary ^A ^D 22 Appendix A COMMAND Change SW2: Software dip switch #2. Below is the ^AB sequence: 12345678 ^ABxxxxxxxx *******.)))), ******.)))),* *****.
Appendix A ^A ^D 24 Quick Reference Command Summary COMMAND Change SW4: Change software dip switch #4. Below is the ^AB sequence. 12345678 ^ABxxxxxxxx *******.)))))), ******.)))))),* *****.)))))),** ****.
Quick Reference Command Summary A ^D 26 Appendix A COMMAND Change SW6: Change software dip switch #6. 12345678 ^ABxxxxxxxx *******. ******.) *****.)) ****.))) ***.)))) **.))))) *.)))))) .
Appendix A Quick Reference Command Summary XX 45 Load gap size in dots (GAP): Preceded by ^A. XX 46 Load print speed (DPS): Preceded by ^A. XX 47 Load label control byte (LCB): Preceded by ^A. XX 48 Load number of steps to activate gap detector (AGD): Preceded by ^A. XX 49 Load number of steps past gap (SPG): Preceded by ^A. XX 50 Load X direction offset (OFX): Preceded by ^A. XX 51 Load Y direction offset (OFY): Preceded by ^A.
Quick Reference Command Summary Appendix A XX 73 Load copies count: Tells the printer to print a group of labels. Will not increment serial numbers (use ^D75). 1 74 Infinity Print: Prints a batch of labels like ^D75 but will continue to print until the machine is turned off. XX 75 Load Label Count: Tells the printer to print a batch of labels using the serial number function if enabled. XX 76 Load Delay Time Between Labels: Preceded by ^A which contains the wait in 1/10ths of a second.
Appendix A Quick Reference Command Summary 94 Piezo On/Off: Enable piezo. Disable piezo. XX 95 Load User Defined Steps for Label to Advance: XX 96 Load Advance Delay: ^A specifies how many milliseconds to delay repositioning of the label in tag/tear and peel-and-dispense modes. 97 Tag/Tear Operation: Turns off tag/tear operation. Advance after every label. Advance after copies count. Advance when idle. 98 Peel-and-Dispense Mode: Section 2.1.2. Turn off peel-and-dispense mode.
Quick Reference Command Summary XX 0 1 0 1 76 Appendix A 103 User memory configuration: Send the size (in bytes) of PDF Memory to serial port 1. Send the size (in bytes) of total User Memory to serial port 1. Note: This is the total size of user memory, not the size of unused User Memory, which can still be obtained by the ^D101 command. 106 Load font or graphic: 161 RAM checksum control: If enabled, this command will cause the printer to verify the integrity of internal user RAM.
APPENDIX B: HARDWARE DIP SWITCHES Hard Switch 1 123456 xxxxxx *****.)) 0=No Parity, 1=Enable Parity ****.))) 0=Odd Parity, 1=Even Parity ***.)))) 0=8 Data Bits, 1=7 Data Bits **.)))))))), *.)))))))),* .
Quick Reference Command Summary 78 Appendix A 48-466 Operators Manual
Index ^A 31, 34-45, 48, 49, 53, 55, 69-75 ^B 31, 49, 69 ^C 13, 31, 69 ^D 31, 33-45, 48, 49, 53, 55, 69-72 ^E 13, 14, 31, 32, 69 ^H 32 ^K 32, 39, 69 ^L 32, 39, 69 ^M 31 ^Q 32 ^S 32 Accumulator 31 Bar code 1, 13, 15, 21, 24, 26, 30, 49, 57-63, 67, 68, 74 Bar code Symbologies 1, 26 Baud Rate 4, 77 Cable Pinout 11 Centronics i Character Count 23, 28, 30 Character Generators 15 Character Multiplier X Direction 27 Character Multiplier Y Direction 27 Character Spacing 26-28, 52, 55, 57-59 Cleaning Instructions 9 C
Quick Reference Command Summary Appendix A Label Size Y Direction 18 Logo 51 Offset 20, 52, 56, 73 Parallel 4, 11, 12, 14 Physical 4 Power-Up 7, 33-36, 49, 70, 72, 73 Print Count 39 Print Head 1, 17, 28, 30, 32, 38, 39, 49, 62 Print Width 3 Printing Commands 39 Reset 7, 33, 35, 72 Resolution 1, 3 Revision Number 7, 72 Serial Number 7, 39, 43, 44, 74 Serial Port 11, 12, 32, 34, 36, 42, 45, 46, 72, 73, 75, 76 Speed 1, 3, 13, 15, 18, 19, 21, 38, 48, 62, 73 Status Label 7, 8 Text Conversion Identifier 24, 68
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