Zebra® KDU Plus™ User’s Manual
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iii © 2006 ZIH Corp. The copyrights in this manual and the software and/or firmware in the label printer described therein are owned by ZIH Corp. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software and/or firmware in the label printer may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 U.S.C.506). Copyright violators may be subject to civil liability.
iv FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Digital Devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Preface This section provides you with contact information, document structure and organization, and additional reference documents. Contents Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii Environmental Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vi Preface Contacts Contacts You can contact Zebra Technologies at the following: Web Site http://www.zebra.com Technical Support via the Internet is available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Go to http://www.zebra.com/support. The Americas Regional Headquarters Technical Support Customer Service Dept. Zebra Technologies International, LLC 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061.3109 U.S.
Preface Document Conventions Document Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this document to convey certain information: Alternate Color (online only) Cross-references contain links to other sections in this guide. If you are viewing this guide online, click the blue text to jump to its location. Command Line Examples All command line examples appear in Courier New font.
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Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Web Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi The Americas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Europe, Africa, Middle East, and India. . . . . . . . .
x Contents 3 • Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Entering Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Saving Setup Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setup Mode Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Operational Mode Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 8 • Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 COM/PRINTER Serial Port Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 AUX1 and AUX2 Serial Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 PS/2 Style Port (6-Pin DIN) Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Zebra KDU Plus, a keyboard display unit. This manual guides you through setup and operation of the KDU Plus. Contents What’s in the box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDU Plus Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operational Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Introduction What’s in the box? What’s in the box? Save the carton in case you need to ship or store the KDU Plus later. After unpacking, make sure you have all parts. KDU Plus Software and Documentation 980548-001 Rev.
Introduction KDU Plus Features KDU Plus Features The following shows the main functional features found on your KDU Plus. Display (4 rows by 40 character wide) QWERTY Keypad Auxiliary Serial Port (AUX 2) Auxiliary Serial Port (AUX 1) Auxiliary Keypad/Scan Port 6-Pin DIN (PS/2 Scan Set 2 Compatible) Printer Serial Port Cable with “Phantom” DC Power 6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev.
4 Introduction Operational Modes Operational Modes The KDU Plus is factory set to Auto-Detect the attached Zebra printer type. The KDU Plus automatically sets the interface and modes to match the attached printer. The two automatically detected modes that the KDU Plus defaults to are Forms and Terminal modes. The KDU Plus has four basic modes of operation: Setup, Forms, Terminal, and File.
Introduction Operational Modes TERMINAL MODE - Terminal Mode’s primary use is to act as an debugging tool for printer command operations and communications to printers, PC’s and external input devices, such as scanners. The KDU Plus in Terminal Mode, immediately sends any data typed in on the KDU Plus to the attached printer. The data shown on the KDU Plus display is only to provide feedback and verification of data entered.
6 Introduction Controls Controls The KDU Plus has a QWERTY style keyboard that includes special function and navigation keys to configure the user and communication interfaces. The KDU Plus is designed to automatically detect your attached Zebra printer and configure the KDU Plus to default settings. To change and store modifications to the default settings, use the control buttons shown below.
Introduction Controls The Esc key in Terminal and Forms mode functions as the Esc key only, sending the appropriate Escape character for the attached device’s or printer interface. Navigation Keys - The Navigation ‘Arrow’ keys (UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT) are used to change selection in Setup and File Modes. The UP and DOWN arrow keys scroll through the available options. The RIGHT and LEFT arrow keys change the selection group if more than one exists in the displayed Setup Mode.
8 Introduction Controls Notes • ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________
2 Installation This section provides basic installation and configuration instructions for using the KDU Plus. Hardware interface communication and KDU Plus user preferences are configured with the Setup operational mode. See “Setup Mode” on page 13. Contents Basic Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 KDU Plus Printer Interface Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Installation Basic Hardware Installation The Zebra EPL and ZPL desktop printers have been designed to support the KDU Plus (or other external devices). The printer has a RS-232 compatible interface that includes a 5 Volt DC power circuit available for external devices such as scanners and the KDU Plus. The Zebra ZPL industrial tabletop (work bench) class printer requires hardware reconfiguration to support the KDU Plus.
Installation Operational Modes Operational Modes The KDU Plus is factory set to Auto-Detect the attached printer cable type. The KDU Plus automatically sets the interface to match the attached Zebra printer. The serial port settings may need to be set for proper operation. See “Port Settings” on page 17. The KDU Plus defaults to auto detect EPL Forms Mode or ZPL Forms Mode.
12 Installation Operational Modes FORMS MODE - This is the KDU Plus default operating mode. When the Auto-Detect is enabled, the KDU Plus will try to establish EPL communication and then ZPL communication. The KDU Plus will count down 60 seconds while continuing to establish Forms mode operations before initiating Terminal Mode with the serial port set to DTE communication. If the KDU Plus fails to establish Form Mode operation, then the KDU Plus will default to Terminal mode.
3 Setup Mode This section provides detail the use of the Setup Mode to configure your KDU Plus. KDU Plus Setup mode allows the operator to reconfigure the KDU Plus operation. The operator can change Operational Mode, Keyboard Settings, Port Settings, Terminal Settings, Auto-Detection, and Factory Defaults. Contents Entering Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saving Setup Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Setup Mode Changes made in Setup mode are stored in non-volatile flash memory. These settings remain until the factory defaults are re-applied or they are changed again in Setup Mode. Turning off the power does not change stored configuration settings (or stored files). Entering Setup Mode The operator can enter Setup mode immediately by pressing the Setup key when operating in any of the other operational modes: Forms, Terminal and File modes.
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16 Setup Mode Operational Mode Selection Selecting an Operational Mode will immediately enter the selected mode and store that setting into the KDU Plus’s configuration memory. The KDU Plus has exited the Setup Mode. Operational Modes interact with the Auto-Detect setting. If Auto-Detect is on (default configuration), then making these settings will not continue after a power cycle. See “Operational Modes” on page 11 for a diagram outlining Auto-Detect operation.
Setup Mode Port Settings Each of the KDU Plus’s serial communication ports must be configured properly to communicate with your printer, PC or other input device (bar code scanner, scale, etc.). The KDU Plus and Zebra desktop printers are configured to work together (by default) when using the KDU Plus’s factory default settings. The printer’s serial port communication settings can be verified by printing a status label.
18 Setup Mode The EPL and ZPL printers have different internal default serial port communication settings and serial port connection configurations. The desktop printer’s settings are only accessed via programming. Tabletop printers with displays can also have their serial port settings changed through the printer control menu. The illustration below shows the COM/PRINTER port and the selections available in each category.
Setup Mode When it is necessary connect the KDU Plus directly to a PC, then the communications between the PC and the KDU Plus must be synchronized to have reliable data transfers. The PC’s settings must match the settings on the KDU Plus. The PC’s port setting can be found in the Windows™ operation system’s Control Panel. Click in the Start button and select Settings --> Control Panel. Open the System icon. Select the Hardware tab. Select the Device Manager menu button on the Hardware.
20 Setup Mode Change the Port Settings to match the settings shown below. (Double-click selection to access) Select ‘Hardware’ The AUX2 (or AUX1) should match the PC’s settings. 980548-001 Rev.
Setup Mode Terminal Settings LOCAL ECHO - This setting when ON, will enable the KDU Plus to display characters as typed. With LOCAL ECHO turned OFF, the KDU Plus will only display information sent from the printer. Auto-Detection Auto-Detection is designed to detect your Zebra printer and default to the KDU Plus’s native operational mode, Forms Mode, at printer/KDU Plus power up. Disable Auto-Detection by setting this setting to OFF.
22 Setup Mode Factory Defaults The factory default settings will be reset by selecting the YES option and pressing the Enter key. Exiting Setup Mode Setup Mode changes are not saved to flash memory until Setup Mode is exited properly by pressing the Esc (Escape) key until you go into the last selected operational mode or by selecting an operational mode which exits Setup Mode immediately. All Setup Mode setting changes are stored in temporary RAM memory.
4 EPL Forms Mode Forms Mode is the standard operational mode of the KDU Plus. Forms Mode allows the operator to print and recall forms (labels formats) stored in the printer. EPL Forms Mode closely emulates the most functional aspects of original KDU which was designed to work with EPL language printers.
24 EPL Forms Mode Forms Mode Basics The three keys active in the Forms Mode main screen (shown above) are: F2 - Press the F2 key to print a label that lists forms (label formats) stored and available in the printer. FORM - Recalls a form for printing. A label may print immediately, wait for operator input by KDU Plus keyboard entry or via an attached input device, or operator input for the number of labels to print.
EPL Forms Mode F2 - List Forms Press the F2 function key on the KDU Plus. The printer will print a forms file listing. Form names printed on the list are in the exact form needed for retrieval. EPL printer form names are case sensitive. Form - Form Retrieval The KDU Plus does not directly store label forms. The forms are stored in the printer. The KDU Plus sends the form retrieval commands directly to the printer to start a form. Press the Form key to retrieve a form.
26 EPL Forms Mode If a form name is entered incorrectly or does not exist the KDU Plus will report an error. Pressing Exit or Esc will clear the error and return to the KDU Plus’s Forms Mode display screen. Pressing the Caps Lock key will toggle the KDU Plus between ‘Capital letter mode’ and ‘Small letter mode’ data entry mode when the KDU Plus in a form name or data entry modes. The display will change between the entry mode screen and to one of these screens for one second.
EPL Forms Mode Printing Forms without Variables Forms without variables or counters and do not include the Print Automatic (PA) command will cause the KDU Plus to prompt the operator to enter a quantity of label sets to print. The operator can change the quantity and press the Enter key. The printer will print the form sets. • • • • The operator can press the Enter key again to repeat the form print, change the quantity again and print, or press the Exit or Esc keys to exit form operations.
28 EPL Forms Mode Printing Forms with Variables If the form contains variables or counters and does not include the Print Automatic command (PA), the display line will display the 1st variable's prompt. Type in the data followed by pressing the Enter key with the KDU Plus keyboard or with an input device attached to the AUX1, AUX2 or PS/2 style port.
EPL Forms Mode If the form also contains at least one counter, then the KDU Plus will display ‘Copies of each label’ before printing begins. For example, if an operator needed serial number labels for 100 widgets and a duplicate label for its shipping box, then the operator would enter 100 sets with 2 copies each for a total of 200 labels.
30 EPL Forms Mode Notes • ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________
5 ZPL Forms Mode Forms Mode is the standard operational mode of the KDU Plus. Forms Mode allows the operator to print and recall forms (labels formats) stored in the printer. ZPL Forms Mode emulates the basic functional aspects of original KDU which was designed to work with EPL language printers.
32 ZPL Forms Mode Forms Mode Basics The three keys active in the Forms Mode main screen (shown above) are: F2 - Press the F2 key to print a label that lists forms (label formats) stored and available in the printer. FORM - Recalls a form for printing. A label may print immediately, wait for operator input by KDU Plus keyboard entry or via an attached input device, or operator input for the number of labels to print.
ZPL Forms Mode F2 - List Forms Press the F2 function key on the KDU Plus. The printer will print a forms file listing, see the example shown below. • KDU Plus only lists and retrieves forms stored in the ZPL printer’s E:ONBOARD FLASH memory area. • The KDU Plus has an eight character limit on file names excluding the file extension (.zpl) and will not recognize a filename that includes the file extension. • Forms must have a ‘.ZPL’ file extension.
34 ZPL Forms Mode The ZPL form name of E:1234ABCD.ZPL would be entered as: • • • • Press the Enter key to finish retrieving your form. The printer and KDU Plus will now begin processing the form. Press the Clr key to clear the form name entry. The right and left arrow keys, Del key and the Backspace keys are active during Forms Mode. Press the Exit or Esc keys at any time to quit form retrieval or form data entry.
ZPL Forms Mode ZPL Forms Mode Memory and Programming Issues The KDU Plus in ZPL Forms Mode utilizes printer and KDU memory very differently than the EPL Forms Mode operations. The EPL printer stores all variable data internally. The KDU Plus with the ZPL printer stores the variable data for the printer and passes it to the printer with each print form request. When retrieving a form and the form’s name is valid, then the printer will send the entire form format to the KDU Plus.
36 ZPL Forms Mode Printing Forms without Variables Forms without variables (fields or serial numbers) will cause the KDU Plus to prompt the operator to enter a quantity of label to print. The operator can change the quantity and press the Enter key. The printer will print the form. • • • • The operator can press the Enter key again to repeat the form print, change the quantity again and print, or press the Exit or Esc keys to exit form operations. Press the Clr key to clear the quantity entry shown.
ZPL Forms Mode The KDU Plus may display a ‘Processing Form ..’ when loading and parsing form commands. If a form has the number of print quantity specified from within the ZPL form with the Print Quantity command (denoted by the ^PQ) from within the form, then the KDU Plus will display ‘Auto printing’ for two seconds and start printing. When the form has finished printing, the KDU Plus will return to the main forms menu.
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6 Terminal Mode Terminal Mode allows the operator to use a KDU Plus as a debugging tool and a custom applications printer control interface. Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Debugging with Terminal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Troubleshooting - Basic Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40 Terminal Mode Overview The operation of Terminal mode is similar to Windows™ Accessories software program Hyper Terminal and could be described as generic terminal. • All data typed (and displayed if Echo mode is active) is sent immediately to the printer. • Printer responses are immediately sent back to the KDU Plus and displayed (if printable). • Every typed action by the operator is sent to the printer.
Terminal Mode Troubleshooting - Basic Procedure Disconnect the KDU Plus from the printer. Load media in printer and verify printer operation by running a manual media label calibration or AutoSense. c. Connect the KDU Plus to the printer and turn on the printer. Does the KDU Plus detect the printer? d. Go into the Setup Mode and re-enable the Auto-Detect mode or Reset Factory Defaults. Cycle the printer power. Does the KDU Plus detect the printer? e.
42 Terminal Mode f. The following printer query commands can be sent directly via the KDU Plus in Terminal Mode to the printer. For EPL: UI and press the Enter key. For ZPL printers: ~HS The printer will respond and update the KDU Plus display if it is now able to communicate. Enter Setup Mode and select the Operational Modes. Change the mode to match the appropriate printer Forms Mode (EPL or ZPL). Check the Forms Mode ‘Printer Status’. Press the F2 function key to test basic Forms Mode communication.
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7 File Mode File Mode allows the operator to use a KDU Plus as a file management and transport vehicle between a PC and a remote printer or printers using serial port interfaces. Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring File Mode Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDU Plus - Receiving Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46 File Mode Overview The File Management system uses storage catalog folders to hold files for transfer to the printer. • The KDU Plus can store up to 32 files with a cumulative size less than or equal to 32K bytes of available storage memory. • The maximum file size that can be stored on the KDU Plus is 32752 bytes (32768-16, total available memory less 16 bytes for the file folder header). Each file folder catalog name (header) requires 16 bytes of memory space. 980548-001 Rev.
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48 File Mode Configuring File Mode Operations Tips for making sure File Mode functions properly. • Make sure the Forms Mode F2 function key causes the printer to print a Form List printout. If in Terminal mode instead of a Forms Mode, see Troubleshooting - Basic Procedure on page 41 with an emphasis on step f which can be used to verify printer serial port communication. • All serial port communications between the PC and KDU Plus (including the printer) must be properly configured and synchronized.
File Mode KDU Plus - Receiving Files To start the file transfer process in the KDU Plus, select the >RECEIVE FILE < from the File Management display screen. Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to change the selection. Use the Enter key to make your selection. Upon entering the Receive File operation, the KDU Plus will display on the second line how much memory is available and the operator is prompted to enter a file name (i.e. a catalog folder name).
50 File Mode You must now initiate the file transfer from the PC to the KDU Plus. Use one of many possible method or software tools, such as DOS command line or Windows HyperTerminal, to transfer files to the KDU Plus via the auxiliary (AUX1 or AUX2) serial communication ports. See Windows Command Mode File Transfers on page 66 for a basic file transfer method using the DOS COPY command. The number of bytes will begin incrementing until the last byte has transferred.
File Mode Make your file selection and press the Enter key. The KDU Plus will begin transferring the file out of the folder and into the printer. The printer should not be printing, calibrating or feeding media (labels) while a file transfer is in progress. The NUMBER OF BYTES REMAINING status will decrement until it reaches 0 (zero) and returns to the SELECT FILE TO SEND screen. Repeat this process until all the individual files that you need have been transferred.
52 File Mode File Download Sequence Zebra printers process files sent to the printers immediately. The printers act on data in the order that they receive the data. When using the SEND ALL file option to send file to the printer, files will sort by numerics and then alpha characters. Printer File Facts • • • • • Files can contain programming to create a printer stored form, but do not have to include a form in the programing data. The form name and file names do not have to match.
File Mode To delete all files in the KDU Plus, simply select DELETE ALL in the main File Management screen. The KDU Plus will display the file deletion confirmation screen where the KDU Plus asks you to verify that you want to permanently delete all files from the KDU Plus. Press Esc (Escape) key to cancel. Press the Enter key to confirm deleting all of the files from the KDU Plus catalog storage memory.
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8 Interfaces The section covers the electrial connections and issues involved with connecting the KDU Plus to other devices and systems. Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COM/PRINTER Serial Port Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AUX1 and AUX2 Serial Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
56 Interfaces Overview Auxiliary Serial Port (AUX 2) Auxiliary Serial Port (AUX 1) Auxiliary Keypad/Scan Port 6-Pin DIN (PS/2 Scan Set 2 Compatible) Printer Serial Port Cable: Requires “Phantom” DC Power (COM/PRINTER) 980548-001 Rev.
Interfaces COM/PRINTER Serial Port Configurations PIN KDU Plus is DCE PRINTER is DTE (ZPL) KDU is DTE PRINTER is DCE (EPL) NAME DIRECTION NAME DIRECTION 1 NOT USED NOT USED +5V +5V FROM PRINTER 2 TxD TO PRINTER RxD FROM PRINTER 3 RxD FROM PRINTER TxD TO PRINTER 4 DTR FROM PRINTER CTS TO PRINTER 5 GND GND GND GND 6 DSR TO PRINTER DTR FROM PRINTER 7 RTS FROM PRINTER NOT USED NOT USED 8 CTS TO PRINTER RTS FROM PRINTER 9 +5V +5V FROM PRINTER NOT USED NOT USED
58 Interfaces AUX1 and AUX2 Serial Port Configuration Interface signal meet standard RS-232 requirements. PIN NAME DIRECTION 1 NOT USED NOT USED 2 NOT USED NOT USED 3 RXD FROM AUX DEVICE 4 NOT USED NOT USED 5 GND GND 6 DSR TO AUX DEVICE 7 NOT USED NOT USED 8 CTS TO AUX DEVICE 9 +5V +5V TO AUX DEVICE The AUX1 and AUX2 port are active in Forms and Terminal modes. PS/2 Style Port (6-Pin DIN) Configuration This port supports PS/2 Set 2 Scan Codes. 980548-001 Rev.
9 EPL Language Support EPL printers and the KDU Plus support a variety of country and language with special characters not supported by the KDU Plus’s QWERTY style keyboard. The EPL printer programming language allows the operator or administrator to change both the printer’s and the KDU Plus’s supported language from United States English (code page 437) to one of the other printer supported codepages. This is an EPL feature only, ZPL printers do not support this method.
60 EPL Language Support Language Support Crossreference (Language Strip) The KDU Plus provides access to the addition characters by enabling the Function Keys (F1-F11) and Language Strip to identify the correct associated Function key.
EPL Language Support EPL Programming and Language Support The EPL printer controls language with the EPL programming’s I command. A shortened version of the I command is include below. I Command - Character Set Selection Description Use this command to select the appropriate character set for printing (and KDU display). Syntax I p1, p2, p3 Parameters p1 = Number of data bits - 8 for 8 bit data (or for legacy support 7 for 7 bit data).
62 EPL Language Support p3 = KDU Country Code. Code Country Code Country Code Country 001 USA 033 France 046 Sweeden 002 Canada 034 Spain 047 Norway 003 Latin America 039 Italy 049 Germany 027 South Africa 041 Switzerland 351 Portugal 031 Netherlands 044 United Kingdom 358 Finland 032 Belgium 045 Denmark Installing the Language Strip The Language Strip matches the table on the first page of this chapter of the manual.
10 External Terminal Control This section documents the ANSI escape sequences and parameters that support communication between the printer and the KDU Plus. The following tables represent a subset of ANSI escape sequences for cursor control that are supported by the KDU Plus. The abbreviation ESC represents the ASCII escape character 27 (1Bh), which appears at the beginning of each escape sequence. 6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev.
64 External Terminal Control KDU Plus ANSI Escape Sequence Commands Mnemonic Sequence Description CPR ESC[6n CUP ESC[Pn;PnH Cursor Position: Moves the cursor to the specified position (coordinates). If you do not specify a position, the cursor moves to the home position — the upper-left corner of the screen (line 1, column 1). CUU ESC[PnA Cursor Up: Moves the cursor up by the specified number of lines without changing columns. If the cursor is already on the top line, this sequence is ignored.
11 DOS File Transfer Windows supports basic file transfer method utilizing the legacy Command mode screen that uses DOS commands. This is the most basic method that can be used to transfer files with fewest exceptions across operating system versions and printer language differences. Contents Windows Command Mode File Transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev.
66 DOS File Transfer Windows Command Mode File Transfers The following process describes using the DOS commands from within Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating systems. The process is needed every time a new cmd.exe (DOS Command) session is started in these operating systems. The steps are: • Run cmd.exe (for Windows 95/98/ME, use the Command.
DOS File Transfer By default, the KDU Plus AUX ports are set to operate at different communication setting that the DOS sessions in Windows XP or Windows 2000. AUX Port Default Settings Windows XP DOS Session - MODE Command Results Display Default Settings 6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev.
68 DOS File Transfer For Windows XP and Windows 2000, enter the following at the command prompt: MODE COMx: BAUD=4800 PARITY=o DATA=8 STOP=1 The equivalent command for Windows 95/98/ME operating systems would be: MODE COMx:40,o,8,1 After the communications have been synchronized, Type C: at the prompt. If the prompt window was pointing at any other drive than drive C:\, then it is now pointing at drive C:\. The window can be directed to any local drive or mapped network (letter) drive. 980548-001 Rev.
DOS File Transfer As an example, the C:\> drive has a FORMS directory with the label form files that need transferring to the KDU Plus. Type CD followed by the directory name (FORMS in the example shown below) at the prompt and press the Enter key. The KDU Plus most be in the File Mode to receive files from the PC (or other host). See KDU Plus - Receiving Files on page 49 for more details on transferring files to the KDU Plus. To initiate file transfer, type COPY followed by the file name (ABCFILE.
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