Page 2 Der Stromversorgungskabel dient als abschaltvorrichtung. Die Steckdose soli in der Nahe der Einheit und liecht zunganglich liegen. Trademarks Monarch, 9401 , 9402 and 2095 are registered trademarks of Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...1-1 About this Manual ...1-1 Equipment Requirements ...1-2 What is a Format?...1-2 Standard Formats ...1-3 How to Use this Manual ...1-5 Checking for Optional Formats ...1-6 Setting the Administrator Password ...1-8 2. Designing a Format ...2-1 Format Design Tools ...2-1 Format Worksheet...2-1 Supply Layout Grids...2-2...
Page 4 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Filling in the Format Worksheet ...2-9 Defining the Format Header...2-10 Defining Text Fields...2-13 Defining Constant Text Overlays...2-23 Defining Bar Code Fields ...2-28 Defining Non-Printable Text Fields...2-34 Lines and Boxes...2-36 Defining Lines...2-36 Defining Boxes ...2-39 3. Applying Field Options...3-1 Defining Fixed Data (Option 1) ...3-3...
Page 5 4. Using Check Digits ...4-1 Defining a Check Digit Scheme ...4-2 Generating Check Digits ...4-3 Verifying Check Digits ...4-4 Check Digit Verification on Copied Fields ... 4-4 Clearing a Check Digit Scheme ...4-5 Sample Check Digit Calculation...4-5 Sum of Products...4-5 Sum of Digits ...4-6 5.
Page 6 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide 7. Configuring the Printer...7-1 Connecting the Printer ...7-1 Online Communication Requirements ...7-1 Communication Values - Definitions ...7-2 Setting Communication Values ...7-3 At the Printer ...7-3 At the Computer ...7-5 Cable Interface...7-6 8. Printing... 8 -1 Placing the Printer Online ...8-1 Downloading ...8-2...
Page 7 Check Digits ...11-35 Transmitting Data ...11-37 Sample Format Data Stream ... 11-38 Interactive Mode...11-40 Processing Overview ...11-40 Exception Packets...11-41 Printer Status Codes ...11-41 Using a Scanner in Interactive Mode ... 11-42 Example Printer/Host Dialog... 11-42 Example ...11-2 Table of Contents...
Page 8 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide 12. Quick References...12-1 Text Fonts...12-1 Character Height ...12-3 Character Width ...12-4 Bar Codes ...12-5 Line Thickness ...12-6 13. Diagnostics...13-1 Setting Passwords ...13-1 5-Key Keypad...13-1 21-Key Keypad...13-2 Monarch Computer Keyboard...13-3 Checking the Software Version...13-4 Printing a Test Label...13-5 Checking Supply Quality ...13-7...
Page 9 Appendix C. Printable Characters...C-1 Entering Special Characters in Data Streams ...C-1 Code 128 Function Codes ...C-1 Function Codes For Special Characters...C-2 Appendix D. Format Design Tools ...D-1 Table of Contents...
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Page 11: Introduction
Use this manual to design and print your own custom labels or tags on a 9401 ® or 9402 About this Manual This manual explains how to design a label or tag.
Page 12: Equipment Requirements
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Equipment Requirements If you plan to create your own label or tag designs, you need 9401 or 9402 printer MS-DOS computer or mainframe terminal 9-pin RS-232 interface cable. 9401 standard features 5-key keypad for printer control 2"...
Page 13: Standard Formats
Standard Formats The printer comes with three standard formats. Format Name FMT-1 FMT-2 FMT-3 NOTE: Other formats may be available. See "Checking for Optional Formats," later in this chapter to find out if you have optional formats. Format #1 Size:...
Page 14 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Format #3 Size: Field #1, text, up to 5 characters Constant text Constant text Constant text Constant text Constant text English: 2-3/4" x 1-1/2" Metric: 67mm x 38mm Dots: 528x 288 dots Field #2, text, up to 10...
Page 15: How To Use This Manual
How to Use this Manual The purpose of this manual is to help you create a system for printing tags and labels on your 9401 or 9402 printer. Complete these steps to print supplies. 1. Select a format that fits your supply size. You can use supplies equal to or larger than the format size.
Page 16: Checking For Optional Formats
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Refer to the following chapters for other administrative functions. Chapter Description Designing formats Applying optional formatting rules Defining and using check digits Recording batch information Entering format and batch data on a computer Configuring the printer for downloading...
Page 17 6. If you see Select Format Format Name Press to scroll through the formats. 9402 printers have one of the following sets of 16 formats. Set A Format Name Number FMT 54 FMT 55 FMT 56 FMT 57 FMT 58 FMT 59 FMT 60 FMT 61...
Page 18: Setting The Administrator Password
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Setting the Administrator Password One of the first things the administrator should do is establish a password for administrative and diagnostic functions. See the section, "Changing Passwords" in Chapter 13 to set the administrator password.
Page 19: Designing A Format
2. Designing a Format If none of the standard formats fits your needs, you can design your own formats. Format Design Tools A Format Worksheet and Supply Layout Grids are supplied in Appendix D. You will need them to design formats. Make copies of the Format Worksheet and Supply Layout Grid.
Page 20: Supply Layout Grids
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Supply Layout Grids You should have three Supply Layout Grids. English Metric Dots The English grid, shown to the right, is measured in 1/100 inches. The Metric grid is measured in 1/10 mm. This printer uses dots to print images on a supply.
Page 21: Determining Format Contents
Determining Format Contents Decide what you want to print on the supply. Any information should be in the form of text, bar codes, lines, boxes, or graphics. Each piece of information is either a field or an overlay . Here are the field types and how each type might be used.
Page 22: Overlays
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Overlays Constant text, lines, boxes, and graphics are overlays . Constant Text Overlays A constant text overlay is a set of fixed characters that prints on all supplies using that format. You cannot change the characters in the overlay.
Page 23: Field Options
You can specify fixed characters for any text or bar code field. Price Fields You can design a price field so the printer generates the monetary symbols. The operator only needs to enter numbers. Sub-Fields You can copy part of a field to a new location.
Page 24: Incrementing/Decrementing Fields
The printer adds the punctuation automatically. Check Digits You can have the printer generate or verify check digits for text or bar code fields. See Chapter 4, "Using Check Digits." See Chapter 3, "Applying Field Options," for details on these...
Page 25: The Print Area
The Print Area If you use supplies larger than 2 inches x 4 inches, your printer may not print an area that covers the entire supply. Check the table below to determine the maximum print area. Supply Size Unit of...
Page 26: Draw Rough Sketches
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Draw Rough Sketches When you decide what information you want to print and how it will appear on the supply, draw the information where you want it to appear. Note any areas that are preprinted on the supply.
Page 27: Filling In The Format Worksheet
Filling in the Format Worksheet 1. Once you decide on a layout, separate your format contents into groups: text, non-printable text, bar codes, text overlays, lines, and boxes. 2. Make a copy of the Format Worksheet. Copy to two sheets, if necessary. 3.
Page 28: Defining The Format Header
Write the format number in box F2. NOTE: Do not use a number already assigned to another format. 2. Decide how the printer will store the format. You have three choices. The printer can Store the format until the printer is turned off.
Page 29 (The bottom is the edge that exits the printer first.) 5. Measure the length of the supply from bottom to top, using the ruler marks on the left side of the grid.
Page 30 9. Assign a name (up to eight characters) to the format. Write the name in box F8, with quotation marks, as follows: If you want the printer to assign a name to the format, place quotation marks, with no characters or spaces between them, in box F8.
Page 31: Defining Text Fields
Now you are ready to define the contents of your format. Continue with Defining Text Fields , Constant Text Overlays, Defining Bar Code Fields , or Defining Non-Printable Text Fields . Defining Text Fields Create a separate definition for each text field. If text falls on two lines, each line of text requires a separate definition.
Page 32 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide 4. In box T3, write the maximum number of characters, from 1 to 30, that will appear in the field. Include spaces, $, /, or other symbols that may appear in price or fixed character fields.
Page 33 Standard Font Bold Font NOTE: These tables do not show all available characters. See Appendix C for a complete list of characters available in each field. 2. Designing a Format Reduced Font OCRA -Like Font 2-15...
Page 34 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide 7. Determine the height of the field. a. Find your selected font and the desired height from the table below. b. Draw two lines on your Layout Grid to show the bottom and the top of the text field.
Page 35 8. Determine the maximum width of the field. a. Find your selected font and the desired width below. b. Multiply the number in box T3 by the character width below. The result is the width of the field. c. Draw two lines on the Layout Grid to show the right and left sides of the field.
Page 36 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide 9. On the Supply Layout Grid, mark the lower-left corner of the field as you read it from left to right. This is the pivot point . 10. Measure from the bottom of the print area to the pivot point to find the row location.
Page 37 12. You can alter space between characters. This space is measured in dots (1/192 inch). Write the number of dots (0 to 99) in box T7. Enter 0 for default character spacing. Any number other than 0 or the default number will affect your field width.
Page 38 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide 16. Decide how you want to display characters. Write B or W in box T11. B Black characters on white background SAMPLE 17. Decide whether you want text to align on the Left side of the field, Write L, R, or C in box T12 on the Format Worksheet.
Page 39 2. Designing a Format 18. You can print characters at various rotations within the field. Character rotation indicates the position of the characters with respect to the field , not with respect to the supply. Character rotation selections are 0 Tops of characters 1 Tops of characters point to top of field.
Page 40 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide 19. Select the number for field rotation from the list below. Write 0, 1, 2, or 3 in box T14. Field rotation indicates the position of the field with respect to the supply. Top of field points to top of supply.
Page 41: Defining Constant Text Overlays
Defining Constant Text Overlays A constant text overlay is a set of fixed characters that prints on all supplies. This overlay is not a field, and does not count in the field numbering from 1 to 14. The characters in the overlay are fixed, and the user cannot change them.
Page 42 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide 6. Find "Constant Text" on the Format Worksheet. Measure from the bottom of the print area to the pivot point. Write the distance, in your selected units, in box C2. Ranges for row location are English...
Page 43 9. Write 1, 2, 3, or 4 in box C5 to indicate your font selection. Refer to the table provided in this chapter. Standard font Reduced font Bold font OCRA-like font 10. Write a number from 1 to 7 in box C6 to indicate the number of times to magnify character height .
Page 44 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide 14. You can print characters at various rotations within the field. Character rotation indicates the position of the character with respect to the field , not with respect to the supply. Character rotation selections 0 Tops of characters point to top of field.
Page 45 15. Select the number for field rotation from the list below. Write 0, 1, 2, or 3 in box C11. Top of field points to top of supply. Top of field points to left edge of supply. Top of field points to bottom of supply.
Page 46: Defining Bar Code Fields
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Defining Bar Code Fields Each bar code field requires a separate definition. Define fields in the order in which you want to prompt the operator. 1. Define your format header if you have not already done so.
Page 47 4. In box B3, write the maximum number of characters, from 1 to 30, that will appear in the field. If the bar code uses a check digit, allow an extra character for the check digit. For UPC and EAN bar codes, use the numbers shown below.
Page 48 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide 7. Measure from the bottom of the print area to the pivot point on the field. Write the distance, in your selected numbering system units, in box B5. Ranges for the row location: English Metric Dots 8.
Page 49 10. Write the density selector for your bar code in box B8. Refer to the following tables for the appropriate density selector for your specific bar code. Barcode Density Density Type Selector (% or cpi) UPCA 120% UPCE 120% EAN8 120% EAN13 120%...
Page 50 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide 11. Decide how tall you want the bar code to be. Enter the bar code height, in your selected units, in box B9. Here are the minimum recommended heights for bar codes: English Metric Dots 12. If you use UPC or EAN bar codes, decide how you want human readable characters to appear.
Page 51 13. Decide whether you want the bar code to align on the Left side of the field, Write L, R, or C in box B11. 14. Select the number for field rotation from the list below. Write 0, 1, 2, or 3 in box B12. Top of field points to top of supply.
Page 52: Defining Non-Printable Text Fields
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Defining Non-Printable Text Fields Non-printable text fields enable you to enter data without printing it in its entered form. Typically, non-printable fields "hold" data that will combine with other fields to form a merged field. NOTE: Define non-printable text fields before you define the field that will print the information in these fields.
Page 53 3. Write the maximum number of characters to be entered in this field (1-30) in box D3. NOTE: If you will later copy this field into another field, remember the maximum number of characters for the final field is 30. Allow only as many characters as you need.
Page 54: Lines And Boxes
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Lines and Boxes Use lines to form borders, mark out original prices on sale tags, etc. Each line requires a separate definition. Use boxes to form borders or highlight items of interest. The sections for lines and boxes are in the lower portion of the Format Worksheet.
Page 55 5. Measure from the left edge of the print area to the point where the line begins . Write the distance, in your selected units, in box L4. Ranges are English Metric Dots 6. Measure from the bottom of the print area to the point where the line ends .
Page 56 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide 8. Using the chart below for reference, write your desired line thickness (1-99) in box L7. Thickness is measured in dots (1 dot = 1/192 inch). Thickness 9. Place a set of quotation marks, with nothing in the quotes, in box L8.
Page 57: Defining Lines As Vectors
Defining Lines as Vectors 1. Follow the steps to define lines as segments with the exception of boxes L2, L5, and L6. 2. Write V in box L2. 3. In box L5, write the direction the line travels from its origin: 0, 90, 180, or 270 (in degrees).
Page 58 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide 4. Measure from the bottom of the print area to the upper-right corner of the box. Write the distance in box Q4. 5. Measure from the left edge of the print area to the upper-right corner of the box.
Page 59 7. Place a set of quotation marks, with nothing in the quotes, in box Q7. This step completes the necessary syntax for box definition. It should look like this: 8. Make sure you have filled in boxes Q1 through Q7. 9.
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Page 61: Applying Field Options
This chapter tells how to accomplish various tasks with field options. See Chapter 11, "Online Information," for a complete functional listing of the field options available for 9401 and 9402 printers. "Field Options" is in the upper-right section of the Format...
Page 62 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide FORMAT WORKSHEET Option Define fixed characters General data type restrictions Detailed data type restrictions Copy data from another field Define data entry source Define data entry prompt Pad data to left or right Define check digit mode,...
Page 63: Defining Fixed Data (Option 1)
Constant Text Overlay as shown in Chapter 2. Constant Text Overlays are not counted as fields, allowing more fields in a format. Overlays can improve printer performance, because they require less memory than standard fields.
Page 64 4. Find Option 5 in the same row on the Format Worksheet. 5. Write N in box R3, after 5, so the printer will not prompt the operator for this field. Use only with Option...
Page 65: Partial Field Fixed Character Definition
Partial Field Fixed Character Definition 1. Define your field as shown in Chapter 2, "Designing a Format." 2. Find Option 1 on the Format Worksheet. See "Defining Fixed Data" for information on how Option 1 works. 3. In box R3, after 1, write the fixed characters as you want them to appear in the field.
Page 66: Restricting Data Types
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Data Type Restrictions and Data Entry Templates (Options 2 and 3) You can use Options 2 or 3 only once per field. If you do batch entry only in the data stream, you do not need to apply Options 2 and 3.
Page 67: Detailed Character Restrictions
3. In box R3, write the number from the following list to choose the character type for this field. Number Character Type Numeric only (0..9) Letters only (A..Z,a..z) Symbols only (printable characters other than letters or numbers) Letters and numbers only Numbers and symbols only Letters and symbols only Spaces are permitted in all categories.
Page 68: Example
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide These steps let you assign character restrictions not available with Option 2. 1. Define your text or bar code field as shown in Chapter 2. 2. Find Option 3 on the Format Worksheet. Use this option for detailed character restrictions.
Page 69: Restricting Data Types By Character Position
Restricting Data Types by Character Position You can create a template to accept only certain types of data in each character position. 1. Define your text or bar code field on the Format Worksheet as shown in Chapter 2, "Designing a Format." When determining the number of characters, allow for fixed characters, plus all characters to be entered by the operator.
Page 70 The operator will see the standard or defined prompt on the printer when ready to enter data for this field The printer will beep or an error will result if the operator tries to enter an incorrect data type in a character position.
Page 71: Creating Date Or Time Fields
You must apply Options 1 and 3 to print a date or time field. For information about how Option 1, see "Defining Fixed Data." NOTE: The printer has no built-in clock. The operator must enter the correct time or date.
Page 72 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Here is an example of a template for a date field. This template places fixed slashes (/) in positions 3 and 6, and accepts only digits in the other positions. Here is an example of a template for a time field.
Page 73: Copying Data Into A Field (Option 4)
Make sure the maximum length in box T3 or B3 allows for the number of characters you will place in the field, including any price or fixed characters inserted by the printer. The maximum number of characters in the field into which data is copied cannot exceed 30.
Page 74 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide 5. In the source field, note the position of the first character to be copied. Character positions are numbered 1 to 30, starting from the left. Write the position number of the first character to copy in box R4.
Page 75 9. Make sure you enter the copy information in the same row as the field to contain copied data. 10. If you want to copy data from more than one field, repeat steps 1 through 9 for each field to copy. Continue with rows just below the boxes you just completed.
Page 76: Merging Fields
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Merging Fields You can copy data to merge the contents of up to four fields. Follow the steps under "Copying Data" as many times as necessary to copy the appropriate fields into the merged field. In the following example, the operator will enter data into two text and two non-printable fields.
Page 77: Defining Data Entry Sources (Option 5)
NOTE: Do not use this code when using Eliminating the Operator Prompt The printer normally prompts the user for data for text, non-printable text, and bar code fields. If the field holds all fixed characters or copied data only, you can eliminate the prompt using Option 5.
Page 78: Defining A Data Entry Prompt (Option 20)
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Defining a Data Entry Prompt (Option 20) The printer normally prompts the user for batch data by field number, like this: Field 1: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ You can write a more descriptive prompt that asks the user for the exact information for the field.
Page 79: Adding Characters To Pad Fields (Option 30)
Adding Characters to Pad Fields (Option 30) You can add characters to one side of a field to pad the field. Padding lets you fill in remaining spaces when the data does not fill an entire field. 1. Define your text or bar code field on the Format Worksheet as instructed in Chapter 2, "Designing a Format."...
Page 80: Creating A Price Field (Option 42)
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Creating a Price Field (Option 42) You can apply options to automatically insert monetary symbols, so the operator only needs to enter numbers. 1. Define your text field on the Format Worksheet as shown in Chapter 2, "Designing a Format."...
Page 81: Incrementing Fields (Option 60)
D if the value will decrease as you print. 4. Write the amount by which the printer counts in box R4. For example, do you want to count by 1’s, 2’s, 10’s, etc.? Valid options range from 1 to 32,000.
Page 82: Entering Data For Incrementing Fields
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide 5. In box R5, write the left-most position to be counted in the field. Field positions are numbered from left to right, beginning with 1. 6. In box R6, enter the right-most position to be counted in the field.
Page 83: Using Check Digits
You can choose whether the check digit is generated by the printer or entered by the operator and verified by the printer. You can apply field Option 31 to generate or verify the check digit. Option 31 is explained in this chapter.
Page 84: Defining A Check Digit Scheme
3. Decide whether to add or clear the check digit. A - Add C - Clear. 4. Decide how the printer will store the Check Digit Record. R - Printer Memory M - Memory Card. Write R or M in Box A4.
Page 85: Check Digit Record
2. Find Option 31 on the Format Worksheet. This option is for check digits. 3. Write G in box R3, after 31. This tells the printer to generate a check digit. The check digit will be the last digit in the field.
Page 86: Verifying Check Digits
A2 ) after G. Check Digit Verification on Copied Fields The 9401/9402 printer does not verify a check digit on numeric text fields that have been copied from a previous field. For example, a text field with field Option 4 followed by field Option 31 with the Verify option (as shown below) does not work.
Page 87: Clearing A Check Digit Scheme
Make sure you have a C in item 3. 4. Save the file. 5. Set the print mode on the printer to "Ready" (see Chapter 7, "Configuring The Printer"). 6. Download the file to the printer (see Chapter 8, "Printing").
Page 88: Sum Of Digits
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide When assigning weights, do not use the same number throughout. Also, do not assign a weight to the check digit. 3. Assign a number from 2 to 10 as the modulus . The modulus will be used in the check digit calculation.
Page 89 2. Starting with the last digit before the check digit, assign weights , working right to left. Weights are a sequence of numbers the same length as the field. Digits in the field are multiplied by the weight digits to find addends for the check digit calculation.
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Page 91 You can choose whether the check digit is generated by the printer or entered by the operator and verified by the printer. You can apply field Option 31 to generate or verify the check digit. Option 31 is explained in this chapter.
Page 92 3. Decide whether to add or clear the check digit. A - Add C - Clear. 4. Decide how the printer will store the Check Digit Record. R - Printer Memory M - Memory Card. Write R or M in Box A4.
Page 93 2. Find Option 31 on the Format Worksheet. This option is for check digits. 3. Write G in box R3, after 31. This tells the printer to generate a check digit. The check digit will be the last digit in the field.
Page 94 A2 ) after G. Check Digit Verification on Copied Fields The 9401/9402 printer does not verify a check digit on numeric text fields that have been copied from a previous field. For example, a text field with field Option 4 followed by field Option 31 with the Verify option (as shown below) does not work.
Page 95 Make sure you have a C in item 3. 4. Save the file. 5. Set the print mode on the printer to "Ready" (see Chapter 7, "Configuring The Printer"). 6. Download the file to the printer (see Chapter 8, "Printing").
Page 96 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide When assigning weights, do not use the same number throughout. Also, do not assign a weight to the check digit. 3. Assign a number from 2 to 10 as the modulus . The modulus will be used in the check digit calculation.
Page 97 2. Starting with the last digit before the check digit, assign weights , working right to left. Weights are a sequence of numbers the same length as the field. Digits in the field are multiplied by the weight digits to find addends for the check digit calculation.
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Page 99: Recording Batch Information
To enter batch data from the 21-key keypad or an optional computer keyboard, follow instructions in the Operator’s Handbook for entering batch data. If you want to send batch data to the printer from a computer, read this chapter.
Page 100: Preparing Batches For Downloading
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Preparing Batches for Downloading A batch to be downloaded consists of two parts. Batch Header Batch Data Make a copy of the batch worksheet in Appendix D, "Format Design Tools." Use the copy to record batch information.
Page 101 You can select how you want to fill in printed fields. Choose N or U from the list below, and write it in box B3 in the Batch Header section. New. When selecting this option, enter the printing information for all fields. Update.
Page 102 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Incrementing fields In incrementing fields, the first number in the sequence must contain the same number of digits as the highest number to be counted. For example, to count the numbers 1 to 999, enter 001.
Page 103: Guidelines For Preparing Batch Data
Guidelines for Preparing Batch Data When entering batch data, keep in mind the following guidelines. Guideline 1 When creating batch packets for downloading, be sure each batch data record conforms with its field definition. For example, the following field is defined with a maximum of four characters.
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Page 105: Entering Data Streams
"non-document" or unformatted ASCII mode. You can use Monarch 2095™ Printing System software to create formats for your 9401/9402 printer. Contact your Monarch representative for more information. The examples shown in this chapter use a MS-DOS computer...
Page 106: Creating Format Files
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Creating Format Files Format files contain these types of records. Format header Text fields Non-printable text fields Bar code fields Field options Constant text overlays Lines and/or boxes. 1. Using an ASCII text editor, create a file to hold your format information.
Page 107: Entering Text Fields
Go to the next line after the split vertical bar. So far, your file should look something like this. F,1,A,R,E,375,200,"Textiles" 4. Find the text, non-printable text, or bar code field with field number 1 (box T2, D2, or B2). Use step 5, 6, or 7 (that follow) to type your field definitions in the computer file.
Page 108: Entering Non-Printable Text Fields
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide If you are applying any field options to this field, follow the instructions in step 11 to insert field options after the text field. If field #1 is a text field, your file should look something like this.
Page 109: Entering Bar Code Fields
If fields #2 and #3 are non-printable text fields, your file should now look like this. F,1,A,R,E,300,200,"Textiles" T,10,V,250,50,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 D,2,16 D,3,2 Entering Bar Code Fields 7. Type all values from boxes B1 through B12. Refer to the Bar Code Fields section of the Format Worksheet. Remember Enter all values, starting with the B in box B1.
Page 110: Entering Constant Text Overlays
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide If field #4 is a bar code, your file should now look like this. F,1,A,R,E,300,200,"Textiles" T,1,10,V,250,50,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 B,2,12,F,150,40,1,2,80,4,L,0 Entering Constant Text Overlays 8. Type all values from boxes C1 through C12 on one line in your file. Refer to the Constant Text section of the Format Worksheet.
Page 111: Entering Lines
A Constant Text Overlay in your file would look something like this. F,1,A,R,E,300,200,"Textiles" T,1,10,V,250,50,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 B,2,12,F,150,40,1,2,80,4,L,0 T,3,20,V,80,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 T,4,20,V,65,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 C,30,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"Made In USA" Entering Lines 9. Type all values from boxes L1 through L8. Refer to the Lines section of the Format Worksheet. Remember Enter all values, starting with the L in box L1.
Page 112: Entering Boxes
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide A line record should look something like this. F,1,A,R,E,300,200,"Textiles" T,1,10,V,250,50,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 B,2,12,F,150,40,1,2,80,4,L,0 T,3,20,V,80,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 T,4,20,V,65,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 C,30,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"Made In USA" L,S,110,30,110,150,10,"" Entering Boxes 10. Type all values from boxes Q1 through Q7. Refer to the Boxes section of the Format Worksheet.
Page 113: Applying Field Options
Your file should look something like this. F,1,A,R,E,300,200,"Textiles" T,1,10,V,250,50,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 B,2,12,F,150,40,1,2,80,4,L,0 T,3,20,V,80,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 T,4,20,V,65,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 C,30,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"Made In USA" L,S,110,30,110,150,10,"" Q,240,30,270,150,3,"" Applying Field Options 11. If you are applying options to any field, remember the following: Insert a line directly after the text or bar code field to which the option applies.
Page 114 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Refer to the Field Options section of the Format Worksheet and Chapter 3, "Applying Field Options." Your file should look something like this F,1,A,R,E,300,200,"Textiles" T,1,10,V,250,50,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 B,2,12,F,150,40,1,2,80,4,L,0 T,3,20,V,80,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 T,4,20,V,65,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 C,30,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"Made In USA" L,S,110,30,110,150,10,"" Q,240,30,270,150,3,"" 12. Place a right brace } at the end of the file.
Page 115: Sample Format File
Sample Format File F,1,A,R,E,300,200,"Textiles" T,1,10,V,250,50,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Part Number:" B,2,12,F,150,40,1,2,80,4,L,0 R,20,"UPC Number:" D,3,20 R,20,"Fiber #1:" D,4,2 R,20,"Percentage:" T,5,24,V,80,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,1,"--% --------------------" R,4,4,1,2,1,1 R,4,3,1,20,5,1 R,5,N D,6,20 R,20,"Fiber #2:" D,7,2 R,20,"Percentage:" T,8,24,V,65,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,1,"--% -------------------- R,4,7,1,2,1,1 R,4,6,1,20,5,1 R,5,N C,30,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"Made In USA" L,S,110,30,110,150,10,"" Q,240,30,270,150,3,"" Sample Format Batch File B,1,N,5 1, "2754185285"...
Page 116 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide The sample Format Worksheet in Appendix D shows the format file as it appears on the worksheet. This sample tag was created with these formats. 6-12...
Page 117: Creating Check Digit Files
Creating Check Digit Files 1. Using an ASCII text editor, create a file to hold your check digit calculation scheme. 2. Place a left brace { on line 1. Go to the next line. 3. Find the Check Digit record you created in Chapter 4. 4.
Page 118: Creating Batch Data Files
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Creating Batch Data Files 1. Using an ASCII text editor, create a file to hold your batch information. 2. Place a left brace { on line 1. Go to the next line. 3. Refer to the Batch Header section of the Batch Worksheet.
Page 119 5. Refer to the Batch Data section of the Batch Worksheet. B,1,N,2 6. Enter each Batch Data record on a separate line, as follows. Type the field number, followed by a comma. Type the field data. Place quotation marks around the word or phrase.
Page 120 The printed label looks like this. 8. The format, check digit, and batch data are now ready to send to the printer. Continue with Chapter 7, "Configuring the Printer," to set up the printer, then with Chapter 8, "Printing," to print batches. 6-16 1,"0435419970"...
Page 121: Configuring The Printer
Consult your Equipment Manual to connect your printer to a computer. Online Communication Requirements The 9401 and 9402 printers come equipped with a 9-pin RS-232 communications port for online operation. See "Cable Interface" at the end of this chapter for pin assignments.
Page 122: Communication Values - Definitions
RS-232 communications is 2400 bits per second. Word Length Word Length specifies the number of bits the printer uses to define a character. The 9401 and 9402 printers accept a setting of 7 or 8 bit data, but do not use the high-order bit for data.
Page 123: Setting Communication Values
Setting Communication Values Set communication values at the printer and the computer. At the Printer First, turn the printer On and go to the Main menu. Press until SETUP appears. Press steps below to set communication values. When you see...
Page 124 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide USER COMM Stop Bits STOP BITS USER COMM Stop Bits USER COMM Parity PARITY None USER COMM Parity USER COMM Flow Control FLOW CONTROL USER COMM Flow Control Press to set stop bits. Press until desired stop bits setting appears.
Page 125: At The Computer
At the Computer On IBM-PC/MS-DOS computers, use the Mode command to set communication values. Example: MODE COM1:2400,N,8,1,P This command sets these communication values for a printer connected to COM port 1. 2400 baud No parity 8 bit word length 1 stop bit P means to ignore the timeout signal, ensuring that large files will be sent in entirety.
Page 126: Cable Interface
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Cable Interface This printer is equipped with a 9-pin RS-232 connector. The printer accepts standard RS-232C electrical signal transmissions when it is connected to a DB-9S connector. Here are the pin assignments for the connector. Description...
Page 127: Printing
2. Press and hold 3. Press until you see Print Mode. 4. Press when you see Print Mode. The printer displays You are now ready to download data to the printer. to go to the Main menu. PRINT MODE Ready...
Page 128: Downloading
Off. The maximum number of formats that you can download to the printer at one time is six. This number is also the maximum that you can store in RAM at one time.
Page 129: Downloading From Other Computer Systems
Format Tracking You create formats on your PC and download them to your printer when you are ready to use them. The 9401 printer stores formats in RAM, its receive buffer, and on memory cards.
Page 130: Determining The Number Of Formats
Clearing Formats To clear a format, send the printer a packet in the form of {F,#,C,R }, where # is the number of the format to clear. to go to the Main menu.
Page 131: Printing Batches
Printing Batches In order to print a batch, the format must be in the printer. You can download batch data files from a computer, or you can enter batch data directly at the printer, if you have the 21-key keypad or optional computer keyboard.
Page 132: Printer Storage Capacity
However, sometimes you may receive error code 500, meaning that the format sent to the printer does not fit in the current format buffer (2000 bytes). If you receive this error code, reduce the size of the format and send it again.
Page 133 8. Printing You can determine the amount of memory available at any time with the Device Memory Usage diagnostic function. See Chapter 13, "Diagnostics," for instructions.
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Page 135: Editing And Reviewing Formats
You cannot modify or delete formats supplied with the printer. Modifying Formats You cannot modify a format while it is stored in the printer. Store your formats on your computer and modify them as necessary with your text editor or word processor.
Page 136: From A Host
A constant indicating to clear the format. device The code for the device where the format is stored. R Stored until the printer is turned Off M Memory card T Temporary. 3. Send the file to the printer using a DOS Copy command. F,#,C,device...
Page 137: 10. Establishing Daily Procedures
Here are some suggested check list items. _____ Turn the printer On. _____ Make sure ribbon and supplies are loaded. _____ Download formats from the computer to the printer (include instructions, if necessary). Data Entry Instructions for Operators Find the Data Entry Guide in Appendix D, "Format Design...
Page 138: Print Logs
The printer erases online formats from memory whenever you turn it Off. If you created your own formats, you need to download them to the printer when you want to print supplies. Formats stored on a memory card remain on the memory card until you delete them or overwrite them with a new format identified by the same number.
Page 139: Backing Up Format And Batch Files
Here is a DOS batch file that sets a serial port, changes to a subdirectory, and downloads a check digit file, format file, and batch data file. MODE COM1:2400,N,8,1,P CD\MONARCH COPY LABEL1.CDS COM1 COPY LABEL1.FMT COM1 COPY LABEL1.BCH COM1 Refer to your DOS manual for more information on creating batch files.
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Page 141: 11. Online Information
EBCDIC (mainframe) environments. This chapter describes MPCL structure and syntax. Data Stream Structure The computer sends data to the printer in packets . A packet is a string of ASCII characters consisting of a starting token: { a sequence of characters and instructions...
Page 142: Example
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide The following symbols punctuate packets. Symbol Description Left brace starts a packet. Right brace ends a packet. Split vertical bar ends a record. Comma separates items within records. "ABC" Enclose character strings in quotation marks. Empty quotes ("") identify null strings or unused fields.
Page 143: Format Header
F4. device Format storage device. F5. measure Unit of measure. Options: F6. length Supply length, in units selected above. Measure supply top to bottom. The bottom is the edge that exits the printer first. Ranges: English Metric Dots F7. width Supply width, from left to right, in units selected above.
Page 144 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Example {F,1,A,R,E,300,200,"Textiles" Format Header format #1 format being added stored in printer RAM measured in 1/100 inches (English) 3 inch long supply 2 inch wide supply named "Textiles." Syntax Checklist The format header must be the first record in a format packet.
Page 145: Text Field
Maximum number of printed characters (1-30) in the field. T4. Fix/Var Fixed or variable length field. Options: T5. row Distance from bottom of print area to lower-left corner of field. (Bottom exits the printer first.) Ranges: English Metric Dots T6. column Distance to lower-left corner of field, from left edge of print area.
Page 146 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide T13. char rot. Character rotation. Options: T14. field rot. Field rotation. Lower-left corner of field is the pivot point. Example T,1,10,V,250,50,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 Text field Field #1 10 characters long variable length lower left corner of field at row = 2.5 inches column = 0.5 inches...
Page 147 11. Online Information Syntax Checklist For ease in syntax checking, enter all values, starting with the T, on a single line. Enter all information in capital letters (except phrases in quotes). Place a comma between all values. Make sure you have 14 items in each record. Make sure all fields -- text, non-printable text, and bar code -- are in order by field number (item #2) in the file.
Page 148 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Bar Code Field Message Structure Syntax B1,B2,B3,B4,B5,B6,B7,B8,B9,B10,B11,B12 B1. B Indicates record is a bar code field. B2. field # Unique number from 1-14 to identify this field. B3. # of char Maximum number of characters. Range 1-30, except as specified for UPC and EAN codes.
Page 149: Bar Code Field
B9. height Bar code height, in 1/100 inches, 1/10 mm, or dots. Minimum values: English Metric Dots B10. text Appearance of text with bar code. UPC & EAN only. B11. align. Alignment of bar code within field. Options: B12. field rot. Field rotation.
Page 150 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Syntax Checklist For ease in syntax checking, enter all values, starting with the B, on a single line. Enter all information in capital letters. Place a comma between all values. Make sure you have 12 items in each bar code record.
Page 151: Non-Printable Text Record
Non-Printable Text Record Message Structure Syntax D1,D2,D3 D1. D Field header (meaning data field). D2. fld# Unique number from 1-14 assigned to this field. D3. # of char Maximum number of characters in this field (1-30). Example D,6,12 Non-printable (data) field field #6 12 characters long.
Page 152: Constant Text Overlays
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Constant Text Overlays Message Structure Syntax C1,C2,C3,C4,C5,C6,C7,C8,C9,C10,C11,"C12" C1. C Indicates a constant text overlay record. C2. row Distance from bottom of print area to lower left corner of field. (Bottom exits the printer first.) Ranges: English...
Page 153 C11. field rot. Field rotation. Lower left corner of overlay is the pivot point. C12. fixed char. Fixed characters to appear in the field. Maximum 100 characters. Surround with quotation marks. Example C,350,40,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"Dry Clean Only" Constant text overlay Lower left corner of field at row = 3.5 inches Column = 0.4 inches Default spacing Standard font...
Page 154 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Syntax Checklist For ease in syntax checking, enter all values, starting with the C, on a single line. Enter all information in capital letters (except phrase in quotes). Place a comma between all values. Do not forget the quotation marks around item #12.
Page 155: Line Records
Line Records Message Structure Syntax L1,L2,L3,L4,L5,L6,L7,L8 L1. L Indicates a line record. L2. type Type of line. Only vertical and horizontal lines are supported. Options: L3. row Distance from bottom of print area to line origin. Measure in 1/100 in., 1/10 mm, or dots. Ranges: English Metric Dots...
Page 156 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide L7. thickness Line thickness 0-99. Measure in dots. L8. pattern Line pattern. Only 1 pattern supported. Enter "" in this parameter. Example L,S,110,30,110,150,10,"" Line Line defined as a segment Origin row = 1.1 inches Origin column = 0.3 inches End point at row = 1.1 inches (horizontal line)
Page 157: Box Records
Box Records Message Structure Syntax Q1,Q2,Q3,Q4,Q5,Q6,Q7 Q1. Q Indicates a box (Quadrilateral) record. Q2. row Distance from bottom of print area to lower-left corner of box. Measure in 1/100 in., 1/10 mm, or dots. Ranges: English Metric Dots Q3. column Distance from left edge of print area to lower-left corner of box.
Page 158 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Example Q,240,30,270,150,3,"" Box (Quadrilateral) Lower-left corner row 2.4 inches Lower-left corner column 0.3 inches Upper-right corner row 2.7 inches Upper-right corner column 1.5 inches 3 dots thick Solid line. Syntax Checklist For ease in syntax checking, enter all values, starting with the Q, on a single line.
Page 159: Field Options
Field Options Syntax R,option#,argument(s)... Field option header. option# Option number: 1 Define fixed characters. 2 General data type restrictions. 3 Detailed data type restrictions. 4 Copy data from previous field. 5 Define input source. 20 Define data entry prompt. 30 Pad data to left or right with specified character. 31 Define check digit mode and select algorithm.
Page 160: Definitions
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Definitions Define characters that Option #1 are always printed. Syntax R,1,"fixed characters" a. Defining fixed characters for entire field Recommend using constant text overlays instead. Use with Option 5 to eliminate prompt. Character string must be enclosed in quotation marks.
Page 161 Restrict data type for entire Option #2 field. Do not use with Option 3. NOTE: Syntax R,2,code code Numeric code from the following list. Example R,2,1 This example limits data in the field to digits only. If you do not specify this options, all letters, numbers, and printable symbols are permitted.
Page 162 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Detailed data type Option #3 restrictions or template of character types. Do not use with Option 2. NOTE: See Appendix C, "Printable Characters," for a complete list of printable characters. Syntax R,3,[S/T],"string" a. Detailed data type restrictions Use "S"...
Page 163 b. Template of allowable data types Use "T" option in parameter #3. Create a template of allowable data types by placing character indicators in each character position. The number of characters in the string must match the length of the field, enclosed in quotation marks.
Page 164 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Copy data from a previously-defined field. Option #4 You can use it with any option (multiple times, if needed). When copying from more than 1 field, copy into destination field left to right. Syntax R,4,src fld,src start,# to copy,dest...
Page 165 This example eliminates the user prompt for this field. Data is copied into the field using Option 4. on-line; keyboard,if off-line) keyboard connected to printer. 4 (copy) or Option 1 (fixed characters). Eliminates user prompt. Do not use this code when using Option 20. 11. Online Information...
Page 166 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Defines the operator Option #20 prompt. Can be used with any option. Syntax R,20,"prompt in quotes" Do not use on fields filled entirely by fixed characters or copied data. The prompt should be 15 characters or less, enclosed in quotation marks.
Page 167 Appearance code. 1 Prints price field in standard NOTES: Use on numeric fields only. Use printer "Setup - Defaults" menu to select monetary notation and symbols by country setting (See your Operator’s Handbook ). G = generate check digit...
Page 168 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Example R,42,1 This example turns a text field into a price field. Define the incrementing or Option #60 decrementing portion of data. Do not use it with Options 31 or 42. Syntax R,60,I/D,amount,l pos,r amount l pos...
Page 169 Example T,5,20,V,80,10,1,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,4,3,1,2,1,2 R,4,2,1,18,3,1 Text field #5 has 20 characters. The first option does the following. - copies data into field 5 from field 3 - copies 2 characters, starting at position 1, from field 3 - places the characters, beginning at position 1, in field 5 - removes formatted characters from copied data.
Page 170 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Format Syntax Checklist When you finish the format, check the overall syntax in the format packet. The format must begin with { and end with }. Make sure you have no more than 14 fields in the format packet.
Page 171: Batch Packets
Batch Packets Batches are sent as a series of batch packets. A batch packet may contain two types of records. a batch header one or more batch data records. Batch Header Section A batch header begins the batch data stream. It tells which format the batch uses and how many supplies to print.
Page 172 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Example {B,3,N,100 Begin Batch packet Use format #3 Sending new batch data for all fields Print 100 supplies. Syntax Checklist The packet must begin with {. Do not place a space or any other character between the { and B.
Page 173: Batch Data Record
Message Structure Syntax field#,"data string" 1. field# Tells the printer which text, bar code, or non-printable text field in which to insert the following data. 2. "data string" Provides the actual information to print in the selected field. Always enclose in double quotes.
Page 174 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Syntax Checklist Make sure there are 2 items in each batch data record. Each field must end with a split vertical bar Enter a batch data record for each field, including fields with all fixed characters and all copied data.
Page 175: Check Digits
Assign a number from 1-9 to this check digit formula. A3. action Options: A = add check digit C = clear check digit A4. device Printer storage device. Options: R = Printer RAM M = Memory card A5. modulus Number from 2-10. Modulus used in calculation. A6. fld-length Number of weighting digits used.
Page 176 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Example {A,1,A,M,10,5,P,"65432" Check digit algorithm header Assign number 1 to the algorithm Being added Store on a memory card Use a modulus of 10 Field length 5 characters Use sum of products algorithm Use "65432" as weights.
Page 177: Transmitting Data
On an MS-DOS system, a standard DOS command is used to transmit the data stream to the printer. For example, the following commands could be used to transmit an ASCII file called FRMT1.FMT to a 9401 or 9402 printer connected to COM port 1. MODE COM1:2400,N,8,1,P COPY FRMT1.FMT COM1...
Page 178: Sample Format Data Stream
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Sample Format Data Stream Here is a sample format data stream. {F,6,A,R,M,350,508,"TEST2" C,250,80,0,1,2,1,W,C,0,0 "MONARCH MARKING" B,1,12,F,110,115,1,1,120,5,L,0 T,2,18,V,30,30,1,1,1,1,B, L,0,0 This data stream results in the following format. 11-38 Begins definition for Format #6. Prints "MONARCH MARKING" on all labels.
Page 179 Use the following batch information with the format shown above. {B,6,N,10 1,"12345678901" ," 2,"DAYTON, OHIO " The following label results from sending this batch with the format shown above. See Appendix B, "Data Stream Examples," for more data stream examples. Header, uses format 6, prints 10 labels.
Page 180: Interactive Mode
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Interactive Mode Interactive mode enables two-way communication between a 9401 printer and a host. With interactive mode, a host can send a message to the printer operator. request and receive information from the printer operator. use the printer as a data collection device.
Page 181: Exception Packets
The host should wait for any reponse before sending further data. If the host sends data to the printer before the printer responds to a request, the printer will cancel the reponse by sending a carriage return with no data to the host. It then processes the new data.
Page 182: Using A Scanner In Interactive Mode
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Code Description The printer detected an error such as an open print head, and cannot process the request. The printer received a 9401 MPCL packet from the host. The printer operator pressed The printer operator pressed entering any data.
Page 183 The operator enters the quantity of items and presses HOST: Enters the quantity into an inventory database and batch data stream. Then, it sends the format and batch data stream to the printer. PRINTER: Prints labels for the number of items counted. 11. Online Information 11-43...
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Page 185: 12. Quick References
Chapter 2, "Designing a Format," as a convenient reference. Text Fonts The table on the following page shows the character sets available for each text font supported by this printer. NOTES: Use ~155 in the data stream For example, to download data to print 59¢...
Page 186 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Standard Font Reduced Font Bold Font OCRA-like Font 12-2...
Page 187: Character Height
Character Height This chart shows character heights in magnifications 1-7 for each text font in 1/100 inches, 1/10 millimeters, and Dots. Standard 1/100 in. 11.4 22.9 1/10 mm 29.1 58.1 Dots Reduced 1/100 in. 14.6 1/10 mm 18.5 37.0 Dots Bold 1/100 in.
Page 188: Character Width
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Character Width This chart shows character widths in magnifications 1-7 for each text font in 1/100 inches, 1/10 millimeters, and Dots. The values in this chart include default character spacing. Width Mag. Standard Character Units Width Sample 1/100 in.
Page 189: Bar Codes
Bar Codes These bar codes are available on the 9401 and 9402 printers. Model 9401/9402 Barcodes MCPL Barcode Density UPC/EAN I 2 of 5 Code 39 Codabar Code 128 The densities are for the data only and don’t include start/stop characters and check digits.
Page 190: Line Thickness
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Line Thickness Line thickness is measured in dots. 1 dot = 1/192 inch. Maximum line thickness is 99 dots. Thickness 12-6 Example...
Page 191: 13. Diagnostics
13. Diagnostics This chapter contains simple tracking and diagnostic procedures. This information will be helpful if you need to contact Technical Support. Setting Passwords One of the first things the administrator should do is establish a password for administrative and diagnostic functions. You need a password for access to diagnostic functions.
Page 192: 21-Key Keypad
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide 21-Key Keypad When you see MAIN MENU SETUP Supply PASSWORDS Display Enter password: ------- New passwd: ------- Retype passwd: ------- The menu should flash "Password Changed," then return to the Password menu. If it does not, you did not successfully change the password (probably due to not entering the password the same way twice).
Page 193: Monarch Computer Keyboard
Monarch Computer Keyboard Turn off the NumLock on the keyboard and use the left and right cursor arrows. Press and hold When you see MAIN MENU SETUP Supply PASSWORDS Display Enter password: ------- New passwd: ------- Retype passwd: ------- to go to the Main Menu. Do this Press see Setup.
Page 194: Checking The Software Version
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Checking the Software Version Press and hold When you see MAIN MENU Enter password: ------- DIAGNOSTICS Version You will see M9401/02 #098292 SN00000000 You will see VERSION 3.X 13-4 to go to the Main Menu. Do this Press Diagnostics.
Page 195: Printing A Test Label
Printing a Test Label Press and hold When you see MAIN MENU Enter password: ------- DIAGNOSTICS Version USER DIAG Supply Quality TEST LABEL Test Pattern Quantity? to go to the Main Menu. Do this Press Diagnostics. Press Type your password. Press Press Diag.
Page 196 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide The test label should look like this. 13-6 Test Pattern Test Label 1 Test Label 2...
Page 197: Checking Supply Quality
Checking Supply Quality The printer continuously stores data from the last 16 supplies printed. This data reflects the quality of the sensor marks on the supply. 1. Print a batch of supplies or test labels. 2. Press and hold When you see...
Page 198 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide If you have printed labels since turning the printer on, you will 0290 The first listing, Len, is the length of the supply in dots. The Min and Max listings measure reflectivity of the sensor mark on the supply. The Min listing typically reads below 50, and the Max listing typically reads between 150 and 255.
Page 199: Checking Printer Memory Usage
Checking Printer Memory Usage You can run a test to see how much memory is used by formats and other data on each device. This test is for online users who need to know whether they can download new data to the printer.
Page 200 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide If the device contains no formats, you will see Device Empty. Press Enter. If the device contains formats, you will see Memory Usage: 001505/001505 13-10 Press to continue. The number on the left is the amount of memory used by formats in that device.
Page 201: Testing Your Scanner
DIAGNOSTICS Version USER DIAG Supply Quality SCAN: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ If the scanner reads correctly, the data appears on the printer display. Press characters long. to go to the Main menu. Do this Press Diagnostics. Press Type your password.
Page 202: Calling For Service
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide If you see No scanner. one of the following conditions exists No scanner from the the Port Settings - Scanner Comm menu The scanner is not connected properly. You can run this test as many times as necessary to check the scanner or data.
Page 203: Appendix A Optional Formats
Appendix A Optional Formats Some printers have 16 optional formats, in addition to the three standard formats. This appendix describes these formats. Printers with optional formats have either Format Set A or Format Set B, but not both. Sets A and B are shown in this appendix.
Page 204 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Format Name: FMT 71 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 68.6 x 38.1 mm English 2.7 x 1.5 in Dots 519 x 288 dots Format Name: FMT 72 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 68.6 x 30.4 mm English 2.7 x 1.2 in...
Page 205 Format Name: FMT 73 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 69.8 x 38.3 mm English 2.75 x 1.5 in Dots 528 x 288 dots Format Name: FMT 74 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 30.5 x 55.9 mm English 1.2 x 2.2 in Dots 231 x 423 dots Format Name: FMT 75...
Page 206 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Format Name: FMT 77 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 55.9 x 30.5 mm English 2.2 x 1.2 in Dots 423 x 231 dots Format Name: FMT 78 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 55.9 x 30.5 mm English 2.2 x 1.2 in...
Page 207 Format Name: FMT 80 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 40.6 x 30.5 mm English 1.6 x 1.2 in Dots 307 x 231 dots Format Name: FMT 81 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 28.0 x 30.5 mm English 1.1 x 1.2 in Dots 211 x 231 dots Format Name: FMT 82...
Page 208: Format Set B
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Format Name: FMT 84 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 28.0 x 38.1 mm English 1.1 x 1.5 in Dots 211 x 288 dots Format Name: FMT 85 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 25.4 x 50.8 mm...
Page 209 Format Name: FMT 55 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 68.6 x 38.1 mm English 2.7 x 1.5 in Dots 519 x 288 dots Format Name: FMT 56 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 40.6 x 30.5 mm English 1.6 x 1.2 in Dots 308 x 231 dots Format Name: FMT 57...
Page 210 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Format Name: FMT 58 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 40.6 x 30.5 mm English 1.6 x 1.2 in Dots 308 x 231 dots Format Name: FMT 59 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 55.9 x 30.5 mm English 2.2 x 1.2 in...
Page 211 Format Name: FMT 61 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 30.5 x 55.9 mm English 1.2 x 2.2 in Dots 231 x 423 dots Format Name: FMT 62 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 69.9 x 30.5 mm English 2.75 x 1.2 in Dots 528 x 231 dots Appendix A: Optional Formats...
Page 212 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Format Name: FMT 63 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 69.9 x 30.5 mm English 2.75 x 1.2 in Dots 528 x 231 dots Format Name: FMT 64 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 68.6 x 30.5 mm English 2.7 x 1.2 in...
Page 213 Format Name: FMT 65 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 25.4 x 20.3 mm English 1.0 x 0.8 in Dots 192 x 154 dots Format Name: FMT 66 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 27.9 x 30.5 mm English 1.1 x 1.2 in Dots 212 x 231 dots Format Name: FMT 67...
Page 214 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Format Name: FMT 69 Number: Dimensions (h x w): Metric 27.9 x 30.5 mm English 1.1 x 1.2 in Dots 212 x 231 dots A-12...
Page 215: Appendix B Data Stream Examples
Appendix B Data Stream Examples This appendix lists the data streams for the three standard formats, and the optional formats shown in Appendix A. Use these data streams as examples when you create your own data streams. Standard Formats Format Name: FMT-1 Format Number: F,96,A,R,E,138,200,"FMT-1"...
Page 216 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Format Name: FMT-2 Format Number: F,97,A,R,E,138,200,"FMT-2" T,1,10,V,108,050,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Line1:" T,2,10,V,083,050,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Line2:" T,3,10,V,057,050,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Line3:" T,4,10,V,031,050,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Line4:" T,5,10,V,006,050,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Line5:" Sample Batch Data Stream B,97,N,10 1,"12345ABCDE" 2,"12345ABCDE" 3,"12345ABCDE" 4,"12345ABCDE" 5,"12345ABCDE" Dimensions (h x w): Metric 35 x 50.8 English 1.38 x 2.0...
Page 217 Format Name: FMT-3 Format Number: F,98,A,R,E,264,150,"FMT-3" T,1,5,V,240,012,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Number:" R,2,1 T,2,10,V,240,047,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Color:" B,3,12,F,114,012,1,4,100,4,L,0 R,20,"UPCA Barcode:" R,2,1 C,067,012,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"Size:" T,4,8,V,066,047,0,1,2,1,B,R,0,0 R,20,"Size:" C,051,012,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"Retail" C,043,012,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"Price" C,028,012,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"Our" C,020,012,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"Price" T,5,8,V,043,047,0,1,1,1,B,R,0,0 R,42,1 R,20,"Retail Price:" T,6,8,V,020,047,0,1,1,1,B,R,0,0 R,42,1 R,20,"Our Price:" Sample Batch Data Stream B,98,N,10 1,"12345" 2,"ABCDEFGHIJ" 3,"12345678901" 4,"12AB34CD" 5,"123456" 6,"123456"...
Page 218: Optional Format Set A
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Optional Format Set A Format Name: FMT 70 Format Number: F,70,A,R,M,0956,0381,"Fmt 70" T,001,03,V,0178,0046,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,1 R,20,"Class" T,002,06,V,0300,0046,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,1 R,20,"Style" T,003,03,V,0520,0046,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,1 R,20,"Vendor" T,004,08,V,0178,0124,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,1 R,20,"Color" T,005,06,V,0431,0124,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,1 R,20,"Size" T,006,07,V,0008,0008,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Price" R,42,1 T,007,03,V,0178,0243,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,1 R,4,1,1,3,1,2 R,5,N T,008,06,V,0300,0243,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,1 R,4,2,1,6,1,2 R,5,N T,009,03,V,0520,0243,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,1 R,4,3,1,3,1,2 R,5,N T,010,08,V,0178,0313,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,1 R,4,4,1,8,1,2...
Page 219 Format Name: FMT 71 Format Number: F,71,A,R,M,0686,0381,"Fmt 71" C,0513,0050,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"DEPT" C,0513,0172,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"CL" C,0513,0266,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"VEND" C,0409,0088,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"STYLE" C,0409,0226,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"SE" C,0333,0050,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"SIZE" T,001,03,V,0541,0048,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Dept" T,002,03,V,0541,0155,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Class" T,003,03,V,0541,0263,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Vendor" T,004,06,V,0437,050,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Style" T,005,02,V,0437,0217,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Season" T,006,06,V,0330,0140,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Size" B,007,11,F,0218,0050,1,0,0076,7,L,0 R,20,"Barcode" T,008,07,V,0097,0174,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Price" R,42,1 Appendix B: Data Stream Examples Sample Batch Data Stream B,71,N,3 1,"123"...
Page 220 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Format Name: FMT 72 Format Number: F,72,A,R,M,0686,0304,"Fmt 72" C,0513,0035,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"DEPT" C,0513,0137,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"CL" C,0513,0222,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"SE" C,0409,0035,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"VEND" C,0409,0163,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"STYLE" C,0333,0035,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"SIZE" T,1,3,V,0541,0030,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Dept" T,2,3,V,0541,0115,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Class" T,3,2,V,0541,0215,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Season" T,4,3,V,0437,0030,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Vendor" T,5,6,V,0437,0135,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Style" T,6,6,V,0328,0127,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Size" B,7,11,F,0216,0015,1,0,0076,8,L,0 R,20,"Barcode" T,8,7,V,0097,0095,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Price" R,42,1 Sample Batch Data Stream B,72,N,2 1,"123"...
Page 221 Format Name: FMT 73 Format Number: F,73,A,R,M,0698,0383,"Fmt 73" C,0513,0035,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"DEPT" C,0513,0137,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"CL" C,0513,0222,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"SE" C,0409,0035,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"VEND" C,0409,0163,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"STYLE" C,0333,0035,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"SIZE" T,1,03,V,0541,0030,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Dept" T,2,03,V,0541,0115,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Class" T,3,02,V,0541,0215,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Season" T,4,03,V,0437,0030,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Vendor" T,5,06,V,0437,0135,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Style" T,6,06,V,0318,0107,0,1,2,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Size" T,7,10,V,0236,0033,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Description" T,8,07,V,0097,0095,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Price" R,42,1 Appendix B: Data Stream Examples Sample Batch Data Stream B,73,N,3 1,"001"...
Page 222 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Format Name: FMT 74 Format Number: F,74,A,R,M,0305,0559,"Fmt 74" T,001,03,V,0275,0437,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,3 R,20,"Dept" T,002,03,V,0200,0437,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,3 R,20,"Class" T,003,03,V,0100,0437,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,3 R,20,"Vendor" T,004,06,V,0259,0373,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,3 R,20,"Style" T,005,02,V,0089,0373,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,3 R,20,"Color" B,006,11,F,0233,0355,1,0,190,7,L,2 R,20,"Barcode" T,007,07,V,0200,0030,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,3 R,20,"Price" R,42,1 Sample Batch Data Stream B,74,N,3 1,"123" 2,"123" 3,"123" 4,"123456" 5,"12" 6,"40000123456" 7,"99999"...
Page 223 Format Name: FMT 75 Format Number: F,75,A,R,M,0305,0559,"Fmt 75" T,001,03,V,048,0470,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,2 R,20,"Dept" T,002,03,V,048,0325,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,2 R,20,"Class" T,003,03,V,048,0180,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,2 R,20,"Vendor" B,004,11,F,0163,0423,1,0,0076,7,L,2 R,20,"Barcode" T,005,06,V,0252,0447,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,2 R,20,"Style" T,006,06,V,0252,0264,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,2 R,20,"Size" T,007,07,V,0221,0020,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,3 R,20,"Price" R,42,1 Sample Batch Data Stream B,75,N,3 1,"123" 2,"123" 3,"123" 4,"12345678910" 5,"123456" 6,"Large" 7,"99999" Appendix B: Data Stream Examples...
Page 224 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Format Name: FMT 76 Format Number: F,76,A,R,M,0305,0559,"Fmt 76" C,0280,0175,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,3,"SIZE" T,001,03,V,0275,0427,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,3 R,20,"Dept" T,002,03,V,0175,0427,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,3 R,20,"Class" T,003,03,V,0075,0427,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,3 R,20,"Vendor" T,004,06,V,0259,0338,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,3 R,20,"Style" T,005,02,V,0069,0338,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,3 R,20,"Color" T,006,10,V,0000,0257,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,3 R,20,"Description" T,007,06,V,0175,0175,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,3 R,20,"Size" T,008,07,V,0200,0101,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,3 R,20,"Price" R,42,1 Sample Batch Data Stream B,76,N,3 1,"076" 2,"2" 3,"LAZ" 4,"CASUAL" 5,"BL"...
Page 225 Format Name: FMT 77 Format Number: F,77,A,R,M,0559,0305,"Fmt 77" T,001,03,V,0401,0035,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Dept" T,002,03,V,0401,0185,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Class" T,003,03,V,0325,0035,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Vendor" T,004,06,V,0325,0142,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Style" B,005,11,F,0216,0018,1,0,063,1,L,0 R,20,"Barcode" T,006,1,F,0178,0020,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,4,005,1,1,1,1 R,5,N T,007,1,F,0178,0250,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,4,005,12,1,1,1 R,5,N T,008,07,V,0120,0112,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Price" R,42,1 Sample Batch Data Stream B,77,N,3 1,"123" 2,"123" 3,"123" 4,"123456" 5,"01234567890" 6,"" 7,"" 8,"99999" Appendix B: Data Stream Examples B-11...
Page 226 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Format Name: FMT 78 Format Number: F,78,A,R,M,0559,0305,"Fmt 78" C,0236,0038,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"SIZE" C,0132,0038,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"WAS" C,0078,0038,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"NOW" T,001,03,V,0401,0038,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Dept" T,002,03,V,0401,0175,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Class" T,003,03,V,0317,0038,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Vendor" T,004,06,V,0317,0125,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Style" T,005,06,V,0233,0125,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Size" T,006,07,V,0129,0116,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Was Price" R,42,1 T,007,07,V,0075,0114,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Now Price" R,42,1 Sample Batch Data Stream B,78,N,3 1,"123" 2,"123"...
Page 227 Format Name: FMT 79 Format Number: F,79,A,R,M,0406,0305,"Fmt 79" C,0128,0020,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"SIZE" T,001,03,V,0275,0020,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Dept" T,002,03,V,0275,0175,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Class" T,003,03,V,0199,0020,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Vendor" T,004,06,V,0199,0130,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Style" T,005,06,V,0128,0130,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Size" T,006,07,V,0034,0112,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Price" R,42,1 Sample Batch Data Stream B,79,N,3 1,"123" 2,"123" 3,"123" 4,"123456" 5,"XLARGE" 6,"99999" Appendix B: Data Stream Examples B-13...
Page 228 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Format Name: FMT 80 Format Number: F,80,A,R,M,0406,0305,"Fmt 80" T,001,03,V,0291,0020,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Dept" T,002,03,V,0291,0190,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Class" T,003,03,V,0232,0020,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Vendor" T,004,06,V,0232,0132,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Style" B,005,11,F,0122,0010,1,0,78,1,L,0 R,20,"Barcode" T,006,1,F,082,010,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,4,005,1,1,1,1 R,5,N T,007,1,F,082,0240,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,4,005,12,1,1,1 R,5,N T,008,07,V,0042,0120,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Price" R,42,1 Sample Batch Data Stream B,80,N,3 1,"111" 2,"222" 3,"333" 4,"444444"...
Page 229 Format Name: FMT 81 Format Number: F,81,A,R,M,0280,0305,"Fmt 81" B,001,11,F,0120,0020,1,0,0076,8,L,0 R,20,"Barcode" T,002,03,V,0064,0027,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Dept" T,003,06,V,0064,0136,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Style" T,004,07,V,0018,0086,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Price" R,42,1 Sample Batch Data Stream B,81,N,3 1,"11111111111" 2,"222" 3,"333333" 4,"99999" Appendix B: Data Stream Examples B-15...
Page 230 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Format Name: FMT 82 Format Number: F,82,A,R,M,0280,0305,"Fmt 82" C,0080,0025,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"REG. PRICE" C,0027,0025,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"SALE PRICE" B,001,11,F,0140,0017,1,0,0076,8,L,0 R,20,"Barcode" T,002,07,V,0079,0135,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Reg. Price" R,42,1 T,003,07,V,0026,0135,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Sale Price" R,42,1 Sample Batch Data Stream B,82,N,3 1,"12345678901" 2,"99999" 3,"99999" B-16...
Page 231 Format Name: FMT 83 Format Number: F,83,A,R,M,0280,0305,"Fmt 83" C,0188,0030,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"DEPT" C,0188,0116,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"CLASS" C,0188,0218,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"SEA" C,0086,0157,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"STYLE" C,0089,0033,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"VEND" T,001,03,V,0213,0022,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Dept" T,002,03,V,0213,0119,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Class" T,003,02,V,0213,0215,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Season" T,004,03,V,0117,0025,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Vendor" T,005,06,V,0117,0144,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Style" T,006,07,V,0028,0122,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Price" R,42,1 Sample Batch Data Stream B,83,N,3 1,"123" 2,"123" 3,"12" 4,"123" 5,"123456" 6,"99999" Appendix B: Data Stream Examples B-17...
Page 232 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Format Name: FMT 84 Format Number: F,84,A,R,M,0280,0381,"Fmt 84" C,0173,0020,0,2,1,1,B,C,0,0,"DEPT" C,0173,0111,0,2,1,1,B,C,0,0,"CLASS" C,0173,0235,0,2,1,1,B,C,0,0,"STYLE" T,001,03,V,0198,0012,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Dept" T,002,03,V,0198,0111,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Class" T,003,06,V,0198,0202,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Style" B,004,11,F,0087,0057,1,0,0076,7,L,0 R,20,"Barcode" T,005,07,V,0013,0111,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 R,20,"Price" R,42,1 Sample Batch Data Stream B,84,N,3 1,"111" 2,"222" 3,"33333" 4,"77777777777" 5,"99999" B-18...
Page 233 Format Name: FMT 85 Format Number: F,85,A,R,M,0254,0508,"Fmt 85" C,0018,0025,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"NOW" T,001,03,V,0155,0025,2,2,2,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Dept" T,002,03,V,0155,0085,2,2,2,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Class" T,003,03,V,0155,0142,2,2,2,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Vendor" T,004,06,V,0092,0025,2,2,2,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Style" T,005,02,V,0092,0148,2,2,2,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Season" T,006,07,V,0018,0070,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,20,"Price" R,42,1 C,0018,0279,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"NOW" T,007,03,V,0155,0279,2,2,2,1,B,L,0,0 R,4,1,1,3,1,2 R,5,N T,008,03,V,0155,0339,2,2,2,1,B,L,0,0 R,4,2,1,3,1,2 R,5,N T,009,03,V,0155,0396,2,2,2,1,B,L,0,0 R,4,3,1,3,1,2 R,5,N T,010,06,V,0092,0279,2,2,2,1,B,L,0,0 R,4,4,1,6,1,2 R,5,N T,011,02,V,0092,0402,2,2,2,1,B,L,0,0 R,4,5,1,2,1,1 R,5,N T,012,07,V,0018,0324,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 R,4,6,1,7,1,1 R,5,N Appendix B: Data Stream Examples Sample Batch...
Page 234: Optional Format Set B
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Optional Format Set B Format Name: FMT 54 Number: F,54,A,R,E,0270,0150,"FMT 54" T,001,04,V,0110,0018,00,1,1,1,B,L,0,1 R,20,"CLASS:" T,002,07,V,0170,0018,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,1 R,20,"STYLE:" T,003,15,V,0110,0065,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,1 R,20,"DESCRIPTION:" T,004,04,V,0070,0005,00,003,01,01,B,C,0,0 R,20,"SIZE:" T,005,07,V,0010,0003,00,002,02,02,B,C,0,0 R,20,"PRICE:" R,42,1 T,006,16,V,0110,0040,00,002,02,02,B,C,0,1 R,20,"STORE NAME:" T,007,04,V,0110,0096,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,1 R,4,001,001,004,001,1 R,5,N T,008,07,V,0170,0096,00,001,01,01,B,L,0,1 R,4,002,001,007,001,1 R,5,N T,009,15,V,0110,0140,00,001,01,01,B,L,0,1 R,4,003,001,015,001,1 R,5,N T,010,04,V,0070,0080,00,003,01,01,B,C,0,0 R,4,004,001,004,001,1...
Page 235: Appendix C. Printable Characters
Appendix C Printable Characters You can use character codes to enter characters other than those shown in the font samples for Standard and Reduced fonts. You can also use codes to enter function codes for Code 128 bar codes. Entering Special Characters in Data Streams When creating data streams for downloading, place the character code in the data stream by entering a tilde (~) followed by the 3-digit code.
Page 236: Function Codes For Special Characters
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide Function Codes For Special Characters Online Char. Code Ç ~128 ü ~129 é ~130 â ~131 ä ~132 à ~133 å ~134 ç ~135 ê ~136 ë ~137 è ~138 ï ~139 î ~140 ì ~141 Ä...
Page 237 Appendix D Format Design Tools Use these format design tools to create formats and keep a permanent record of format parameters. Make copies of these worksheets and work from the copies. This appendix contains these tools. Format Worksheet Sample Worksheet Supply Layout Grids Batch Worksheet Check Digit Worksheet...
Page 238: Batch Worksheet
9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide B1 B2 B3 Batch Header Batch Field # Data Data Batch Worksheet...
Page 239: Check Digit Worksheet
Check Digit Worksheet Appendix D: Format Design Tools WEIGHTS WEIGHTS WEIGHTS WEIGHTS...
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Page 241 The supply size is: __________w x ___________h. Follow the steps below to print supplies. 1. Turn on the printer. Press and hold 2. When you see each prompt below, follow the instruction to the right of the box. MAIN MENU <...
Page 243 The supply size is: __________w x ___________h. Follow the steps below to print supplies. 1. Turn on the printer. Press and hold 2. When you see each prompt below, follow the instruction to the right of the box. MAIN MENU <...
Page 245 7-2 boxes 2-4, 2-39 structure 11-17 syntax 11-17 syntax checklist 11-18 thickness 2-40 cable interface 7-6 calling for service 13-12 capacity, printer 8-6 character rotation 2-26 character sets syntax 11-22 characters fixed 2-5 check digits 2-6 clearing schemes 4-5...
Page 246 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide clearing formats 8-4 column location bar code 2-30 communication requirements 7-1 values 7-2 - 7-3 configuring the printer 7-1 constant text overlay 2-23 constant text overlays 2-4, 3-3 structure 11-12 syntax 11-12 syntax check list 11-14...
Page 247 fixed data 3-3 font bar code 2-30 format bar codes 2-29 - 2-32 syntax check list 11-30 format header 2-10 structure 11-3 syntax 11-3 syntax check list 11-4 format tracking 8-3 formats backing up 10-3 clearing 8-4 creating 6-2 deleting 9-1 description of 1-2 design tools D-1 downloading 8-2...
Page 248 9401/9402 System Administrator’s Guide packet bar codes 2-29 - 2-32 packets 11-1 downloading 11-37 pad data syntax 11-26 pad fields 3-19 parity 7-2 partial fixed characters 3-5 password entry 21-key keypad 13-2 5-key keypad 13-1 computer keyboard 13-3 passwords 1-8...
Page 249 prompts 11-26 restricted data type 11-21 templates 11-22 text fields 11-5 templates 3-6 syntax 11-22 test labels printing 13-5 text fields 2-13 character height 12-3 character width 12-4 fonts 2-14, 12-1 height 2-16 rotation 2-21 structure 11-5 syntax 11-5 syntax check list 11-7 width 2-17 time fields 3-11 transmitting data 11-37...
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Page 252 For supplies, service, or assistance call: TOLL FREE: 1-800-543-6650 (Inthe U.S.A.) 1-800-263-4650 (In Canada) Published by Technical Communications Department. Printed in the U.S.A.

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