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TC9800PM Rev. DE 3/03 ©1996 Paxar Americas, Inc. All rights reserved.
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9825
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  • Page 1 TC9800PM Rev. DE 3/03 ©1996 Paxar Americas, Inc. All rights reserved. Paxar  Printers ✦ ® 9403 ✦ 9825 ✦ 9850 ✦ 9855 ✦ 9860...
  • Page 2 Trademarks 9403 is a registered trademark of Paxar Americas, Inc. 1464, 1465, 917, 918, 926, 928, 9800, 9805, 9850, 9855, and 9860 are trademarks of Paxar Americas, Inc. Paxar is a trademark of Paxar Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, NT, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONFIGURING THE PRINTER ........
  • Page 4 Defining the Print Control Packet........2-13 Defining the Monetary Formatting Packet .
  • Page 5 Defining Box Fields..........3-27 DEFINING FIELD OPTIONS .
  • Page 6 Special Considerations ........5-4 Using the Hex Method........5-5 Using the Run Length Encoding Method .
  • Page 7 9860 Printer ........
  • Page 8 EFF Swiss Bold Font........B-4 Paxar Font 70 and Font 71 Characters......B-4 NAFTA Font 72 and Font 73 Characters.
  • Page 9 Monospaced Font Magnification ........B-6 Using 203 DPI .
  • Page 10 Printer Comparison ..........E-1 1464/1465 Printer/Applicator Information ......E-3 Printer Configuration Information .

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    These models will be represented as 985x. 9860 (V. 1.0 or greater) If you are designing formats for a Paxar® 1464 or 1465 printer applicator, follow the 985x printer information provided in this manual. However, there are a few differences. See Appendix E, "Printer Differences"...

  • Page 12: Before You Begin

    B e f o r e Yo u B e g i n 1. Connect the printer to the host. Refer to the Quick Reference or Operator’s Handbook for more information. 2. Load supplies in the printer. Refer to the Quick Reference or Operator’s Handbook for more information.
  • Page 13 4. Type the following text field: T,2,18,V,30,30,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p } You have created a format packet for your MPCLII printer. Now, a batch packet must be created before you can print the format. 5. Type the following batch header, after the text field line: {B,25,N,1 p 6.

  • Page 14: Daily Startup Procedures

    D a i l y S t a r t u p P r o c e d u r e s You may want to design a checklist for operators to follow each day. Here are a few suggested items: Turn on the printer and host, make sure ribbon and supplies are loaded, make sure communication parameters are set, and download packets from the host to the printer.

  • Page 15: Starting With A Design

    1. Decide which fields should appear on your label. See "Determining Format Contents" for more information. 2. Determine your label size. Labels are available from Paxar in a wide variety of sizes. Your application and the amount of data you need to print determines the supply size. Contact your Account Manager or Technical Support for more information.

  • Page 16: Determining Format Contents

    The "bottom" is the edge that exits the printer first. The 0,0 point is at the bottom left corner of the label. For the 9403 printer, the print area begins 0.10 inches from the left edge of the supply. For the 9800 series printers, the print area is in the center of the label.

  • Page 17: Drawing Rough Sketches

    English (1/100 inch) = 100 x (dots/203) or (dots/300) Dots = Metric (1/10 mm) x 799/1000 (or 1181/1000) 300 dpi depends on your printer. D r a w i n g R o u g h S k e t c h e s After you decide what information you want to print, sketch how you want the information to appear on the label.

  • Page 18: Using Supply Layout Grids

    Metric The Metric grid is measured in 1/10 millimeters (mm). Graphic The printer uses dots to print images on a label. The printhead has 203 dots per inch (dpi) or an optional 300 dots per inch printhead depending on your printer.

  • Page 19: Considering Field Types

    Non-Printable Holds data for use later, such as Text for merging into another field. The printer does not print non-printable text fields. Bar Code Used for printing bar codes that can be scanned. Constant Text Prints fixed characters that print without changing.

  • Page 20: Considering Fonts

    The TrueType® scalable font, EFF Swiss Bold (font 50) is standard on the 9825, 985x, and 9860 printers. It is not available for the 9403 printer. See Appendix B, "Fonts," for samples of each font. I n t e r c h a n g i n g P a c k e t s You can use an MPCLII format that was designed for another MPCLII printer on a 9800 series printer.

  • Page 21: Configuring The Printer

    Some parameters may not be available on each printer. See Appendix E, "Printer Differences," for a list of differences between all the printers.

  • Page 22: Setting Communication Parameters

    Not all printers have a parallel port. The communication parameters at the printer must match those at the host, or you will not be able to communicate. You can use the communication settings packet to set communication parameters for your printer.

  • Page 23: Using Mpclii Conventions

    S t a n d a r d S y n t a x G u i d e l i n e s When creating MPCLII packets: Begin each packet with a start of header ({). End each packet with an end of header (}). Configuring the Printer 2-3...
  • Page 24 Do not use a field number more than once per format. Define all fields in the order you want to image/print them. The printer does not print in field number order. Separate all parameters with a Parameter Separator (,). End each field with a Field Separator ( p ).

  • Page 25: Using Online Configuration Packets

    "Format Design Tools," and save the original. Packets A-M are listed on the worksheet. When you turn off the printer, all the information in the online configuration packets is saved and used when the printer is turned back on. After you change printer configurations, you must resend the format, batch, or graphic to the printer before the changes take effect.
  • Page 26 However, the test labels display the units in dots, even if you entered them in English or Metrics units. Syntax 1. header 2. ID# 2-6 Configuring the Printer are sending multiple packets. Start of Header Configuration Header System Setup...
  • Page 27 {I,0,U,N p } Example Uploads the printer configuration from nonvolatile RAM and returns the following to the host. A,0,0,0,0,0 p B,2,1,0,0,0 p C,0,0,0,0,0,0 p D,1,0,2 p E,"~123~044~034~124~125~126","","~013~010"...

  • Page 28: Configuration Syntax Guidelines

    Make sure the communication settings at the host match those at the printer. Send configuration packets once per session (each time the printer is turned off and then back on), not with every format or batch packet. 2-8 Configuring the Printer...

  • Page 29: Making Print Adjustments

    M a k i n g P r i n t A d j u s t m e n t s You can adjust where the printer prints on your supply by adjusting the supply, print, or margin positions. However, keep in...
  • Page 30 A4. sep_on A5. slash_zero A6. symbol_set 2-10 Configuring the Printer Batch Separators. Options: Does not print a separator (default) Prints a separator Double-length separator- prints 2 tags (985x/9860) NOTE: Do not use batch separators with continuous (non-indexed) supply. If using a stacker, the batch separator is 3.66 inches long.

  • Page 31: Defining The Supply Setup Packet

    Settings for ribbon and supply type must match the supplies loaded in the printer; otherwise, an error occurs. To clear the error, turn off the printer and change the configuration packet. Turn on the printer and resend the packet.
  • Page 32 To verify the 0,0 point, print a test label. See "Printing a Test Label" in Chapter 8 for more information. You can not change the supply position while the printer is active. Changing the supply position will affect the print position, dispense position, and backfeed distance.

  • Page 33: Defining The Print Control Packet

    C4. margin_adj -99 to 99 in 1/203 inch (or 1/300 inch for 985x/9860 printer). 0 is the default. Adjusts where data prints horizontally on the supply. Increase the margin position to move print to the right, decrease to move print to the left.

  • Page 34: Defining The Monetary Formatting Packet

    Syntax D1. D D2. cur_sym D3. secondary 2-14 Configuring the Printer {I,C,0,-20,-10,0,0 p } {I,D,cur_sym,secondary,decimals p } Monetary Formatting Packet Currency Symbol. Options: No symbol USA ($, Dollar- default) UK (£, Pound)

  • Page 35: Defining The Control Characters Packet

    Use the following syntax for the control characters packet. Notice all but the first parameter are within quotation marks. No digits One digit Two digits (default) Three digits new characters. Configuring the Printer 2-15...
  • Page 36 You must send the control characters packet to enable the immediate commands. An immediate command will execute immediately, even if it is embedded within quotation marks, and all data following the command in the string will be ignored. 2-16 Configuring the Printer {I,E,"ANSI_cd","string1","string2" p } Control Characters Packet ~123...

  • Page 37: Resetting Control Characters

    Communications sent during this interval will be lost. Make sure the host communication values match the values on the printer and the host is capable of communicating at the speed you select for the printer. Do not add any characters, such as a carriage return/line feed, in your communication settings packet or communications errors may occur.
  • Page 38 3 9600 (default) 4 19200 5 38400 6 57600 7 115200 NOTE: The 9403 printer does not support baud rates greater than 19200. Only the 985x and 9860 printers support baud rates greater than 38400. Word Length. Options: 7-bit word length 8-bit word length (default) Stop Bits.

  • Page 39: Defining The Backfeed Control Packet

    Not all printers support peel mode. The 9403 printer does not support the backfeed packet. The dispense position and backfeed distance are optional parameters and do not have to be specified. However, they allow for greater precision when positioning the supply.
  • Page 40 (use on any printer with a knife) Dispense Position. Adjusts the stopping point of the label. 50 to 200 dots (default 65 dots). Use 95 dots for the printer applicator. Backfeed Distance. Amount to move label backwards. 10 to 200 dots (default 65 dots).

  • Page 41: Special Considerations When Using Backfeed

    When backfeed is enabled and multiple batches are sent, the printer may not backfeed between each batch. Backfeed should only be used when you need to advance labels to the desired dispense point.

  • Page 42: Defining The Memory Configuration Packet

    D e f i n i n g t h e M e m o r y C o n f i g u r a t i o n P a c k e t Use the memory configuration packet (M) to customize the size of your printer’s buffers, which gives you greater flexibility in your formats.
  • Page 43 The following table lists the configured buffer sizes and min-max values for your printer. The printer’s configuration is stored in non-volatile RAM and retained when you turn off the printer. The maximum value for each buffer is listed; however, the sum of all the buffers cannot exceed the maximum available memory of the printer.

  • Page 44: Checking Current Buffer Sizes

    Make sure memory is available before adding memory to a buffer. In the above example, if the image buffer (M,I,N,3200) was defined before the downloadable fonts and scalable fonts buffers (M,D,N,80 and M,V,R,160) were defined, an error would have occurred. 2-24 Configuring the Printer 9403 9825 256K 1 Meg...

  • Page 45: About Memory Buffers

    4-inch by 8-inch buffers. You can create an image up to 16 inches long without reallocating memory. The Image Buffer is cleared after a printer reset, even if it is stored in non-volatile RAM. Use the formula below to calculate the required image buffer size.
  • Page 46 Use 0 if you are not using scalable/TrueType fonts. This buffer must be allocated as volatile (R) RAM. The printer does not print the fonts if there is not enough memory in this buffer to image them.

  • Page 47: Buffer Worksheet

    For example, if you send {I,M,R,N,20 p M,T,N,60 p ...} the printer ignores the entire packet, because the second line allocates 6K for the transmit buffer, and 4K is the maximum for Configuring the Printer 2-27...

  • Page 48: Memory Considerations With Downloaded Truetype Fonts

    (TrueType or bitmapped). If you are using several downloaded TrueType fonts, you may need 100K or more in this buffer. The printer does not print the fonts if there is not enough memory in the scalable (vector) fonts buffer.

  • Page 49: Using Immediate Commands

    U s i n g I m m e d i a t e C o m m a n d s Immediate commands affect printer operation as soon as the printer receives them, even if they are included within a packet or used inside quotation marks.
  • Page 50 Resets the error. This command is the same as pressing FEED (FEED/CUT) to acknowledge an error. Normal operation will resume. Feeds a label when printer is idle. Simulates the operation of pressing FEED (FEED/CUT) and dispenses the next label if printer is in the on-demand mode.
  • Page 51 Command Resets the printer. This command takes five seconds to complete and then the printer is ready to receive data. It has the same effect as turning off and then turning on the printer. NOTE: Command should be used only when the printer is not printing.

  • Page 52: Clearing Packets From Memory

    If you are using downloaded fonts, the font number and the number of bytes each downloaded font uses is listed. This packet does not list the number of bytes the standard printer fonts use. 2-32 Configuring the Printer {header,packet#,action,device p } Identifies the packet.
  • Page 53 NOTE: C does not clear (erase) fonts saved in the 9825, 985x, or 9860 printer’s flash memory. You must format flash memory to erase fonts from the printer’s flash memory. However, when you format flash memory, ALL fonts saved in the printer’s flash memory are deleted.
  • Page 54 The printer returns the following to the host: {W,0,H,Z p 0,1,0,"Standard",0,0,0,14,22,14,22,3 p Font Style 0,1,1,"CGTriBd9",1,0,7,25,31,10,15,0 p 0,1,437,"CGTriBd9",1,0,7,25,31,10,15,0 p Symbol Set 0,1,850,"CGTriBd9",1,0,7,25,31,10,15,0 p Type 0,1,945,"X5 Standard",1,0,0,15,24,16,24,0 p 0,2,0,"Reduced",0,0,0,7,14,7,14,1 p Cell Width 0,2,1,"CGTriumv6",1,0,5,17,21,5,10,0 p 0,2,437,"CGTriumv6",1,0,5,17,21,5,10,0 p 0,2,850,"CGTriumv6",1,0,5,17,21,5,10,0 p 0,2,945,"X5 Reduced",1,0,0,7,16,7,14,0 p 0,3,0,"Bold",0,0,0,24,34,24,34,3 p 0,3,945,"X5 Bold",1,0,0,30,48,26,36,0 p...
  • Page 55 0,71,0,"Paxar18",1,0,9,34,51,27,51,0 p 0,72,0,"Nafta15",1,0,6,32,42,32,41,0 p 0,73,0,"Nafta18",1,0,8,48,51,46,50,0 p 0,50,0,"CGTriBd",1,1,92248 p This example shows the fonts for the 9860 printer. Fonts 510, 511, 512, and 513 are the same as fonts 15, 16, 17, and 18. Spacing Monospaced (0) or proportional (1). Type Bitmapped (0) or scalable (1).

  • Page 56: Using The Flash Upload Packet

    2. packet# 3. action Example Selects all the formats in flash memory and uploads the information. 2-36 Configuring the Printer Average width for lower-case letters. Average height for lower-case letters. Default spacing between characters in monospaced fonts. Displays whether a 203 (0) dpi or 300 (1) dpi printhead is used.
  • Page 57 The printer returns the following to the host: {1,A,F,E,200,200,"FMT1" p 5,A,F,E,400,200,"FMT5" p } Format 1 was added to flash memory and uses English units. The supply length was two inches and the supply width was two inches. The format name was "FMT1." Format 5 was added to flash memory and uses English units.

  • Page 58: Flash Considerations

    {F,10,A,F,E,300,200,"UPC"p {F,10,A,F,E,300,200,"Textiles"p Clear flash memory if you encounter problems storing packets. Flash must be cleared through the printer’s menu. Individual packets cannot be cleared from flash memory. Clearing flash erases all packets stored in flash memory (with "F" selector); however, clearing flash does not erase any packets loaded by Service.
  • Page 59 {F,1,H,Z p Fmt_1,406,406 p } Displays the supply length and supply width (in dots) for format1. Adds the specified format Clears the specified format Uploads format header information Flash Volatile RAM All devices (use for upload) Configuring the Printer 2-39...

  • Page 60: Creating A Verifier Configuration Packet

    You can select which bar codes to scan, the acceptable ANSI grade levels, quiet zone, X-dimension range, and more. You can download the PAXAR Verifier Configuration Tool (from our Web site) to create this packet or follow the syntax below.

  • Page 61: Sample Verifier Configuration Packet

    S a m p l e V e r i f i e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n P a c k e t {V,1,A,T,"BEAMON" p D,"~LV02~H01~Lp0~LD05~LN01~PB816005100~PB806025000 ~PB802037100~PR0210~LS03~LI1~LI2~LI3~LI4~LI5~LI6" p } Creates a verifier packet to use with format 1, passes the packet through the printer and stores the packet in the verifier, and uses "BEAMON" for the packet name. Configuring the Printer 2-41...
  • Page 62 2-42 Configuring the Printer...

  • Page 63: Defining Fields

    D E F I N I N G F I E L D S This chapter provides a reference for defining the format header text, constant text, and non-printable text fields bar code fields line and box fields. Defining Fields 3-1...

  • Page 64: Defining The Format Header

    Format Header. Number from 1-999 (1-99 for 9403) to identify the format. Enter A to add a new format to the printer. Format storage device. Options: Flash (must be formatted first. See "Formatting Flash" in Chapter 6 for more information.)

  • Page 65: Defining Text Fields

    {F,1,A,R,E,300,200,"TEXTILES" p Example Adds Format 1 ("TEXTILES") to the printer. It uses a three inch long by two inch wide label. D e f i n i n g Te x t F i e l d s Create a separate definition for each text field. If text falls on two lines, each line of text requires a separate definition.
  • Page 66 T6. column T7. gap T8. font 3-4 Defining Fields Printer Unit of Measure English (1/100 inch) 9403 Metric (1/10 mm) 203 dpi Dots 9825/ English (1/100 inch) 985x/ Metric (1/10 mm) 9860 203 dpi Dots English (1/100 inch) 985x/ Metric (1/10 mm)
  • Page 67 NOTE: To use large point sizes (greater than 60 point), you must reconfigure memory and increase the size of the scalable (vector) fonts buffer. T11. color Options for standard printer fonts: D/R/W Opaque, Normal, White, Normal Options for the Scalable Font: There are two types of field color overlay attributes:...
  • Page 68 T12. alignment T13. char rot T14. field rot 3-6 Defining Fields Field placement in the packet is an important consideration when using field color attributes, because fields are imaged in the order they are received. If a line field is defined before the overlay (text or constant text) field, the line field is blocked out by the overlay field, depending on the overlay field’s color attribute.
  • Page 69 T15. sym set Symbol set. Options: 1250 Code Page 1250 (Latin 2) 1251 Code Page 1251 (Cyrillic) 1252 Code Page 1252 (Latin 1) 1253 Code Page 1253 (Greek) 1254 Code Page 1254 (Turkish) 1255 Code Page 1255 (Hebrew) 1256 Code Page 1256 (Arabic) 1257 Code Page 1257 (Baltic) 1258 Code Page 1258 (Vietnamese) The CG Triumvirate fonts support only the ANSI and DOS...

  • Page 70: Defining Bar Code Fields

    D e f i n i n g B a r C o d e F i e l d s Each bar code field requires a separate definition. Syntax B1. B B2. field# B3. # of char B4. fix/var Bar Code UPCA UPCA+2...
  • Page 71 Data Matrix* Quick Response* 707 to 2710 (alphanumeric) * For the 9403 printer, use the 2D bar codes online. For more information about MaxiCode, Data Matrix, and Quick Response, see Appendix A, "Samples." B5. row Distance from bottom of the print area to the pivot point of the field.
  • Page 72 B6. column 3-10 Defining Fields Remember to include text or numbers that may appear with the bar code for the row measurement. Printer Unit of Measure English (1/100 inch) 9403 Metric (1/10 mm) 203 dpi Dots 9825/ English (1/100 inch)
  • Page 73 B7. font Bar code. Options: B8. density Bar code density. Use the following table for the bar code density. UPCA UPCE Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 39 (no check digit) Codabar EAN8 EAN13 Code 128 UPCA +2 UPCA +5 UPCE +2 UPCE +5 EAN8 +2 EAN8 +5...
  • Page 74 2 0 3 D P I B a r c o d e D e n s i t i e s Bar code Density Type Selector UPCA +2/+5 Price CD 114% UPCE +2/+5 114% EAN8 +2/+5 114% EAN13+2/+5 Price CD 114% Interleaved 2 of 5...
  • Page 75 Bar code Density Density Type Selector (% or cpi) CODE 93 11.2 POSTNET 0 (fixed at 24/118.2 4.3 cpi) MaxiCode Bar code Density Element Type Selector Width (dot/mils) PDF417 2/9.8 2/9.8 2/9.8 3/14.8 3/14.8 3/14.8 4/19.7 4/19.7 4/19.7 Bar Code Type Quick Response (QR Code) Models 1 and 2...
  • Page 76 X-dimension of 13 mils or greater (3 dots @203 dpi). If you use a denser bar code, make sure the bar code scans in your particular application. Paxar "premium" supplies and increasing the print contrast are recommended for denser bar codes. Depending on your application, additional densities are available.
  • Page 77 3 0 0 D P I B a r c o d e D e n s i t i e s Bar code Density Density Type Selector (% or cpi) UPCA +2/+5 Price CD 103% UPCE +2/+5 103% EAN8 +2/+5 103% EAN13+2/+5...
  • Page 78 Bar code Density Type Selector CODE 93 POSTNET 0 (fixed at 4.2 cpi) MaxiCode Bar code Density Type Selector PDF417 Bar Code Type Quick Response (QR Code) Models 1 and 2 NOTE: Values in bold indicate the default. 3-16 Defining Fields Density Narrow Narrow to...
  • Page 79 X-dimension of 13 mils or greater (3 dots @203 dpi). If you use a denser bar code, make sure the bar code scans in your particular application. Paxar "premium" supplies and increasing the print contrast are recommended for denser bar codes. Depending on your application, additional densities are available.
  • Page 80 POSTNET, PDF417, and MaxiCode bar codes have a fixed height. Always use 0 for these bar codes. For Data Matrix and QR Code, the printer determines the size of the symbol, but the user’s scanner determines the functional size (minimum height) of the symbol. Small Data Matrix and QR Codes may not be scannable.

  • Page 81: Defining Non-Printable Text Fields

    B12. field rot Field rotation. Field rotation rotates the whole field, not just the characters. Rotation is affected by the pivot point, which varies depending on how text is justified. Lower left corner of field is the pivot point. Options: NOTE: Serial bar codes with an 8-dot narrow element do not automatically print at 2.5 IPS.

  • Page 82: Defining Constant Text Fields

    Define each constant text field separately. This field is not assigned a field number, but is counted as a field (keep this in mind, as the printer allows a maximum of 1000 fields or 100 for 9403 printer per format). The characters in this field cannot be changed by batch data.
  • Page 83 C2. row For monospaced fonts, distance from bottom of print area to the pivot point. For proportionally spaced fonts, distance from bottom of print area to baseline of characters in the field. (Bottom exits the printer first.) Printer 9403 9825/...
  • Page 84 "Fonts." NOTE: To use larger point sizes (greater than 60), you must reconfigure memory and increase the size of the scalable (vector) fonts buffer. Options for standard printer fonts: Opaque, Normal, Black, Normal D/R/W Opaque, Normal, White, Normal Transparent, Normal, Black, Normal...
  • Page 85 Field placement in the packet is an important consideration when using field color attributes, because fields are imaged in the order they are received. If a line field is defined before the overlay (text or constant text) field, the line field is blocked out by the overlay field, depending on the overlay field’s color attribute.
  • Page 86 C13. sym set Example Defines a constant text field starting at row 30, column 10. It does not have any additional inter-character gap. The Standard font is used without any additional magnification. The printing is black on white and left justified. No field or character rotation is used.

  • Page 87: Defining Line Fields

    Use lines to form borders and mark out original prices. Define each line separately. This field is not assigned a field number, but is counted as a field (keep this in mind, as the printer allows a maximum of 1000 fields or 100 for 9403 printer per format). You...
  • Page 88 L4. column L5. angle/ end row L6. length/ end col 3-26 Defining Fields Printer Unit of Measure English (1/100 inch) 9403 Metric (1/10 mm) 203 dpi Dots 9825/ English (1/100 inch) 985x/ Metric (1/10 mm) 9860 203 dpi Dots English (1/100 inch)

  • Page 89: Defining Box Fields

    Use boxes to form borders or highlight items of interest. Define each box field separately. This field is not assigned a field number, but is counted as a field (keep this in mind, as the printer allows a maximum of 1000 fields or 100 for 9403 printer per format).
  • Page 90 Q5. end col 3-28 Defining Fields Q,row,column,end row,end col,thickness, "pattern" p Box (Quadrilateral) Field. Distance from bottom of print area to lower left corner of box. Printer Unit of Measure English (1/100 inch) 9403 Metric (1/10 mm) 203 dpi Dots 9825/...
  • Page 91 Q6. thickness Using the chart below for reference, write the desired line thickness (1 to 99) in box Q6. Measured in dots. NOTE: Boxes fill inward, so make sure your boxes do not overwrite other fields. Q7. "pattern" Line pattern. Enter "". Q,240,30,270,150,3,""...
  • Page 92 3-30 Defining Fields...

  • Page 93: Defining Field Options

    D E F I N I N G F I E L D O P T I O N S This chapter provides a reference for defining field options in formats check digit packets. When using multiple options on the 9403, 985x, or 9860 printers, remember that options are processed in the order they are received.

  • Page 94: Applying Field Options

    A p p l y i n g F i e l d O p t i o n s Field options further define text, bar code, and non-printable text fields. The text, constant text, or bar code field must be previously defined before you can apply any field option to it.

  • Page 95: Option 1 (Fixed Data)

    R3. parameter(s) Varies per option. See the following option descriptions. O p t i o n 1 ( F i x e d D a t a ) Fixed data is information (a company name or store number) you want to print on all labels. You can define fixed characters for an entire field or for part of a field.

  • Page 96: Option 2 (Data Type Restrictions)

    (Data Entry Templates). Option 2 is only available on the 9403, 985x, and 9860 printers. You must use the Paxar 917 keypad or Paxar 939 keyboard for If you do batch entry only in the batch packet, you do not need to apply Options 2 and 3.

  • Page 97: Option 3 (Data Entry Templates)

    Restrictions). Use this option only for offline batch entry. You can define a template up to 30 characters long, but the printer only displays 16 characters at a time. The character template must contain the same number of characters as the field.

  • Page 98: Option 4 (Copy Data)

    The maximum number of characters in the field into which data is copied cannot exceed 2710 (or 100 for the 9403 printer) or the maximum number of characters permitted by the bar code.

  • Page 99: Merging Fields

    R3. src fld Field number from which data is copied. Range: 0 to 999 (or 0 to 99 for 9403) R4. src start Position number in the source field of the first character to be copied. Character positions are numbered 1 to 2710 (or 1 to 100 for 9403), starting from the left.

  • Page 100: Sub-Fields

    To create this sequence: 1. Define fields 1, 2, 3, and 4. 2. Define field 5 as a bar code. Allow enough characters in the bar code field to hold all the copied characters. 3. Apply Option 4 to field 5 once for every source field. S u b - F i e l d s You can copy a segment of data from one field into a new location, called a sub-field.

  • Page 101: Option 20 (Define Data Entry Prompts)

    Eliminates the user prompt for this field. Data is either fixed or copied from another source. O p t i o n 2 0 ( D e f i n e D a t a E n t r y P r o m p t s ) This option defines the operator prompt and it is not recommended on fields filled entirely by fixed characters or copied data.

  • Page 102: Sample Use For Padding

    O p t i o n 3 1 ( C a l c u l a t e C h e c k D i g i t ) The printer generates a check digit if you apply Option 31 to the field.

  • Page 103: Option 42 (Price Field)

    Generates a check digit using the previously defined check digit scheme 5. O p t i o n 4 2 ( P r i c e F i e l d ) You can apply options that will insert monetary symbols automatically.

  • Page 104: Option 50 (Bar Code Density)

    The additional character gap, narrow space, and wide space parameters are valid only with Code 39 and Codabar. If these parameters are specified for any other bar codes, they will be ignored by the printer. Do not use Option 50 with fixed density bar codes. Syntax R1.

  • Page 105: Option 51 (Pdf417 Security/Truncation)

    Creates a custom bar code density with a narrow element of 4 dots, a wide element of 8 dots, a gap of 4 dots, 4 additional dot widths for the narrow bar code space, 8 additional dot widths for the wide bar code space (if this is a Code 39 or Codabar bar code).

  • Page 106: Option 52 (Pdf417 Width/Length)

    O p t i o n 5 2 ( P D F 4 1 7 W i d t h / L e n g t h ) This option defines the image width or length of a PDF417 bar code.

  • Page 107: Option 60 (Incrementing/Decrementing Fields)

    O p t i o n 6 0 ( I n c r e m e n t i n g / D e c r e m e n t i n g F i e l d s ) You may have an application, such as serial numbers, in which you need a numeric field to increment (increase in value) or decrement (decrease in value) on successive tickets within a...

  • Page 108: Option 61 (Reimage Field)

    O p t i o n 6 1 ( R e i m a g e F i e l d ) This option redraws (reimages) a constant field when you have a constant field next to a variable field on your label. It can be used on text, constant text, bar code, line, or box fields.

  • Page 109: Using Check Digits

    If you apply Option 31, the printer calculates a check digit. A check digit scheme determines how the printer calculates a check digit. When you define a check digit scheme, you assign a number to identify it. This number is later entered in box R4 when you apply Option 31 to a field.

  • Page 110: Sum Of Products Calculation

    S u m o f P r o d u c t s C a l c u l a t i o n This is an example of how the printer uses Sum of Products to calculate a check digit for this data: 5 2 3 2 4 5 2 1 9 1.

  • Page 111: Sum Of Digits Calculation

    S u m o f D i g i t s C a l c u l a t i o n This is an example of how the printer uses Sum of Digits to calculate a check digit for this data: 1.
  • Page 112 2. Each digit in the field is multiplied by the weight assigned to it: field: weight string: products: 3. Next, the digits of the products are added together. Two-digit products are treated as two separate digits. This is the sum of the digits. 2 + 0 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 3 + 6 = 44 4.

  • Page 113: Creating Graphics

    C R E AT I N G G R A P H I C S This chapter provides information on how to map out the graphic image using the hexadecimal (hex) or run length method. create a graphic packet using a graphic header, bitmap, duplicate, next-bitmap, text, constant text, line, and box Fields.

  • Page 114: Overview Of Compliance Labels

    The variable fields are composed of text, bar codes, and order information, which changes with each label. Using a graphic packet for the fixed fields saves time, because the printer does not have to image all the lines or boxes each time the compliance label is printed.

  • Page 115: Overview Of Bitmapped Images

    O v e r v i e w o f B i t m a p p e d I m a g e s A printed image is formed through a series of dots. Each square on the grid below represents a dot on the printhead. The graphic image is created by blackening dots in a specific pattern.

  • Page 116: Designing Compliance Labels

    The most efficient encoding method depends on how complicated your graphic image is and whether or not imaging time is a concern. You may want to experiment with both encoding methods to get optimal performance. D e s i g n i n g C o m p l i a n c e L a b e l s To use a graphic packet to design your compliance label: 1.

  • Page 117: Using The Hex Method

    In the first label, the large "M" logo and thick black line exceed the allowed black to white print ratio. In the second label, the large "M" logo does not exceed the black to white print ratio. 2 inches Exceeds Limit Exceeds Limit...
  • Page 118 1. Assign 1 to every black square and 0 to every white square. 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000111111111111111111111111110000000000000000000000000000 00000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111000000000000000000000000001111111110000000000000000000 00000000000000000000000000000000001111100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001111110000000000000 00000000000000000000000000000011110000000000000000111111111111111111111111110000000000000001111000000000 00000000000000000000000001111100001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110000111110000 00000000000000000000000110000011111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111000001100 00000000000000000000000110001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110 00000000000000000000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110 00000000000000000000000111111111111111111111111111111000000000000000000011111111111111111111111111111110 00000000000000000000000111111111111111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111111111100 00000000000000000000000001111111100000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000011111111110000 00000000000000000000000000011111110000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000001111111000000 00000000000000000000000000011100000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111100000000111000000 00000000000000000000000000000000001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110000111000000 00000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000 00000000000000000000000000011111110000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000001111111000000 00000000000000000000000000011100000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111100000000111000000 00000000000000000000000000000000001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110000111000000 00000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000 00000000000000000000000000011111110000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000001111111000000 00000000000000000000000000011100000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111100000000111000000 00000000000000000000000000000000001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110000111000000 00000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000 00000000000000000000000000011111110000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000001111111000000 00000000000000000000000000011100000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111100000000111000000 00000000000000000000000000000000001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110000111000000 00000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000 00000000000000000000000000011111110000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000001111111000000 00000000000000000000000000011100000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111100000000111000000 00000000000000000000000000000000001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110000111000000...

  • Page 119: Using The Run Length Encoding Method

    3. One row at a time, convert each group of eight binary digits to hex values, using the binary to hex conversion chart found in Appendix C. starting at position 49 ... 00111111 = 3F 11111111 = FF 11111111 = FF 11110000 = F0 4.
  • Page 120 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11110000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000001 11111111 11000000 00000000 00000000 00001111 11111000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00111110 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00001111 11000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000011 11000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11110000 00000000 00011110 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 01111100 00111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11100001 11110000 00000000 00000000 00000001 10000011 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110 00001100 00000000 00000000 00000001 10001111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110...

  • Page 121: Determining How To Store The Image

    "Placing the Graphic in a Format," for more information about using the graphic packet in a format. Graphics stored in flash memory are saved when the printer is turned off. Refer to the Operator’s Handbook to clear flash memory. can be written as uZF.

  • Page 122: Using Non-Volatile Ram

    See "Placing the Graphic in a Format," for more information about using the graphic packet in a format. Graphics smaller than approximately 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch can be stored in printer RAM and referenced by the graphic ID number.

  • Page 123: Creating A Graphic Packet

    C r e a t i n g a G r a p h i c P a c k e t Your graphic packet can contain: bitmapped fields (for bitmapped images) constant text fields lines boxes Images using hex representation or run length encoding are bitmapped images.
  • Page 124 The area enclosed within the dotted lines represents the graphic image starting at 0,0 (as defined in the graphic header). If you want a fixed amount of white space around your graphic image, use something other than 0 for row and/ or column.

  • Page 125: Defining The Graphic Header

    W i t h i n a F o r m a t When you define the graphic field within your format, the row and column parameters represent where on the format to place the graphic image. If you are doing a compliance label, these numbers are usually 0,0, because your compliance label covers the entire supply.
  • Page 126 Flash Non-volatile RAM (9850) Volatile RAM Temporary storage NOTE: Graphics stored in flash are saved when the printer is turned off. Unit of measure. For bitmapped graphics, G (dots) is the only valid option. Distance between the bottom of the graphic image area and the first bitmap line.

  • Page 127: Creating Bitmap Fields

    B,row,column,algorithm,"data" p Syntax B1. B Bitmap Field. B2. row Distance (in dots) from the graphic image’s bottom margin to the bitmap line. Printer 9403 9825/ 985x/ 9860 985x/ 9860 B3. column Distance (in dots) from the graphic image’s left edge to the bitmap line.

  • Page 128: Creating Next-Bitmap Fields

    C r e a t i n g N e x t - B i t m a p F i e l d s This field uses the previous field’s row and column locations. It allows you to use the bitmap or duplicate field data without having to recalculate row and column locations.

  • Page 129: Creating Duplicate Fields

    C r e a t i n g D u p l i c a t e F i e l d s If a line of data is identical to a previous bitmap or next-bitmap field, the duplicate field allows you to repeat the dot sequence without retyping the data.

  • Page 130: Sample Compliance Graphic Packet

    S a m p l e C o m p l i a n c e G r a p h i c P a c k e t A sample compliance graphic packet is shown below. {G,57,A,R,E,0,0,0,"OVERLAY" p L,V,500,155,90,85,3 p L,V,298,245,90,102,3 p L,V,500,2,0,390,3 p L,V,400,2,0,390,3 p...

  • Page 131: Sample Hex Graphic Packet

    S a m p l e H e x G r a p h i c P a c k e t {G,99,A,R,G,0,0,0,"99WIRE" B,39,48,H,"3FFFFFF0" p B,40,32,H,"01FFC000000FF8" p B,41,32,H,"3E00000000000FC0" p B,42,24,H,"03C0003FFFFFF0000F" p B,43,24,H,"7C3FFFFFFFFFFFFFE1F0" p B,44,16,H,"0183FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF06" p B,45,16,H,"018FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFE" p B,46,16,H,"01FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFE" p B,47,16,H,"01FFFFFF80001FFFFFFFFE" p B,48,16,H,"01FFFFF0000000007FFFFC"...

  • Page 132: Sample Run Length Graphic Packet

    B,105,24,H,"0FFDFFFFFFFFFFE0FF" p B,106,24,H,"FFFFFFFFFFFFFFF8" p B,107,32,H,"3FFFFFFFFFFFFFE0" p B,108,32,H,"03FFFFFFFFFFFF" p B,109,48,H,"07FFFF80" p D,0,1,2 p B,111,48,H,"FFFFFFFF" p B,112,32,H,"FFFF00000000FFE0" p B,113,24,H,"078000FFFFFFFF001F" p B,114,24,H,"78FFFFFFFFFFFFFFE060" p B,115,16,H,"0187FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC18" p B,116,16,H,"027FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF2" p B,117,16,H,"03FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC" p D,0,1,2 p B,120,16,H,"01FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF8" p B,121,24,H,"FEFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFE0" p B,122,24,H,"07FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC" p B,123,32,H,"FFFFFFFFFFFFFFC0" p B,124,32,H,"01FFFFFFFFFFF8" p } S a m p l e R u n L e n g t h G r a p h i c P a c k e t {G,99,A,R,G,0,0,0,"99WIRE"...
  • Page 133 B,74,8,R,"FmChZWhC" p B,75,8,R,"GsZZEdC" p B,76,11,R,"JiNzkN" p B,77,12,R,"NbJzzeC" p B,78,16,R,"JaElZKmD" p B,79,17,R,"QsSsG" p B,80,27,R,"ChZWgC" p D,0,4,4 p B,81,34,R,"ZZEdC" p D,0,4,4 p B,82,30,R,"NzkN" p D,0,4,4 p B,83,27,R,"GsSsG" p D,0,4,4 p B,98,30,R,"ZZJ" p B,99,29,R,"ZZM" p B,100,27,R,"JbZZE" p B,101,26,R,"MnToI" p B,102,26,R,"CbHnTiP" p B,103,27,R,"CcZZC" p B,104,27,R,"GeZWcG"...

  • Page 134: Placing The Graphic In A Format

    See the following section, "Defining the Graphic Field," for more information. 3. Download all the necessary packets (check digit, format, etc.). 4. Send the graphic file to the printer, if you have not already done so. See "Creating a Graphic Packet," for more information.
  • Page 135 G3. row Distance between the bottom of the print area on the supply to the bottom of the graphic image. Measured in selected units. Printer 9403 9825/ 985x/ 9860 985x/ 9860 The row specified in the constant text, bitmap, line, or box field is added to the row value above to determine the actual position in the format.

  • Page 136: Sample Compliance Label

    S a m p l e C o m p l i a n c e L a b e l This sample format packet uses the graphic packet in "Creating a Graphic Packet." {F,1,A,R,E,600,400,"RDCI" p G,57,0,0,0,0 p T,1,15,V,529,252,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,0 p T,2,15,V,511,252,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,0 p B,3,13,V,311,28,8,4,50,8,L,0 p B,4,14,V,17,60,50,5,110,8,L,0 p...

  • Page 137: Sample Bitmap Graphic Image

    S a m p l e B i t m a p G r a p h i c I m a g e The following format shows the graphic packets (hex and run length) in a sample format. {F,2,A,R,E,400,400,"FMT2" p G,99,227,35,0,0 p Q,240,15,300,125,10,"...
  • Page 138 5-26 Creating Graphics...

  • Page 139: Printing

    P R I N T I N G This chapter describes how to download files to the printer format flash memory define the batch header, batch control, and batch data files modify formats create DOS batch files. This chapter also lists some special printing considerations.

  • Page 140: Formatting Flash

    Turn on the printer and make sure it is ready to receive data before you download. See your host’s documentation, system administrator, or "Downloading Methods" for information on ways to download. When downloading, send your packets in this order: 1. Memory configuration packet (M) 2.

  • Page 141: Downloading Files

    D o w n l o a d i n g F i l e s To download from a PC: 1. Check that the PC and the printer are connected. 2. Check that communications have been established between the PC and the printer.

  • Page 142: Defining The Batch Header

    D e f i n i n g t h e B a t c h H e a d e r Batch data is the actual information printed on the supply. Batch data fills in the format’s text, bar code, and non-printable text fields.

  • Page 143: Defining The Batch Control Field

    D e f i n i n g t h e B a t c h C o n t r o l F i e l d The batch header must precede this field. The batch control field defines the print job and applies only to the batch that immediately follows.
  • Page 144 (985x) If you select this option, the 9860 printer uses cut_type 1. Does not cut before the first tag in a batch, but cuts between each tag and after the last tag in the batch.

  • Page 145: Defining Batch Data Fields

    D e f i n i n g B a t c h D a t a F i e l d s Batch data fields should be sent in field number order. Use continuation fields for large amounts of data. If you are using N (New) in the batch header, you must list all fields with your data in sequence.

  • Page 146: Merged Or Sub-Fields

    S p e c i a l P r i n t i n g C o n s i d e r a t i o n s Keep in mind the following special printing considerations when using a 985x or 9860 printer. 6-8 Printing Decimal Character ~034 is "...

  • Page 147: Printers

    300 dpi. The maximum supply and image length with the optional 300 dpi printhead is 12.0 inches (305 mm). The recommended print speed using linerless supplies is 2.5 or 4.0 ips. Contact your Paxar Representative for supply requirements in high temperature and high humidity environments.

  • Page 148: Downloading Methods

    This is similar to the sequential method, but it is used when you want to send multiple batches. All data for the first batch is sent at one time, and the printer then images each field. As soon as the last field for the first batch is imaged, labels begin to print.

  • Page 149: Modifying Formats

    0 for (zero quantity). This ensures the label is properly positioned. The printer images constant text, line, and box fields, but does not print them. 2. Input data for each field, and send it with a batch header using the parameter U (batch update) and a quantity of zero.

  • Page 150: Creating Dos Batch Files For Downloading

    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: 9600,N,8,1,P CD\PAXAR COPY LABEL1.CDS COM1 COPY LABEL1.FMT COM1 COPY LABEL1.BCH COM1 Refer to your DOS manual for more information on creating batch files.

  • Page 151: Status Polling

    S T A T U S P O L L I N G This chapter explains how to use status polling. There are two types of Status Polling: Inquiry Request--information about the readiness of the printer. Job Request--information about the current (or last received) job downloaded to the printer.

  • Page 152: Inquiry Request (Enq)

    This response indicates that the printer is online (Character A) and that there is a stock fault (Character B). Example: Indicates that this is the first ENQ response since the printer was turned on. Send another ENQ immediately to receive the printer’s status.
  • Page 153 The following graphics can be used as a quick reference for the Status of Byte #2 and Byte #3. Byte #1 is the non-printable user-defined ENQ character. Status Polling 7-3...

  • Page 154: Enq Reference Table - Byte #2

    E N Q R e f e r e n c e Ta b l e - B y t e # 2 Char Const. Bit 7 ‘ 7-4 Status Polling Const. Comp. Corr. Failure Error Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 A "1"...

  • Page 155: Enq Reference Table - Byte #2 (Continued)

    E N Q R e f e r e n c e Ta b l e - B y t e # 2 ( c o n t i n u e d ) Char Const. Const. Bit 7 Bit 6 Dec 127 A "1"...

  • Page 156: Enq Reference Table - Byte #3

    E N Q R e f e r e n c e Ta b l e - B y t e # 3 Char Const. Bit 7 ‘ 7-6 Status Polling Const. Format Battery Error Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 A "1"...

  • Page 157: Enq Reference Table - Byte #3 (Continued)

    E N Q R e f e r e n c e Ta b l e - B y t e # 3 ( c o n t i n u e d ) Char Const. Const. Bit 7 Bit 6 Dec 127 A "1"...

  • Page 158: Job Request

    Identifier request# Example The job response may not be immediate. If the printer has an error (out of supplies, ribbon problem, etc.), is in pause mode, or has insufficient memory, correct the problem and then resend the job request. If the problem is not corrected, no response is returned.

  • Page 159: Job Response

    J o b R e s p o n s e The Job Response varies, depending on the type of request sent to the printer. The following syntax is the response for a Job 0, 1,or 2 request. Syntax {J,Status1,Status2,"FMT-1","BCH-2"} Status1 These errors stop the print job.
  • Page 160 The following syntax is the response for a Job 3 request. You may need to press ENTER or FEED/CUT, depending on your printer before the job response is returned. Syntax "Status1 A,B" Example 2 is the field number where an error was found. 612 is the error number, indicating that data is missing or does not match the format definition for that field.
  • Page 161 Error number 33 means the bar code density is invalid. To clear an error, press ENTER or ESCAPE/CLEAR, depending on your printer. An ENQ can also clear errors numbered less than 500. Once the error is corrected, a job request can be sent. The printer cannot accept another job request until the error is resolved.
  • Page 162 The following syntax is the response for a Job 4 request. Syntax printed total "FMT-1/BCH-2" Example 8 out of 25 tags or labels have been printed from format number 3. Use a Job Request 4 when printing in the on-demand mode with a large number of tags or labels from a single batch.

  • Page 163: Job Status 0, 1, 2 Response Table (Status 1 Codes)

    J o b S t a t u s 0 , 1 , 2 R e s p o n s e Ta b l e ( S t a t u s 1 C o d e s ) Number Numbers 25 through 50 are Meaning...

  • Page 164: Job Status 0, 1, 2 Response Table (Status 2 Codes)

    J o b S t a t u s 0 , 1 , 2 R e s p o n s e Ta b l e ( S t a t u s 2 C o d e s ) 7-14 Status Polling Number Invalid command...

  • Page 165: Status Polling Considerations For Script Mode

    S t a t u s P o l l i n g C o n s i d e r a t i o n s f o r S c r i p t M o d e The 9403 printer does not support scripts. The following table shows the effects of the I Packet and the 9825, 985x, or 9860 printer’s front panel (or keyboard) on status polling and immediate commands. I Packet Printer...
  • Page 166 7-16 Status Polling...

  • Page 167: Diagnostics And Errors

    Errors numbered 900-999 are Hard Printer Failures. If you cannot clear an error, turn off the printer, wait several seconds and then turn on the printer. Call Technical Support if you receive any error message not listed in this chapter.

  • Page 168: Printing A Test Label

    2. Press ENTER (ENTER/PAUSE). The 9825, 985x, and 9860 printers print the test labels shown below. On the 9403 printer, you will see 3. Type the quantity of test labels you want to print. Press ENTER. You will see...

  • Page 169: Reading A Test Label

    R e a d i n g a Te s t L a b e l The 9825/985x/9860 first label shows the printer’s configuration by packet (A-M). See Chapter 2, "Configuring the Printer," for more information. The lines beginning with M show the printer’s memory allocation, which can be changed.

  • Page 170: If The Pc And Printer Aren't Communicating

    PC communications should match. Print a test label to identify the printer’s communication settings. Make sure the printer is online (ready to receive data). If all of the above are correct, reset your printer. Try the function again. If you still can’t establish communications, call Technical Support.

  • Page 171: Calling Technical Support

    Technical support representatives are available Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Follow these steps before you call: 1. Make sure your PC and printer are properly connected. 2. Record any error messages that occurred. 3. Try to recreate the problem, if you can.

  • Page 172: Reading An Error Label

    An error label queues and prints on the 9825/985x/9860 printers when you press FEED/CUT after a data error (0-499) occurs. An error label is not available on the 9403 printer. The error label contains the packet type, field type, line number, and error number.
  • Page 173 (Dots). See "Defining the Format Header" in Chapter 3 for information. Field ID number is outside the range 0 to 999 or 0 to 99 depending on your printer. Field length exceeds 2710 or 100 depending on your printer. Row field position is greater than the maximum stock dimension.
  • Page 174 Chapter 3 for more information. String length is outside the range 0 to 2710 or 0 to 100 depending on your printer. Bar code height must be at least 19 (English), 48 (Metric), 38 (203 dpi Dots), 57 (300 dpi Dots), or is not within the supply dimensions.
  • Page 175 Human readable option must be default no CD or NS NS at bottom, no CD CD at bottom, no NS CD and NS at bottom no text Bar code type is invalid. See "Defining Bar Code Fields" in Chapter 3 for valid options. Bar code density is invalid.
  • Page 176 Incrementing end position must be 0 to 2710 or 0 to 100 depending on your printer. The incrementing amount must be 0 to 999. Security value for a PDF417 bar code must be 0 to 8. Correct the value and resend the format to the printer. 8-10 Diagnostics and Errors...
  • Page 177 Narrow element value is less than 1 or greater than 99. Correct the value and resend the format to the printer. Wide element value is less than 1 or greater than 99. Correct the value and resend the format to the printer.
  • Page 178 Supply Setup Packet" in Chapter 2 for more information. Contrast adjustment must be -390 to 156 dots for the 9403 printer or -699 to 699 for the 9825, 985x, or 9860 printers. Print adjustment must be -99 to 99 dots.
  • Page 179 Character string length in the control characters packet must be 5 (MPCL control characters) or 7 (ENQ/IMD command character). Baud rate selection must be 0 (1200), 1 (2400), 2 (4800), 3 (9600), 4 (19200), 5 (38400), 6 (57600), or 7 (115200).
  • Page 180 Action must be 0 (disable), 1 (enable), or 2 (extended) for the backfeed control packet or the printer is active. Dispense position must be 50 to 200 dots or the printer is active. Backfeed distance must be 10 to 200 dots or the printer is active.
  • Page 181 Amount of row adjustment must be 0 to 999 (0 to 99 depending on your printer) dots in duplicate fields for graphics. Duplicate count must be 0 to 999 (0 to 99 depending on your printer). Bitmap line encoding must be H (hex) or R (run length).

  • Page 182: Communication Failures

    Stop bits Parity Flow control Parity on the printer does not match the parity on the host. Check the parity setting under SETUP options. Framing error. The printer cannot communicate with the host. Make sure the host is turned on, communication cables are connected correctly, port settings are correct, and communications are active.
  • Page 183 Support. Batch name is invalid or graphic not found. Press ENTER or ESCAPE/CLEAR, depending on your printer and try to continue. If the error reappears, call Technical Support. A field number appears more than once in a format. The format uses a graphic file that cannot be found.

  • Page 184: Data Formatting Failures

    The graphic included in your format could not be found. Resend the graphic packet. If the error persists, call Technical Support. The printer could not image the batch, because the batch was refused. Call Technical Support. An error occurred while imaging the batch. Resend the format, batch, font, and/or any graphic packets.
  • Page 185 Font and printhead dot density mismatch. A 300 dpi font is specified in the format, but a 203 dpi printhead is used in the printer or vice-versa. Check the font or change the printhead to correct the error. An error occurred opening the TrueType font file. Select a different font to download.

  • Page 186: Machine Faults

    Technical Support. M a c h i n e F a u l t s These errors occur when there is a problem with the printer. The printer sensed a calibration of different-sized black marks. Make sure the correct supply is loaded.
  • Page 187 Printer sensed a mark in the wrong place. Printer sensed a mark that is too long. Printer has a ribbon problem. Check the ribbon for a jam or remove any slack by turning the take-up reel clockwise. Load a new ribbon.
  • Page 188 Refer to your verifier’s Operating Instructions for more information. Wait until the printer is idle (no batch waiting to print or not receiving data) before you send any packets. This error may occur when you try to print a test label if the printer is busy.
  • Page 189 The printer job queue is full. Turn off the printer. Wait 15 seconds and turn it back on. Resend the packets. If the problem continues, call Technical Support. Invalid script packet or not enough flash memory for the script. The script download failed. Format flash memory and download the script using the COPY command from DOS or the ADK2 software.
  • Page 190 RAM corrupted. Warm restart. Version string mismatch. Errors numbered 900-911 occur when you turn on the printer. They may indicate a circuit board failure. Errors numbered 930-940 are errors that may occur during the loading of flash memory. Errors numbered 950-999 indicate a circuit board failure.
  • Page 191 If this happens, record the displayed message and turn off the printer. If the problem reoccurs when you turn the printer on again, call Technical Support. If the problem does not reoccur after you turn your printer on again, reset your printer’s SETUP options. Retransmit your packets.
  • Page 192 POWER DOWN NVRAM Sum Fail POWER DOWN RAM Corrupt 8-26 Diagnostics and Errors RAM checksum test failed. Reset your SETUP options. Transmit your packets again. Item storage RAM failed. Reset your SETUP options. Transmit your packets again.

  • Page 193: Printer Optimization

    Using premium supplies reduces smudged images, hard to read labels, and faded print. Supply type, print speed, and print contrast work together to improve the print quality of labels. Contact your Paxar Representative for more information. a Data Matrix bar code.
  • Page 194 Dark For highest scan rates, make sure there is adequate white space before and after the bar code. Also, a darker bar code does not 9-2 Printer Optimization IN SPEC mean it will scan better. Light...

  • Page 195: Reducing Imaging Time

    R e d u c i n g I m a g i n g T i m e Imaging time is the time it takes the printer to image the data for the first label after the printer receives the format and batch packet.
  • Page 196 N (new batch), and the parameter 0 for (zero quantity). Example The printer images constant text, line, box, and graphic fields, but does not print them. 2. Input data for each field, and send it with a batch header using the parameter U (update) and a quantity of zero.

  • Page 197: General Format Tips And Hints

    Make sure the communication settings at the printer match those at the host. Using a baud rate of 19200 is almost twice as fast as 9600 baud. Using a baud rate of 38400 is almost twice as fast as 19200 baud.
  • Page 198 Make sure if you magnify a field, it does not go off the label or cover another field. Magnifying a field increases the distance between the printed character and the edge of the cell. 9-6 Printer Optimization field before using this method.
  • Page 199 S A M P L E S This appendix contains sample formats. You can customize any of these formats to meet your needs. Samples A-1...

  • Page 200: A-2 Samples

    S a m p l e U P C A F o r m a t P a c k e t {F,25,A,R,M,508,508,"Fmt 25" p C,250,80,0,1,2,1,W,C,0,0,"MONARCH MARKING" p B,1,12,F,110,115,1,2,120,5,L,0 p T,2,18,V,30,30,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 p } Sample Batch Packet {B,25,N,1 p 1,"12345678901" p 2,"DAYTON, OHIO"...

  • Page 201: Sample Maxicode Packets

    Mode You can select which mode to use in the bar code field or allow the printer to auto-select the mode (0, 2, or 3) based on your data. See "Defining a Bar Code Field" for more information. MaxiCode automatically pads data with the "!" character.

  • Page 202: Mode 0 (Obsolete) Sample

    If you receive an error 612, check your MaxiCode data. You may have not correctly structured or left out one of the three required fields (postal code, class of service, and country code) or the "~029" character. Use these updated format and batch packets with the following firmware: 9403 9825...

  • Page 203: Mode 2 Sample

    M o d e 2 S a m p l e {F,1,A,R,E,400,400,"MAXI_M2" p B,1,99,V,040,140,33,7,0,8,L,0 p } {B,1,N,1 p 1,"[)>~030" p C,"01~02996" p C,"068100000~029" p C,"840~029" p C,"001~029" p C,"1Z12345675~029" p C,"UPSN~029" p C,"12345E~029" p C,"089~029" p C,"~029" p C,"1/1~029" p C,"10~029"...

  • Page 204: Mode 3 Sample

    M o d e 3 S a m p l e {F,1,A,R,E,400,400,"MAXI_M3" p B,1,99,V,040,140,33,7,0,8,L,0 p } {B,1,N,1 p 1,"[)>~030" p C,"01~02996" p C,"M5E1G45~029" p C,"124~029" p C,"066~029" p C,"1Z12345679~029" p C,"UPSN~029" p C,"12345E~029" p C,"089~029" p C,"~029" p C,"1/1~029" p C,"10~029"...

  • Page 205: Sample Data Matrix Packets

    S a m p l e D a t a M a t r i x P a c k e t s Data Matrix (ECC-200) is a two-dimensional bar code which is made up of square modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern.

  • Page 206: Sample Quick Response Packets

    This example prints a one-inch by a half-inch tall (50) rectangular 16 rows by 36 columns (density 29) Data Matrix symbol rotated 90 (1). S a m p l e Q u i c k R e s p o n s e P a c k e t s Quick Response (QR Code) is a two-dimensional bar code, which is made up of square modules arranged in an overall square pattern.

  • Page 207: Entering Batch Data For Qr Code

    E n t e r i n g B a t c h D a t a f o r Q R C o d e QR Code requires certain parameters at the beginning of all batch data. Syntax "error_cor mask# data_input, char" error_cor Level of error correction.

  • Page 208: Qr Code Packet

    Q R C o d e P a c k e t {F,1,A,R,E,200,200,"QRCODE" B,1,200,V,50,50,36,0,100,2,B,0 p } {B,1,N,1 p 1,"HM,N0123456789012345" p } S t r u c t u r e d A p p e n d M o d e QR Code offers a mode called structured append (or concatenated) that allows you to collect data from multiple QR Code symbols and use that data elsewhere.

  • Page 209: Structured Append Qr Code Packet

    data_input Type of data input. Options: char Type of characters. Options: NOTE: In binary mode, the number of characters must be represented by the 4-digit number in decimal. 1,"D0205E9,Q0A," p Example C,"B006qrcode," p } Defines the structured append mode (D) for QR Code. This is symbol (02) of a concatenated set containing (05) symbols.

  • Page 210: Sample Compliance Packet

    S a m p l e C o m p l i a n c e P a c k e t {F,1,A,R,E,600,400,"RDCI" p L,V,500,115,90,85,3 p L,V,298,245,90,102,3 p L,V,500,2,0,390,3 p L,V,400,2,0,390,3 p L,V,298,2,0,390,3 p L,V,200,2,0,390,5 p C,568,8,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,"FROM:",0 p C,568,125,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,"CARRIER:",0 p C,529,124,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,"PRO NUMBER:",0 p C,511,125,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,"B/L NUMBER:",0 p C,472,8,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,"TO:",0 p...
  • Page 211 Sample Batch Packet {B,1,N,1 p 1,"1234567890" p 2,"0987654321" p 3,"~20142032678" p 4,"10028028662854" p 5,"1 00 28028 66285 4" p 6,"RODGER DIST CTR" p 7,"8292" p 8,"BROADWAY" p 9,"555 WEST OAK AVE." p 45401-0608" p 10,"DAYTON, OH 11,"" p 12,"08292 123456-123" p 13,"AR"...
  • Page 212 A-14 Samples...

  • Page 213: Sample Format Packet

    S a m p l e F o r m a t P a c k e t {F,5,A,R,G,576,768,"1HDREC1" p L,S,19,39,499,39,38,"" p L,S,19,93,499,93,15,"" p L,S,19,124,499,124,15,"" p L,S,19,155,499,155,38,"" p C,461,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"PO NUMBER C,426,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"STORE C,391,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"CTNS SHOPPED" p C,357,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"CTNS RECVD C,320,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"CARRIER C,259,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"FRT BILL # C,196,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"FRT TERMS C,159,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"KEYREC# C,125,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"FRT CLAIM # "...
  • Page 214 Sample Zero Batch Packet {B,5,N,0 p } {B,5,U,1 p 1,"6005710" p 2,"106" p 3,"3" p 4,"3" p 5,"ALLIED FREIGHT1234" p 6,"123456789012" p 7,"P" p 8,"10650337" p 9,"0" p 10,"VIC" p 11,"1/6/94" p 12,"106503378" p } A-16 Samples...

  • Page 215: Sample Data Entry Format Packet

    S a m p l e D a t a E n t r y F o r m a t P a c k e t This packet uses Options 5 (Data Entry Sources) and 20 (Data Entry Prompts). After the printer receives the format packet, the operator can go into Batch Entry Mode at the printer and enter the batch data. {F,1,A,R,E,300,200,"TEXTILES" p T,1,10,V,250,50,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p R,20,"PART NUMBER:"...
  • Page 216 A-18 Samples...
  • Page 217 NAFTA (18 pt.) * Fonts 5 and 6 are for numeric data only. The 9403 printer supports only fonts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, and 11. The CG Triumvirate fonts support only ANSI and DOS Code Page 437 and 850 Symbol Sets.
  • Page 218 These samples were printed using the Internal Symbol set. Reduced Font Standard Font Bold Font OCRA-like Font B-2 Fonts...

  • Page 219: Fonts

    These samples were printed using Code Page 437. CG Triumvirate Bold Font CG Triumvirate Font CG Triumvirate Font (9pt.) Fonts B-3...

  • Page 220: Eff Swiss Bold Font

    E F F S w i s s B o l d F o n t P a x a r F o n t 7 0 a n d F o n t 7 1 C h a r a c t e r s B-4 Fonts >...

  • Page 221: Nafta Font 72 And Font 73 Characters

    N A F TA F o n t 7 2 a n d F o n t 7 3 C h a r a c t e r s B i t m a p F o n t I n f o r m a t i o n The bitmap fonts are either monospaced (fixed width) or proportional (variable width).

  • Page 222: Monospaced Font Magnification

    M o n o s p a c e d F o n t M a g n i f i c a t i o n Monospaced characters occupy the same amount of space within a magnification. Use monospaced fonts for price fields and data you want to list in a column.
  • Page 223 To calculate other font widths, multiply the font dots (14 dots for Standard, 7 dots for Reduced, 24 dots for Bold) by the magnification and add the default spacing (3 dots for Standard, 1 dot for Reduced, 3 dots for Bold) between characters. Example 14 (Standard font dots) x 5 (magnification) = 70 + 3 (default spacing between characters).
  • Page 224 Bold 1/100 in. 1/10 mm dots OCRA-like (1x only) 1/100 in. 1/10 mm dots 300 DPI Height Magnification Standard 1/100 in. 1/10 mm dots Reduced 1/100 in. 1/10 mm dots B-8 Fonts 16.7 42.4 11.8 17.8 117.24 297.8 195.6 124.5...
  • Page 225 300 DPI Height Magnification Bold 1/100 in. 1/10 mm dots OCRA-like (1x only) 1/100 in. 1/10 mm dots 18.7 47.4 30.5 130.7 Fonts B-9...

  • Page 226: Proportional Font Magnification

    P r o p o r t i o n a l F o n t M a g n i f i c a t i o n Each character in a proportionally spaced font is a different width. You may be able to place more characters on a line using proportionally spaced fonts.
  • Page 227 C G Tr i u m v i r a t e B o l d ( 9 p t . ) 3 0 0 D P I Width Mag. Minimum 1/100 in. 1/10 mm Dots 1/100 in. 10.5 1/10 mm 26.7 203 Dots 31.5...
  • Page 228 H e i g h t M a g i n f i c a t i o n 2 0 3 D P I CG Triumvirate 1/100 in. 1/10 mm dots C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ( 6 p t . ) 3 0 0 D P I Width Mag.
  • Page 229 C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ( 7 p t . ) 2 0 3 D P I Width Mag. Minimum 1/100 in. 1/10 mm 2.51 Dots 1/100 in. 1/10 mm 17.5 Dots H e i g h t M a g n i f i c a t i o n 2 0 3 D P I CG Triumvirate 1/100 in.
  • Page 230 Height Magnification 300 DPI CG Triumvirate 1/100 in. 1/10 mm dots C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ( 9 p t . ) 2 0 3 D P I Width Mag. 1/100 in. 1/10 mm Dots 1/100 in.
  • Page 231 C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ( 9 p t . ) 3 0 0 D P I Width Mag. Minimum 1/100 in. 1/10 mm Dots 1/100 in. 1/10 mm 23.7 Dots Height Magnification 300 DPI CG Triumvirate 1/100 in.
  • Page 232 Height Magnification 203 DPI CG Triumvirate 1/100 in. 1/10 mm dots C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ( 1 1 p t . ) 3 0 0 D P I Width Mag. 1/100 in. 1/10 mm Dots 1/100 in.
  • Page 233 C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ( 1 5 p t . ) 2 0 3 D P I Width Mag. Minimum 1/100 in. 1/10 mm 2.51 Dots 1/100 in. 1/10 mm 17.5 Dots Height Magnification 203 DPI CG Triumvirate 1/100 in.
  • Page 234 C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ( 1 5 p t . ) 3 0 0 D P I Width Mag. 1/100 in. 1/10 mm Dots 1/100 in. 1/10 mm Dots Height Magnification 300 DPI CG Triumvirate 1/100 in.

  • Page 235: Scalable/Truetype® Font Information

    If height and width magnification are not set to the same point size, the printed characters look tall and thin or short and thick, which allows for greater flexibility in the appearance of the font. The scalable font (font 50) is not available on the 9403 printer. Fonts B-19...
  • Page 236 The 72 point CG Triumvirate Bold sample shows the one inch cell size. Sample 10pt Sample 24pt Sample 48pt 7 2 p t B-20 Fonts Sample Sample 1"...

  • Page 237: Downloading Truetype Fonts

    These font files are large and may image slower than bitmap fonts. The size of the font file, in bytes, is the minimum amount of memory you must have available for fonts in the printer’s downloadable fonts buffer. You may need to reconfigure the printer’s memory to use downloaded TrueType fonts.

  • Page 238: Using Asian (Double-Byte) Truetype Fonts

    For example, using Code Page 1252 (Latin 1), index 192 (represented as ~192 in an MPCL batch packet) prints this character, À. The 9850 printer previously supported single-byte character sets, which provided 255 different characters. The 985x and 9860 printers support printing double-byte character sets, which provide over 65,000 characters.

  • Page 239: Double-Byte Truetype Fonts

    The size of the font file, in bytes, is the minimum amount of memory you must have available for fonts in the printer’s downloadable fonts buffer. Due to the size of these files, you should store these fonts in flash memory.

  • Page 240: Sample Asian (Double-Byte) Font Format And Batch

    We provide you with tools to create and download double-byte/TrueType fonts. However, it is your responsibility to license the fonts you purchase and download to your printer. Contact your font supplier for licensing information. Additional fonts that are compatible with the 985x or 9860 printers...

  • Page 241: Using Font Numbers In Formats

    Our optional RAM fonts (bitmapped) 9000 - 9999 Our optional RAM fonts (scalable only) If you use a font number that is not a standard font for your printer, make sure the font has been installed in the printer. Fonts B-25...

  • Page 242: Locating The Font Number In A Font Packet

    L o c a t i n g t h e F o n t N u m b e r i n a F o n t P a c k e t If you are creating font packets, the font number is the second parameter in the packet.

  • Page 243: Symbol Sets/Code Pages

    Additional Code Pages are supported with downloaded TrueType or Double-byte fonts. The printer defaults to the internal symbol set. See "Defining the System Setup Packet" in Chapter 2 to change the symbol set. The CG Triumvirate fonts support only the ANSI and DOS Code Page 437 and 850 Symbol Sets.

  • Page 244: Using Code 128 Function Codes

    (Vietnamese). For example, to print Hebrew characters, you need to find a font (such as Arial) that supports Hebrew characters; convert, and then download the font to your printer. Make sure the correct Code Page for Hebrew characters is selected. The character sets (100 and greater) were printed using Arial or a similar downloaded TrueType font.

  • Page 245: Internal Symbol Set

    The Euro-dollar symbol at position ~192 is only available in the Standard, Reduced, and Bold fonts. Additional code pages (932, 936, and 950) are available when using downloaded Asian double-byte TrueType fonts. Each of these Asian code pages contain thousands of characters, which are not represented in this manual.

  • Page 246: Ansi Symbol Set

    A N S I S y m b o l S e t B o l d C h a r a c t e r S e t C-4 Symbol Sets/Code Pages...

  • Page 247: Ocra Character Set

    O C R A C h a r a c t e r S e t C o d e P a g e 1 0 0 ( M a c i n t o s h ) Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-5...

  • Page 248: Code Page 101 (Wingdings

    C o d e P a g e 1 0 1 ( W i n g d i n g s ) C o d e P a g e 4 3 7 ( L a t i n U . S . ) C-6 Symbol Sets/Code Pages...

  • Page 249: Code Page 850 (Latin 1

    C o d e P a g e 8 5 0 ( L a t i n 1 ) C o d e P a g e 8 5 2 ( L a t i n 2 ) Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-7...

  • Page 250: Code Page 855 (Russian

    C o d e P a g e 8 5 5 ( R u s s i a n ) C o d e P a g e 8 5 7 ( I B M Tu r k i s h ) C-8 Symbol Sets/Code Pages...

  • Page 251: Code Page 860 (Ms-Dos Portuguese

    C o d e P a g e 8 6 0 ( M S - D O S P o r t u g u e s e ) C o d e P a g e 1 2 5 0 ( L a t i n 2 ) Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-9...

  • Page 252: Code Page 1251 (Cyrillic

    C o d e P a g e 1 2 5 1 ( C y r i l l i c ) C o d e P a g e 1 2 5 2 ( L a t i n 1 ) C-10 Symbol Sets/Code Pages...

  • Page 253: Code Page 1253 (Greek

    C o d e P a g e 1 2 5 3 ( G r e e k ) C o d e P a g e 1 2 5 4 ( Tu r k i s h ) Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-11...

  • Page 254: Code Page 1255 (Hebrew

    C o d e P a g e 1 2 5 5 ( H e b r e w ) C o d e P a g e 1 2 5 6 ( A r a b i c ) C-12 Symbol Sets/Code Pages...

  • Page 255: Code Page 1257 (Baltic

    C o d e P a g e 1 2 5 7 ( B a l t i c ) C o d e P a g e 1 2 5 8 ( V i e t n a m e s e ) Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-13...
  • Page 256 A S C I I t o H e x a d e c i m a l C o n v e r s i o n C h a r t Use the chart below to translate the characters printed on your test label.
  • Page 257 A S C I I t o H e x a d e c i m a l C o n v e r s i o n C h a r t ( c o n t i n u e d ) Char.
  • Page 258 A S C I I t o H e x a d e c i m a l C o n v e r s i o n C h a r t ( c o n t i n u e d ) Char.

  • Page 259: Binary To Hex Conversion Chart

    B i n a r y t o H e x C o n v e r s i o n C h a r t Binary 00000000 00000001 00000010 00000011 00000100 00000101 00000110 00000111 00001000 00001001 00001010 00001011 00001100 00001101 00001110 00001111...
  • Page 260 B i n a r y t o H e x a d e c i m a l C o n v e r s i o n C h a r t ( c o n t i n u e d ) Binary 01000000 01000001...
  • Page 261 B i n a r y t o H e x a d e c i m a l C o n v e r s i o n C h a r t ( c o n t i n u e d ) Binary 10000000 10000001...
  • Page 262 B i n a r y t o H e x a d e c i m a l C o n v e r s i o n C h a r t ( c o n t i n u e d ) Binary 11000000 11000001...

  • Page 263: Dot To Run Length Encoding Chart

    D o t t o R u n L e n g t h E n c o d i n g C h a r t O N ( B l a c k ) D o t s # of Dots O F F ( W h i t e D o t s ) # of Dots...
  • Page 264 C-22 Symbol Sets/Code Pages...

  • Page 265: Format Design Tools

    F O R M A T D E S I G N T O O L S Use copies of these worksheets and grids to create formats, batch data, and check digit schemes. You may want to keep copies of the completed forms for your records: Online Configuration Worksheet Batch Worksheet...

  • Page 266: Online Configuration Worksheet

    O n l i n e C o n f i g u r a t i o n W o r k s h e e t The 9403 printer does not support backfeed.

  • Page 267: Batch Worksheet

    B a t c h W o r k s h e e t FIELD # DATA DATA...

  • Page 268: Check Digit Worksheet

    C h e c k D i g i t Wo r k s h e e t...
  • Page 269 Supply Layout (Inches)
  • Page 270 Supply Layout (Metric) 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 178...
  • Page 271 Supply Layout (dpi) 1536 1440 1344 1248 1152 1056 1624 1523 1421 1320 1218 1117 1015 768 806 812 853...
  • Page 272 1624 1523 1421 1320 1218 1117 1015 Supply Layout (dpi) 812 853 1050 1200 1350 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 2400 2250 2100 1950 1800 1650 1500 1350 1200 1050...
  • Page 273 OPTION #1 Fixed Characters OPTION #4 OPTION #1 OPTION #30 OPTION #31 Fixed Characters Copy Data Pad Data Define Check Digit from Previous Field OPTION #1 Fixed Characters OPTION #2 OPTION #3 OPTION #4 OPTION #5 OPTION #20 Data Type Data Entry Copy Data Data Entry...
  • Page 274 OPTION #1 Fixed Characters OPTION #4 OPTION #1 OPTION #30 OPTION #31 Fixed Characters Copy Data Pad Data Define Check Digit from Previous Field OPTION #1 Fixed Characters OPTION #2 OPTION #3 OPTION #4 OPTION #5 OPTION #20 Data Type Data Entry Copy Data Data Entry...

  • Page 275: Printer Differences

    P R I N T E R D I F F E R E N C E S Here are the major features and differences between each printer. Specific 1464/1465 printer applicator information is listed. Earlier printer versions may not support all features.
  • Page 276 2 Meg (Flash) 512K (Flash) MaxiCode/PDF417 POSTNET/Data Matrix/Quick Response IEEE-1284 or Centronics Mode 985x/9860 Printer Feed/Cut Enter/Pause Escape/Clear buttons 9860 printer comes with an external keyboard 2-line 16 characters per line 1200/2400/4800/9600/ 19200/38400/57600/ 115200 Baud 0-999 Standard/Reduced/Bold OCRA/CG Triumvirate Bold 9 pt/CG...

  • Page 277: 1464/1465 Printer/Applicator Information

    1 4 6 4 / 1 4 6 5 P r i n t e r / A p p l i c a t o r I n f o r m a t i o n When designing formats for the Printer Applicators, use the 985x specifications with these changes: 1464 Supply Widths: 2.0"...

  • Page 278: Printer Configuration Information

    Also, keep in mind the following: The Printer Applicators are released for 110-volt sales only. You can use thermal direct printing (no ribbon) or thermal transfer printing (with ribbon). The Printer Applicators do not support continuous (non-indexed) supplies. P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n I n f o r m a t i o n...

  • Page 279: Glossary

    {B,1,N,1 p within { }. 2,"Monarch" p } Bitmapped Fonts Reside in the printer’s RAM or in a ROM chip. If you change the point size, you have changed the font. Magnifying these fonts causes some jaggedness to occur. Buffer Storage area in the printer’s memory that holds specific...
  • Page 280 Any string of characters within ({ }). {B,1,N,1 p 2,"Monarch" p } Pre-image A way to optimize the printer, because it images the fields while data is collected. After the last field is imaged, the label prints almost immediately. Proportionally...
  • Page 281 I N D E X adding custom fonts 2-32 adjustm ents, print 2-9 algorithm ,in sum of digits 4-19 algorithm ,in sum of products 4-18 alignm ent,bar code 3-18 allocating m em ory 2-22 backfeed packet syntax 2-19 backing up 1-4 bar code defining aspect ratios 4-14 P D F 417 options 4-14...
  • Page 282 E N Q trailer characters 8-2 E N Q /IM D characters 8-2 job status 7-8 packet control characters 8-2 printer status 7-2 R S 232 trailer characters 8-2 clearing packets 2-32 code pages C -1 100 table C -5...
  • Page 283 5-18 com pliance label overlay sam ple 5-24 configuration types of 2-2 uploaded from printer 2-6 configuration packets backfeed control packet G 2-19 com m unication settings packet F 2-17 guidelines 2-8 header 2-5...
  • Page 284 6-11 order packets should be received 6-2 overview 6-1 sam ple 6-3 sequential m ethod 6-10 to the printer (overview ) 6-12 enable backfeed 2-19 enabling im m ediate com m ands 2-29 E N Q printing existing config 8-2...
  • Page 285 how to reset printers 8-4 m achine faults 8-20 feed m ode selection 6-5 field bitm ap, defining 5-15 definition of term G -1 duplicate,defining 5-17 graphic, defining 5-22 next-bitm ap, defining 5-16 options 4-14 field definition definition of term G -1 field elem ents definition of term G -1 field options...
  • Page 286 5-22 increm enting fields fixing the first num ber 4-15 in batch data 6-8 restrictions 4-2 syntax 4-15 using option 60 4-15 inform ation printing 6-8 inital printer setup 6-2 inquiry request explanation of 7-2 inquiry response...
  • Page 287 M axicode data stream A -3 M axiC ode inform ation A -3 m easurem ent on a grid 1-8 using m ultiple printer types 1-8 m em ory allocating 2-22 clearing packets 2-32 packet syntax 2-22 storing im ages in flash 5-9...
  • Page 288 decim al selection 2-14 form atting syntax 2-14 list of options 2-14 sym bol selection 2-14 sym bol setting 2-14 using price form atting 4-11 m onospaced fonts definition of term G -2 m onospaced fonts, m agnification of B -6 non-printable fields defining 3-19 sam ple 3-20...
  • Page 289 9-5 im age tim e and unchanging data 9-3 im aging tim e and repeating field running out of printer m em ory 2-32 param eters 9-5 incorrect sym bols print 3-24 invalid packet syntax 2-3...
  • Page 290 R A M storing im ages 5-10 receive buffer 2-25 reim aging, using option 61 4-16 requesting job status explanation of 7-8 requesting printer status explanation of 7-2 overview 7-1 resetting packet control characters 2-17 resetting printers 8-4 response to job request 0-2 7-9...
  • Page 291 C 2-13 printer configuration uploaded 2-7 proportional font m agnification B -10 run length graphic packet 5-20 sequential m ethod dow nloading 6-10 supply setup packet B 2-11 system setup packet A 2-9 text field 3-3 zero batch packet A -15...
  • Page 292 D 2-14 non-printable field 3-20 packet control characters packet E 2-15 print control packet C 2-13 printer configuration upload 2-6 supply setup packet B 2-11 system setup packet A 2-9 table bar code lengths 3-8...

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