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Fastmark 4000 Series
Barcode Label Printer
User's Guide
Part No. 110121 A

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  • Page 1 Fastmark 4000 Series Barcode Label Printer User’s Guide Part No. 110121 A...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or issued to third parties in any form without the permission of AMT Datasouth. The material in this document is provided for general information and is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Technical Support

    E-mail account, “www.amtdatasouth.com”. You can also get the most updated driver or application from the web site “http://www.amtdatasouth.com”. © Copyright 2001 by AMT Datasouth Corporation First Edition: April 2001 User's Guide...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ... 7 OVERVIEW 8 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION... 9 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ... 10 Setting up the Printer ... 10 Connecting the Power Cord ... 12 Connecting the Printer to Your Host ... 13 Loading the Ribbon... 15 Loading Media... 19 Changing Position of the Media Supply Spindle...
  • Page 5 Appendix A: Printer Specifications ... 75 General Specifications ... 75 Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics... 76 Optional Accessories... 77 Appendix B: INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS ... 79 Introduction... 79 Serial ... 79 Parallel (Centronics)... 82 Auto Polling ... 82 Appendix C: PRINTER STATUS ... 83 Appendix D: ASCII TABLE...
  • Page 6 Figure 20 - Self Test FM6402/FM4603 PPLB...28 Figure 21 - Self Test FM4402 PPLA...29 Figure 22 - Self Test FM4402 PPLB...30 Figure 23 - Fastmark 4000 Series Front Panel...33 Figure 24 - Entering into Set-up Mode ...40 Figure 25 - Back Panel FM4602/FM4603 ...45 Figure 26 - Back Panel FM4402 ...45...
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  • Page 8: Product Description

    Before reading the manual you should first identify your printer model. The printer model name is located on the back of the printer on its product label. Figure 1 - Fastmark 4000 Series Printer User's Guide...

  • Page 9: Overview

    OVERVIEW The Fastmark FM4000 series is currently comprised of 3 models: FM4402 FM4602 FM4603 While these models are similar in many ways, important differences exist. Throughout this manual instructions and illustrations applying to a particular model will be labeled accordingly otherwise the instructions apply to all models.

  • Page 10: Unpacking And Inspection

    UNPACKING AND INSPECTION This section is provided to assist you in taking the printer from the shipping container to the application environment and ready for use. 1. Remove top foam packing piece. 2. Lift printer straight up out of box carefully with adequate assistance. 3.

  • Page 11: Installation And Configuration

    INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION Setting up the Printer Before setting up the printer you should first consider the following: Flat stable surface with sufficient clearance to allow for interface cables and media loading. Free from excessive direct sunlight, temperature, humidity, dust, dirt, and debris. Near a grounded AC power receptacle wired in compliance with local ordinances.

  • Page 12: Figure 5 - Fm 4402 Back Panel

    External Label Feed Slot Cover Model No. and Serial No. Figure 5 - FM 4402 Back Panel Switches PS/2, Keyboard Interface External Label Feed Slot Cover Model No. and Serial No Figure 6 - FM 4602 and 4603 Back Panel Parallel Port Serial Port AC Voltage...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the Power Cord 1. Ensure printer Power Switch is off "0". 2. IMPORTANT: (FM4402 ONLY) Ensure the AC Voltage Select Switch is set to the correct Voltage for this installation. 3. Remove the yellow voltage setting label from the AC Inlet Receptacle . 4.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Printer To Your Host

    Connecting the Printer to Your Host 1. You can connect the printer with any standard Centronics cable to the parallel port of the host computer. 2. Or, you can connect the printer with a serial cable to the RS-232C port of your computer or terminal.
  • Page 15 The factory default parameters of serial port are: Speed (baud rate) Data format Parity Handshaking (Flow control) XON/XOFF as well as RTS/CTS Note: It is not necessary to set a switch or send a command for the parallel and serial port selection. The printer automatically detects the active port.

  • Page 16: Loading The Ribbon

    Loading the Ribbon Thermal Transfer Media only If Direct Thermal Media is used, skip to the section Loading Media. 1. Open the Media Access Cover by lifting it up until it rests upon the top of the printer. 2. Open the Front Access Door by rotating it down. Figure 9 - Open Media Access Cover Media Access Cover Media Supply Guide...

  • Page 17: Figure 10 - Printhead Latch And Side Access Cover

    3. Rotate the Green Printhead latch counter-clockwise to open the printhead module. 4. Rotate the Side Access Door down to allow the ribbon to be loaded under the printhead module. This will allow you to slide the ribbon under the printhead without having to thread it under the module.

  • Page 18: Figure 12 - Ribbon Routing

    6. Place the Ribbon Take-up core on the Ribbon Take-Up Spindle located towards the front of the printer. 7. Slide both cores completely towards the center of the printer. 8. Route the ribbon under the print mechanism. 9. Important: Route ribbon under and around back of Ribbon Take-Up Core before attaching using tape or adhesive leader.
  • Page 19 12. Verify if the printer is set for Thermal Transfer Mode: To verify the FM4402 printer print a self-test. If the printer is not set for Thermal Transfer mode, it can be set by using the Windows drivers, Utility Software, or sending the appropriate printer commands via the host. To verify the FM4602 and FM4603 printers are set to Thermal Transfer mode, switch 1 (on the back of the printer) is set to the off position.

  • Page 20: Loading Media

    Loading Media 1. Fully open Media Access Cover. 2. Open the Front Access Door by rotating down. Figure 13 - Open Media Access Cover Media Access Cover Media Supply Guide Media Supply Spindle Front Access Door User's Guide...

  • Page 21: Figure 14 - Printhead Latch And Side Access Cover

    3. Rotate the green Printhead Latch counterclockwise to open the printhead. 4. Rotate the Side Access Door down to allow the media to be loaded under the printhead module. Figure 14 - Printhead Latch and Side Access Cover 5. Slide the Media Supply Guide to the full widest position. 6.

  • Page 22: Figure 15 - Outside Media Guide

    10. Slide the green Outside Media Guide off the Front and Back Media Rails by pulling straight out. 11. Thread the media over the Back Media Rail and under the Front Media Rail. 12. Continue feeding the media through the black Upper and Lower Media Sensor Arms located under the print module.

  • Page 23: Figure 16 - Media Sensor Adjust Knob

    15. Grasping the Sensor Adjust Knob and sliding in or out as needed can move the Media Sensor. This is required only if the sensor must be moved to a specific location on the label to detect a notch (hole) or gap. Figure 16 - Media Sensor Adjust Knob 16.

  • Page 24: Figure 17 - Media Routing

    Upper Media Sensor Arm Media Back Media Rail Front Media Rail Lower Media Sensor Arm Figure 17 - Media Routing 17. Rotate the Side Access Door up to close. 18. Rotate the green Print Head Latch clockwise fully to lock the printhead and Side Access Door shut.

  • Page 25: Changing Position Of The Media Supply Spindle

    Changing Position of the Media Supply Spindle The printer can store under the Media Access Cover an 8-inch outer diameter media roll that is wound on either 1.5 inch or 3 inch inner cores. When the Media Access Cover is closed touching on either the Media Cover or the bottom of the printer could cause unnecessary drag on the form.

  • Page 26: Calibrating Media Sensors

    Calibrating Media Sensors Important: The first time media is installed, the Media Sensors must be calibrated. After the first calibration no further calibration is required unless the media type (length, color, backing material, etc.) is changed or irregular feeding occurs. 1.

  • Page 27: Performing The Self Test

    Performing the Self Test 1. Power off the printer. 2. Make sure that 4 inch wide media is installed. The Self-test will print the maximum width of the installed label. 3. Press and hold the FEED/Config button. 4. Power on the printer. 5.

  • Page 28: Figure 19 - Self Test Fm4602/Fm4603 Ppla

    Self Test Pattern for FM4602/FM4603 PPLA Figure 19 - Self Test FM4602/FM4603 PPLA User's Guide...

  • Page 29: Figure 20 - Self Test Fm6402/Fm4603 Pplb

    Self Test Pattern for FM4602/FM4603 PPLB Figure 20 - Self Test FM6402/FM4603 PPLB User's Guide...

  • Page 30: Figure 21 - Self Test Fm4402 Ppla

    Self Test Pattern for FM4402 PPLA Figure 21 - Self Test FM4402 PPLA User's Guide...

  • Page 31: Figure 22 - Self Test Fm4402 Pplb

    Self Test Pattern for FM4402 PPLB Figure 22 - Self Test FM4402 PPLB User's Guide...

  • Page 32: Resetting The Printer To Factory Default Settings

    Resetting the Printer to Factory Default Settings To reset the printer to its factory defaults after certain commands have been sent or settings changed: 1. Power off the printer. 2. Press and hold the CANCEL/RESET button. 3. Power on the printer. 4.
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  • Page 34: Panel Operation

    PANEL OPERATION Front Panel The front panel includes 3 LED indicators (READY, MEDIA and RIBBON) 3 buttons (FEED, PAUSE and CANCEL) LCD display (for FM4602 and FM4603 models only) Figure 23 - Fastmark 4000 Series Front Panel User's Guide...
  • Page 35 LED Indicators There are three LED indicators on the front panel, “READY”, “MEDIA” and “RIBBON”. These indicators display the present status of the printer. X READY X MEDIA X RIBBON User's Guide The Ready LED indicates the following conditions: - The printer's powered is on. - The printer's power is off.

  • Page 36: Button Function

    Buttons Depending upon the printer model and current mode, the Front Panel buttons serve multiple functions. Refer to the following tables for their specific functions. Pressed and held down during Power UP Upon completion of the desired function the printer will go into a READY condition. Button m FEED The printer performs an internal Self-Test and prints a...
  • Page 37 Pressed during normal operation Button m FEED The printer will Feed a one label. m PAUSE The printer will begin blinking the READY LED. If printing the printer will STOP printing, and the READY LED will blink. If pressed a second time the printer will resume normal operation.

  • Page 38: Lcd Display (Fm4602 And 4603 Models Only)

    LCD Display (FM4602 and 4603 models only) For the model FM4602/FM4603 the front panel is equipped with a 2 row by 16 character LCD display. The basic function of the display is: Display the printer status Display the printer settings Display's prompts requesting input data from a keyboard or barcode reader.
  • Page 39 With Barcode Reader Option If a barcode reader is connected and switches 6 through 8 are in the ON positions, the displayed message will be. READY (203,PPLA) WITH B.C. READER Abnormal Conditions If any abnormal condition occurs the related message will be displayed. For example: RIBBON OUT User's Guide...

  • Page 40: Front Panel Set-Up Menu

    Front Panel Set-up Menu FM 4602 and FM 4603 models only The Set-up menu is a list of printer features that affect the basic operation of the printer. These are functions that can not normally be selected using software commands. Value settings that are changed using the keypad are stored into E2PROM and are retained when power is cycled.

  • Page 41: Procedure To Enter Into Set-Up Mode

    Procedure to Enter into Set-up Mode FM 4602 and FM 4603 models only Power on the printer. When the “ READY” message is displayed on the LCD, press [PAUSE] and the [CANCEL] buttons simultaneously. Press to Enter / Exit Setup Mode Figure 24 - Entering into Set-up Mode Press [PAUSE] button to scroll to the feature that you want to change.

  • Page 42: Set-Up Mode Selection Items

    Set-up Mode Selection Items Item CUT/PEEL POS (mm) + 015 to + 015 PRINT OFFSET (mm) + 015 to - 008 TPH VER OFFS(mm) + 003 to - 003 RECOVERY PRINT ENABLE DISABLE GAP HEIGHT MORE THAN 10, 5 to 7 mm, 8 to 9 mm.
  • Page 43 Notes: 1. To verify that a feature has been properly changed, cycle power on the printer. 2. Make sure the settings you desire has an * character by the value. 3. When changing the Media Sensor Type feature (Reflective and See-through); be aware that the See-through sensor is 1 mm to the left of the Reflective sensor.

  • Page 44: Setting Display Language

    Setting Display Language The printer can display messages, error condition, and feature menus in multiple languages. This capability does not affect the printed text. The printer's LCD display supports six languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese To change the currently displayed language 1.

  • Page 45: Back Panel

    Back Panel The rear panel includes An 8-bit DIP switch (FM4602/FM4603 models only) A 36-pin Centronics connector A 9-pin serial connector A PS/2 keyboard connector (FM4602/FM4603 only) A power switch and power connector Caution: On the FM4402 model there is a voltage selection switch for selecting the appropriate line voltage.

  • Page 46: Figure 25 - Back Panel Fm4602/Fm4603

    FM 4602/4603 Back Panel Switches PS/2, Keyboard Interface External Label Feed Slot Cover Model Number and Serial number Figure 25 - Back Panel FM4602/FM4603 FM 4402 Models External Label Feed Slot Cover Model Number and Serial number Figure 26 - Back Panel FM4402 Parallel Port Serial Port Power Switch...

  • Page 47: Back Panel Switches (Fm4602 And Fm4603 Models Only)

    Back Panel Switches (FM4602 and FM4603 models only) Back Panel Switches are only available on FM4602 and FM4603. Any change in switch position is not registered until Power is cycled. Standard Switch Settings Switch Function Number Thermal Transfer Ribbon Euro Mark Cutter Gap Size User's Guide...
  • Page 48 Switches 6, 7 and 8 are used to determine the printer's Baud Rate. Special Switch Settings: Switch number Special Condition Sets Baud Rate to 9600 for a Bar Code Reader Clears Objects from the Flash that are used with PPLB emulation. ** N/A - Switch position has not function in the condition.

  • Page 49: Ps/2 Keyboard I/F (Fm4602 And Fm4603 Models Only)

    PS/2 Keyboard I/F (FM4602 and FM4603 models only) The special keyboard interface connector is available on the FM4602/FM4603 models. This is for PS/2 keyboard or barcode reader with keyboard wedge. When this interface is used, using the Centronics or RS-232 communication ports is discouraged. Use of the PS/2 keyboard interface may only be operated in stand-alone mode.

  • Page 50: Command Quick Reference

    COMMAND QUICK REFERENCE This section lists all software commands of the printer. For more information please refer to the Programmer’s Manual. Command Set for PPLA The following commands are for Printer Programming Language A. Note: In this quick reference all variable data is represented in Italics. System Setting Commands These commands will cause the related parameters to be saved in the non-volatile memory, E2PROM.
  • Page 51 Interaction Commands Such commands only apply to the serial port and allow the host to understand the status and configuration of the printer. Command Description <SOH># Reset <SOH>A Send a readable status string <SOH>B Toggle pause condition <SOH>E Send the number of labels to be printed <SOH>F Send status byte...
  • Page 52 System Level Commands Command Description <STX>a Enable page/job echo characters <STX>cxxxx Set continuous paper length and disable edge sensor <STX>Dxxxxxxx Memory dump** <STX>Exxxx Set copy count for stored label <STX>e Enable edge sensor <STX>F Feed a page <STX>fxxx Back feed from top position <STX>G Print stored label <STX>I...
  • Page 53 Formatting Commands Command Description :xxxx Set cut amount Set print mode n : ‘1’- exclusive, ‘2’ - transparent Cxxxx Set horizontal offset Set cut amount Set pixel width and height Form feed and return to system level command mode Store previous data to global register Retrieve from global register.
  • Page 54 Editing Commands Command structure Rthveeeyyyyxxxx<string><CR> Components of Description command print direction object type width multiplier height multiplier bar code height yyyy Y coordinate xxxx X coordinate <string> depends on object types Command function Printing text and bar codes Variables ‘1’,’2’,’3’ or ‘4’ (rotation) ‘0’...
  • Page 55 Object L : line (if t is ‘X’) L : line (if t is ‘X’) B : box (if t is ‘X’) B : box (if t is ‘X’) Bar code (if t is in the range ‘A’ to ‘Z’ or ‘a’...
  • Page 56 Font Downloading Commands Such commands are only used for soft fonts with PCL format. Command Description ESC*c###D assign the soft fonts ID number (### : 100 ~ 999) ESC)s###W download font descriptor (### : length of font descriptor) ESC*c###E set character code (### : 1 ~ 255) ESC(s###W download character descriptor and image (### : length of character descriptor and image)
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  • Page 58: Command Set For Pplb

    Command Set for PPLB The following commands are for Printer Programming Language B. All PPLB commands must be ended with <LF> or <CR>+<LF> codes. No spaces are allowed between parameters and leading command character. Command Ax,y,rot,font,hm,vm,nr,string Bx,y,rot,bar,nw,ww,v,hum,string bx,y,type,[…] Ccn,dn,just,step,string EKstring ESstring, ….
  • Page 59 Command LEx,y,hlen,vlen LOx,y,hlen,vlen LWx,y,hlen,vlen O[,C][,N][,D] Pp1[,p2] PAp1[,p2] Qp1,p2[,+p3] Rx,y Vvn,dn,just,string Xx,y,thick,ex,ey User's Guide Description Parameter Disable back feed** Enable back feed** Line draw by exclusive hlen: horizontal length vlen: vertical length Line draw by OR Draw white line Clear frame buffer Select options Print label p1: label set number...
  • Page 60 Command d1,hadj d2,hadj Notes: x and y represent horizontal and vertical coordinate values. hm and vm stand for horizontal and vertical multipliers. rot is the rotation direction, its value is from 0 to 3. nr is either N for normal printing or R for reverse printing. string is bracket by double quote marks, e.g.
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  • Page 62: Printer Driver

    PRINTER DRIVER The bundled printer driver is used for applications under Windows 95/98/2000 and Windows NT. You may run any popular software application, such as MS-Word, as long as they are for Windows and printing the contents to the printer through the designated driver. Before starting installation you should: Check the contents of the driver to ensure it is complete.

  • Page 63: Driver Installation

    Driver Installation Windows needs to be running. Insert the appropriate printer driver diskette into the floppy disk drive. 1. Click the “Start” button. 2. Select “Settings”, then “Printers” 3. Double click the “Add Printer” icon. 4. At the Add Printer Wizard, Click “Next”. 5.

  • Page 64: How To Use The Driver

    How to Use the Driver After the driver is installed, you can open the Printer's dialogue box and make parameter settings: Windows 95/98/2000/NT4.0 - Start é Settings é Printers é Printer Name é Properties Parameter setting: After entering the Selected Printer you can change the parameters to meet your configuration and needs.
  • Page 65 Details Tab Print to the following port This allows you to select the IO port to link with the printer. The port may be one of parallel (LPT), serial (COM), network port or file. If the communication port is the serial port (COM1: or COM2:), check the baud rate and flow control as they must be consistent between host and printer.
  • Page 66 Paper Paper size Select the label size for your printer. The selected label size may be a little longer than that of the physical label. Orientation Set portrait or landscape according to the print direction. User's Guide...
  • Page 67 Paper source Select one of the following items: T/T & Media with Gap T/T & Media with Black Line T/T & Continuous Media D/T & Media with Gap D/T & Media with Black Line D/T & Continuous Media T/T stands for Thermal Transfer (ribbon) mode and D/T for Direct Thermal model (without ribbon).

  • Page 68: Device Options

    Device Options Note: The maximum speed varies depending on model: Fm 4402: Max Speed is 4.0 FM 4602/4603: Max Speed is 6.0 User's Guide...
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  • Page 70: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting Generally, when a malfunction or an abnormal condition occurs, the “READY” LED will keep blinking. Printing and communication between the host and printer will stop. To understand what the problem is you should first check the LED indicators and LCD display on the front panel: After the problems have been solved, press CANCEL to continue printing.
  • Page 71 Only the Ready LED blinks FM4402 printer Possible Problems Serial I/O error Memory full Cutter failed, or jam at cutter Hardware error Only the Ready LED blinks FM4602 and FM4603 printer LCD display Possible Problems and Solutions Remarks SERIAL IO ERROR .

  • Page 72: Recovery

    The data has been sent, but there is no output from the printer Check the active printer driver, it should be Label Dr. for your Windows system and the label printer. Check the emulation and the print (command) file. Vertical streaks in the printout usually indicate a dirty or faulty Printhead Clean the printhead first, if they still persist, replace the printhead.

  • Page 73: Preventive Maintenance

    Preventive Maintenance Before performing preventive or any other maintenance be sure to turn off the printer power. Cleaning the Printhead (TPH) Turn off the printer, open the covers, Printhead module and remove the ribbon. Rub the printhead with a piece of cotton, which has been moistened with alcohol.

  • Page 74: Cleaning The Platen Roller

    Cleaning the Platen roller Using cotton swab moistened with alcohol, clean the roller. Note: The roller should be cleaned whenever it has been in contact with foreign materials such as dust or adhesives. Cleaning the media compartment Clean the media compartment with cotton, which has been moistened with mild detergent. Every time a media roll is printed this compartment should be cleaned to reduce the incidence dust.
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  • Page 76: Appendix A: Printer Specifications

    Appendix A: Printer Specifications General Specifications Specification Resolution Print method Onboard RAM Maximum label roll diameter Label indexing Ribbon types Ribbon size I/O Interface Dimension Weight Electrical Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity Windows driver Printer emulation Media type Maximum print width Maximum print length Maximum print speed Front panel...

  • Page 77: Fonts, Bar Codes And Graphics

    Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics The specifications for fonts, bar codes and graphics depend on the printer emulation. The emulation is a printer programming language, through which the host can communicate with your printer. There are two printer programming languages for all models FM4402, FM4602 and FM4603;...

  • Page 78: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Serial (RS-232) cable Peel and Present Cutter Flash memory (512 K bytes for FM4402 only) Font board Notes: The font board and flash modules use the same connector they cannot be installed at the same time. User's Guide...
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  • Page 80: Appendix B: Interface Specifications

    Appendix B: INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Introduction This appendix presents the interface specifications of I/O ports for the printer. These specifications include pin assignments, protocols and detailed information about how to properly interface your printer with your host or terminal. Serial The RS-232 connector on the printer side is a female, DB-9. Direction Definition Note: Pin 9 is reserved for KDU (keyboard device unit) only, therefore do not connect this pin if you are using a general host like a PC.
  • Page 81 Connection with host: Host 25S (PC or compatible) DTR 20 ……….. 1 DSR DSR 6 ……….. 6 DTR TX 2 ……….. 2 RX RX 3 ……….. 3 TX CTS 5 ……….. 7 RTS RTS 4 ……….. 8 CTR GND 7 ………..

  • Page 82: Serial Port Settings

    Serial port settings Baud rate: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 and 38400. To change the Baud Rate: FM4402: Send the <STX>KI8n command to the printer. See the System Setting Commands section for more details. FM4602/4603: The switches on the back of the printer control Baud Rate. Data format: always 8 data bits, 1 start bit and 1 stop bit.

  • Page 83: Parallel (Centronics)

    Parallel (Centronics) The parallel port is a standard 36-pin Centronics. Its pin assignments are listed as following. Direction Auto Polling Both the serial and parallel ports are active at the same time on this printer; i.e. data can be received on either one, however no provision is made for port contention. If data is transmitted to both ports simultaneously, it will cause the data in the received buffer to be corrupted.

  • Page 84: Appendix C: Printer Status

    Appendix C: PRINTER STATUS The printer has built-in monitors for the status. If the printer is equipped with the LCD module the printer status can be displayed on it. The display on LCD is just for models FM4602 and FM4603. LCD display PAUSE MEDIA OUT...

  • Page 85: Appendix D: Ascii Table

    Appendix D: ASCII TABLE SOH XON User's Guide “ XOFF & ‘ < >...

  • Page 86: Appendix E: Fonts And Bar Codes For Ppla

    Appendix E: FONTS AND BAR CODES FOR PPLA Internal Fonts Fonts 0 to 8 have single symbol set. User's Guide...
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  • Page 89 Font 9 Font 9 (ASD smooth font set) includes 8 symbol sets, USASCII, UK, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, and Danish/Norwegian. The sizes are 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 18 points. The 4-point font is for the model FM4603 only. User's Guide...
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  • Page 91: Courier Font Set

    Courier Font Set The Courier font set is for the model FM4602 only. It includes Roman-8, PC, PC-A, PC-B, EAMA-94, Legal, Greek and Russian symbol sets. User's Guide...
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  • Page 95: Internal Bar Codes

    Internal Bar Codes This PPLA supports 20 one-dimensional bar codes and 2 two dimensional bar codes. User's Guide...
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  • Page 100: Appendix F: Fonts And Bar Codes For Pplb

    Appendix F: FONTS AND BAR CODES FOR PPLB Internal Fonts There are 5 internal fonts for the PPLB emulation. Each has 6 eight-bit and 9 seven-bit symbol sets. Font 5 does not contain any lower-case characters. 8 bit symbol sets 7 bit symbol sets Code page 437, 850, 852, 860, 863 and 865 USA, British, German, French, Danish, Italian,...
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  • Page 104: Internal Bar Codes

    Internal Bar Codes The PPLB supports 26 one-dimensional bar codes and 2 two dimensional bar codes. User's Guide...
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  • Page 106: Appendix F: Stand-Alone Operation For Keyboard And Barcode

    FM4603). Note: The Fastmark family ships with PPLA emulation installed. To use the external keyboard of to attach an external scanner, PPLB must be installed. Contact your AMT Datasouth representative for instructions on how to load this emulation. Keyboard 1. Turn off the printer.
  • Page 107 Example: 1. Make a command file for a form, KBD.FRM. Command FK"KBDFORM" FS"KBDFORM" V00,15,N,"Product Name ?" C0,10,N,+1,"Product No. ?" Q50,24 q816 A550,20,0,4,1,1,R,"ABC COMPANY" B550,60,0,2,2,4,40,B,C0 A540,150,0,3,1,1,N,V00 2. Send the file, KBD.FRM to printer under MS-DOS >COPY/B KBD.FRM LPT1: 3. Turn off the printer, connect the keyboard and then turn on the printer. The message will be displayed on the LCD.

  • Page 108: Barcode Printer

    4. Press <ESC> to enter the keyboard mode, the form name will be shown for the selection, press <ENTER> key to select the form. KBDFORM 5. Key-in product name and number. Product Name ? Barcode Printer Product No. ? 0123456789 6.
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  • Page 110: Barcode Reader

    Barcode Reader 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Make a form for barcode reader; the form name must be “READER”. 3. Turn on the printer 4. Download it to the printer and save the form to the flash memory permanently. 5.
  • Page 111 2. Send the file, READER.FRM to printer under MS-DOS >COPY/B READER.FRM LPT1: 3. Turn off the printer. 4. Connect the barcode reader to the serial port. 5. Set switches 6, 7 and 8 on the back of the printer to the ON positions. 6.
  • Page 112 Notes: 1. Set switches 6,7 and 8 to OFF positions and restart the printer to return to normal printer functionality. 2. The bar code reader and keyboard cannot be connected to the PS/2 keyboard I/F simultaneously. 3. When using a keyboard or a barcode reader, the communication with host is only through the Centronics parallel port (Keyboard or Barcode reader port and the serial port is the same.
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  • Page 114 AMT Datasouth Corp. Corporate Headquarters Charlotte Operation AMT Datasouth International 4765 Calle Quetzal 4216 Stuart Andrew Blvd. Unit B, Pinnacle 15 Camarillo, CA 93012 Charlotte, NC 28217 Gowerton Rd, Brackmills (805) 388-5799 PH (704) 523-8500 PH Northampton, NN4 7BW (805) 484-5282 FX...

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