D o w n l o a d i n g F i l e s
There are several ways to download files to the printer.
Make sure the communication settings at the host match those at the printer.
Port
♦
Serial port
♦
USB port
♦
Ethernet
♦
802.11 a/b/g/n
network
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Connection
Connect the printer to the PC with a serial cable. Send the
communication settings packet to select the printer's communication
settings. See
"Defining the Communication Settings
2 for more information.
Use the Command prompt, terminal emulator (communications)
software, such as Tera Term or our MPCL Toolbox software to
download files.
Command Prompt Example
COPY LABEL1.FMT COM1
Transmits a file called "LABEL1.FMT" to COM1.
COPY LABEL1.BCH COM1
Transmits a batch called "LABEL1.BCH" to COM1.
If using the COPY command to download formats, set flow control to
DTR (not XON/XOFF).
Connect the printer to the PC with a USB cable. Use the Command
prompt or terminal emulator (communications) software, such as Tera
Term to download files.
Connect the printer with an Ethernet cable and use MonarchNet2 or
other software to download files.
Connect to the printer using MonarchNet2™ or other software to
download files. Refer to the MonarchNet2 Operating Instructions for
more information
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