Reducing Imaging Time - Avery Dennison ADTP1 Reference Manual

The following non-print zones are recommended:
Left and Right
Top and Bottom
The leading edge is the edge of the label that exits the printer first; the trailing edge is the edge
of the label that exits the printer last; regardless of how the format is designed on the label. If
using the optional bar code verifier, allow a minimum no-scan zone on the trailing edge of the
label of 0.5 inch (13 mm). .
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. There are several ways to reduce the imaging time: send
formats and configurations once, use a batch quantity of zero, or update batch fields.
♦ If the formats use the same check digit scheme, only send the check digit scheme once.
♦ Send formats once and use the batch update field to change information on the label. Using a
batch update field reduces the imaging time, because only the fields that change are imaged.
All other fields remain the same as the last queued batch.
♦ Use the batch quantity zero method when the application requires operator intervention to
enter data. While the operator is entering data, the previous field is sent with a batch quantity
of zero. The printer images the field, but does not print it. After the operator enters the data
for the last field, the batch quantity can be specified. The last remaining field is imaged, and
the label prints almost immediately.
To pre-image a label:
1. Send the format and a batch header in one file. The first time the batch header is sent, use
the parameter N (new batch), and the parameter 0 for (zero quantity).
Example {B,1,N,0 | }
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. When the printer receives the data, it images the field, but does not print it.
Example {B,1,U,0 |
1,"RODGER DIST CTR" | }
{B,1,U,0 |
2,"8292" | }
At this time, the printer is imaging all associated fields, including fields that copy from
other fields.
3. Repeat step 2 for each field except the last one.
{B,1,U,0 |
3,"BROADWAY" | }
{B,1,U,0 |
4,"555 WEST OAK AVE." | }
4. For the last field, input data and send it with the quantity of labels to print. When the printer
receives input for the last field, it immediately prints the labels.
Example {B,1,U,10 |
5,"DAYTON, OHIO" | }
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0.025 inches (0.6mm or 5 dots) on either edge of the label.
0.025 inches (0.6mm or 5 dots) on the leading and trailing edge of the label.