Printer Configuration Tools - Honeywell MP Nova Mark II User Manual

Chapter 4 — Printer Configuration

Printer Configuration Tools

Printer Configuration Methods
Method Description
NETira CT NETira CT (located on the
program* Accessories CD or available on
website at
www.honeywellaidc.com
download) is a Windows
configuration utility that allows the user
to make changes to the existing printer
set up via a direct connection to the
host computer's serial, USB or LAN
connection.
Internal web Internal web pages are simple HTML
pages pages that can be accessed with any
web browser via the Ethernet port.
Windows driver The Windows printer driver (located on
the Accessories CD).
DPL DPL Programming Language
programming commands can be built into custom
commands label formats or sent individually to the
printer.
See the DPL Programmer Manual.
* Recommended method.
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The printer contains many user-adjustable parameters. These parameters are
configurable using a few methods. The table below lists the most popular ways of
configuring the printer and the advantages of each. Choose the method that best
addresses your application.
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Pros
Easy to use, gives the user the
most control of the printer.
Easy to use. Printer can be
configured from any host
connected to the network
regardless of physical location
or host operating system.
No additional software
required.
Many applications require use
of driver for printing from third-
party applications. This can be
an all-in-one solution for some
users that do not require
advanced set up.
DPL commands can be built
directly into label formats that
can configure the printer on the
fly.
Cons
Software must be
installed on a Windows-
based host computer.
Printer must be
connected via Ethernet.
Depending on the
complexity of the
network, initial
connection may not be
possible until network
parameters are set via
another method.
Requires installation of a
driver on a Windows-
based host.
Only basic parameters
can be configured.
DPL programming
knowledge needed.
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