Microcom 238B Operator's Manual page 5

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ IX
CHAPTER 1:
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1.1 General Specifications ......................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Printing Specifications .......................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Media Specifications ............................................................................................ 1-2
1.4 Internal Battery ..................................................................................................... 1-2
1.5 Battery Charger .................................................................................................... 1-2
1.6 Shipping Specifications ........................................................................................ 1-2
CHAPTER 2: FEATURES AND OPTIONS ................................................ 2-1
2.1 Fonts .................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Graphics ............................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Bar codes ............................................................................................................. 2-1
2.4 Special Features .................................................................................................. 2-2
2.5 Options ................................................................................................................. 2-2
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED ............................................................ 3-1
3.1 Unpacking and Inspection .................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Connecting the Printer ......................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Printer Power ................................................................................................ 3-2
3.2.2 Battery Charger............................................................................................. 3-2
3.2.3 USB Communication Interface ...................................................................... 3-3
3.3 Loading Media ..................................................................................................... 3-3
3.4 Print Button and Status Indicator Light ................................................................. 3-4
3.5 Printer Modes ....................................................................................................... 3-5
3.5.1 Idle Mode: GREEN ...................................................................................... 3-5
3.5.2 Error Mode: Flashing RED ........................................................................... 3-6
3.5.2.1 Clear >LOW STOCK< (paper jam) error ................................................... 3-6
3.5.2.2 Clear error with "single button error clear" ................................................. 3-6
3.5.2.3 Automatic Stock Eject on >LOW STOCK< ................................................ 3-6
3.5.3 Attention Mode: Solid or Flashing AMBER .................................................. 3-6
3.5.4 Diagnostic Mode ........................................................................................... 3-6
3.5.4.1 Entering Diagnostic Mode ......................................................................... 3-7
3.5.4.2 Statistics Label .......................................................................................... 3-7
CHAPTER 4: DESIGNING LABELS USING LDS ...................................... 4-1
4.1 Control Characters ............................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 LDS Design Exercises ......................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.1 PC Connection (USB) ................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.2 Format Creation ............................................................................................ 4-2
4.3 Label Design: An Overview .................................................................................. 4-3
4.4 Label Header ....................................................................................................... 4-4
4.4.1 HFM (Number of Fields in Layout) ................................................................ 4-5
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