Appendix D - Multi-Language Downloads - Datamax H Class Operator's Manual

Appendix D - Multi-Language Downloads

Different languages and / or Datamax-provided translations can be downloaded to replace the
printer's standard English menu system. The menu language is constructed via a Microsoft®
Excel spreadsheet that defines the system dictionary. To make a change to the language, the
user adds a new language column (or modifies an existing column in the spreadsheet), clicks
on the 'Generate DPL file(s)' radio button, and then sends the generated DPL file(s) to the
printer. Some highlights and restrictions of the multi-language menu feature are listed below:
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The printer can register up to 10 different display languages, including EFIGS.
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The EFIGS languages and any additional languages are stored on Module Y.
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Menu files generated for a lesser firmware revisions downloaded to new firmware
revisions are permitted – any messages not defined will be displayed in English.
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The printer will accept the menu downloads from any available port.
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The language creation program supports Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® NT,
and Windows® 2000.
Software requirements for modifying the menu language are as follows:
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Microsoft® Excel must be purchased by user.
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Img2dl.exe
[1] [2]
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Common.xls
[1] [2]
Notes: (1) Img2dl.exe and Common.xls are Datamax-provided software and program files,
available for download at ftp://ftp.datamaxcorp.com/Anonymous/Firmware/EFIGS/
(2) Place Img2dl.exe and Common.xls in the same directory.
is a program used during the process to create the DPL file.
is the Menu Dictionary.
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