Windows Driver - Datamax E-Class Mark III Operator's Manual

3 . 4 P r i n t e r C o
3 . 4 P r i n t e r C
3 . 4
P r i n t e r C
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.
Method
NETira CT (located on the
Accessories CD-ROM) is a
Windows based configuration
utility that allows the user to
NETira CT
make changes to the existing
Program*
printer setup via a direct
connection to the host computer's
serial, USB, parallel or LAN
connection.
Internal web pages are simple
Internal Web HTML pages that can be accessed
Pages* with any web browser via the
optional Ethernet port.
The Windows printer driver
Windows
(located on the Accessories CD-
Driver
ROM).
DPL Programming Language
DPL
commands can be built into
Programming
custom label formats or sent
Commands
individually to the printer.
* Recommended methods
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Description
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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
rd
for printing from 3
party applications. This
can be an all in one
solution for some users
that do not require
advanced setups.
DPL commands can be
built directly into label
formats which can
configure the printer
on the fly.
Cons
Software must be
installed on a Windows
based host computer.
Printer must be
equipped with an
Ethernet option.
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 basics parameters
can be configured.
DPL programming
knowledge needed.
For More Info
See
Section 3.5
See
Appendix B.2
See
Section 3.6
See the
DPL
Programmer's
Manual
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