Menu Multi-Language Support; Appendix C - Datamax Iclass Operator's Manual

Appendix C

Menu Multi-Language Support

The printer allows new menu languages and / or replacement of the Datamax provided
translations. A Microsoft
language column is added or an existing column modified. Then, by clicking on the
"Generate DPL file(s)" radio button, the generated DPL file(s) is sent to the printer.
Here are the highlights and restrictions of the feature:
The printer can register up to 10 different display languages, including EFIGS.
•
The EFIGS languages and any additional languages are stored on Module Y: a 64KB
•
Flash Module located on the main logic card.
It is okay to download menu files generated for a lesser firmware revision to new
•
firmware – any messages that are not defined are displayed in English.
For the procedures below, the printer will accept the menu downloads from any
•
available port.
The language creation programs support Windows
•
NT, and Windows
Required Software
I-Class Application Version 3.0
or greater
Microsoft Excel 97
Img2dl.exe
Gemmsgxls.xls
[1]
Provided software files and programs at
A.I.M.W.Class/
[2]
Recommend that the Img2dl.exe and Gemmsgxls.xls files reside in the same directory.
I-Class
Excel Spreadsheet defines the menu dictionary and a new
2000.
Must reside in the target printer. (See Section 5.7)
[1]
Must be purchased by user.
[1] [2]
Program used during the process to create DPL file.
[1] [2]
Menu Dictionary
ftp://ftp.datamaxcorp.com/Printer Firmware/EFIGS-
95, Windows 98, Windows
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