User Manuals: Datamax A-Class A-4212 Label Printer

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Datamax A-Class A-4212 Programmer's Manual (302 pages)

Class Series

Brand: Datamax | Category: Printer | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents
5
Overview

17
- Who Should Use this Manual
  17
- The Scope of this Manual
  17
- General Conventions
  19
- Computer Entry and Display Conventions
  19
- Typical Dataflow Sequence
  20
  - Configuration Command
    21
  - Download Commands
    22
  - Label Header Commands
    22
Control Code Command Functions

23
- Introduction
  23
- Attention-Getters
  23
Immediate Command Functions

25
- Introduction
  25
- SOH # Reset
  25
- SOH * Reset (Display-Equipped Models Only)
  25
- SOH a Send ASCII Status String
  26
- Soh a
  26
- SOH a Send ASCII Extended Status String
  26
- SOH B Toggle Pause
  27
- SOH C Stop/Cancel
  28
- SOH DSOH Shutdown (Non-Display Models Only)
  28
- SOH E Send Batch Remaining Quantity
  29
- SOH E Send Batch Printed Quantity
  29
- SOH F Send Status Byte
  29
System-Level Command Functions

31
Extended System-Level Command Functions

53
Label Formatting Command Functions

125
- Introduction
  125
- Set Cut by Amount
  125
- A Set Format Attribute
  126
- B Bar Code Magnification
  127
- C Set Column Offset Amount
  127
- Set Cut by Amount
  128
- D Set Dot Size Width and Height
  128
- E Terminate Label Formatting Mode and Print Label
  129
- Recall Printer Configuration
  129
- F Advanced Format Attributes
  129
- Set Present Speed
  130
- G Place Data in Global Register
  130
- H Enter Heat Setting
  131
- J Justification
  131
- M Select Mirror Mode
  132
- Set Metric Mode
  132
- Set Inch (Imperial) Mode
  132
- Set Print Speed
  133
- Set Backfeed Speed
  133
- Q Set Quantity of Labels to Print
  134
- R Set Row Offset Amount
  134
- S Set Feed Speed
  135
- Recall Stored Label Format
  135
  - S Store Label Format in Module
    136
  - T Set Field Data Line Terminator
    136
  - U Mark Previous Field as a String Replacement Field
    137
  - X Terminate Label Formatting Mode
    137
  - Y Select Font Symbol Set
    138
  - Z Zero (Ø) Conversion to "0
    138
  - Set Count by Amount
    141
- Special Label Formatting Command Functions
  141
  - Command Description
    141
  - STX S Recall Global Data and Place in Field
    142
  - STX T Print Time and Date
    142
  - C###D Assign Font ID Number
    145
  - S###W Font Descriptor
    145
  - Introduction
    145
Font Loading Command Functions

145
- S#W Character Download Data
  146
- C###E Character Code
  146
- Introduction
  147
Generating Label Formats

147
- Format Record Commands
  147
- The Structure of a Record
  148
- Generating Records
  148
  - Smooth Font, Font Modules, and Downloaded Bit-Mapped Fonts
    152
  - Internal Bit-Mapped Fonts
    152
- Record Structure Types
  152
  - Scalable Fonts
    153
  - Bar Codes
    154
    
    Lines and Boxes
    155
  - Graphics
    155
  - Images
    155
    
    Polygons
    156
    
    Circles
    157
    
    Fill Patterns
    157
    
    Pattern Number
    157
    
    Advanced Format Attributes
    159
- ASCII Control Chart
  163
Appendix A

163
- Sample Programs
  165
Appendix B

165
Appendix C

175
Appendix C - Available Fonts

176
- Reset Codes
  181
Appendix D

181
- Single Byte Symbol Sets
  183
Appendix E

183
- Bar Code Summary Data
  193
Appendix F

193
- Bar Code Default Widths and Heights
  195
- Bar Code Details
  197
Appendix G

197
- Example Data
  210
- Data Matrix
  211
- Other Examples
  218
- Error Correction
  220
- Single and Double Byte Character Font Mapping
  237
Appendix H

237
- Symbol Sets and Character Maps
  239
- Symbol Set Selection
  239
Appendix I

239
Appendix J

243
Appendix J - General Purpose Input Output Ports

244
- I & W-Class GPIO
  245
- Applicator Interface Card (Version 1)
  246
- Applicator Interface Card (Version 2)
  249
- Allocations
  255
Appendix K

255
- Speed Ranges
  259
Appendix L

259
- Commands by Function
  261
Appendix M

261
- Class Series DPL Constraint Cross-Reference
  263
Appendix N

263
- Command Description
  268
- Image Loading
  269
Appendix O

269
- UPC-A and EAN-13: Variable Price/Weight Bar Codes
  271
Appendix P

271
- International Language Print Capability (ILPC) Programming Examples
  273
Appendix Q

273
- Plug and Play Ids
  281
Appendix R

281
Appendix S

283
- Line Mode
  283
Appendix T

287
- RFID Overview
  287
- Direct Mode
  287
- Wifi Region Country Codes
  293
Appendix U

293
- Country Code
  294

Datamax A-Class A-4212 Operator's Manual (166 pages)

A-Class series

Brand: Datamax | Category: Label Maker | Size: 11 MB

Important Safety Instructions
7
Table of Contents
9
1 Overview

15
- About the Printer
  15
  - Standard Features
    16
  - Optional Features
    17
- Index to Features and Controls
  19
  - Right Hand Models
    20
  - Left Hand Models
    21
2 Getting Started

23
- Unpacking
  23
  - Contents
    24
  - Additional Requirements
    24
- Installation
  24
  - Mounting Requirements
    24
  - Interfacing a Host
    28
    
    Parallel Port Connections
    29
    
    Serial Port Connections
    29
    
    USB Port Connections
    32
  - Connecting an Applicator
    33
  - Connecting Power
    33
3 Setting up the Printer

35
- Loading Media
  35
- Adjusting the Media Sensor
  39
- Loading Ribbon
  40
  - Right Hand Models
    40
  - Left Hand Models
    42
  - Removing Ribbon
    43
- Quick Calibration
  44
- Print Quality Controls
  44
4 Using the Control Panel

45
- Layout
  45
  - Ready Mode
    46
- The System Menu
  47
  - Media Settings
    49
  - Print Control
    51
  - Printer Options
    53
  - System Settings
    59
  - Communications
    68
  - Diagnostics
    77
  - MCL Options
    79
- The Test Menu
  80
  - Print Quality Label
    82
  - Print Configuration
    82
  - Ribbon Test Label
    83
  - Validation Label
    83
  - Print Last Label
    83
  - User-Defined Label
    83
5 Operating, Adjusting and Maintaining the Printer

85
- Displayed Messages
  85
  - Prompts and Condition Messages
    85
- Calibration
  88
  - Standard Method
    88
  - Advanced Entry
    90
- Printhead Adjustments
  97
  - Leveling Cam Adjustment
    97
  - Burn Line Adjustment
    99
- Printhead Replacement
  100
- Maintenance Schedule
  104
  - Cleaning the Printhead
    105
  - Cleaning the Rollers
    107
  - Cleaning the Peel Assembly
    108
  - Cleaning the Media Sensor, Media Path, and Peel Bar
    110
  - Cleaning Exterior Surfaces
    111
- Reset Methods
  111
  - Soft Reset
    111
  - Level One Reset
    111
  - Level Two Reset
    111
- Updating the Firmware
  112
- Updating the Boot Loader
  114
- Downloading Fonts
  115
6 Troubleshooting

117
- Problem Resolution
  117
  - General Resolutions
    117
  - Warning and Fault Messages
    120
- Hex Dump Mode
  126
7 Specifications

129
- Printer Specifications
  129
- Approved Media and Ribbon
  134
- Module Assignments
  137
- File Handling Messages
  137
Appendix A

137
- Cut Behind Setup
  139
- Print Resolutions and Widths
  141
- Speed Ranges
  141
Appendix B

141
Appendix C

143
- Applicator Interface Overview
  145
Appendix D

145
- Multi-Language Menu
  153
Appendix E

153
- Saving a Configuration File
  157
Appendix F

157
- Ribbon Saver Overview
  159
Appendix G

159
Warranty Information

161
- General Warranty Provisions
  162
- Limitation of Liability
  162
Glossary

163

Datamax A-Class A-4212 Installation Information (2 pages)

Datamax A-4212: Operators Manual

Brand: Datamax | Category: Printer | Size: 3 MB

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Datamax A-Class A-4212 Programmer's Manual (302 pages)

Table of Contents

Overview

Control Code Command Functions

Immediate Command Functions

System-Level Command Functions

Extended System-Level Command Functions

Label Formatting Command Functions

Font Loading Command Functions

Generating Label Formats

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix C - Available Fonts

Appendix D

Appendix E

Appendix F

Appendix G

Appendix H

Appendix I

Appendix J

Appendix J - General Purpose Input Output Ports

Appendix K

Appendix L

Appendix M

Appendix N

Appendix O

Appendix P

Appendix Q

Appendix R

Appendix S

Appendix T

Appendix U

Datamax A-Class A-4212 Operator's Manual (166 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Overview

2 Getting Started

3 Setting up the Printer

4 Using the Control Panel

5 Operating, Adjusting and Maintaining the Printer

6 Troubleshooting

7 Specifications

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D

Appendix E

Appendix F

Appendix G

Warranty Information

Glossary

Datamax A-Class A-4212 Installation Information (2 pages)

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