User Manuals: Datamax A-Class Mark II Print Engine

Manuals and User Guides for Datamax A-Class Mark II Print Engine. We have 3 Datamax A-Class Mark II Print Engine manuals available for free PDF download: Programmer's Manual, Operator's Manual, Quick Start Manual

Datamax A-Class Mark II Programmer's Manual (330 pages)

Class Series II

Brand: Datamax | Category: Barcode Reader | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Overview

13
- Who Should Use this Manual
  13
- The Scope of this Manual
  13
- General Conventions
  15
- Computer Entry and Display Conventions
  15
- Important Safety Instructions
  15
- Special Instructions
  16
- Typical Data Flow Sequence
  16
- Configuration Commands
  17
2 Control Code Command Functions

21
- Introduction
  21
  - Attention-Getters
    21
  - Alternate Control Code Modes
    22
3 Immediate Command Functions

23
- Introduction
  23
  - SOH # Reset
    23
  - SOH a Send ASCII Status String
    24
  - SOH a Send ASCII Extended Status String
    24
  - SOH B Toggle Pause
    25
  - SOH C Stop/Cancel
    26
  - SOH DSOH Shutdown
    26
  - SOH E Send Batch Remaining Quantity
    26
  - SOH E Send Batch Printed Quantity
    27
  - SOH F Send Status Byte
    27
4 System-Level Command Functions

29
- Introduction
  29
  - STX a Set Time and Date
    29
  - STX a
    29
    
    Enable Feedback Characters
    30
  - Stx B
    30
    
    Get Printer Time and Date Information
    30
  - STX C Set Continuous Paper Length
    31
  - STX E Set Quantity for Stored Label
    31
  - STX E Select Edge Sensor
    32
  - STX F Form Feed
    32
  - STX F Set Form Stop Position (Backfeed)
    32
  - STX G Print Last Label Format
    33
  - STX I Input Image Data
    33
  - STX I Scalable Font Downloading
    34
  - STX J Set Pause for each Label
    35
  - STX K Extended System-Level Commands
    35
  - STX K Test RS-232 Port
    35
  - STX L Enter Label Formatting Command Mode
    35
  - STX M Set Maximum Label Length
    36
  - STX M Set Printer to Metric Mode
    36
  - STX N Set Printer to Imperial Mode
    36
  - Stx O
    37
    
    Set Start of Print Position
    37
  - STX O Cycle Cutter
    38
  - STX P Set Hex Dump Mode
    38
  - STX P Controlled Pause
    38
  - STX Q Clear All Modules
    39
  - STX Q Clear Module
    39
  - STX R Ribbon Saver Control
    39
  - STX R Select Reflective Sensor
    40
  - STX S Set Feed Speed
    40
  - STX T Print Quality Label
    40
  - STX T Test DRAM Memory Module
    41
  - STX U Label Format String Replacement Field
    41
  - Stx V
    43
    
    Software Switch Settings
    43
  - STX V
    44
    
    Request Firmware Version
    44
  - STX W Request Memory Module Information
    44
  - STX W Test Flash Memory Module
    45
  - STX X Set Default Module
    45
  - Stx X
    45
    
    Delete File from Module
    46
  - Stx y
    47
    
    Output Sensor Values
    47
    
    Select Font Symbol Set
    47
  - Stx Z
    48
    
    Print Configuration Label
    48
  - STX Z Pack Module
    48
5 Extended System-Level Command Functions

49
- Introduction
  49
  - STX K Memory Configuration
    49
  - STX K}E Empty Sensor Calibration
    50
  - STX K}M Manual Media Calibration
    51
  - STX K}Q Quick Media Calibration
    51
  - STX Kar Read Data from RFID Tag
    52
  - STX Kaw Write Data to RFID Tag
    53
  - STX Kb Backfeed Time Delay
    53
  - STX KC Get Configuration
    54
  - STX Kc Configuration Set
    55
  - STX KD Database Configuration
    114
  - STX Kd Set File as Factory Default
    115
  - STX KE Character Encoding
    115
  - STX KF Select Factory Defaults
    117
  - STX Kf Set Present Distance
    117
  - STX KH Dot Check
    118
  - STX KJ Assign Communication Port (MCL)
    119
  - STX KI GPIO Input
    120
  - STX Kn NIC Reset
    120
  - STX KO GPIO Output
    121
  - STX Kp Module Protection
    122
  - STX KQ Query Memory Configuration
    123
  - STX Kq Query Memory Configuration
    125
  - STX KR Reset Memory Configuration
    126
  - STX Kr Resettable Counter Reset
    126
  - STX KS Memory Configuration, Scalable Font Cache
    126
- Stx Ktd Write Data Storage Format Identifier (Dsfid) to Tag
  127
- Stx Kte Write Electronic Article Surveillance (Eas) Bit
  128
- Stx Kth Read and Feedback Tag Information to Host
  128
- Stx Ktr Read Data from Rfid Tag
  129
- Stx Ktw Write Data to Rfid Tag
  131
- Stx Kub Read Data from Gen2 Tag Section
  132
- Stx Kuf Send Rfid Device Firmware Version
  132
- Stx Kuj Write Data to Gen 2 Tag Section
  132
- Stx Kur Read Data from Rfid Tag
  133
- Stx Kuw Write Data to Rfid Tag
  134
- Stx Kv Verifier Enable/Disable
  134
- Stx Kw Memory Configuration, Printable Label Width
  134
- Stx Kx Delete Configuration File
  135
- Stx Kz Immediately Set Parameter
  135
  - Set Format Attribute
    138
  - Bar Code Magnification
    139
  - Set Column Offset Amount
    139
  - Set Dot Size Width and Height
    140
  - Terminate Label Formatting Mode and Print Label
    141
  - Recall Printer Configuration
    141
  - Place Data in Global Register
    142
  - Enter Heat Setting
    143
  - Select Mirror Mode
    144
  - Set Metric Mode
    144
  - Set Print Speed
    145
    
    Set Backfeed Speed
    145
    
    Set Quantity of Labels to Print
    146
    
    Set Row Offset Amount
    146
    
    Recall Stored Label Format
    147
    
    Mark Previous Field as a String Replacement Field
    149
    
    Set Field Data Line Terminator
    149
    
    Select Font Symbol Set
    150
    
    Terminate Label Formatting Mode
    150
    
    Make Last Field Entered Increment
    151
    
    Make Last Field Entered Decrement
    152
    
    Set Count by Amount
    153
  - Special Label Formatting Command Functions
    154
    
    C###D Assign Font ID Number
    157
    
    C###E Character Code
    158
    
    S###W Font Descriptor
    158
    
    Format Record Commands
    159
    
    Generating Records
    160
    
    The Structure of a Record
    160
    
    Record Structure Types
    164
Appendix A

177
- Ascii Control Chart
  177
Appendix B

179
- Sample Programs
  179
Appendix C

189
- Available Fonts – Sizes, References, and Samples
  189
Appendix D

195
- Reset Codes
  195
Appendix E

197
- Single Byte Symbol Sets
  197
Appendix F

209
- Bar Code Summary Data
  209
- Bar Code Default Widths and Heights
  212
Appendix G

215
- Bar Code Details
  215
Appendix H

261
- Single and Double Byte Character Font Mapping
  261
Appendix I

263
- Symbol Sets and Character Maps
  263
- Double-Byte Symbols, Chinese, Kanji, and Korean
  266
Appendix J

267
- General Purpose Input Output (Gpio) Port Applications
  267
Appendix K

281
Appendix L

285
- Speed Ranges
  285
Appendix M

287
- Commands by Function
  287
Appendix N

289
- Image Loading
  289
Appendix O

291
- Upc-A and Ean-13: Variable Price/Weight Bar Codes
  291
- Programming Examples
  293
Appendix P

293
Appendix Q

303
- Plug and Play Ids
  303
Appendix R

305
- Line Mode
  305
Appendix S

309
- Rfid Overview
  309
Appendix T

315
- Wifi Region Country Codes
  315
Appendix U

321
- Graphics Display Icon Key
  321
- Control Panel Button Sequences
  322
Appendix V

325
- Bar Code Symbology Information Resources
  325

Datamax A-Class Mark II Operator's Manual (164 pages)

Brand: Datamax | Category: Label Maker | Size: 8 MB

Important Safety Instructions
6
Table of Contents
7
1 Overview

11
- About the Printer
  11
  - Standard Features
    12
  - Optional Features
    13
2 Getting Started

15
- Unpacking
  15
  - Contents
    16
  - Additional Requirements
    16
- Mounting Requirements
  17
- Host Connections
  21
- Connecting an Applicator
  26
- Connecting Power
  27
3 Setting up the Printer

28
- Loading Media
  28
- Adjusting the Media Sensor
  32
- Loading Ribbon
  33
  - Right Hand Models
    33
  - Left Hand Models
    35
  - Removing Ribbon
    36
- Quick Calibration
  37
- Print Quality Controls
  37
4 Using the Control Panel

38
- Layout
  38
  - The Display
    38
  - Keypad Functions
    40
- The System Menu
  41
  - Media Settings
    42
  - Print Control
    45
  - Printer Options
    47
  - System Settings
    55
  - Communications
    65
  - Diagnostics
    73
  - MCL Options
    76
- The Test Menu
  77
  - Print Quality Label
    77
  - Ribbon Test Label
    78
  - Test Label
    78
  - Validation Label
    78
  - Print Configuration
    79
  - Print Last Label
    79
  - User-Defined Label
    79
5 Operating, Adjusting and Maintaining the Printer

81
- Displayed Messages
  81
  - Prompts and Condition Messages
    81
- Calibration
  84
  - Standard Method
    84
  - Advanced Entry
    86
- Printhead Adjustments
  93
  - Leveling Cam Adjustment
    93
  - Burn Line Adjustment
    95
- Printhead Replacement
  96
- Platen Roller Replacement
  99
- Maintenance Schedule
  100
  - Cleaning the Printhead
    101
  - Cleaning the Rollers
    103
  - Cleaning the Peel Assembly
    104
  - Cleaning the Media Sensor, Media Path, and Peel Bar
    106
  - Cleaning Exterior Surfaces
    107
- Reset Methods
  107
  - Soft Reset
    107
  - Level One Reset
    107
  - Level Two Reset
    107
- Updating the Firmware
  108
- Updating the Boot Loader
  110
- Downloading Fonts
  111
6 Troubleshooting

114
- Problem Resolution
  114
  - General Resolutions
    114
  - Warning and Fault Messages
    118
- Hex Dump Mode
  125
7 Specifications

127
- Printer Specifications
  127
- Approved Media and Ribbon
  132
- Module Assignments
  135
- File Handling Messages
  135
Appendix A

135
- Cut Behind Setup
  137
- Print Resolutions and Widths
  139
- Speed Ranges
  139
Appendix B

139
- Column & Row Emulation Ranges
  140
- Custom Adjustments
  140
- Column, Present, & Row Adjust Ranges
  140
- PE Peel Bar Location
  141
- PE to A-Class GPIO Adapter Cable
  141
Appendix C

141
- Applicator Interface Overview
  143
Appendix D

143
- Multi-Language Menu
  151
Appendix E

151
- Saving a Configuration File
  155
Appendix F

155
- Ribbon Saver Overview
  157
Appendix G

157
Warranty

159
- General Warranty Provisions
  160
- Limitation of Liability
  160
Glossary

161

Datamax A-Class Mark II Quick Start Manual (6 pages)

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Datamax A-Class Mark II Programmer's Manual (330 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Overview

2 Control Code Command Functions

3 Immediate Command Functions

4 System-Level Command Functions

5 Extended System-Level Command Functions

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D

Appendix E

Appendix F

Appendix G

Appendix H

Appendix I

Appendix J

Appendix K

Appendix L

Appendix M

Appendix N

Appendix O

Appendix P

Appendix Q

Appendix R

Appendix S

Appendix T

Appendix U

Appendix V

Datamax A-Class Mark II Operator's Manual (164 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

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