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Datamax H-8308X Programmer's Manual

Datamax H-8308X Programmer's Manual (302 pages)

Class Series

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

Table of Contents

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

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Datamax H-8308X Operator's Manual

Datamax H-8308X Operator's Manual (186 pages)

H Class Series

Brand: Datamax | Category: Printer | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents

Copyright Information
3
Agency Compliance and Approvals
4
Important Safety Instructions
6
Special Instructions
6
Table of Contents
7
Overview

11
- About the Printer
  11
  - Standard Features
    12
  - Optional Features
    13
  - Option Installation
    15
Getting Started

17
- Unpacking
  17
  - Additional Requirements
    18
- Installation
  18
Setting up the Printer

23
- Media Loading
  23
  - Internal Media Sources
    25
  - External Media Sources
    27
  - Rewinding Media
    29
- Media Sensor Adjustment
  35
- Ribbon Loading
  36
- Quick Calibration
  39
Using the Control Panel

41
- Layout
  41
  - The Display, Icons and Indicators, and Keys and Buttons
    42
- The Menu System
  43
  - Media Settings
    45
    
    Media Type
    45
    
    Maximum Label Length
    45
    
    Label Width
    45
    
    Sensor Calibration
    46
    
    Print Head Cleaning
    47
  - Print Control
    48
  - Custom Adjustments
    49
  - Printer Options
    50
    
    Present Sensor
    51
    
    Bar Codes
    52
    
    Redundancy Level
    53
    
    Audio Indicator
    55
    
    Perform Calibration
    57
    
    Set Defaults
    57
  - System Settings
    61
    
    Configuration File
    61
    
    Time and Date
    62
    
    Print Configuration
    62
    
    Configuration Level
    63
    
    Application Version
    63
    
    Format Attributes
    64
    
    Label Rotation
    64
    
    Imaging Mode
    64
    
    Input Mode
    66
    
    Fault Handling
    68
  - Communications
    70
    
    Serial Port a
    70
    
    Host Settings
    74
  - Diagnostics
    77
  - Sensor Readings
    79
  - MCL Options
    80
- The Test Menu
  81
  - Print Quality Label
    81
  - Ribbon Test Label
    82
  - Test Label
    82
  - Validation Label
    82
  - Print Configuration
    83
  - Print Last Label
    83
  - User-Defined Label
    83
Operating, Adjusting and Maintaining the Printer

85
- Display Messages
  85
  - Prompts and Condition Messages
    85
- Calibration
  88
  - Standard Calibration
    88
  - Advanced Entry Calibration
    90
- Reset Methods
  98
  - Soft Reset
    98
  - Level One Reset
    98
  - Level Two Reset
    98
- Printhead Assembly Adjustments
  98
  - Leveling Cam Adjustment
    98
  - Printhead Pressure Adjustment
    100
- Printhead Removal and Replacement
  101
- Maintenance
  102
  - Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces
    104
  - Cleaning the Fan Filter
    104
  - Cleaning the Interior Compartment
    105
  - Cleaning the Media Sensing Components
    105
  - Cleaning the Platen and Assist Rollers
    106
  - Cleaning the Printhead
    107
    
    Cotton Swab Procedure
    108
    
    Cleaning Card Procedure
    108
    
    Cleaning Film Procedure
    108
  - Cleaning the Ribbon Path Components
    109
- Updating the Firmware
  110
- Updating the Boot Loader
  112
- Upgrading Software
  112
- Downloading Fonts
  113
- System Fault
  114
Troubleshooting

115
- Problem Resolution
  115
  - General Resolutions
    115
- Warning and Fault Messages
  119
  - Fault Messages
    121
  - Rewinder Full
    123
  - Temperature Fault
    124
- Hex Dump Mode
  126
Specifications

127
- General
  127
- Model-Specific Specifications
  128
- Approved Media and Ribbon
  138
  - Direct Thermal
    138
  - Media and Ribbon Selection
    139
- Print Quality Controls
  140
Appendix A

141
- Module Assignments, and File Handling Definitions and Messages
  141
Appendix B

145
- Resolutions, Widths, Speeds, Emulations, and Custom Adjustment Settings
  145
Appendix C

149
- RS-422/485 Port Configuration
  149
Appendix D

151
- Changing the Display Language
  151
Appendix E

155
- Saving a Configuration File
  155
Appendix F

157
- Ethernet Setup
  157
Appendix G

159
- Using the HTML Pages
  159
Appendix H

167
- Printer Driver and Port Setup
  167
Warranty Information

181
- Warranty Service Procedures
  181
- Limitation of Liability
  182
- General Warranty Provisions
  182
Glossary

183

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