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Microcom 224 Operator's Manual (213 pages)
Direct Thermal Printer
Brand:
Microcom
| Category:
Printer
| Size: 3 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
II 224/424 Operator's Manual -
12
Chapter 1: Printer Specifications
13
General Specifications
13
Printing Specifications
13
Media Specifications
14
Chapter 2: Features and Options
15
Fonts
15
Graphics
15
Bar Codes
15
Special Features
16
Options
16
Typical Printer Accessories
17
Chapter 3: Getting Started
17
Unpacking and Inspection
17
Connecting the Printer
17
AC Power Connection
18
Front Panel LED
18
Printer Power
18
Cable Configurations
19
RS-232 Serial Cables
19
RS232 Serial Communication Interface
19
Optional Cutter Interface
20
Optional Ethernet Communication Interface
20
USB Communication Interface
20
Loading Media
20
Print Button and Status Indicator Light
21
Print Button Description
22
Status Indicator Light Description
23
Printer Modes
23
Idle Mode: GREEN
23
Automatic Stock Eject on >STOCK OUT<
24
Diagnostic Mode
24
Halted Mode: RED
24
Paused Mode: Solid or Flashing AMBER
24
Steps to Clear the >STOCK OUT< Error
24
Steps to Clear the >STOCK OUT< Error with "E-Z out Function"
24
Status Label (Examples)
25
Entering Diagnostic Mode
25
Statistics Label
25
Chapter 4: Designing Labels Using Lds
27
Control Characters
27
LDS Design Exercises
27
PC Connection (Serial)
27
Hyperterminal™ Window Example
28
Format Creation
28
Label Design: an Overview
29
Label Header
30
Header Elements
31
Valid LSX Values
32
HFM (Number of Fields in Layout)
32
LSX (Print Head Size X)
32
LSY (Label Size Y)
32
WEB (Web Size)
32
GAP (GAP Size)
32
DPS (Print Speed)
32
DPS Values
33
LCB (Label Control Byte)
33
Die-Cut and Blow-Hole Media (Setting = 0)
33
Black Line Media (Reflective) (Setting = 3)
34
Continuous Media (Setting = 2)
34
AGD (Activate Gap Detector)
34
SPG (Steps Past Gap)
34
Dot to Gap Parameters
35
OFX (Offset X Direction)
36
OFY (Offset y Direction)
36
Sample Header
36
Label Format Fields
36
Label Format Field Elements
37
CC (Character Count)
38
TCI (Text Conversion Identifier)
38
XB (X Beginning Coordinate)
38
YB (y Beginning Coordinate)
38
CGN (Character Generator Number)
39
TCI Values
39
CGN - Standard Downloadable Font Set
40
CGN-Embedded Fonts
40
Downloadable Fonts and Graphics
40
Embedded Bar Codes
41
CGN-Bar Code Symbologies
42
FJ (Field Justification)
42
FO (Field Orientation)
42
CMX (Character Multiplier X Direction)
43
CMY (Character Multiplier y Direction)
43
CS (Character Spacing)
43
FO & FJ Character Starting Positions
43
AN (Attribute Number)
44
Line Draw Sample
44
TSP (Text Starting Position)
44
Label Format Line Draw
45
TSN (Text String Number)
45
Reverse Video
46
Auto Reverse Video Sample
47
Reverse Video Sample
47
True Reverse Video
47
Chapter 5 Printer Commands
49
Special Printer Control Codes
49
Enquiry Responses
51
STL Status Responses
51
Printer Configuration Commands
53
Software Switch #1
53
Software Switches
53
Software Switch #2
54
Software Switch #3
55
Software Switch #4
56
Software Switch #5
57
Software Switch #6
59
Compatibility Fonts
60
Software Switch #7
65
Software Switch #8
66
Baud Rate
68
Communication Port Configuration
68
Ethernet Telnet Pass-Through Mode
69
Set Serial Port Source Command (Volatile - ^D109)
69
Change Setup
70
Print Head Size Commands
71
General Purpose I/O
72
Printhead Sizes - D78
72
Specialized Print Modes
74
Synchronous Print Mode
74
USB Image Print Mode
75
Adjust Contrast Base (Non-Volatile - ^D36)
76
Adjust Contrast Window (Volatile - ^D35)
76
Contrast Adjustment Commands
76
Printer Restart / Reboot Commands
77
Slice Buffer Size and Set Starting Slice Number Commands
77
Registration Commands
78
Auto-Size Commands
79
Reflective Dot2Gap Values
79
Transmissive Dot2Gap Values
79
Autoheader Commands
80
Autoload + Form Feed
81
Autoload Media Commands
81
Autoload + Top-Of-Form
82
Basic Printing Commands
84
Printing Commands
84
Label Header Parameter Override Commands
85
Serial Number Commands
85
Text String Commands
87
Cutter Configuration Commands
89
Cutter Type
89
Kiosk Cutter Commands
89
Kiosk Cutter Mode
89
Kiosk Cutter Advance Distance Command
90
Volatile Cutter Operation
90
Cutter Hold-Off
91
Dispensing Commands
91
Load Advance/Retract Distance and Load Advance Delay
92
Peel-And-Dispense Operation
92
Tag/Tear Operation
92
View Printer Configuration and Statistics
92
Memory Commands
93
Printer Code Update
98
Miscellaneous Commands
99
Sensor Status Byte Definitions
102
Chapter 6: Downloadable Graphics
103
FLASH Data Types
103
RAM Data Types
103
Using the Bmp2Mic.exe GRAPHIC Conversion Utility
103
Bmp2Mic.exe GRAPHIC Conversion Utility Procedure
104
Graphic Download Methods
105
Compressed Binary GRAPHIC Downloads
105
Uncompressed Graphic Downloads
105
Advanced GRAPHIC Format Conversion for Programmers
105
Save Compressed Graphics to FLASH (D133)
106
Save Compressed Graphics to RAM (D107)
106
Binary Compression Algorithm
107
ASCII-HEX Conversions
108
Uncompressed FONT to RAM (^D104)
108
Graphic Image Data Format
109
Downloadable Graphics Commands
110
FLASH Data Types
111
RAM Data Types
111
Using the Font Conversion Utilities
111
Chapter 7: Downloadable Fonts
111
Sfp2Mic.exe Program
112
Fontcv16.Exe Program
112
Font Download Methods
112
Compressed Binary Commands
112
Save Compressed FONT to FLASH (D135)
113
Save Compressed FONT to RAM (D127)
113
Uncompressed FONT to RAM (^D104)
113
Save FONTS to FLASH (^D135)
114
Font Structure
115
Downloadable Font Command Summary
117
Chapter 8: Bar Codes
119
UPC-E Zero Reduction Format
120
GS1 Databar Omni-Directional
122
GS1 Databar Truncated Sample
122
GS1 Databar Stacked Sample
122
GS1 Databar Stacked Omni-Directional Sample
123
GS1 Databar Limited Sample
123
GS1 Databar Expanded Sample
123
GS1 Databar Sample Label FORMAT
124
Maxicode Control Code Equivalents
127
Code128 Special Function Access
128
Codabar (Rationalized), TCI 42
129
Code 93, TCI 43
129
Pdf-417, Tci 46
129
Sample Format #1
131
Error Correction Level
131
Sample Format #2
132
Datamatrix, TCI 47
132
Data Matrix Configuration Parameters
134
Data Matrix Encoding Schemes
135
ASCII Codeword Values
136
Intelligent Mail Barcode, TCI 48
137
Intelligent Mail Barcode Bars
138
Intelligent Mail Barcode Structure
138
Planet Code, TCI 49
139
Ucc/Ean 128, Tci 50
140
UCC/EAN Application Identifiers
143
Bar Code Rotation
144
UCC/EAN Text Information, TCI 51
144
Bar Code Rotations
145
Human Readable/Extended Bars Tci's
145
Bar Code Human Readable Text
145
Chapter 9 Code Page Switching
147
What Is Code Page Switching?
147
Character Sets
147
Code Pages
147
Code Pages
148
Danish Code Page
149
Code Page
150
Spanish Code Page
151
Code Page
152
German Code Page
153
Code Page
154
Swiss Code Page
155
Code Page
156
French Code Page
157
Code Page
158
Swedish Code Page
159
Code Page
160
Italian Code Page
161
British Code Page
162
USA Code Page
163
Chapter 10 Printer Maintenance
165
Maintenance Schedule
165
Thermal Printer Card
165
Internal Cleaning
168
Print Head Maintenance
169
Cleaning the Drive Roller
170
Exterior Cleaning
170
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting
171
Troubleshooting Tips
171
Index
173
General Index
173
List of Figures
179
List of Tables
181
Appendix
183
Appendix A: Limited Warranty
183
Appendix C: ^D Command Summary
187
Enquiry Responses
189
Glossary
205
Appendix D: User Notes
209
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Microcom 224 Operator's Manual (187 pages)
DIRECT THERMAL PRINTER
Brand:
Microcom
| Category:
Printer
| Size: 3 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1: Printer Specifications
13
Media Specifications
14
Fonts
15
Graphics
15
Bar Codes
15
General Specifications
13
Printing Specifications
13
Chapter 2: Features and Options
15
Special Features
16
Options
16
Typical Printer Accessories
17
Unpacking and Inspection
17
Connecting the Printer
17
Chapter 3: Getting Started
17
AC Power Connection
18
Front Panel LED
18
Printer Power
18
Cable Configurations
19
RS-232 Serial Cables
19
RS232 Serial Communication Interface
19
Optional Cutter Interface
20
Optional Ethernet Communication Interface
20
USB Communication Interface
20
Loading Media
20
Print Button and Status Indicator Light
21
Print Button Description
22
Status Indicator Light Description
23
Printer Modes
23
Idle Mode: GREEN
23
Automatic Stock Eject on >STOCK OUT<
24
Diagnostic Mode
24
Halted Mode: RED
24
Paused Mode: Solid or Flashing AMBER
24
Steps to Clear the >STOCK OUT< Error
24
Steps to Clear the >STOCK OUT< Error with "E-Z out Function"
24
Status Label (Examples)
25
Entering Diagnostic Mode
25
Statistics Label
25
Chapter 4 : Designing Labels Using Lds
27
Control Characters
27
LDS Design Exercises
27
PC Connection (Serial)
27
Hyperterminal™ Window Example
28
Format Creation
28
Label Design: an Overview
29
3X3 Sample Label
30
Label Header
30
Header Elements
31
DPS (Print Speed)
32
GAP (GAP Size)
32
HFM (Number of Fields in Layout)
32
LSX (Print Head Size X)
32
LSY (Label Size Y)
32
Valid LSX Values
32
WEB (Web Size)
32
DPS Values
33
LCB (Label Control Byte)
33
Die-Cut and Blow-Hole Media (Setting = 0)
33
Black Line Media (Reflective) (Setting = 3)
34
Continuous Media (Setting = 2)
34
AGD (Activate Gap Detector)
34
SPG (Steps Past Gap)
34
Dot to Gap Parameters
35
OFX (Offset X Direction)
36
OFY (Offset y Direction)
36
Sample Header
36
Label Format Field Elements
37
Label Format Fields
37
CC (Character Count)
38
TCI (Text Conversion Identifier)
38
XB (X Beginning Coordinate)
38
YB (y Beginning Coordinate)
38
CGN (Character Generator Number)
39
TCI Values
39
CGN-Embedded Fonts
40
Downloadable Fonts and Graphics
40
CGN - Standard Downloadable Font Set
41
Embedded Bar Codes
41
CGN-Bar Code Symbologies
42
FJ (Field Justification)
42
FO (Field Orientation)
42
CMX (Character Multiplier X Direction)
43
CMY (Character Multiplier y Direction)
43
CS (Character Spacing)
43
FO & FJ Character Starting Positions
43
AN (Attribute Number)
44
Line Draw Sample
44
TSP (Text Starting Position)
44
Label Format Line Draw
45
TSN (Text String Number)
45
Auto Reverse Video Sample
47
Reverse Video Sample
47
True Reverse Video
47
Chapter 5 Printer Commands
49
Special Printer Control Codes
49
Enquiry Responses
51
Basic Printer Configuration Commands
52
Baud Rate
52
Software Switch #1
53
Software Switches
53
Software Switch #2
54
Software Switch #3
55
Software Switch #4
56
Software Switch #5
57
Software Switch #6
58
Emulation Fonts
59
Contrast Adjustment Commands
64
Set Communication Port Selection Commands
64
Set Serial Port Source Command (Volatile - ^D109)
64
Adjust Contrast Base (Non-Volatile - ^D36)
65
Adjust Contrast Window (Volatile - ^D35)
65
Registration Mark Threshold Commands
65
Advanced Printer Configuration Commands
66
General Purpose I/O
66
Print Head Size Commands
66
Synchronous Print Mode
68
Cutter Configuration Commands
69
Cutter Type
69
Kiosk Cutter Advance Distance Command
70
Kiosk Cutter Advance Distances
70
Kiosk Cutter Commands
70
Kiosk Cutter Mode
70
Cutter Holdoff
71
Dispensing Commands
71
Reset Machine (Soft Reset)
71
View Printer Configuration and Statistics
71
Cutter Operation
72
Peel-And-Dispense Operation
72
Tag/Tear Operation
72
Load Advance/Retract Distance and Load Advance Delay
73
Slice Buffer Size and Set Starting Slice Number Commands
73
Starting Slice Number (Dot Row #)
74
Auto-Load Media
75
Auto-Load with Form Feed
75
Slice Buffer Size (Dot Rows)
75
Auto-Load Commands
76
Auto-Load with Top of Form
76
Basic Printing Commands
77
Printing Commands
77
Auto-Sizing and Valid GAP Commands
78
Serial Number Commands
79
Label Header Parameter Override Commands
81
Text String Commands
82
Memory Commands
84
Miscellaneous Commands
89
FLASH Data Types
91
RAM Data Types
91
Using the Bmp2Mic.exe GRAPHIC Conversion Utility
91
Chapter 6: Downloadable Graphics
91
Bmp2Mic.exe GRAPHIC Conversion Utility Procedure
92
Graphic Download Methods
93
Compressed Binary GRAPHIC Downloads
93
Uncompressed Graphic Downloads
93
Advanced GRAPHIC Format Conversion for Programmers
93
Save Compressed Graphics to FLASH (D133)
94
Save Compressed Graphics to RAM (D107)
94
Binary Compression Algorithm
95
ASCII-HEX Conversions
96
Uncompressed FONT to RAM (^D104)
96
Graphic Image Data Format
97
Downloadable Graphics Commands
98
FLASH Data Types
99
RAM Data Types
99
Using the Font Conversion Utilities
99
Chapter 7: Downloadable Fonts
99
Sfp2Mic.exe Program
100
Ttf2Mic.exe Program
100
Font Download Methods
100
Compressed Binary Commands
100
Save Compressed FONT to FLASH (D135)
101
Save Compressed FONT to RAM (D127)
101
Uncompressed FONT to RAM (^D104)
101
Save FONTS to FLASH (^D135)
102
Font Structure
103
Downloadable Font Command Summary
105
Chapter 8: Bar Codes
107
UPC-E Zero Reduction Format
108
Maxicode Control Code Equivalents
112
Code128 Special Function Access
113
Code 128 Subset Switching
114
Error Correction Level
116
Sample Format #1
117
Sample Format #2
117
UCC/EAN Application Identifiers
121
Standard Sample
123
Truncated Sample
123
Stacked Sample
123
Stacked Omni-Directional Sample
124
Limited Sample
124
Expanded Sample
124
How to Print an RSS-14 Barcode
125
Bar Code Rotation
126
Bar Code Rotations
127
Bar Code Human Readable Text
127
Human Readable/Extended Bars Tci's
128
Code Page - 865
131
Chapter 9 Code Page Switching
131
What Is Code Page Switching?
131
Character Sets
131
Code Pages
131
Code Page - Default
132
Code Pages
132
Code Page - Danish
133
Code Page
134
Code Page - Spanish
135
Code Page
136
Code Page - German
137
Code Page
138
Code Page - Swiss
139
Code Page
140
French Code Page
141
Code Page
142
Swedish Code Page
143
Code Page - 437
144
Italian Code Page
145
British Code Page
146
Code Page - USA
147
Chapter 10 Printer Maintenance
149
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
149
Thermal Printer Card
149
Internal Cleaning
152
Print Head Maintenance
153
Cleaning the Drive Roller
154
Exterior Cleaning
154
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting
155
Troubleshooting Tips
155
Appendix
157
Appendix A: Limited Warranty
157
Appendix B: ^D Command Summary
158
Enquiry Responses
160
Appendix C: Glossary
173
Appendix D: User Notes
177
Index
179
General Index
179
List of Figures
185
List of Tables
187
Microcom 224 Quick Manual (2 pages)
Desktop Thermal Printer
Brand:
Microcom
| Category:
Printer
| Size: 0 MB
Table of Contents
Bar Codes
2
Communication Interfaces
2
Physical Dimensions
2
Environmental Conditions
2
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