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Microcom 324M Operator's Manual (234 pages)
DIRECT THERMAL PRINTER
Brand:
Microcom
| Category:
Printer
| Size: 4 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
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
17
Typical Printer Accessories
18
Chapter 3: Getting Started
18
Unpacking and Inspection
18
Connecting the Printer
18
Watt Power Supply, W/O Fan 40°C
19
Watt Power Supply, with Fan 60°C
19
Watt Power Supply, W/O Fan 70°C
19
Printer Power
19
Optional Desktop Power Supply Output
20
Connecting the Power
20
RS232 Serial Communication Interface
20
Cable Configurations
21
RS-232 Serial Cables
21
USB Communication Interface
21
USB Driver Setup
22
Micprinter USB Windows Driver
23
LPD Sensor Input
40
Optional Cutter Interface
40
Sensor INPUT 1
40
Sensor Input 2
40
Sensor Inputs 1 and 2
40
Sensor Input Ports
41
Loading Media
41
Loading Media
42
Print Button and Status Indicator Light
43
Print Button Description
43
Status Indicator Light Description
44
Printer Modes
44
Idle Mode: GREEN
44
Automatic Stock Eject on >STOCK OUT<
45
Diagnostic Mode
45
Halted Mode: RED
45
Paused Mode: Solid or Flashing AMBER
45
Steps to Clear the >STOCK OUT< Error
45
Steps to Clear the >STOCK OUT< Error with "E-Z out Function"
45
Status Label (Examples)
46
Entering Diagnostic Mode
46
Statistics Label
46
Printer Integration
46
Environmental Considerations
47
Printer Mounting Orientations
47
Printer Dimensions
48
Media Mounting Considerations
48
Designing a Roll Support
49
Designing for Fan-Fold Media
49
Designing Media Guides
49
Designing the Media Dispense Path
49
Cables and Routing
50
Power Supply Requirements
50
Electrostatic Discharges and Ground Connections
51
Chapter 4: Designing Labels Using Lds
52
Format Creation
53
Appendix
54
Label Header
55
Valid LSX Values
57
DPS Values
58
Dot to Gap Parameters
60
Sample Header
61
Label Format Fields
62
Label Format Field Elements
63
TCI Values
64
CGN - Standard Downloadable Font Set
65
CGN-Embedded Fonts
65
CGN-Bar Code Symbologies
67
FO & FJ Character Starting Positions
68
AN (Attribute Number)
69
Line Draw
69
Reverse Video
72
True Reverse Video Sample
73
Chapter 5 Printer Commands
74
Special Printer Control Codes
74
Enquiry Responses
76
STL Status Responses
76
Printer Configuration Commands
78
Software Switch #1
78
Software Switches
78
Software Switch #2
79
Software Switch #3
80
Software Switch #4
81
Software Switch #5
82
Software Switch #6
84
Compatibility Fonts
85
Software Switch #7
90
Software Switch #8
91
Baud Rate
93
Communication Port Configuration
93
Print Head Size Commands
94
Set Serial Port Source Command (Volatile - ^D109)
94
General Purpose I/O
95
Printhead Sizes - D78
95
Specialized Print Modes
97
Synchronous Print Mode
97
USB Image Print Mode
98
Contrast Adjustment Commands
99
Adjust Contrast Base (Non-Volatile - ^D36)
100
Adjust Contrast Window (Volatile - ^D35)
100
Printer Restart / Reboot Commands
100
Slice Buffer Size and Set Starting Slice Number Commands
100
Registration Commands
101
Reflective Dot2Gap Values
102
Transmissive Dot2Gap Values
102
Auto-Size Commands
103
Autoheader Commands
103
Autoload Media Commands
104
Autoload + Form Feed
105
Autoload + Top-Of-Form
106
Basic Printing Commands
107
Printing Commands
107
Label Header Parameter Override Commands
108
Serial Number Commands
109
Text String Commands
110
Cutter Configuration Commands
112
Cutter Type
112
Kiosk Cutter Commands
112
Kiosk Cutter Mode
112
Kiosk Cutter Advance Distance Command
113
Volatile Cutter Operation
113
Cutter Hold-Off
114
Dispensing Commands
115
Load Advance/Retract Distance and Load Advance Delay
115
Peel-And-Dispense Operation
115
Tag/Tear Operation
115
Memory Commands
116
View Printer Configuration and Statistics
116
Miscellaneous Commands
122
Printer Code Update
122
Sensor Status Byte Definitions
125
Chapter 6: Downloadable Graphics
126
FLASH Data Types
126
RAM Data Types
126
Using the Bmp2Mic.exe GRAPHIC Conversion Utility
126
Bmp2Mic.exe GRAPHIC Conversion Utility Procedure
127
Compressed Binary GRAPHIC Downloads
128
Graphic Download Methods
128
Uncompressed Graphic Downloads
128
Advanced GRAPHIC Format Conversion for Programmers
129
Save Compressed Graphics to FLASH (D133)
129
Save Compressed Graphics to RAM (D107)
129
Binary Compression Algorithm
130
ASCII-HEX Conversions
131
Uncompressed FONT to RAM (^D104)
131
Graphic Image Data Format
132
Downloadable Graphics Commands
133
Chapter 7: Downloadable Fonts
134
FLASH Data Types
134
RAM Data Types
134
Using the Font Conversion Utilities
134
Compressed Binary Commands
135
Font Download Methods
135
Sfp2Mic.exe Program
135
Ttf2Mic.exe Program
135
Save Compressed FONT to FLASH (D135)
136
Save Compressed FONT to RAM (D127)
136
Uncompressed FONT to RAM (^D104)
136
Save FONTS to FLASH (^D135)
137
Font Structure
138
Downloadable Font Command Summary
139
Chapter 8: Bar Codes
142
Types of Bar Codes
142
Universal Product Code – Version a (UPC-A), TCI 12
142
Universal Product Code – Version E (UPC-E), TCI 13
142
Code 3 of 9 (Code39), TCI 16
143
Interleaved 2 of 5 (I2 of 5), TCI 15
143
Universal Product Code (UPC-E, Send 6 Digits), TCI 14
143
UPC-E Zero Reduction Format
143
European Article Numbering System 13 (EAN-13), TCI 20
144
European Article Numbering System 8 (EAN-8), TCI 21
144
GS1 Databar, TCI 35
144
Modified Plessey (MSI 1), TCI 24
144
Modified Plessey (MSI 2), TCI 25
144
Modified Plessey (MSI 3), TCI 26
144
GS1 Databar Omni-Directional
145
GS1 Databar Stacked Omni-Directional
145
GS1 Databar Stacked Sample
145
GS1 Databar Truncated Sample
145
GS1 Databar Expanded Sample
146
GS1 Databar Limited Sample
146
GS1 Databar Stacked Omni-Directional Sample
146
How to Print an GS1 Databar Barcode
146
GS1 Databar Sample Label FORMAT
147
Postnet (ZIP+4), TCI 36
147
Maxicode, TCI 38
148
Postnet (ZIP+6), TCI 37
148
Code 128 (Automatic Compression), TCI 40
150
Maxicode Control Code Equivalents
150
Code 128 (Manual Compression), TCI 41
151
Code128 Special Function Access
151
Codabar (Rationalized), TCI 42
152
Code 93, TCI 43
152
Pdf-417, Tci 46
152
Error Correction Level
154
Sample Format #1
154
Datamatrix, TCI 47
155
Sample Format #2
155
Data Matrix Configuration Parameters
157
Data Matrix Encoding Schemes
158
ASCII Codeword Values
159
Intelligent Mail Barcode, TCI 48
160
Intelligent Mail Barcode Bars
161
Intelligent Mail Barcode Structure
161
Planet Code, TCI 49
162
Ucc/Ean 128, Tci 50
163
UCC/EAN Application Identifiers
166
Bar Code Rotation
167
UCC/EAN Text Information, TCI 51
167
Bar Code Human Readable Text
168
Bar Code Rotations
168
Human Readable/Extended Bars Tci's
168
Chapter 9 Code Page Switching
170
Character Sets
170
Code Pages
170
What Is Code Page Switching?
170
Code Pages
171
Danish Code Page
172
Code Page
173
Spanish Code Page
174
Code Page
175
German Code Page
176
Code Page
177
Swiss Code Page
178
Code Page
179
French Code Page
180
Code Page
181
Swedish Code Page
182
Code Page
183
Italian Code Page
184
British Code Page
185
USA Code Page
186
Chapter 10 Printer Maintenance
188
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
188
Thermal Printer Card
189
Internal Cleaning
191
Print Head Maintenance
192
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting
194
Troubleshooting Tips
194
General Index
198
Index
198
List of Figures
204
List of Tables
206
Appendix A: Limited Warranty
208
Enquiry Responses
213
Appendix D: User Notes
232
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Microcom 324M Operator's Manual (192 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
Chapter 3 : Getting Started
17
Unpacking and Inspection
17
Watt Power Supply, W/O Fan 40°C
18
Watt Power Supply, with Fan 60°C
18
Watt Power Supply, W/O Fan 70°C
18
Connecting the Printer
18
Printer Power
18
Optional Desktop Power Supply Output
19
Connecting the Power
19
RS232 Serial Communication Interface
19
Cable Configurations
20
RS-232 Serial Cables
20
USB Communication Interface
20
LPD Sensor Input
21
Optional Cutter Interface
21
Optional Ethernet Communication Interface
21
Sensor INPUT 1
21
Sensor Input 2
21
Sensor Inputs 1 and 2
21
Loading Media
22
Print Button and Status Indicator Light
23
Print Button Description
23
Status Indicator Light Description
24
Printer Modes
24
Idle Mode: GREEN
24
Automatic Stock Eject on >STOCK OUT<
25
Diagnostic Mode
25
Halted Mode: RED
25
Paused Mode: Solid or Flashing AMBER
25
Steps to Clear the >STOCK OUT< Error
25
Steps to Clear the >STOCK OUT< Error with "E-Z out Function"
25
Status Label (Examples)
26
Entering Diagnostic Mode
26
Statistics Label
26
Sensor Input Ports
27
Sensor Inputs
27
Chapter 4 : Designing Labels Using Lds
29
Control Characters
29
Lds Design Exercises
29
Format Creation
30
Label Header
32
Valid LSX Values
34
DPS Values
35
Dot to Gap Parameters
37
Sample Header
38
Label Format Fields
39
Label Format Field Elements
40
TCI Values
41
CGN - Standard Downloadable Font Set
42
CGN-Embedded Fonts
42
CGN-Bar Code Symbologies
44
FO & FJ Character Starting Positions
45
Line Draw
46
Reverse Video
49
True Reverse Video Sample
50
Chapter 5 Printer Commands
51
Special Printer Control Codes
51
Enquiry Responses
53
Printer Configuration Commands
54
Baud Rate
54
Software Switch #1
55
Software Switches
55
Software Switch #2
56
Software Switch #3
57
Software Switch #4
58
Software Switch #5
59
Software Switch #6
61
Emulation Fonts
62
Set Communication Port Selection Commands
67
Set Serial Port Source Command (Volatile - ^D109)
67
Adjust Contrast Base (Non-Volatile - ^D36)
68
Adjust Contrast Window (Volatile - ^D35)
68
Contrast Adjustment Commands
68
Slice Buffer Size and Set Starting Slice Number Commands
68
Slice Buffer Size (Dot Rows)
69
Starting Slice Number (Dot Row #)
69
Auto-Size Command
70
Printer Restart / Reboot Commands
70
Registration Mark Threshold Commands
70
Auto-Header Commands
71
Advanced Printer Configuration Commands
72
Print Head Size Commands
72
Autoload + Form Feed
73
Autoload Media
73
Autoload + Top-Of-Form
74
Autoload Commands
75
General Purpose I/O
76
Synchronous Print Mode
77
Basic Printing Commands
79
Printing Commands
79
Label Header Parameter Override Commands
80
Serial Number Commands
80
Text String Commands
82
Cutter Configuration Commands
84
Cutter Type
84
Kiosk Cutter Commands
84
Kiosk Cutter Mode
84
Kiosk Cutter Advance Distance Command
85
Kiosk Cutter Advance Distances
85
Volatile Cutter Operation
85
Cutter Hold-Off
87
Peel-And-Dispense Operation
87
Tag/Tear Operation
87
Load Advance/Retract Distance and Load Advance Delay
88
Memory Commands
88
View Printer Configuration and Statistics
88
Printer Code Update
94
Miscellaneous Commands
95
Chapter 6: Downloadable Graphics
97
FLASH Data Types
97
RAM Data Types
97
Using the Bmp2Mic.exe GRAPHIC Conversion Utility
97
Bmp2Mic.exe GRAPHIC Conversion Utility Procedure
98
Graphic Download Methods
99
Compressed Binary GRAPHIC Downloads
99
Uncompressed Graphic Downloads
99
Advanced GRAPHIC Format Conversion for Programmers
100
Save Compressed Graphics to FLASH (D133)
100
Save Compressed Graphics to RAM (D107)
100
Binary Compression Algorithm
101
ASCII-HEX Conversions
102
Uncompressed FONT to RAM (^D104)
102
Graphic Image Data Format
103
Downloadable Graphics Commands
104
FLASH Data Types
105
RAM Data Types
105
Using the Font Conversion Utilities
105
Chapter 7: Downloadable Fonts
105
Sfp2Mic.exe Program
106
Ttf2Mic.exe Program
106
Font Download Methods
106
Compressed Binary Commands
106
Save Compressed FONT to FLASH (D135)
107
Save Compressed FONT to RAM (D127)
107
Uncompressed FONT to RAM (^D104)
107
Save FONTS to FLASH (^D135)
108
Font Structure
109
Downloadable Font Command Summary
110
Chapter 8: Bar Codes
113
UPC-E Zero Reduction Format
114
Maxicode Control Code Equivalents
118
Code128 Special Function Access
119
Sample Format #1
122
Error Correction Level
122
Sample Format #2
123
UCC/EAN Application Identifiers
126
RSS-14 Standard
127
Rss-14, Tci 35
127
UCC/EAN Text Information, TCI 51
127
RSS-14 Stacked
128
RSS-14 Truncated
128
Stacked Omni-Directional Sample
128
How to Print an RSS-14 Barcode
129
RSS-14 Expanded
129
RSS-14 Limited
129
Bar Code Rotation
130
Bar Code Rotations
131
Human Readable/Extended Bars Tci's
132
Bar Code Human Readable Text
132
Chapter 9 Code Page Switching
135
Character Sets
135
Code Pages
135
What Is Code Page Switching?
135
Code Pages
136
Danish Code Page
137
Code Page
138
Spanish Code Page
139
Code Page
140
German Code Page
141
Code Page
142
Swiss Code Page
143
Code Page
144
French Code Page
145
Code Page
146
Swedish Code Page
147
Code Page
148
Italian Code Page
149
British Code Page
150
USA Code Page
151
Chapter 10 Printer Maintenance
153
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
153
Thermal Printer Card
154
Internal Cleaning
156
Print Head Maintenance
157
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting
159
Troubleshooting Tips
159
Index
161
General Index
161
List of Figures
167
List of Tables
169
Appendix
170
Appendix A: Limited Warranty
170
Appendix B: ^D Command Summary
171
Appendix C: Glossary
187
Appendix D: User Notes
191
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