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changes in the product, the programs, and their availability at any time and
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WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.

CANADIAN D.O.C. WARNING
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Réglement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique édicte par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating an MPCLII Format Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Daily Startup Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-1
1-3
1-3
1-5

D E S I G N I N G A F O R M A T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Starting with a Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Determining Format Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Determining the Print Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drawing Rough Sketches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Supply Layout Grids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Considering Field Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Considering Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Format Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling in the Format Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-2
2-3
2-3
2-4
2-4
2-6
2-6
2-7
2-7

C O N F I G U R I N G T H E P R I N T E R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Setting Communication Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Using Parallel Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Using MPCLII Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
MPCLII Punctuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Standard Syntax Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Using Online Configuration Packets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Configuration Packet Header. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Configuration Syntax Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Defining the System Setup Packet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Defining the Supply Setup Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Defining the Print Control Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
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Defining the Monetary Formatting Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defining the Control Characters Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resetting Control Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defining the Communication Settings Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defining the Memory Configuration Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Current Buffer Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Memory Buffers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buffer Worksheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buffer Allocation Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Immediate Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enabling Immediate Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending Immediate Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearing Packets from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Font Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-12
3-13
3-14
3-15
3-16
3-18
3-18
3-20
3-21
3-21
3-22
3-22
3-24
3-25

D E F I N I N G F I E L D S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Defining the Format Header. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Defining Text Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Defining Bar Code Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Defining Non-Printable Text Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Defining Constant Text Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Defining Line Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Line Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Defining Box Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
D E F I N I N G F I E L D O P T I O N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Applying Field Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combining Field Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Option 1 (Fixed Data). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Option 4 (Copy Data) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Merging Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sub-Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5-1
5-1
5-3
5-4
5-5
5-5

Option 30 (Padding Data) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Sample Use for Padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Option 31 (Calculate Check Digit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Option 42 (Price Field) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Option 50 (Bar Code Density) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Option 51 (PDF417 Security/Truncation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Option 52 (PDF417 Width/Length) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Option 60 (Incrementing/Decrementing Fields) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Fixing the First Number in the Incrementing Sequence . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Option 61 (Reimage Field) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Using Check Digits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Sum of Products Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Sum of Digits Calculation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
P R INTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Defining the Batch Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defining the Batch Control Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defining Batch Data Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Special Characters in Batch Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Merged or Sub-Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Incrementing Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sequential Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Batch Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Batch Quantity Zero Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modifying Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Entry Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating DOS Batch Files for Downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-3
6-4
6-5
6-6
6-6
6-6
6-7
6-7
6-7
6-7
6-8
6-8
6-9

S T A T U S P O L L I N G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Inquiry Request (ENQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Inquiry Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

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ENQ Reference Table - Byte #2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
ENQ Reference Table - Byte #3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Job Request. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Job Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Job Status 0, 1, 2 Response Table (Status 1 Codes) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Job Status 0, 1, 2 Response Table (Status 2 Codes) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
D I A G N O S T I C S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Printing a Test Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Data Dump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If You Receive an Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the PC and Printer Aren’t Communicating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calling Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-2
8-3
8-4
8-4
8-4
8-5

E R R O R S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Data Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Communication Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Data Formatting Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Machine Faults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
P R I N T E R O P T IMIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Adjusting the Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Reducing Imaging Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
General Format Tips and Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
S A M P L E S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Sample UPCA Format Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Sample MaxiCode Packets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Mode 0 Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Mode 2 Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Mode 3 Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Sample Compliance Packet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Sample Format Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
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F O N T S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Standard Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monospaced Font Magnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proportional Font Magnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CG Triumvirate Bold (9 pt.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CG Triumvirate (6 pt.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locating the Font Number in a Font Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B-1
B-4
B-6
B-6
B-7
B-8

S Y M B O L S E T S / C O D E P A G E S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Supported Symbol Sets and Code Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Selecting a Symbol Set or Code Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Selecting the Internal Symbol Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Selecting the ANSI Symbol Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Selecting the 437 or 850 Code Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Using Code 128 Function Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Entering Extended Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Internal Symbol Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
ANSI Symbol Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
Bold Character Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
OCRA Character Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6
Code Page 437. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7
Code Page 850. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8
ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9
F O R M A T D E S I G N T O O L S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Online Configuration Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
Batch Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
Check Digit Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4

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GETTING STARTED
Before you read this manual, review the printer information in the
Equipment Manual. This manual provides the necessary
information to design, write and print a Monarch® Printer Control
Language II (MPCLII) format. The following printers support this
type of format:
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9412  (V. 1.0 or greater)

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9413  (V. 1.0 or greater)

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9414  (V. 1.0 or greater)

About This Manual
You do not need to be a programmer to use this manual, but you
must be familiar with creating text files and executing basic
MS-DOS® commands.
This chapter
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describes the significant differences between the printers.

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creates a sample MPCLII packet.

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shows how to download a sample packet.

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gives a list of daily procedures for operators.

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This features table gives an overview of each printer’s features.
While these printers are very similar, some differences in
operation and available options exist.
Feature

9412

9413

9414

Maximum print speed

2.0 ips

2.0 ips

2.5 ips

Maximum print area

2 in. x 6 in.

4 in. x 4 in.

4 in. x 6 in.

Location of Print Area

Center

Center

Center

Supply Width

1.2 in. x 2.36 in.

1.2 in. x 4.25 in.

1.2 in. x 4.25 in.

Supply Length

.38 in. x 6 in.

.38 in. x 4.0 in.

.38 in. x 6.0 in.

Power Up Mode

Online

Online

Online

Feed Mode

Continuous/
On-Demand

Continuous/
On-Demand

Continuous/
On-Demand

Ribbon

Yes

Yes

No (direct only)

Supplies

Tags or Labels

Tags or Labels

Tags or Labels

Field Number Range

0-999

0-999

0-999

Batch Separator

Yes

No

Yes

2D bar codes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Memory

128K batterybacked RAM

128K batterybacked RAM

512K Flash

Parallel Port

Yes

Yes

Yes

You can create larger images or store formats
if you purchase additional memory.
See "Defining Text Fields" in Chapter 4 for a
list of available fonts for your printer.
See Chapter 5, "Defining Field Options," for a
list of available Options for your printer.

1-2 Getting Started

Before You Begin
1. Connect the printer to the host. Refer to your Equipment
Manual for more information.
2. Load supplies in the printer. Refer to your Equipment Manual
for more information.
3. Turn on the printer.
4. Set the communication parameters and configure the printer.
The communication parameters at the printer must match
those at the host. See Chapter 3, "Configuring the Printer,"
for more information.
5. Design your format. See "Starting with a Design" in Chapter
2 for more information.
6. Download your format to the printer. See Chapter 6,
"Printing," for more information.

Creating an MPCLII Format Packet
A format defines which fields appear and where the fields are
printed on the label. The printer requires this information in a
special form, using Monarch Printer Control Language II (MPCL).
This section describes how to create a sample MPCLII format
packet.
Make sure supplies are loaded, the printer is connected to the
host and is ready to receive data. Refer your Equipment Manual
for more information.
For detailed information about the format header, text, constant
text, and bar code fields, see Chapter 4, "Defining Fields." For
information about batch packets, see Chapter 6, "Printing."
1. Type the following format header, in any text editor:
{F,25,A,R,M,508,508,"FMT-25" p

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2. Type the following constant text field:
C,250,80,0,1,2,1,W,C,0,0,"MONARCH MARKING",0 p

3. Type the following bar code field:
B,1,12,F,110,115,1,2,120,5,L,0 p

4. Type the following text field:
T,2,18,V,30,30,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p }

You have created a format packet for your MPCLII printer. Now, a
batch packet must be created before you can print the format.
5. Type the following batch header, after the text field line:
{B,25,N,1 p

6. Type the following bar code data:
1,"12345678901" p

7. Type the following text field data:
2,"DAYTON, OHIO" p }

8. Save your file as SAMPLE.FMT.
9. Type MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1 at the DOS prompt if you are
using serial communications. This sets the communication
parameters at your host. These communication parameters
must match those at your printer. See "Setting
Communication Parameters," "Using Parallel
Communications" in Chapter 3, or your host’s documentation
for more information.

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10. Type COPY SAMPLE.FMT COM1. The following 2 inch by 2
inch label prints:
{F,25,A,R,M,508,508,"Fmt 25" p
C,250,80,0,1,2,1,W,C,0,0,"MONARCH MARKING",0 p
B,1,12,F,110,115,1,2,120,5,L,0 p
T,2,18,V,30,30,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p}

Sample Batch Packet
{B,25,N,1 p
1,"12345678901" p
2,"DAYTON, OHIO" p }

See Chapter 2, "Designing a Format" to
design your format and Chapter 4, "Defining
Fields" to create text, bar code, and line
fields.

Daily Startup Procedures
You may want to design a checklist for operators to follow each
day. Here are a few suggested items: Turn on the printer and
host, make sure ribbon and supplies are loaded, make sure
communication parameters are set, and download packets from
the host to the printer.
You may want to keep records of supplies that have been printed.
A good way to do this is to design a print log for operators to
complete at the end of the day. Here are some suggestions for
types of information to include in a print log: date, operator’s
name, format name, supply size, quantity printed, evaluation of
print quality, and problems/comments.
Keep backup copies of your format, batch data, and check digit
packets.

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1-6 Getting Started

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DESIGNING A FORMAT
This chapter describes how to
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determine what kind of information to use in your format.

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use the Supply Layout Grid and Format Worksheet.

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categorize data into field types.

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select fonts to use in your format.

Designing a Format 2-1

Starting with a Design
Before you create a format packet, you must design your label.
There are several steps to designing a custom label:
1. Decide which fields should appear on your label. See
"Determining Format Contents" for more information.
2. Determine your label size. Labels are available from Monarch
in a wide variety of sizes. Your application and the amount of
data you need to print determines the supply size. Contact
your Account Manager or Technical Support for more
information.
3. Draw a rough sketch of your label. You may want to draw
several variations to see what works best. See "Drawing
Rough Sketches" for more information.
4. Identify the field types that appear on your label. See
"Considering Field Types" for more information.
5. Decide which fonts you want to use. See "Considering Fonts"
for more information.
6. Fill out your Format Worksheet. See "Using the Format
Worksheet" for more information.
At this point, you are ready to send your design to the printer. To
do this:
7. Create a format packet, based on how you filled out your
worksheet. See Chapter 4, "Defining Fields," for more
information.
8. Download your format packet to the printer. See Chapter 6,
"Printing," for more information.

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Determining Format Contents
Before you lay out your format, you need to make a few
decisions. For example:
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How large is your supply?

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Which fonts do you want to use?

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Do you want to include a bar code?

Determining the Print Area
The "bottom" is the edge that exits the printer first. The 0,0 point
is at the bottom left corner of the label. For these printers, the
print area is in the center of the label. Check the table to
determine the maximum print area.
Printer

Unit of Measure

Maximum Supply Size
(Width x Length)

Maximum Print Area
(Width x Length)

9412

English (1/100")

236 x 600

200 x 600

9413

9414

Metric (1/10mm)

599 x 1524

508 x 1524

Dots (1/203 dots)

479 x 1218

406 x 1218

English

425 x 400

400 x 400

Metric

1080 x 1016

1016 x 1016

Dots

863 x 812

812 x 812

English

425 x 600

400 x 600

Metric

1080 x 1524

1016 x 1524

Dots

863 x 1218

812 x 1218

Designing a Format 2-3

Use the following formulas to convert inches to dots and metric:
Dots = inches x 203
Metric (1/10mm) = inches x 254
English (1/100 inch) = 100 x (dots/203)
Dots = Metric (1/10 mm) x 799/1000

Drawing Rough Sketches
After you decide what information you want to
print, sketch how you want the information to
appear on the label. Note any areas that are
preprinted on the label, such as a logo.
As soon as you know what information to include
on the label and you have a rough sketch, you
can use a supply layout grid to help you layout
and size your label. If you do not want to use a
grid, go to "Considering Field Types" to choose
what information you want on your label.

Using Supply Layout Grids
A supply layout grid contains measurement markers. These
markers help you accurately position information on your label.

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Decide whether you want to design formats using English, Metric,
or Dot measurements. Choose from the following grids:
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English
The English grid, shown to the
right, is measured in 1/100
inches.

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Metric
The Metric grid is measured in
1/10 millimeters (mm).

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Graphic
The printer uses dots to print
images on a label. The
printhead has 203 dots per inch
(DPI).

Choose English or Metric units when designing formats to use
with different printers. English or Metric units allow more direct
use of formats on printers with different density printheads.
If you want to use supply layout grids, a copy of each is in
Appendix D, "Format Design Tools."

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C o n s i d e r i n g F i e l d Ty p e s
After you select a supply size, the next step in designing a format
is to decide what information you want to print on the label. For
example, you may want to print your company name, price of an
item, and a bar code that combines information from other places.
Everything you want to print falls into one of the following
categories.
Field Type

Description

Examples

Text

Contains letters, numbers, or
symbols you want to print.

item number, item description,
department number, price, date

Bar Code

Used for printing bar codes that
can be scanned.

item or serial numbers, zip codes,
information you don’t want to
have visible to customers

Constant Text

Prints fixed characters that do not
change.

company name, company address

Line or Box

Highlights or separates items.

line marking out the regular price,
border around the supply

Non-Printable
Text

Holds data for later use, such as
for merging into another field.
The printer does not print
non-printable text fields.

city, state, and zip code to be
included in a bar code

All of the above field types are discussed in
Chapter 4.

Considering Fonts
When working with fonts, you have three considerations:
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font appearance

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font size

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font spacing (monospaced or proportional)

See Appendix B, "Fonts," for samples of each font.

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Using the Format Worksheet
The Format Worksheet is divided into sections that list the field
types. Each section has boxes to fill in with parameters that
define your format. A format worksheet is included in Appendix
D, "Format Design Tools."

Filling in the Format Worksheet
Decide what type of field to use on your label.
1. Make a copy of the Format Worksheet.
2. Define the Format Header.
3. Define all non-printable text fields before you define the ones
you want to print. See "Defining Non-printable Text Fields" in
Chapter 4 for more information.
4. Define options as you require them. See Chapter 5, "Defining
Field Options" for more information.

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2-8 Designing a Format

CONFIGURING THE PRINTER

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This chapter discusses how to
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set communication parameters.

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upload the printer’s configuration or font information.

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configure the printer using online configuration packets.

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use immediate commands to control the printer’s operation
at any time.

Configuring the Printer 3-1

Setting Communication Parameters
Use the following information for serial communications. See
"Using Parallel Communications" for information about parallel
communications.
The communication parameters at the printer must match those at
the host, or you will not be able to communicate.
You can use the communication settings packet to set
communication parameters for your printer.
On MS-DOS computers, you can use the MODE command to set
communication values on your PC.
For example
MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1
This command sets your host to these communication values:
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a baud rate of 9600

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no parity

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8 bit word length

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1 stop bit

Using Parallel Communications
If your printer supports parallel communications, the parallel port
is Centronics®-compatible. The communication settings are
automatically configured for you. There are no operator settings
required.

3-2 Configuring the Printer

Using MPCLII Conventions
Here are some guidelines to follow when using MPCLII.

MPCLII Punctuation
Use the following symbols when creating MPCLII packets:
{

start of header

}

end of header

p

field separator

,

parameter separator

"ABC"

Quotation marks enclose character strings.
Empty quotes ("") identify null strings or
unused fields.

‘comment‘

Grave accents enclose comments. Any data
enclosed in grave accents is ignored. Do not
embed comments within a quoted string.
Grave accents are also used to reject
mainframe data.

These MPCL characters are the default. See "Defining the
Control Characters Packet" to change these characters.

Standard Syntax Guidelines
When creating MPCLII packets:
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Begin each packet with a start of header ({).

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End each packet with an end of header (}).

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Define no more than 1000 fields in a format. Each p indicates
one field. However, options are not counted as fields. The
actual number of fields a format can have may be less,
because the number of fields is limited by the available
memory.

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The field number 0 to 999 must be unique. Monarch
recommends starting at 1, instead of 0.

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Do not use a field number more than once per format.

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Define all fields in the order you want to image/print them.
The printer does not print in field number order.

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Separate all parameters with a Parameter Separator (,).

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End each field with a Field Separator ( p ).

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Enter all information in CAPITAL letters, except words or
phrases within quotation marks.

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Include all field parameters unless documented as optional.

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Define non-printable text fields before the field to which they
apply.

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Define options immediately after the field to which they apply.

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Multiple options can be used with most fields. Options can be
used in any combination except as noted with each definition.

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Keep in mind that proportionally spaced fonts need wider
fields than monospaced fonts. For variable field data, use a
letter "W" to determine the maximum field size.

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Do not place a new line (return) or any other non-printing
character in a character string. However, a carriage return or
line break after each p makes your formats easier to read.
T,1,20,V,30,30,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p
T,2,10,V,50,30,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p

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Spaces are ignored, except within character strings.

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Indenting options improves readability of your formats.
T,1,18,V,30,30,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p
R,42,1 p

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Use a tilde (~) followed by a 3-digit ASCII code in a quoted
string to send function codes or extended characters.

3-4 Configuring the Printer

You can modify formats and fields with the optional entry method.
See "Optional Entry Method" in Chapter 6 for more information.

Using Online Configuration Packets
Use online configuration packets to change the printer settings.
You can send an individual packet or a packet that contains all
seven online configuration packets. You can supply all
parameters for each packet. Leave the parameters blank that you
do not need to change. For example,
{I,A,,,,1 p } prints a slashed zero and uses the last sent online
System Setup parameters.
Make a copy of the online configuration worksheet in Appendix D,
"Format Design Tools," and save the original. Packets A-M are
listed on the worksheet.
When you turn off the printer, all the information in the online
configuration packets is saved and used when the printer is
turned back on. After you change printer configurations, you
must resend the format or batch to the printer before the changes
take effect.

Configuration Packet Header
Always include an I, immediately after the left bracket { and
before the packet identifier (A, B, C, etc.). The I parameter
identifies the data stream as a configuration packet.
Include the I parameter with each packet if
you are sending them individually. Include it
only at the beginning of a data stream if you
are sending multiple packets.

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This is the syntax to use when you create online configuration
packets:
Syntax
{I,1 to 7 optional packet
A, parameter 1...parameter
B, parameter 1...parameter
C, parameter 1...parameter
D, parameter 1...parameter
E, parameter 1...parameter
F, parameter 1...parameter
M, parameter 1_parameter 4

5 p
5 p
5 p
3 p
9 p
5 p
p }

Start of Header, Configuration Header
System Setup
Supply Setup
Print Control
Monetary Formatting
Control Characters
Communication Settings
Memory Configuration, End of Header

Syntax for single packet
{
I
A, parameter 1...parameter 5 p
}

Start of Header
Configuration Packet Identifier
System Setup
End of Header

You can also add a configuration to non-volatile RAM or specify
units for supply, print, and margin positions. If you use the
optional parameters with the I packet, any online configuration
packets following the split vertical bar ( p ) must specify distances
using the selected units.
Syntax

{header,ID#,action,device p}

1. header

Constant I

2. ID#

ID. Use 0.

3. action

Action. Options:
A
Add configuration
U
Upload User Configuration

4. device

Storage Device. Options:
F
Flash (9414 only)
N
Non-volatile RAM (9412/9413 default)
R
RAM (9414 default)

5. units

Units (optional parameter). Options:
E
English
M
Metric
G
Dots

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Example

{I,0,A,N,E p
C,0,25,0,0,0 p }

Adds a configuration to non-volatile RAM and specifies English
units. It also uses the default contrast, moves print 0.25 inches
closer to the bottom of the supply and does not change the
margin adjustment, prints at the default print speed, and uses the
default printhead width.
If you do not use the optional parameters, the syntax for the
online configuration packets does not change. For example,
{I,C,0,50,0,0,0 p }

uses the default contrast, moves print 50 dots (025 inches) closer
to the bottom of the supply and does not change the margin
adjustment, prints at the default print speed, and uses the default
printhead width.
Example

{I,0,U,N p }

Uploads the printer configuration from non-volatile RAM and
returns the following to the host.
A,0,0,0,0 p
B,1,0,0,0,0,0 p
C,0,0,0,0,0 p
D,1,0,2 p
E,"~123~044~034~124~125~126","~013~010",""
F,3,1,0,0,1 p
M,R,0,0,N,2424,0 p
M,R,N,20 p
M,T,N,10 p
M,I,N,1259 p
M,D,N,975 p
M,F,N,160 p
M,V,N,0 p }

p

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The parameters for each packet (A-M) are displayed. In the first
line that begins with M, 0 is the total volatile memory available, 0
is the memory used in volatile RAM. 2424 is the total non-volatile
memory available, 0 is the memory used in non-volatile RAM.
The remaining lines beginning with M list the buffer sizes in 1/10K
for the Receive, Transmit, Image, Downloadable Fonts, Formats,
and Scalable Fonts Buffers.
The scalable font is not available
for these printers.

Configuration Syntax Guidelines
When creating a printer configuration packet:
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Follow the "Standard Syntax Guidelines" listed at the
beginning of this chapter.

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Begin a packet with the configuration header (I).

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Download multiple configuration packets within one packet or
download a single configuration packet.

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Include the first five ANSI codes, at a minimum, in the control
characters packet.

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If you change any of the online configuration packets, resend
the format packet to the printer, so the configuration changes
take effect.

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Make sure the communication settings at the host match those
at the printer.

3-8 Configuring the Printer

Defining the System Setup Packet
Use the system setup packet (A) to select the power up mode,
display language, print separators between batches, print a
"slashed zero," and select the symbol set.
Syntax
A1. A

{I,A,powup_mode,language,sep_on,slash_zero,
symbol_set p}
System Setup Packet

A2. powup_mode Online Mode. Must use 0.
A3. language

Display Language. Must use 0.

A4. sep_on

Batch Separators. Options:
0
Does not print a separator (default for all printers).
1
Prints a separator.

A5. slash_zero

Slash Zero. Options:
0
Print a standard zero (default for all printers).
1
Print a zero with a slash through it.

A6. symbol_set

Symbol Set. Options:
0
Internal/ Monarch (default for all printers)
1
ANSI
2
Code Page 437
3
Code Page 850

Example

{I,A,0,0,1,1,0 p }

Powers up the printer in the online mode, displays prompts in
English, prints a separator after each batch, prints zeros with
slashes through them, and uses the internal symbol set.

Configuring the Printer 3-9

Defining the Supply Setup Packet
Use the supply setup packet (B) to select supply type, ribbon,
feed mode, supply position, and cut position.
Syntax

{I,B,supply_type,ribbon_on,feed_mode,
supply_posn,cut_posn p}

B1. B

Supply Setup Packet

B2. supply_type

Supply Type. Options:
0
Black mark stock
1
Die Cut/aperture stock (default for all printers)
2
Non-indexed stock
To use black mark supplies, send this packet {I,B,0,,,,, p}. Turn
off the printer. Turn the printer on while holding the FEED
button. Release when the supply starts to advance. After the
printer prints a test label, press the FEED button again to exit
Data Dump mode. Turn off the printer and then, turn it back
on. The printer is ready for black mark operation.

B3. ribbon_on

Ribbon. Options:
0
Ribbon not installed (9414 default)
1
Ribbon installed (9412/9413 default)
NOTE: The 9414 printer does not support a ribbon.

B4. feed_mode

Feed Mode. Options:
0
Continuous operation (default for all printers)
1
On-demand mode
For the 9412/9413 printers, you must have the on-demand
sensor installed to use on-demand mode. Also, the feed
mode is determined by the presence of the on-demand
sensor, not from this parameter. If the on-demand sensor is
open, you are using on-demand mode. If the on-demand
sensor is closed, you are using continuous mode. There is a
switch on the 9414 printer for on-demand mode. Refer to your
Equipment Manual for more information.

B5. supply_posn -300 to 300 in 1/203 inch. 0 is the default for all printers.
Adjusts the machine to print at the vertical 0,0 point on the
supply. This adjustment accounts for mechanical tolerances
from machine to machine. The supply position adjustment
only needs to be made on the initial machine setup.
You can’t change the supply position while the printer is
active. Changing the supply position will affect the print
position.

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B6. cut_posn

Example

-99 to 99 in 1/203 inch. Use 0 for these printers.

{I,B,0,0,1,10,0 p }

Indicates black mark and thermal direct stock has been loaded,
causes the printer to operate in on-demand mode and feeds the
supply approximately .05 inches up before printing the format on
each label (10/203 inches).

Defining the Print Control Packet
Use the print control packet (C) to set the contrast, print, and
margin adjustment, print speed, and printhead width.
Syntax

{I,C,contrast,print_adj,margin_adjust,
speed_adj,ph_width p }

C1. C

Print Control Packet

C2. contrast

-390 to 156. 0 is the default for all printers.

C3. print_adj

-99 to 99 in 1/203 inch. 0 is the default for all printers.
Adjusts where data prints vertically on the supply. Increase
the print position to move print up, decrease to move print
down.

C4. margin_adj

-99 to 99 in 1/203 inch. 0 is the default for all printers.
Adjusts where data prints horizontally on the supply. Increase
the margin position to move print to the right, decrease to
move print to the left. Margin and print position are format
adjustments. They will not affect the supply position.

C5. speed_adj

Print speed. Use 0 for these printers.

C6. ph_width

Width of the printhead in dots. Use 0 for these printers.

Example

{I,C,0,-20,-10,0,0 p }

Uses the default contrast, moves print 0.1 inch closer to the
bottom of the supply (20/203 inches) and .05 inch to the left on
the supply (10/203 inches), prints at two inches per second, and
uses the default printhead width.

Configuring the Printer 3-11

Defining the Monetary Formatting Packet
The monetary formatting packet (D) selects the monetary symbols
to print for a price field. Use the monetary formatting packet to
select primary and secondary monetary symbols, and designate
the number of digits to appear at the right of a decimal.
Syntax

{I,D,cur_sym,secondary,decimals p }

D1. D

Monetary Formatting Packet

D2. cur_sym

Currency Symbol. Options:
0
No symbol
1
USA ($, Dollar- default for all printers)
2
UK (£, Pound)
3
Japan (¥, Yen)
4
Germany (1, Deutsche Mark)
5
France (F, Franc)
6
Spain (P, Peseta)
7
Italy (L., Lira)
8
Sweden (Kr, Krona)
9
Finland (2, Markka)
10
Austria (6, Shilling)
11
India (Rs, Rupee)
12
Russian (3, Ruble)
13
Korean (4 Won)
14
Thai (5, Baht)
15
Chinese (¥, Yuan)
NOTE: To use these symbols, select the internal symbol set.

D3. secondary

Secondary Sign. Options:
0
No secondary sign (default for all printers)
1
Print secondary sign
NOTE: Secondary symbols only print if you designate at
least one decimal place.

D4. decimals

Example

Number of digits to the right of the decimal. Options:
0
No digits
1
One digit
2
Two digits (default for all printers)
3
Three digits

{I,D,1,1,2 p }

Prints the dollar sign, uses a secondary symbol, and places two
digits to the right of the decimal.
3-12 Configuring the Printer

Defining the Control Characters Packet
Use the control characters packet (E) to change the MPCLII
control characters, enable and disable the immediate commands,
and change the default terminator character for job requests and
ENQ’s.
Changes take effect with the first character following the end of
header character } of the configuration packet. Each control
character must be unique and cannot appear anywhere else in
your packet, except within quotation marks. You can customize
the trailer characters to work with your host.
Wait two seconds for the new characters to
take effect before sending packets using the
new characters.
Use the following syntax for the control characters packet. Notice
all but the first parameter are within quotation marks.
Syntax

{I,E,"ANSI_cd","string1","string2" p }

E1. E

Control Characters Packet

E2. "ANSI_cd"

~123
~044
~034
~124
~125
~126
def. ch.

Start of header
{
(left bracket)
Parameter
,
(comma)
separator
Quoted strings
"
(quotes)
Field separator
p
(pipe sign)
End of header
}
(right bracket)
Data escape
~~
(double tilde)
character (optional)
Immediate command character (optional).
Up to any 3 digits in the 0 to 255 decimal
range. The tilde (~) must be used with decimal
characters. The character must be defined before
this command can be used. The caret (~094) is
normally used.

NOTE: "ANSI_cd" includes seven separate parameters. The
first five parameters are required. The other
parameters are optional.

Configuring the Printer 3-13

E3. "string 1"

Terminator for status requests and ENQ requests. Up to any 3
digits in the 0 to 255 decimal range. The tilde (~) must be
used with decimal characters. The default is "013". Sending
"" disables this sequence.

E4. "string 2"

Terminator for job requests and data uploads. Up to any 3
digits in the 0 to 255 decimal range. The tilde (~) must be
used with decimal characters. The default is none. Sending ""
disables this sequence.

After you change these parameters, all packets, including any
future configuration packets, must use the new control characters.
Monarch recommends using the tilde and ASCII character code
sequence when sending this packet multiple times. Also, set the
packet delimiters to characters within the 21 hex to 7E hex range.
You must send the control characters packet to enable the
immediate commands. An immediate command will execute
immediately, even if it is embedded within quotation marks, and
all data following the command in the string will be ignored.
Example

{I,E,"~123~063~034~124~125~126~094" p }

Changes the parameter separator character from , to ?. The
other control characters remain unchanged. It also enables the
immediate commands by defining the ^ symbol as the command
identifier.

Resetting Control Characters
You can change the characters in the previous example back to
their original settings by downloading this packet:
Example

{I?E?"~123~044~034~124~125~126~094" p }

Notice that the parameter separator is ? in this packet. This is
the parameter separator that was set before this packet. Once
the packet is received by the printer, the new parameter separator
(a comma, in this case) is valid.

3-14 Configuring the Printer

Be careful when using this feature. If you forget what the control
characters were changed to, print a test label. The test label lists
the current control characters. See "Printing a Test Label," in
Chapter 8 for more information.

Defining the Communication Settings Packet
Use the communication settings packet (F) to set the baud rate,
word length, stop bits, parity, and flow control for serial
communications. To set parallel communications, see "Using
Parallel Communications." Changing the communication settings
takes approximately two seconds. Communications sent during
this interval will be lost. Make sure the host communication
values match the values on the printer.
Syntax

{I,F,baud,word_length,stop_bits,parity,
flow_control p }

F1. F

Communication Settings Packet

F2. baud

Baud Rate. Options:
0 1200
3
1 2400
4
2 4800
5

9600 (default for all printers)
19200
38400

F3. word_length

Word Length. Options:
0
7-bit word length
1
8-bit word length (default for all printers)

F4. stop_bits

Stop Bits. Options:
0
1-stop bit (default for all printers)
1
2-stop bits

F5. parity

Parity. Options:
0
None (default for all printers)
1
ODD parity
2
EVEN parity

F6. flow_control

Flow Control. Options:
0
None
1
DTR (default
for all printers)

2
3

(CTS)
XON/XOFF

NOTE: If you use the DOS COPY command to download
your formats, set "Flow Control" to DTR (not
XON/XOFF).

Configuring the Printer 3-15

{I,F,3,1,0,0,1 p }

Example

Uses 9600 baud, an 8-bit word length, one stop bit, no parity, and
the DTR mode.

Defining the Memory Configuration Packet
Use the memory configuration packet (M) to customize the size of
your printer’s buffers, which gives you greater flexibility in your
formats.
Memory must be allocated in 1/2K increments. The memory
configuration packet does not accept decimals, so enter whole
numbers. Multiply the amount to reallocate (in K) by 10. For
example,
To reallocate (in K)

Enter this amount

1

10

1.5

15

2

20

2.5

25

32

320

153

1530

229.5

2295

Each buffer’s allocated memory remains in effect until that buffer
is reallocated. For this reason, you may want to reallocate all the
buffers when reallocating any buffer. If you reallocate more
memory than you have available, you will receive an error.
Syntax
M1. M

3-16 Configuring the Printer

{I,M,buffer,device,buffer_size p }
Memory Configuration Packet

M2. buffer

Buffer type:
D
F
I
R
T
V

Downloadable Fonts
Format
Image
Receive
Transmit
Scalable (vector) Fonts

NOTE: The scalable font is not available for these printers.
M3. device

Storage type. Options:
N
R

M4. buffer size

Non-volatile RAM (9412/9413 only)
Volatile RAM (9414 only)

Buffer size in 1/10K ranges. See the following table for
ranges.

Example

{I,M,I,R,1530 p }

Stores the image buffer in volatile RAM and allocates 153K for it.
The following table lists the configured buffer sizes and min-max
values for your printer.
Buffer

Type

9412

9413/9414

Transmit

Non-Volatile

1K
(.5K- 4K)

1K
(.5K- 4K)

Receive

Non-Volatile

2K
(2K- 64K)

2K
(2K- 64K)

Image

Non-Volatile

67K
(38.5K- 512K)

83K
(38.5K- 512K)

Downloadable Fonts

Non-Volatile

10K
(8K- 512K)

10K
(8K- 512K)

Scalable Fonts

NA

NA

NA

Formats
(Formats and
Batches)

Non-Volatile

16K
(16K- 512K)

16K
(16K- 512K)

Internal

NA

cannot reallocate

cannot reallocate

The transmit and receive buffers are fixed and cannot be
reallocated. The printer’s configuration is stored in non-volatile
RAM and retained when you turn off the printer.
Configuring the Printer 3-17

Checking Current Buffer Sizes
Send a configuration upload packet to check the sizes of your
current buffers. See "Using Configuration Upload Packet" for
more information. After you check your current buffer sizes you
can begin reallocating memory.
If you want to increase your image buffer and you will not be
using scalable fonts, add that memory into your image buffer.
Example

{I,M,R,N,20 p
M,T,N,10 p
M,D,N,80 p
M,V,N,160 p
M,I,N,3200 p }

Receive buffer
2K
Transmit buffer
1K
Downloadable fonts
8K
Scalable fonts buffer 16K
Image buffer
320K

Make sure memory is available before adding memory to a buffer.
In the above example, if the image buffer (M,I,N,3200) was
defined before the downloadable fonts and scalable fonts buffers
(M,D,N,80 and M,V,N,160) were defined, an error would have
occurred.

About Memory Buffers
Transmit Buffer

Used to send ENQ, job, and upload
responses. This buffer must be allocated as
non-volatile (N) RAM.

Receive Buffer

Used to save data received from the host
before it is processed by the printer.
Changing this buffer size affects the amount
of data the printer can receive without using
flow control. This buffer must be allocated as
non-volatile (N) RAM.

3-18 Configuring the Printer

Image Buffer

Used to image the current format. You can
create an image up to 16 inches long by
reallocating memory. The Image Buffer is
cleared after a printer reset, even if it is
stored in non-volatile RAM.
Use the formula below to calculate the
required image buffer size.
22K x Length
Length is the length of your label in inches.

Example

22K x 6 = 132K (Multiply by 10.)
132K x 10 = 1320
Enter 1320 for your Image buffer.

Format Buffer

Used to store formats and batch data. Use
the following formula to calculate the required
format buffer size:
Linecount x 50/1024
Linecount is the number of lines in your
format packet including the format header
and all the options.
The result of the above calculation is in
kilobytes.

Downloadable
Fonts Buffer

Used to store downloaded soft (bitmapped)
fonts. To determine the size of your
downloadable fonts, send a font packet. See
"Using the Font Packet" for more information.

Scalable (Vector)
Fonts Buffer

Used to image the scalable font characters.
Increasing this buffer size allows more
characters to be saved in cache memory, so
the characters do not have to be re-built the
next time they are printed. Scalable fonts are
not available for these printers, use 0.

Configuring the Printer 3-19

Buffer Worksheet
Make copies of this page to use as a buffer worksheet.

3-20 Configuring the Printer

Buffer Allocation Considerations
Keep these items in mind when allocating memory.
u

Do not allocate more memory than what is available.

u

Free memory from one buffer before you add it to another
buffer.

u

Reallocate all the buffers if you need to reallocate any buffer.

u

Send all buffer (re)allocations in one packet. The printer
evaluates each individual buffer allocation separately. If one
buffer allocation is invalid, the entire packet is invalid. For
example, if you send
{I,M,R,N,20 p
M,T,N,60 p
...}
the printer ignores the entire packet, because the second line
allocates 6K for the transmit buffer, and 4K is the maximum for
that buffer. If you define a buffer size that exceeds the
maximum value, an error occurs. However, no information is
lost.

u

Whenever the printer accepts a memory configuration packet,
it takes effect immediately, causing a printer reset. Any
information contained in the buffers is lost. Resend your
formats, batches, graphics, or fonts to the printer.

u

If you remap your image buffer, make sure the length and
width specified in your format header are not too large for the
current image buffer. In other words, if you remap for a 4 x 4
inch label, you cannot print a 4 x 6 inch label without receiving
an error, until you change your format header or increase your
image buffer.

Configuring the Printer 3-21

Using Immediate Commands
Immediate commands affect printer operation as soon as the
printer receives them, even if they are included within a packet or
used inside quotation marks.
You can use immediate commands to change immediate
command or status polling control characters, reset the printer, or
cancel and repeat batches.

Enabling Immediate Commands
When the printer is first turned on, these commands are not
available. To use these commands, you must first send the
control characters packet and define the immediate command
control character. The immediate command control character is
saved in non-volatile RAM and therefore not lost after you turn off
the printer. Once the immediate command control character is
defined, the immediate commands are enabled.

Sending Immediate Commands
Immediate commands consist of a three- or four-character
sequence you can send in a packet or embed in your application.
Each command must be sent separately.
Syntax

control character_immediate command

The printer can accept only one immediate
command at a time. Sending a command
before the previous one is completed can
result in an error.
Example

^CB

Immediately cancels the batch currently printing. This example
assumes that the defined immediate command control character
is the caret (^).

3-22 Configuring the Printer

Command

Parameter

^CA

Cancels all the batches in the queue.

^CB

Cancels only the current batch being printed.

^DD or
^DCd

Disables the MPCL data escape character (the tilde) and inhibits MPCL
from acting on ANY data escape sequence from the host. Sets the MPCL
data escape character to the ASCII value given by the d parameter. The
value can be any ASCII character.

^EA

Aborts an error condition. May need to be sent multiple times. Use ^RB to
reprint batch.
CAUTION: Command causes the current batch to stop and the
condition that caused the error to remain uncorrected.

^ER

Resets the error. This command is the same as pressing FEED to
acknowledge an error. Normal operation will resume.

^FD

Feeds a label when printer is idle. Simulates the operation of pressing
FEED and dispenses the next label if printer is in the on-demand mode.
NOTE: Printer ignores this command if printing.

^ID or ^ICd Disables the Immediate Command feature by turning off the Immediate
Command escape character. Sets the Immediate Command escape
character to the ASCII value given by the d parameter. The value can be
any ASCII character.
^MC

Returns the customer ID or RPQ version to the host. (00 to 99)

^MI

Returns the customer ID or RPQ revision level to the host. (00 to 99)

^MM

Returns the model number to the host. 12=9412, 13=9413, 14=9414

^MP

Returns the prototype number to the host. (00 to 99)

^MR

Returns the revision number to the host. (00 to 99)

^MV

Returns the version number to the host. (00 to 99)

^PR

Resets the printer. This command takes five seconds to complete and then
the printer is ready to receive data. It has the same effect as turning off
and then turning on the printer.
NOTE: Command should be used only when the printer is not printing.

^RB

Repeats the last printed batch, printing the same number of labels as
specified in the original batch.
NOTE: Printer ignores this command if printing.
This command does not work if batch separators are being used.

^RS

Resynchronizes supply when supply roll is changed.
NOTE: Printer ignores this command if printing.

^SD or
^SCd
^TP

Disables the status polling feature by turning off the status polling control
character. Sets the status polling control character to the ASCII value
given by the d parameter. The value of d can be any ASCII character.
Prints a test label set. NOTE: Printer ignores this command if printing.

Configuring the Printer 3-23

The table represents the defined immediate command control
character as ^ and the defined status polling control character as
d. You may define these characters to suit your needs.
To use the immediate command control
character or the status polling character
within your data, use the tilde sequence.

Clearing Packets from Memory
You may want to remove packets from the printer to increase
memory storage capacity or if the formats/fonts are no longer
needed. In some cases, turning the printer off may clear the
packets from memory. If not, send a format clear packet.
Syntax

{header,packet#,action,device p }

1. header

Identifies the packet. Options:
A
Check Digit Scheme
B
Batch
F
Format
W
Font

2. packet#

Identification number of the packet to clear (1-999) or font
number (0-9999). 0 is for all fonts.

3. action

Enter C to clear the packet.

4. device

Storage device. Options:
N
R

Example

Non-volatile RAM
Volatile RAM

{F,1,C,R p }

Clears Format #1 from volatile RAM.

3-24 Configuring the Printer

Using the Font Packet
You can use a font packet to add or clear downloaded fonts from
memory, upload your font buffer, or upload the cell size
information for a particular font. The font packet is useful when
you are downloading fonts. If you are using downloaded fonts,
the font number and the number of bytes each downloaded font
uses is listed.
This packet does not list the number of bytes the standard printer
fonts use.
Syntax

{W,font#,action,device p }

W1. W

Writable Font Header.

W2. font#

Font number from 0-32000.
0 is for all fonts. 1 - 5 digits is the font number.
Example: 11 is the standard printer font,
CG Triumvirate  .

W3. action

Action. Options:
A
C
H

W4. device

Adds the specified font.
Clears all or specified fonts, except ones in ROM.
Uploads font size information.

Device. Options:
F
N
R

Flash (9414 only)
Non-volatile RAM (9412/9413 default)
Volatile RAM (9414 default)

If you are creating fonts, you need to have font data included with
this packet. Software is available to create the font data and
packet. Call Technical Support for more information.
Example

{W,0,M,R p }

Selects all fonts and checks the memory usage in RAM. The
printer returns the following to the host:
{W,0,M,R p
Number of bytes free, Number of bytes used p }

Configuring the Printer 3-25

Example

{W,0,H,N p }

Selects all fonts and uploads the font size information for any
downloaded fonts in Non-volatile RAM.
The printer returns the following to the host:
Font Style
Type

Symbol Set
Cell Width

{W,0,H,N p
Font Name
0,1,0,"Standard",0,0,0,14,22,14,22,3 p
Spacing
0,2,0,"Reduced",0,0,0,7,14,7,14,1 p
0,3,0,"Bold",0,0,0,24,34,24,34,3 p
0,4,0,"OCRA",0,0,0,13,24,13,24,3 p
Baseline
0,5,0,"HR1",0,0,0,12,20,12,20,2 p
0,6,0,"HR2",0,0,0,10,16,10,16,1 p
Cell Height
0,10,1,"CGTriBd9",1,0,7,25,31,10,15,0 p
Nominal Width
0,10,437,"CGTriBd9",1,0,7,25,31,10,15,0 p
Nominal Height
0,10,850,"CGTriBd9",1,0,7,25,31,10,15,0 p
0,11,1,"CGTriumv6",1,0,5,17,21,5,10,0 p
Inter-Character Gap
0,11,437,"CGTriumv6",1,0,5,17,21,5,10,0 p
0,11,850,"CGTriumv6",1,0,5,17,21,5,10,0 p

Spacing

Monospaced (0) or proportional (1).

Type

Bitmapped (0) or scalable (1).

Baseline

Bottom of the font.

Cell Width

Horizontal number of dots to contain the
widest character.

Cell Height

Vertical number of dots to contain the tallest
character.

Nominal Width

Average width for lower-case letters.

Nominal Height

Average height for lower-case letters.

Inter-Character
Gap

Default spacing between characters in
monospaced fonts.

3-26 Configuring the Printer

DEFINING FIELDS

4

This chapter provides a reference for defining
u

the format header

u

text, constant text fields, and non-printable text fields

u

bar code fields

u

line and box fields.

Defining Fields 4-1

Defining the Format Header
A Format Header begins a format file.
Syntax

{F,format#,action,device,measure,length,
width,"name" p

F1. F

Format Header.

F2. format#

Unique number from 0-999 to identify the format.

F3. action

Enter A to add a new format to the printer.

F4. device

Format storage device. Options:
F
Flash (9414 only)
N
Non-volatile RAM (9412/9413 default)
R
RAM (9414 default)

F5. measure

Unit of measure. Options:
E
M
G

English, measured in 1/100 inches
Metric, measured in 1/10 mm
Graphic, measured in dots

The following table lists the values for the specified
parameters. English measurements are used throughout the
rest of the chapter.
Printer

Unit of
Measure

Supply
Length

Supply
Width

Row or
End Row

Column or
End Column

9412
Maximum print
area: 2"x6"

English
Metric
Dots

38-600
97-1524
77-1218

120-200
305-508
244-406

0-599
0-1523
0-1217

0-199
0-507
0-405

9413
Maximum print
area: 4"x4"

English
Metric
Dots

38-400
97-1016
77-812

120-400
305-1016
244-812

0-399
0-1015
0-811

0-399
0-1015
0-811

9414
Maximum print
area: 4"x6"

English
Metric
Dots

38-600
97-1524
7-1218

120-400
305-1016
244-812

0-599
0-1523
0-1217

0-399
0-1015
0-811

F6. length

4-2 Defining Fields

Supply length, top to bottom, in selected units.
9412/9414 ranges:

9413 range:

English

English

38 - 600

38 - 400

F7. width

F8. "name"

Example

Supply width, from left to right, in selected units.
9412 range:

9413/9414 ranges:

English

English

120 - 200

120- 400

Format name (optional), 0-8 characters, enclose within
quotation marks.

{F,1,A,R,E,300,200,"TEXTILES" p

Adds Format 1 ("TEXTILES") to the printer. It uses a three inch
long by two inch wide label.

Defining Text Fields
Create a separate definition for each text field. If text falls on two
lines, each line of text requires a separate definition.
Syntax

T,field#,# of char,fix/var,row,column,
gap,font,hgt mag,wid mag,color,alignment,
char rot,field rot,sym set p

T1. T

Text Field.

T2. field#

Unique number from 0-999 to identify this field.

T3. # of char

Maximum number of printed characters is 0-2710 in the field.

T4. fix/var

Fixed or variable length field. Options:
F
Fixed length
V
Variable length

T5. row

For monospaced fonts, distance from bottom of print area to
the pivot point. The pivot point varies depending on how text
is justified. For proportionally spaced fonts, distance from
bottom of print area to baseline of characters in field.

Defining Fields 4-3

9412/9414 ranges:
English

0 - 599

9413 range:
English
T6. column

0 - 399

Distance from the left edge of the print area to the pivot point
to find the column location.
9412 range:
English

0 - 199

9413/9414 ranges:
English

0 - 399

See "Defining the Format Header" for the table of metric and dot
values.
T7. gap

Number of dots between characters (203 dots per inch).
Range: 0-99.
NOTE: For monospaced fonts, the additional spacing is
added to the existing inter-character gap. This is
also true for proportionally spaced fonts, but
remember that the inter-character gap varies with
character combinations.
Any number other than 0 or the default number affects your
field width. Default spacing:
Standard
Reduced
Bold
OCRA-like
CG Triumvirate Bold
CG Triumvirate

T8. font

3 dots
1 dot
3 dots
3 dots
varies with each letter
varies with each letter

Style of font. Options:
1
2
3
4

Standard
Reduced
Bold
OCRA-like

10
11

CG Triumvirate Bold
CG Triumvirate

Or a valid downloaded font selector number.

4-4 Defining Fields

T9. hgt mag

Height magnifier, 1-7 (times). Use a magnifier of 1 with
proportionally spaced fonts, because characters lose
smoothness at higher magnifications.

T10. wid mag

Width magnifier, 1-7 (times). Proportionally spaced fonts do
not have a set width. To estimate the size of your field, use
the letter "W" for the widest field or an "L" for an average
width field. Find your selected font and the desired width in
Appendix B, "Fonts."

T11. color

Options for standard printer fonts:
B
D
O
R
W

Opaque, Normal, Black, Normal
Opaque, Normal, White, Normal
Transparent, Normal, Black, Normal
Opaque, Normal, White, Normal
Opaque, Normal, White, Normal

There are two types of field color overlay attributes:
Transparent
Opaque

The overlay field (text or constant text) does
not block out (or "erase") existing fields.
The overlay field blocks out (or "erases")
existing fields.

Line field
blocked out by
opaque field
using attribute B

Line field not
blocked out by
transparent field
using attribute O

Field placement in the packet is an important consideration
when using field color attributes, because fields are imaged in
the order they are received. If a line field is defined before
the overlay (text or constant text) field, the line field is
blocked out by the overlay field, depending on the overlay
field’s color attribute. If a line field is defined after the overlay
field, the line field is not blocked out by the overlay field,
regardless of the overlay field’s color attribute.

Defining Fields 4-5

T12. alignment

Options:
L
C
R
B
E

Align on left side of field.
Center text within field (monospaced fonts only)
Align on right side of field (monospaced fonts only)
Align at midpoint of field
Align at endpoint of the field

Use L, B, or E for any font.
T13. char rot

Character rotation. The field or supply does not rotate, only
the characters do. Options:
0
1
2
3

T14. field rot

of
of
of
of

character
character
character
character

points
points
points
points

to
to
to
to

top of field
left of field
bottom of field
right of field

Field rotation. Field rotation rotates the whole field, not just
the characters. Rotation is affected by the pivot point, which
varies depending on how text is justified. Lower left corner of
field is the pivot point. Options:
0
1
2
3

T15. sym set

Top
Top
Top
Top

Top
Top
Top
Top

of
of
of
of

field
field
field
field

points
points
points
points

to
to
to
to

top of supply
left of supply
bottom of supply
right of supply

Symbol set. Options:
0
1
437
850

Internal Symbol Set
ANSI Symbol Set
DOS Code Page 437 (Domestic)
DOS Code Page 850 (International)

NOTE: The CG Triumvirate fonts support only the ANSI and
DOS Code Page Symbol Sets. Refer to Appendix C,
"Symbol Sets/ Code Pages" for more information.

4-6 Defining Fields

T,2,10,V,250,50,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p

Example

Defines a text field (field #2) with a variable length of up to 10
characters. The field begins at row 250, column 50. There is no
additional gap between characters, and the Standard font is used
without any additional magnification. The printing is black on
white and centered. No field or character rotation is used. The
internal symbol set is used.

Defining Bar Code Fields
Each bar code field requires a separate definition.
Syntax

B,field#,# of char,fix/var,row,column,
font,density,height,text,alignment,
field rot p

B1. B

Bar Code Field.

B2. field#

Unique number from 0-999 to identify this field.

B3. # of char

Maximum number of characters. If the bar code uses a check
digit, allow an extra character for the check digit. The actual
maximum number of characters is limited by the size of the
label and bar code density. Range: 0-2710.

B4. fix/var

Fixed (F) or variable (V) length field.
Number of Characters

Fixed/Variable

UPCA

Bar Code

12

F

UPCA+2

14

F

UPCA+5

17

F

UPCE

7

F

UPCE+2

9

F

UPCE+5

12

F

EAN8

8

F

EAN8+2

10

F

EAN8+5

13

F

EAN13

13

F

EAN13+2

15

F

Defining Fields 4-7

EAN13+5

18

POSTNET
Interleaved 2 of 5
Code 39 or MOD43

F

9 or 11

F

0 to 2710

V

0 to 2710

V

depends on application

V

Code 128

0 to 2710

V

Codabar (NW7)

Code 93

0 to 2710

V

PDF417

0 to 2710

V

MaxiCode

15 to 99

V

B5. row

Distance from bottom of the print area to the pivot point of the
field. The pivot point varies, depending on how the field is
justified. Pivot points:

Left/Center/Right-Justified Fields

Balanced Fields

End-Justified Fields

Remember to include text or numbers that may appear with
the bar code for the row measurement.
9412/9414 ranges:
English

0 - 599

9413 range:
English

4-8 Defining Fields

0 - 399

B6. column

Distance from the lower left edge of the print area to the pivot
point.
9412 range:
English

0 - 199

9413/9414 ranges:
English

0 - 399

See "Defining the Format Header" for the table of metric and dot
values.
NOTE: Allow a minimum of 1/10 inch between the scan edge
of bar code and label edges or other data.
B7. font

Bar code. Options:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
22
23
32
33
40

UPCA
UPCE
Interleaved 2 of 5
Code 39 (no check digit)
Codabar
EAN8
EAN13
Code 128
UPCA +2
UPCA +5
UPCE +2
UPCE +5
EAN8 +2
EAN8 +5
EAN13 +2
EAN13 +5
POSTNET
Code 93
PDF417
MaxiCode
Code 39 (MOD 43 check digit)

NOTE: For more information about the MaxiCode bar code,
see Appendix A, "Samples."
B8. density

Bar code density. Use the following table for the bar code
density.

Defining Fields 4-9

Bar code
Type

Density
Selector

Density
(% or cpi)

Narrow
Element
(dots/mils)

Narrow to
Wide Ratio

Data
Length

Appearance
Codes
Available

Char
Set

UPCA +2/+5 2
4

76%
114%

2/9.9
3/14.8

1.0:1

11 or 12
14/17

1, 5, 6, 7 or 8 0 to 9

UPCE
+2/+5

2
4

76%
114%

2/9.9
3/14.8

1.0:1

6 or 7
9/12

1, 5, 6, 7 or 8 0 to 9

EAN8
+2/+5

2
4

76%
114%

2/9.9
3/14.8

1.0:1

7 or 8
10/13

1, 5, 6, 7 or 8 0 to 9

EAN13+2/+5 2
4

76%
114%

2/9.9
3/14.8

1.0:1

12 or 13
15/18

1, 5, 6, 7 or 8 0 to 9

Interleaved
2 of 5

1
2
3

1.1
2.1
3.2

21/103.4
12/59.1
7/34.5

1:3.0
1:2.5
1:3.0

0 to
2710

8

0 to 9

4
5
6

4.2
5.6
6.3

6/29.6
4/19.7
4/19.7

1:2.5
1:3.0
1:2.5

7
8
9

7.5
8.8
9.6

3/14.8
3/14.8
3/14.8

1:3.0
1:2.3
1:2.0

10
11
12

11.2
11.0
12.7

2/9.9
2/9.9
2/9.9

1:3.0
1:3.0
1:2.5

13

14.5

2/9.9

1:2.0

Code 39 or
MOD43
(Extended
Code 39)

1
2
3
4
6
7
11
12
20

1.4
1.7
3.5
4.2
6.3
7.0
3.9
12.7
3.0

10/49.3
8/39.4
4/19.7
3/14.8
2/9.9
2/9.9
4/19.7
1/4.9
5/24.6

1:2.5
1:2.5
1:2.5
1:3.0
1:3.0
1:2.5
1:2.0
1:3.0
1:2.2

0 to
2710

8

SPACE
$%*+-./
0 to 9
A to Z

Codabar
(NW7)

2
3
4
5
7
8
9

2.1
3.0
4.6
5.1
8.4
9.2
10.1

8/39.4
6/29.6
4/19.7
4/19.7
2/9.9
2/9.9
2/9.9

1:3.0
1:2.5
1:2.5
1:2.0
1:3.0
1:2.5
1:2.0

0 to
2710

8

$+-./
0 to 9
a to d

Code 128

20
4
6
8

3.5/7.0
4.4/8.7
5.8/11.7
8.7/17.5

5/24.6
4/19.7
3/14.8
2/9.9

N/A

0 to
2710

8

00H to
7FH

NOTE: The start (*) and stop (+) characters are automatically added for Code 39. Code
39, density 12 produces a one-dot narrow bar. This density is for special U.S.P.S. ACT-tag
applications only. Synthetic supplies are recommended to produce scannable bar codes.

4-10 Defining Fields

Bar code
Type
CODE 93

Density
Selector
3
4
5
7
10

Density
(% or cpi)
3.7
4.5
5.6
7.5
11.2

6/29.6
5/24.6
4/19.7
3/14.8
2/9.9

N/A

0 to 2710

8

Char Set

00H to
7FH

0 (fixed at
4.3 cpi)

24/118.2

10/49.3

4/19.7
0,5,6,9 or
(5 dot gap) 11

8

0 to 9

Maxicode

7

N/A

N/A

N/A

8

00H to
FFH

Element
Width
(dot/mils)

Row Height
(dots/mils)

2/9.8
2/9.8
2/9.8
3/14.8
3/14.8
3/14.8
4/19.7
4/19.7
4/19.7

2/9.8
4/19.7
6/29.6
3/14.8
6/29.6
9/44.3
4/19.7
8/39.4
12/59.1

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Aspect
Ratio
1:1
1:2
1:3
1:1
1:2
1:3
1:1
1:2
1:3

Data
Length

Appearance
Codes
Available

POSTNET

PDF417

Narrow to
Wide Ratio

Data
Length

Density
Selector

Density
Selector

Narrow
Element
(dots/mils)

Narrow to
Wide Ratio

Bar code
Type

Bar code
Type

Density
(% or cpi)

Narrow
Element
(dots/mils)

15 to 99

Data
Length
0 to 2709

Appearance
Codes
Available

Char Set

Char Set

Appearance
Codes
Available
8

00H to
FFH

NOTE: Values in bold indicate the default.

B9. height

Bar code height in 1/100 inches, 1/10 mm, or dots. Minimum
values:
English
Metric
Dots

20
51
40

NOTE: POSTNET, PDF417, and MaxiCode bar codes have a
fixed height. Always use 0 for these bar codes.

Defining Fields 4-11

B10. text

Appearance of text with bar code. For UPC and EAN only use
0-7. For all others, use 8. Options:
0
1
5
6
7
8

B11. alignment

Default
No check digit or number system
Number system at bottom, no check digit
Check digit at bottom, no number system
Check digit and number system at bottom
No text, bar code only

Choose L, R, C, B or E to align the bar code data correctly in
the field. B centers variable width bar codes, which may not
allow pad-character centering (Code 128, Code 39, etc.) E
right justifies variable width bar codes. C centers the bar
code data in the field. R right justifies the bar code data in
the field. MaxiCode must use L.
NOTE: All alignments are not supported for each bar code
type.

B12. field rot

Field rotation. Field rotation rotates the whole field, not just
the characters. Rotation is affected by the pivot point, which
varies depending on how text is justified. Lower left corner of
field is the pivot point. Options:
0
1
2
3

Example

Top of field points to
(Use for MaxiCode)
Top of field points to
Top of field points to
Top of field points to

top of supply
left of supply
bottom of supply
right of supply

B,3,12,V,150,40,1,2,80,7,L,0 p

Defines a bar code field (field #3) with 12 characters of variable
length starting at row 150, column 40. A UPCA bar code with a
density of 2 and a height of 80 is used. The check digit and
number system are shown at the bottom. The bar code is left
aligned without any field rotation.

Defining Non-Printable Text Fields
Non-printable text fields allow you to enter data without printing it
in its entered form. Typically, non-printable fields "hold" data that
later combines with other fields to form a merged field. Define
non-printable text fields before you define the field where the
information prints.

4-12 Defining Fields

When you copy this field into another field, the maximum number
of characters for the final field is 2710 (or 0-100 for 9403). Allow
only as many characters as you need, because extra characters
use up space. Also, if you are copying into a bar code field, the
maximum number of characters in the destination bar code is
determined by the bar code specification (UPCA-12, EAN-13,
etc.). You need to apply field options to manipulate the text
entered in this field. For example, you may want to copy data
from this field into another field. See "Option 4 Copy Data" in
Chapter 5 for more information.
In the following example, data is entered into four non-printable
fields and merged to form field 5, and is then printed as a bar
code. See "Merging Fields" in Chapter 5 for more information.
Field
1
2
3
4
5

Data
20374
339
8
15
20374339815

Field Type
Non-printable
Non-printable
Non-printable
Non-printable
Bar Code

Each non-printable text field requires a separate definition.
Syntax

D,field#,# of char p

D1. D

Non-Printable Text Field.

D2. field#

Unique number from 0-999 assigned to this field.
Maximum number of characters in this field: 0-2710.

D,4,20 p

Defines a non-printable text field (field #4) with a maximum of 20
characters.

Defining Fields 4-13

Defining Constant Text Fields
A constant text field is a set of fixed characters that prints on all
labels. Define each constant text field separately. This field is
not assigned a field number, but is counted as a field (keep this in
mind, as the printer allows a maximum of 1000 fields). The
characters in this field cannot be changed by batch data. Field
options do not apply to constant text fields.
Determine the height and the maximum width of the characters,
using the tables in Appendix B, "Fonts." If you’re using
proportionally spaced fonts, use the average size of the
characters. Mark the pivot point of your field. This will vary,
depending on how your field is justified.
Syntax

C,row,column,gap,font,hgt mag,
wid mag,color,alignment,char rot,
field rot,"fixed char",sym set p

C1. C

Constant Text Field.

C2. row

For monospaced fonts, distance from bottom of print area to
the pivot point. For proportionally spaced fonts, distance from
bottom of print area to baseline of characters in the field.
(Bottom exits the printer first.)

C3. column

9412/9414 ranges:

9413 range:

English

English

0 - 599

0 - 399

Distance from the lower left edge of the print area to the pivot
point.
9412 range:

9413/9414 ranges:

English

English

0 - 199

0 - 399

See "Defining the Format Header" for the table of metric and dot
values.

4-14 Defining Fields

C4. gap

Number of dots between characters. Range: 0-99.
Any number other than 0 or the default number affects your
field width. Default spacing:
Standard
Reduced
Bold
OCRA-like
CG Triumvirate Bold
CG Triumvirate

3 dots
1 dot
3 dots
3 dots
varies with each letter
varies with each letter

C5. font

Style of font. Options:
1 Standard
10 CG Triumvirate Bold
2 Reduced
11 CG Triumvirate
3 Bold
4 OCRA-like
or a valid downloaded font selector number.

C6. hgt mag

Height magnifier, 1-7 (times). Use a magnifier of 1 with
proportionally spaced fonts, because characters lose
smoothness at higher magnifications.

C7. wid mag

Width magnifier, 1-7 (times) Proportionally spaced fonts do
not have a set width. To estimate the size of your field, use
the letter "W" for the widest field or an "L" for an average
width field.

C8. color

Options for standard printer fonts:
B Opaque, Normal, Black, Normal
D Opaque, Normal, White, Normal
O Transparent, Normal, Black, Normal
R Opaque, Normal, White, Normal
W Opaque, Normal, White, Normal
There are two types of field color overlay attributes:
Transparent
Opaque

The overlay field (text or constant text) does
not block out (or "erase") existing fields.
The overlay field blocks out (or "erases")
existing fields.

Field placement in the packet is an important consideration
when using field color attributes, because fields are imaged in
the order they are received. If a line field is defined before
the overlay (text or constant text) field, the line field is
blocked out by the overlay field, depending on the overlay
field’s color attribute. If a line field is defined after the overlay
field, the line field is not blocked out by the overlay field,
regardless of the overlay field’s color attribute.

Defining Fields 4-15

C9. alignment

Alignment of constant text in the field. Options:
L
B
E

C10. char rot

Character rotation. Options:
0
1
2
3

C11. field rot

Align on left side of field.
Align at midpoint of field
Align at end of field.

Top
Top
Top
Top

of
of
of
of

character
character
character
character

points
points
points
points

to
to
to
to

top of field
left of field
bottom of field
right of field

Field rotation. Lower left corner of field is the pivot point.
Options:
0
1
2
3

Top
Top
Top
Top

of
of
of
of

overlay
overlay
overlay
overlay

points
points
points
points

to
to
to
to

top of supply
left of supply
bottom of supply
right of supply

NOTE: Rotation is affected by the pivot point, which varies
depending on how text is justified.
C12. "fixed char" Fixed characters to appear in the field. Maximum 2710
characters. Enclose in quotation marks.
C13. sym set

Symbol set. Options:
0
1
437
850

Internal Symbol Set
ANSI Symbol Set
DOS Code Page 437 (Domestic)
DOS Code Page 850 (Multilingual)

NOTE: The CG Triumvirate fonts support only the ANSI and
DOS Code Page Symbol Sets. See Appendix C,
"Symbol Sets/ Code Pages," for more information.

Example

C,30,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"MADE IN USA",0 p

Defines a constant text field starting at row 30, column 10. It
does not have any additional inter-character gap. The Standard
font is used without any additional magnification. The printing is
black on white and left justified. No field or character rotation is
used. "MADE IN USA" is printed in this field. The internal symbol
set is used.

4-16 Defining Fields

Defining Line Fields
Use lines to form borders and mark out original prices. Define
each line separately. This field is not assigned a field number, but
is counted as a field (keep this in mind, as the printer allows a
maximum of 1000 fields per format). You can define any line
length and a thickness up to 99 dots, as long as the solid black
print does not exceed 30 percent of any given square inch of the
label.

L i n e Ty p e s
You can create horizontal and vertical lines. There are two ways
to define lines.
Segments

You choose the starting point and ending
point.

Vectors

You choose the starting point, the angle, and
the length of the line.

Syntax

L,type,row,column,angle/end row,length/
end col,thickness,"pattern" p

L1. L

Line Field.

L2. type

Type of line. Only vertical and horizontal lines are
supported. Options:
S

Segment. You choose the starting point and
ending point.

V

Vector. You choose the starting point, angle,
and length.

Defining Fields 4-17

L3. row

Distance from bottom of print area
to the starting point.
9412/9414 ranges:
English

0 - 599

9413 range:
English
L4. column

0 - 399

Distance from left edge of the
print area to line origin.
9412 range:
English

0 - 199

9413/9414 ranges:
English

0 - 399

See "Defining the Format Header" for the table of metric and dot
values.
L5. angle/
end row

If Using Segments
Row location of ending point. Measure from bottom of print
area. Ranges same as row above. On horizontal lines, this
value must match item L3.
If Using Vectors
Angle of line. Options: 0, 90,
180, or 270.

L6. length/
end col

If Using Segments
Column location of end point. Measure from left edge of print
area. Ranges same as column above. On vertical lines, this
value must match parameter L4.
If Using Vectors
Length of the line in selected units.
Ranges for horizontal lines with 9412:
English

4-18 Defining Fields

0 - 200

Ranges for horizontal lines with 9413/9414:
English

0 - 400

Ranges for vertical lines with 9412/9414:
English

0 - 600

Ranges for vertical lines with 9413:
English
L7. thickness

0 - 400

Using the chart below for reference, write the desired line
thickness (1 to 99) in box L7. Measured in dots.

NOTE: Line thickness fills upward on horizontal lines, or to
the right on vertical lines.
L8. "pattern"

Example

Line pattern. Enter "".

L,S,110,30,110,150,10,"" p

Defines a horizontal line field as a segment starting at row 110,
column 30 and ending at row 110, column 150. The line
thickness is 10 dots.

Defining Fields 4-19

Defining Box Fields
Use boxes to form borders or highlight items of interest. Define
each box field separately. This field is not assigned a field
number, but is counted as a field (keep this in mind, as the printer
allows a maximum of 1000 fields). You can define any line length
and a thickness up to 99 dots, as long as the solid black print
does not exceed 30 percent of any given square inch of the label.
Syntax

Q,row,column,end row,end col,thickness,
"pattern" p

Q1. Q

Box (Quadrilateral) Field.

Q2. row

Distance from bottom of print area
to lower left corner of box.
9412/9414 ranges:
English

0 - 599

9413 range:
English
Q3. column

0 - 399

Distance from left edge of print area
to lower left corner of box.
9412 range:
English

0 - 199

9413/9414 ranges:
English

0 - 399

See "Defining the Format Header" for the table of metric and dot
values.
Q4. end row

4-20 Defining Fields

Distance from bottom of print area to
upper right corner of box. Ranges
same as row.

Q5. end col

Distance from left edge of print area
to upper right corner of box. Ranges
same as column.

Q6. thickness

Using the chart below for reference, write the desired line
thickness (1 to 99) in box Q6. Measure in dots.

NOTE: Boxes fill inward, so make sure your boxes do not
overwrite other fields.
Q7. "pattern"

Example

Line pattern. Enter "".

Q,240,30,270,150,3,"" p

Defines a box field starting at row 240, column 30. It ends at row
270, column 150. It has a thickness of 3 dots.

Defining Fields 4-21

4-22 Defining Fields

DEFINING FIELD OPTIONS

5

This chapter provides a reference for defining
u

field options in formats.

u

check digit packets.

Applying Field Options
Field options further define text, bar code, and non-printable text fields.
The text, constant text, or bar code field must be previously defined before
you can apply any field option to it. Define options immediately after the
field to which they apply.

Combining Field Options
You can use more than one option with most fields. For example, you can
use Option 4 to copy data from another field, and then use Option 30 to pad
the field. When you use multiple options for the same field, you must place
the options in the order you want to apply them to your format.

Defining Field Options 5-1

Restrictions
Some options cannot be used together. For example,
incrementing (Option 60) and price field (Option 42) options
cannot be applied to the same field. Refer to the following
sections addressing individual options for specific combinations to
avoid.
Option 4 (copy a field) is the only option that can be repeated for
a single field.
Example

R,1,3,1,3,1,1 p

Syntax

R,option#,parameter...parameter p

R1. R

Indicates field option header.

R2. option#

Option number (supported on all printers):
1
4
30
31
42
50
51
52
60
61

Define fixed characters
Copy data from previous field
Pad data to left or right with specified character
Generate check digit
Format as a price field
Define bar code densities
Define security and truncation of PDF417 bar codes
Define width or length of PDF417 bar codes
Define incrementing or decrementing field
Reimage fields

R3. parameter(s) Varies per option. See the following option descriptions.

5-2 Defining Field Options

Option 1 (Fixed Data)
Fixed data is information (a company name or store number) you
want to print on all labels. You can define fixed characters for an
entire field or for part of a field.
Syntax

R,1,"fixed char" p

R1. R

Option Header.

R2. 1

Option 1.

R3. fixed char

Characters to insert. Enclose in quotation marks. If you are
defining fixed characters for part of a field, place underscores
(_) in non-fixed positions. Any spaces in the phrase are fixed
characters. Range: 0 - 2710.
NOTE: Underscore characters are stripped out and the data
is compressed if no data is supplied by the batch and
the field length is variable.

Example

R,1,"_ _ _%$_ _ _ _ _" p

Uses fixed characters (%$) in positions four and five.
positions are variable.
Example

The other

R,1,"MONARCH" p

"MONARCH" appears as a fixed field in this example.
To fill in the non-fixed portion of the field, see "Defining Batch
Data Fields" in Chapter 6. As an alternative, you can apply
Option 4 to copy data into the non-fixed character positions.

Defining Field Options 5-3

Option 4 (Copy Data)
You can create a field that uses data from another field. This is
useful for creating merged fields or sub-fields. You can copy the
information from multiple fields into one field by applying the copy
procedure more than once. Copy data is the only option you can
apply to a field more than once.
The maximum number of characters defined in box T3 or B3 must
allow for the number of characters you will place in the field,
including any price, check digit, or fixed characters inserted by
the printer. The maximum number of characters in the destination
field (including copied data) cannot exceed 2710 or the maximum
number of characters permitted by the bar code.
When copying from more than one field, copy
into the destination field from left to right.
Syntax

R,4,src fld,src start,# to copy,dest
start,copy code p

R1. R

Field Option Header.

R2. 4

Option 4.

R3. src fld

Field number from which data is copied. Range: 0 - 999.

R4. src start

Position number in the source field of the first character to be
copied. Character positions are numbered 1 to 2710, starting
from the left.

R5. # to copy

Number of characters to copy. Range: 1 - 2710.

R6. dest start

Position number where copied characters are to begin printing
in the destination field. Range: 1 - 2710.

R7. copy code

Copy Method.

5-4 Defining Field Options

1

Copy field as is (including price symbols,
pad characters, check digits, etc.).

2

Copy unformatted data (without price characters,
pad characters, etc.).

R,4,3,1,3,1,1 p

Example

Copies data from field #3, starting at the first position and copying
three characters. In the destination field, the information is
placed in position 1 and copied as formatted data.

Merging Fields
You can copy data to merge the contents of fields. Use the copy
data option as many times as necessary to copy all the
appropriate fields into the merged field.
In the following example, two text and two non-printable fields are
shown. Data from these fields is merged to form field 5 and is
then printed as a bar code.
Field
1
2
3
4
5

Data

Field Type

203
339
8
BLUE
2033398BLUE

Non-printable
Non-printable
Text
Text
Bar Code

To create this sequence:
1. Define fields 1, 2, 3, and 4.
2. Define field 5 as a bar code. Allow enough characters in the
bar code field to hold all the copied characters.
3. Apply Option 4 to field 5 once for every source field.

Sub-Fields
You can copy a segment of data from one field into a new
location, called a sub-field. For example, extract part of the data
in a bar code and display it in text form in a sub-field. Then, use
the copy data option.

Defining Field Options 5-5

Option 30 (Padding Data)
You can add characters to one side of a field to "pad" the field.
Padding allows you to fill in the remaining spaces when the
entered data does not fill an entire field.
If a variable length field is not completely filled with batch data,
this option fills the remaining positions in the field with the
character designated by Option 30.
Syntax

R,30,L/R,"character" p

R1. R

Option Header.

R2. 30

Option 30.

R3. L/R

Indicates type of padding

R4. "character"

L

Pad field on left side

R

Pad field on right side

Pad character must be within the 0 - 255 decimal range and
enclosed inside quotation marks.
NOTE: Do not use on fixed length fields.

Example

R,30,L,"X" p

Pads data with an "X" on the left side of the field.

Sample Use for Padding
If you have a variable length bar code that you want to occupy a
fixed amount of space on the supply, use pad characters. If the
maximum number of characters in the bar code is 15, but the
batch record only has 10 characters, the padding option fills the
remainder of the field with pad characters.

5-6 Defining Field Options

Option 31 (Calculate Check Digit)
The printer generates a check digit if you apply Option 31 to the
field. You cannot use this option if the field contains a UPC, EAN,
or Code 39 (with the MOD43 check digit) bar code.
Syntax

R,31,gen/ver,check digit # p

R1. R

Option Header.

R2. 31

Option 31.

R3. gen/ver

Enter G to generate a check digit.

R4. check digit # Specifies a check digit scheme. Enter a number that
identifies a check digit scheme that has been defined. For
more information, see "Using Check Digits." Range: 1 - 10.

Example

R,31,G,5 p

Generates a check digit using the previously defined check digit
scheme 5.

Defining Field Options 5-7

Option 42 (Price Field)
You can apply options that will insert monetary symbols
automatically. Do not use this option with Option 31 (define a
check digit) or Option 60 (increment or decrement a field). This
option is not recommended for bar codes. When determining the
maximum number of characters, add the maximum number of
digits and the monetary symbols.
Syntax

R,42,appearance code p

R1. R

Option Header.

R2. 42

Option 42.

R3. appearance
code

Enter 1 to print price field in standard notation, as defined by
country setting.
Use the monetary formatting packet to select monetary
notations and symbols by country setting. See "Defining the
Monetary Formatting Packet" for more information.
See Appendix C, "Symbol Sets/Code Pages," to make sure
the monetary symbol you want to use is printable in the font
selected for this field. For monetary symbols other than the
dollar sign, use the internal symbol set.

Example

R,42,1 p

Uses a price field that prints the monetary symbol and notations
as defined in the monetary formatting packet.

5-8 Defining Field Options

Option 50 (Bar Code Density)
You can apply this option to bar code fields when you want to
create custom densities. When you apply this option, it overrides
the density value in the bar code field.
When using this option, set the density parameter in your bar
code field to the default value. You can only use this option once
for each bar code field. This option overrides the density
selected in the bar code field.
Bar codes produced using Option 50 may not be scannable. The
additional character gap, narrow space, and wide space
parameters are valid only with Code 39 and Codabar. If these
parameters are specified for any other bar codes, they will be
ignored by the printer. Do not use Option 50 with fixed density
bar codes.
Syntax

R,50,narrow,wide,gap,nar_space,wide_space p

R1. R

Option Header.

R2. 50

Option 50.

R3. narrow

Dot width of the narrow element. Range: 1-99.

R4. wide

Dot width of the wide element. Range: 1-99.

R5. gap

Additional dot space between characters. Enter a value of 1
to 99. (Code 39 and Codabar only.)

R6. nar_space

Additional dot width of the narrow bar code space. (Code 39
and Codabar only). Range: 1- 99.

R7. wide_space

Additional dot width of the wide bar code space. (Code 39
and Codabar only). Range: 1- 99.

Example

R,50,4,8,4,4,8 p

Creates a custom bar code density with a narrow element of 4
dots, a wide element of 8 dots, a gap of 4 dots, 4 additional dot
widths for the narrow bar code space, and 8 additional dot widths
for the wide bar code space (if this is a Code 39 or Codabar bar
code).

Defining Field Options 5-9

O p t i o n 5 1 ( P D F 4 1 7 S e c u r i t y / Tr u n c a t i o n )
You can define a security level and choose whether or not to
truncate a PDF417 bar code. Higher security levels add data to a
bar code, improving scan reliability. Some damaged bar codes
may still be scannable if the security level is high enough. You
can use this option to create standard PDF417 bar codes or use
the truncated option to create a narrower bar code. This option
can appear only once per PDF417 field, in any order, following the
bar code field.
As the security level is increased, so is the size of your PDF417
bar code. For each level increased, the bar code will double in
size.
Syntax

R,51,security,stand/default p

R1. R

Option Header.

R2. 51

Indicates Option 51.

R3. security

Security level ranges from 0-8 (0 is the default).
Higher security levels add data to a bar code, improving scan
reliability. Some damaged bar codes may still be scannable if
the security level is high enough.

R4. stand/def

Truncation selector. Valid values:
S
T

Example

(default) a standard PDF417 bar code
truncated

R,51,2,S p

Defines a security level of 2 for a standard PDF417 bar code.

5-10 Defining Field Options

Option 52 (PDF417 Width/Length)
This option defines the image width or length of a PDF417 bar
code. If you define a fixed number of columns (width), the bar
code expands in length. If you define a fixed number of rows
(length), the bar code expands in width.
Column value does not include start/stop or left/right indicator
columns.
If this option does not immediately follow the PDF417 bar code
field, the default settings are used. You can only use this option
once per PDF417 bar code field.
Syntax

R,52,row/column,dimension p

R1. R

Option Header.

R2. 52

Indicates Option 52.

R3. row/column

Indicates if you are defining the number of rows or columns.
R
C

Row
Column

If you specify rows, the bar code expands in columns,
or vice versa.
R4. dimension

The number of rows or columns defined for the bar code. The
default is 4. Valid values:
3-90 for rows
1-30 for columns

Example

R,52,C,10 p

Defines the column width of 10, which expands the PDF417 bar
code length by 10.

Defining Field Options 5-11

Option 60 (Incrementing/Decrementing Fields)
You may have an application, such as serial numbers, in which
you need a numeric field to increment (increase in value) or
decrement (decrease in value) on successive tickets within a
single batch. Incrementing or decrementing can be applied to
numeric data only. If you have a field that includes letters and
digits, apply incrementing or decrementing to only the portion of
the field that contains digits.
Syntax

R,60,I/D,amount,l pos,r pos p

R1. R

Option Header.

R2. 60

Option 60.

R3. I/D

I
D

incrementing field
decrementing field

R4. amount

Amount to increase or decrease. Range: 0- 999.

R5. l pos

Leftmost position in inc/dec portion of field. If this value is not
entered, the default value 1 is used. Range: 0 - 2710.

R6. r pos

Rightmost position in inc/dec portion of field. If this value is
not used, the entire field length is used as the default.
Range: 0 - 2710.

Example

R,60,I,5,1,6 p

Increments a field by 5 each time the field is printed. The field
increments beginning with the first left position and ending with
the sixth position.

Fixing the First Number in the Incrementing Sequence
There are two ways to enter the first number in the incrementing
sequence. You can use batch data or use Option 1 to define the
first number as a fixed character.The first number in the sequence
must contain the same amount of digits as the highest number to be
counted. For example, to count the numbers 1 to 999, the first
number in the sequence must be entered as 001.

5-12 Defining Field Options

Option 61 (Reimage Field)
This option redraws (reimages) a constant field when you have a
constant field next to a variable field on your label. It can be
used on text, constant text, bar code, line, or box fields.
These printers do not redraw an area if the field data does not
change. When a field changes, that area is cleared and the new
field data is imaged. However, the new field data may require a
larger area than the previous field did. In some cases,
neighboring fields that do not change (constant fields) may be
covered with white space from the changing field’s (variable
fields) area. Use this option to reimage the constant field, or it
may appear broken.
The most common use for this option is with
incrementing fields on your label, because
they may cover a constant field.
Syntax

R,61 p

R1. R

Option Header.

R2. 61

Option 61.

Example

R,61 p

Reimages the constant field that appears next to a variable field.

Re-Image ON

Re-Image OFF

In the above example, Option 61 was applied to the bar code field
to keep the incrementing field (Box #) from blocking out the bar
code field.

Defining Field Options 5-13

Using Check Digits
Check digits are typically used to ensure that a text or bar code
field scans correctly. If you apply Option 31, the printer
calculates a check digit. A check digit scheme determines how
the printer calculates a check digit. When you define a check
digit scheme, you assign a number to identify it. This number is
later entered in box R4 when you apply Option 31 to a field. You
can use check digits with text or bar code fields. Check digit
calculations are performed on numeric data only.
Do not use check digits with price fields. Do not define a check
digit scheme for these bar codes, because they have predefined
check digits: UPC, EAN, Code 39 (with the MOD43 check digit),
and Code 93.
Syntax
A1. A

{A,selector,action,device,modulus,
fld_length,D/P,"weights" p }
Check Digit Header.
Assign a number from 1-10 to this check digit formula.

A3. action

Adds a check digit scheme. Enter A.

A4. device

Storage device. Options:
F
Flash (9414 only)
N
Non-volatile RAM (9412/9413 default)
R
RAM (9414 default)
NOTE: To clear a check digit packet from memory, see
"Clearing Packets from Memory" in Chapter 3.

A5. modulus

Number from 2-11. The modulus is used to divide the sum of
products or the sum of digits.

A6. fld_length

The maximum number of characters the field will contain.
Range: 0 - 2710.

A7. D/P

Algorithm. The algorithm determines how the check digit is
calculated. Options:
D
P

5-14 Defining Field Options

sum of digits
sum of products

A8. "weights"

String of digits used for calculation. A weight string is a group
of two or more numbers that is applied to a field. The number
of digits in this string should equal the number in fld_length.
Enclose in quotation marks. Range: 0 - 2710.

{A,1,A,R,10,5,P,"65432" p }

Example

Adds check digit scheme number 1 to the printer’s memory. The
modulus is 10, the maximum number of characters in the field is
5. The check digit is calculated by using the Sum of Products and
the string of digits used in the calculation is "65432."

Sum of Products Calculation
This is an example of how the printer uses Sum of Products to
calculate a check digit for this data:
5

2

3

2

4

5

2

1

9

1. Weights are applied to each digit, starting with the last digit in
the weight string. They are applied right to left, beginning at
the right-most position of the field. Remember, a weight
string must contain at least two different numbers. This
example has a weight string
of 1,2,3,4.
field:

5

2

3

2

4

5

2

1

9

weight string:

4

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

2. Each digit in the field is multiplied by the weight assigned to it:
field:

5

2

3

2

4

5

2

1

9

weight string:

4

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

20

2

6

6 16

5

4

3 36

products:

3. Next, the product of each digit is added together. This is the
sum of the products.
20 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 16 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 36 = 98
Defining Field Options 5-15

4. Divide the sum of the products by the modulus (10 in this
case), only to the whole number. The balance is called the
remainder.
9
10 98
90
8
5. Subtract the remainder from the modulus.
The result becomes the check digit. In this case, the check
digit is 2.
10 - 8 = 2

Sum of Digits Calculation
This is an example of how the printer uses Sum of Digits to
calculate a check digit for this data:
5

2

3

2

4

5

2

1

9

1. Weights are applied to each digit, starting with the last digit in
the weight string. They are applied right to left, beginning at
the right-most position of the field. Remember, a weight
string must contain at least two different numbers. This
example has a weight string
of 1,2,3,4.
field:

5

2

3

2

4

5

2

1

9

weight string:

4

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

2. Each digit in the field is multiplied by the weight assigned to it:
field:

5

2

3

2

4

5

2

1

9

weight string:

4

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

20

2

6

6 16

5

4

3 36

products:
5-16 Defining Field Options

3. Next, the digits of the products are added together. Two-digit
products are treated as two separate digits.
This is the sum of the digits.
2 + 0 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 3 + 6 = 44
4. Divide the sum of the digits by the modulus (10 in this case),
only to the whole number. The balance is called the
remainder.
4
10 44
40
4
5. Subtract the remainder from the modulus.
The result becomes the check digit. In this case, the check
digit is 6.
10 - 4 = 6

Defining Field Options 5-17

5-18 Defining Field Options

PRINTING

6

This chapter describes how to
u

download files to the printer.

u

define the batch header, batch control, and batch data files.

u

modify formats

u

create DOS batch files.

Printing 6-1

Turn on the printer and make sure it is ready to receive data
before you download. See your host’s documentation or System
Administrator for information on ways to download.
When downloading, send your packets in this order:
1. Memory configuration packet (M)
2. Configuration packets (A-F)
3. Any of the following:
F

Check digit packets (see Chapter 5)

F

Format packets (see Chapter 4)

4. Batch data (see "Defining the Batch Header")
To download from a PC:
1. Check that the PC and the printer are connected.
2. Check that communications have been established between
the PC and the printer.
3. Send the communication settings packet to select the
printer’s communication settings. See "Defining the
Communication Settings Packet" in Chapter 3 for more
information (only used for serial communication). If you
change the printer’s communication settings, make sure they
match those at the host before sending any packets to the
printer.
4. Type this command at the DOS prompt:
COPY LABEL1.FMT COM1 Transmits a file called "LABEL1.FMT" to COM1.
COPY LABEL1.BCH COM1 Transmits a batch called "LABEL1.BCH" to COM1.

If you use the COPY command to download your formats, set flow
control to DTR (not XON/XOFF). Also, do not use the MS-DOS
prompt from inside Windows, because you will get a framing error.

6-2 Printing

Defining the Batch Header
A batch header begins the file. It tells which format the batch
uses and how many labels to print. To record batch data, make a
copy of the worksheet in Appendix D, "Format Design Tools."
A batch packet contains three parts:
batch header

identifies the format and how many labels to
print.

batch control

defines the print job.

batch data
(optional)

defines the actual information printed on the
label.

Syntax

{B,format#,N/U,quantity p

B1. B

Batch Header.

B2. format#

Format number: 0-999 to use.

B3. N/U

Controls how image is generated.

B4. quantity

N

New. Erase image and re-image all fields using
online data. Any missing fields will be blank.

U

Update last image with 1 or more fields.
All other fields remain the same as the last
queued batch.

Quantity to print (0-32000).
NOTE: Using 0 pre-images the field to reduce the imaging
time for labels. See "Batch Quantity Zero Method"
for more information.

Example

{B,1,N,1 p

Defines a batch header that uses format #1 and reimages all
fields using the online data. One label is printed with this batch.

Printing 6-3

Defining the Batch Control Field
The batch header must precede this field. The batch control field
defines the print job and applies only to the batch that
immediately follows.
Syntax

E,feed_mode,batch_sep,print_mult,
multi_part p

E1. E

Batch Control Field.

E2. feed_mode

Feed Mode. Options:
0
Continuous Feed (default)
1
On-demand
For the 9412/9413 printers, you must have the on-demand
sensor installed to use on-demand mode. Also, the feed
mode is determined by the presence of the on-demand
sensor, not from this parameter. If the on-demand sensor is
open, you are using on-demand mode. If the on-demand
sensor is closed, you are using continuous mode. There is a
switch on the 9414 printer for on-demand mode. Refer to your
Equipment Manual for more information.

E3. batch_sep

Batch Separator (striped label in between batches). Options:
0
Does not print a separator (default)
1
Prints a separator

E4. print_mult

Number of tags with the same image. Range: 1 to 999

E5. multi_part

Number of identical parts on one tag. Range: 1 to 5

Example

E,0,1,4,2 p

Defines a batch control field. Continuous feed mode is used and
a separator prints between batches. Four tags have the same
image and there are two identical parts on one tag.

6-4 Printing

Defining Batch Data Fields
Batch data is the actual information printed on the supply. Batch
data fills in the format’s text, bar code, and non-printable text
fields.
Batch data fields should be sent in field number order. Use
continuation fields for large amounts of data. If you are using N
(New) in the batch header, you must list all fields with your data in
sequence. If you are using U, you need to list only those fields
and data that changes from the last printed batch.
Syntax

field#,"data string" p
C,"continuation" p

field#

Identifies the text, bar code, or non-printable text field in
which to insert the following data. Range: 0 - 999.

"data string"

Provides the actual information to appear in fields. Enclose in
quotation marks. Range: 0 - 2710.

C

Identifies information to be appended to the data string. (This
parameter is optional.)

"continuation"

Provides the actual information to be added to the batch
packet. Enclose in quotation marks. Use this option to break
up longer fields. (This parameter is optional.)

Example

1,"Size 12" p
2,"" p
3,"Blue" p
C,"and this would be appended." p

Defines a batch data field. "Size 12" prints in field #1, a blank
line appears in field #2, "Blue and this would be appended" prints
in field #3.

Printing 6-5

Using Special Characters in Batch Data
There are two ways to specify special characters in batch data:
u

Place a tilde (~) before the character

u

Use a tilde with the decimal ASCII equivalent

For example, you can use ~" or ~034 to print the " character in
your batch data. Use ~~ to print the ~ character in your batch
data; otherwise, the tilde character is ignored. You can also use
~XXX where XXX is the decimal equivalent of an unprintable
character.
Sample Batch Data with Special Characters
Decimal Character

{B,1,N,1 p

What Prints

1,"123~034456789" p

~034 is "

123"456789

2,"~094983~126LG4451" p }

~094 is ^
~126 is ~

^983~LG4451

Merged or Sub-Fields
If a field is completely filled by data copied from other fields, use
quotation marks without spaces between them for the "data
string" parameter.

Incrementing Fields
In incrementing fields, the first number in the sequence must
contain the same number of digits as the highest number to be
counted. For example, to increment the numbers in a field from 1
to 999, enter the starting number in the batch as 001.

6-6 Printing

Downloading Methods
Depending on your application, you can download the format and
batch data using one of three methods: sequential method, batch
method, batch quantity zero method.

Sequential Method
Using the sequential method, you send all your format and batch
data at one time. Use this method when your application does
not require operator intervention to input data. All data is sent
down at one time, and the printer then images each field. As
soon as the last field is imaged, your labels begin to print.
Example

{Format}
{Batch Packet}

Batch Method
This is similar to the sequential method, but it is used when you
want to send multiple batches. All data for the first batch is sent
at one time, and the printer then images each field. As soon as
the last field for the first batch is imaged, labels begin to print.
This process is repeated for each subsequent batch.
Example

{Format}
{Batch Packet}
{Batch Packet}

Batch Quantity Zero Method
You may use the batch quantity zero method when your
application requires operator intervention to enter data. While the
operator is entering data, the previous field is sent with a batch
quantity of zero. The printer images the field, but does not print
it. After the operator enters the data for the last field, the batch
quantity can be specified. The last remaining field is imaged, and
the label prints almost immediately. To use the batch quantity
zero method:

Printing 6-7

1. Send the format and a batch header in one file. The first time
you send the batch header, use the parameter N (new batch),
and the parameter 0 for (zero quantity). This ensures the
label is properly positioned.
The printer images constant text, line, and box fields, but
does not print them.
2. Input data for each field, and send it with a batch header
using the parameter U (batch update) and a quantity of zero.
When the printer receives the data, it immediately images the
field, but does not print it.
At this time, the printer is imaging all associated fields,
including fields that copy from other fields.
3. Repeat step 2 for each field except the last one.
4. For the last field, input data and send a batch header with the
quantity of labels you want printed. When the printer receives
input for the last field, it immediately prints the labels. See
"Reducing Imaging Time" in Chapter 10 for an example using
the batch quantity zero method.

Modifying Formats
The optional entry method is a quick way to modify your format
fields, check digit fields, and configuration packets.

Optional Entry Method
This method enables you to reset only the parameters you want to
change. Commas act as placeholders for unchanged parameters.
The optional entry method reduces file size and increases the
speed at which files are sent to the printer.

6-8 Printing

Creating DOS Batch Files for Downloading
If you are downloading from an MS-DOS system, you can create
batch files to set communication values and download formats. It
is a good idea to create a subdirectory to hold your format files.
Here is a DOS batch file that sets a serial port, changes to a
subdirectory, and downloads a check digit file, format file, and
batch data file.
MODE COM1: 9600,N,8,1,P
CD\MONARCH
COPY LABEL1.CDS COM1
COPY LABEL1.FMT COM1
COPY LABEL1.BCH COM1

Refer to your DOS manual for more information on creating batch
files.

Printing 6-9

6-10 Printing

7

STATUS POLLING
This chapter explains how to use status polling.
There are two types of Status Polling:
u

Inquiry Request--information about the readiness of the printer.

u

Job Request--information about the current (or last received) job
downloaded to the printer.

Status Polling 7-1

Inquiry Request (ENQ)
An ENQ character acts as a request for printer status information.
You can send an ENQ in front of, in the middle of, or immediately
following any packet downloaded to the printer. An ENQ is a
command that can be executed as part of a packet or sent on its
own (using a communications program). An ENQ is processed
immediately. The ENQ character is user defined.
The ENQ character does not appear as a
visible character; however, we are
representing the
ENQ character as E .

Inquiry Response
Printer status is returned to the host in a 3-byte (3-character)
sequence. The first byte is the non-printable user-defined ENQ
character, which is not visible on the response. The second and
third bytes are printer status codes. See the ENQ Reference
Tables for the meaning of bytes 2 and 3.
Example:

E AB

The status codes (A and B in this case) are ASCII equivalents to
the hexadecimal bits that represent the various types of status
responses. This response indicates that the printer is online
(Character A) and that there is a stock fault (Character B).
Example:

E ??

Indicates that this is the first ENQ response since the printer was
turned on. Send another ENQ immediately to receive the printer’s
status.
Example:

E @@

Indicates the printer is offline.

7-2 Status Polling

The following graphics can be used as a quick reference for the
Status of Byte #2 and Byte #3. Byte #1 is the non-printable
user-defined ENQ character.

Status Polling 7-3

E N Q R e f e r e n c e Ta b l e - B y t e # 2
Char

Const.
OFF

Const.
ON

Comp.
Failure

Corr.
Error

Online
Data
Error

Busy

Active

Online

Bit 7

Bit 6

Bit 5

Bit 4

Bit 3

Bit 2

Bit 1

Bit 0

@

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

A

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

B

0

1

0

0

0

0

1

0

C

0

1

0

0

0

0

1

1

D

0

1

0

0

0

1

0

0

E

0

1

0

0

0

1

0

1

F

0

1

0

0

0

1

1

0

G

0

1

0

0

0

1

1

1

H

0

1

0

0

1

0

0

0

I

0

1

0

0

1

0

0

1

J

0

1

0

0

1

0

1

0

K

0

1

0

0

1

0

1

1

L

0

1

0

0

1

1

0

0

M

0

1

0

0

1

1

0

1

N

0

1

0

0

1

1

1

0

O

0

1

0

0

1

1

1

1

P

0

1

0

1

0

0

0

0

Q

0

1

0

1

0

0

0

1

R

0

1

0

1

0

0

1

0

S

0

1

0

1

0

0

1

1

T

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

0

U

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

V

0

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7-4 Status Polling

E N Q R e f e r e n c e Ta b l e - B y t e # 2 ( c o n t i n u e d )
Char

Const.
OFF

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Comp.
Failure

Corr.
Error

Online
Data
Error

Busy

Active

Online

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Status Polling 7-5

E N Q R e f e r e n c e Ta b l e - B y t e # 3
Char

Const.
OFF

Const.
ON

Low
Battery

Format
Error

Waiting Ribbon
to
Fault
Dispense
Label

Stock
Fault

Online
Error

Bit 7

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Bit 1

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7-6 Status Polling

E N Q R e f e r e n c e Ta b l e - B y t e # 3 ( c o n t i n u e d )
Char

Const.
OFF

Const.
ON

Low
Battery

Format
Error

Waiting Ribbon
to
Fault
Dispense
Label

Stock
Fault

Online
Error

Bit 7

Bit 6

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Bit 2

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Status Polling 7-7

Job Request
A Job Request returns status information about the most recently
processed print job. You can send a job request after an ENQ or
batch. You can send two levels of Job Requests:
u

Numeric Error Codes Only (0, 1, or 2)

u

Verbose (3 or 4)

Syntax
Field Type

{J,#}
Valid Options

Description

Identifier

J

Job Status Request

request#

0
1
2
3
4

Returns ASCII coded strings or
numeric error codes

Example

Returns error number
Returns number of labels printed in batch

{J,3}

The job response may not be immediate. If the printer has an
error (out of supplies, ribbon problem, etc.), is in pause mode, or
has insufficient memory, correct the problem and then resend the
job request. If the problem is not corrected, no response is
returned. If a formatting error has occurred, the job request will
return the status. The printer must first interpret the format and
batch data before returning the response.
To clear an error, press the FEED button. An ENQ can also clear
errors numbered less than 500. Once the error is corrected, a job
request can be sent. The printer cannot accept another job
request until the error is resolved.

7-8 Status Polling

Job Response
The Job Response varies, depending on the type of request sent
to the printer. The following syntax is the response for a Job 0,
1,or 2 request.
Syntax

{J,Status1,Status2,"FMT-1","BCH-2"}

Status1

These errors stop the print job. Examples
include out of stock, supply faults, or data
formatting errors. These errors are numbered
less than 24 on the "Job Status 0, 1, 2
Response Table," later in this chapter.

Status2

These are errors in the syntax of the MPCL
data stream. Printing does not stop, but the
information may not print properly. These
errors are numbered greater than 24 on the
"Job Status 0, 1, 2 Response Table," later in
this chapter.

FMT-1/BCH-2

The format or batch number is returned.

Here is an example of a response returned to a J 0, 1, 2 request:
{J,8,0,"FMT-1","BCH-2"}
Indicates that a portion of the format extends off the tag in format
1, batch 2. Refer to the "Job Status 0, 1, 2 Response Table" later
in this chapter for brief explanations for J, 0, 1, 2 requests. In the
above example, refer to error 8 for an explanation.

Status Polling 7-9

The following syntax is the response for a Job 3 request.
Syntax

{J,"Status1 A,B","Status2
A,B,C,D,E","FMT-1","BCH-2"}

"Status1 A,B"

Status1 A contains the field number, in the
format or batch, where an error was found. If
the error is not in the format or batch, a "0" is
returned.
Status1 B contains an error number, which
represents the actual printer error. The error
numbers can be found in Chapter 9, "Errors."

Example

{J,"2,612",}

2 is the field number where an error was found. 612 is the error
number, indicating that data is missing or does not match the
format definition for that field.
Error numbers found in Status1 B, always
have a value equal to or greater than 500.
These are considered very serious errors.
"Status2 A,B,C,D,E" contains the packet type, field type, field
number, parameter, and error number.
Status2
A- Packet Type

represents the MPCLII packet that the error
occurred on. The packet could be Format (F),
Batch (B), Check Digit (A), or Font (W).

Status2
B- Field Type

represents the MPCLII field that the error
occurred on. If the packet has no fields,
Status2 A will be replicated. If the error
occurs before the field is identified a question
mark is sent. Since the batch data is
variable, a D is sent to indicate data.

7-10 Status Polling

Status2
C- Field Number

represents the field number within each
packet. The packet header is the first field
and each subsequent field is indicated by the
field separator.

Status2
D- Parameter

represents the parameter within the field that
the error occurred. The numbering begins
after the field identifier.

Status2
E- Error Number

is the error that coincides with the error
numbers presented in Chapter 9, "Errors."

"FMT-1/BCH-2"

The format or batch number is returned.

If more than one error occurred then only the
most serious error will be acknowledged.
{J,"","F,B,4,6,33","FMT-1","BCH-2"}
Indicates that an error occurred on a bar code (B) field within a
format (F) packet. The bar code field is the fourth (4) field in the
packet. The error occurred in the sixth (6) parameter of the field.
Error number 33 means the bar code density is invalid.
To clear an error, press the FEED button. An ENQ can also clear
errors numbered less than 500. Once the error is corrected, a job
request can be sent. The printer cannot accept another job
request until the error is resolved.

Status Polling 7-11

The following syntax is the response for a Job 4 request.
Syntax

{J,printed,total,"FMT-1","BCH-2"}

printed

the number of tags or labels already printed
in the batch.

total

the total number of tags or labels to be
printed in the current batch.

"FMT-1/BCH-2"

The format or batch number is returned.

Example

{J,8,25,"FMT-3","Bch-2"}

8 out of 25 tags or labels have been printed from format number 3.
Use a Job Request 4 when printing in the on-demand mode with a
large number of tags or labels from a single batch. A Job
Request 4 may not be accurate if tags or labels are printed in
continuous mode, because of the response time involved. A Job
Request 4 is not useful in single ticket batches (printing 1 of 1) or
multiple single ticket batches.
A batch has to be printing when you send the
job request. You cannot use this job
request on batches printing formats with
incrementing fields.

7-12 Status Polling

J o b S t a t u s 0 , 1 , 2 R e s p o n s e Ta b l e ( S t a t u s 1 C o d e s )
Number

Meaning

0

No error

1

Stacker fault

2

Supply problem

4

Hot printhead

5

Printhead open

6

Insufficient memory

7

Ribbon problem

8

Field ## extends off tag

9

Field ## has a bad font/bar code

10

Field ## contains invalid data

11

Field ## has a graphic missing

12

Invalid communication channel

13

Invalid file type

14

All communication channels are busy

15

Receive overrun error

16

Receive parity error

17

Receive framing error

18

Receive buffer full

19

Label waiting

21

Bad dots (verifier detected a failure)

23

Low battery

24

Memory configuration packet error

Numbers 25 through 50 are
not currently in use.

Status Polling 7-13

J o b S t a t u s 0 , 1 , 2 R e s p o n s e Ta b l e ( S t a t u s 2 C o d e s )
Number

7-14 Status Polling

Meaning

51

Invalid command

52

Invalid separator value

53

Graphic not found

54

Format for batch not found

55

Quantity/Multiples out-of-range

56

Name descriptor too long

57

Invalid cut value

58

Invalid number-of-parts value

59

Invalid orientation value

60

Invalid thickness value

61

Invalid text field

62

Invalid bar code field

63

Data string too long

64

Invalid data field

65

Row greater than stock length

66

Row greater than format length

67

Column greater than printhead width

68

Column greater than format width

69

Invalid label length

70

Invalid label width

71

Invalid increment/decrement value

72

Identifier out-of-range

73

No field to create format

74

Stop location of a line is out of range

75

Syntax error

80

Can’t use offline format for online batch

81

Can’t queue graphic batch

82

Can’t store online format

83

Can’t queue online batch

84

Can’t queue online clear command

DIAGNOSTICS

8

This chapter explains how to
u

print a test label.

u

reset the printer.

u

call Technical Support.

Diagnostics 8-1

Before you call Technical Support, print a test label. The label
contains information to help Technical Support diagnose
mechanical and setup problems.

P r i n t i n g a Te s t L a b e l
To print the test labels:
1. Turn the printer off.
2. Press and hold the FEED button while turning the printer on.
3. Release the FEED button when the printer starts advancing
lines.
Several labels may advance including a diagnostic label.

The test label shows the model number, software version, total
number of inches printed, voltage, print contrast, printhead
resistance, code page, MPCL control characters, ENQ and RS232
characters.
4. Press the FEED button to exit Data Dump Mode. The
indicator light should be GREEN.

8-2 Diagnostics

Using Data Dump
After printing a test label, these printers are in "data dump mode."
To use data dump mode:
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Press and hold the FEED button while turning on the printer.
3. Release the FEED button when the printer starts advancing
lines.
A test label prints.
Your printer is now in data dump mode.
4. Download the data stream you wish to "dump" (print out on a
label).
5. The data stream prints out automatically when there is
enough data to fill a label. Press the FEED button to print
any remaining data on another label.
,"06/11/94" p }0
10
D
AD
1111" p o2,"G111111" p 03,"S mith" p 04, "12345678" p 05
3,"CHE CK E R I D:
" p }0{B,1,N,1 p 01,"G111111
D
D
200,100,0,1,2,1,B ,L ,0,3 p OC,330,20,0,1,1,1,B,L ,0,
D
0,100,0,1,1,1,B ,L ,0,3,"DAT E R E CE IVED:" p OT,5,8,V,
D
"VIN #:" p OT,4,17,V,260,130,0,1,2,B ,L ,0,3 p OC,33
D
D
,160,0,1,2,1,B ,L ,0,3 p OC,330,130,0,1,1,1,B,L ,0,3,
D
C,330,160,0,1,1,1,B ,L ,0,3,"OWNE R :" p OT,3,15,F,260
D
,3,3,2,B ,L ,0,3 p 08,2,9,V,330,220,4,11,080,8,L ,3 p 0
D
D
{F,1,A,R ,E ,400,400,"WINDS H I E " p OT,1,9,V,310,340,0
D

Download another data stream to dump or press the FEED button
to exit data dump mode.

Diagnostics 8-3

Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g I n f o r m a t i o n
If you experience problems using your printer, refer to this
section.

If You Receive an Error Message
If an error message appears from an ENQ, see Chapter 9,
"Errors," for more details. Any time you receive a message that is
not described in this manual, or the recommended action does not
solve the problem, call Technical Support. Some errors are the
result of communication problems. In this case, reset your printer
and reboot your computer. For more information, refer to "If the
PC and Printer Aren’t Communicating."If you change any of the
online configuration packets, resend the format packet to the
printer, so the configuration changes take effect.

If the PC and Printer Aren’t Communicating
If your PC is having trouble communicating with your printer,
follow these steps:
u

Make sure you are using the correct printer cable.

u

Make sure the cable is plugged into the correct port on the
computer.

u

Compare your printer’s communications settings (especially
flow control) with the settings on your PC. Your printer and
PC communications should match. Print a test label to identify
the printer’s communication settings.

u

Make sure the printer is online (ready to receive data).

If all of the above are correct, reset your printer. Try the function
again. If you still can’t establish communications, call Technical
Support.

8-4 Diagnostics

Resetting Printers
Sometimes, the printer receives mixed signals and loses its ability
to communicate. If this happens, reset the printer and attempt
communication again. To reset the printer, turn off the printer,
wait two seconds, and turn it back on.

C a l l i n g Te c h n i c a l S u p p o r t
Technical support representatives are available Monday through
Friday during regular business hours. Follow these steps before
you call:
1. Make sure your PC and printer are properly connected.
2. Record any error messages that occurred.
3. Try to recreate the problem, if you can.
4. Check your port settings. Your problem may corrected simply
by changing the communication settings.
5. List any changes that have recently been made to the system.
Try to record what you did when the problem occurred.
6. Reset your printer. For information on resetting your printer,
see "Resetting Printers."
7. Reboot your computer. Refer to your computer
documentation for specific instructions.
8. Print a test label, see "Printing a Test Label."
If these steps do not solve the problem, call Technical Support.
Have the following information ready before you call:
u

computer brand name and model

u

version of DOS

u

Monarch printer model

u

other peripheral devices on your system

Diagnostics 8-5

u

support agreement, contract number, or invoice information

u

customer number

u

printer serial number

8-6 Diagnostics

ERRORS

9

This chapter provides explanations of your printer’s errors. The
errors are classified by type and are listed in order.
If you have trouble loading supplies or performing maintenance,
refer to your Equipment Manual.
Some errors numbered 400-438 and 500-574 are internal software
errors. Errors numbered 703-758 are supply errors. Follow the
directions provided with the error description to correct the
problem. Errors numbered 900-999 are Hard Printer Failures. If
you cannot clear an error, turn off the printer, wait several seconds
and then turn on the printer. Call Technical Support if you receive
any error message not listed in this chapter.

To clear a data error, press the FEED button. If a
formatting error occurs, the label prints; but data may
be missing. Correct the format or batch and resend
them to the printer.

Errors 9-1

Data Errors
Errors 001 to 499 are data errors. These errors are returned in
response to a J,3 request. See Chapter 7, "Status Polling," for
more information. A data error indicates that incorrect data was
received from the host, causing the printer to ignore the entire
print job. After checking the packet and correcting the problem,
transmit the print job again.
The following is a list of data errors. These errors occur because
data in the format, batch, check digit, or font packet is invalid.

9-2 Errors

Error
Code

Description

001

Packet ID number must be 1 to 999.

002

Name must be 1 to 8 characters inside quotes or a
printer-assigned name ("").

003

Action must be A (add) or C (clear).

004

Supply length is invalid. See "Defining the Format
Header" in Chapter 4 for valid lengths.

005

Supply width is invalid. See "Defining the Format
Header" in Chapter 4 for valid widths.

006

Storage device must be N (non-volatile RAM).

007

Unit of measure must be E (English), M (Metric), or G
(Dots). See "Defining the Format Header" in Chapter 4
for information.

010

Field ID number is outside the range 0 to 999.

011

Field length exceeds 2710.

012

Row field position is greater than the maximum stock
dimension. See "Defining Text Fields" in Chapter 4 for
valid row lengths.

013

Column field position is greater than the maximum stock
dimension. See "Defining Text Fields" in Chapter 4 for
valid column widths.

014

Font style must be 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, or 11. See "Defining
Text Fields" in Chapter 4 or Appendix B, "Fonts," for
more information.

015

Character rotation must be 0 (0 degree), 1 (90 degree),
2 (180 degree), or 3 (270 degree). See "Defining Text
Fields" in Chapter 4 for information.

016

Field rotation must be 0 (0 degree), 1 (90 degree), 2
(180 degree), or 3 (270 degree). See "Defining Text
Fields" in Chapter 4 for information.

017

Field restriction must be V (variable) or F (fixed).

018

Code page selection defined in the field must be 0
(Internal), 1 (ANSI), 2 (DOS 437), or 3 (DOS 850).

020

Vertical magnification must be 1 to 7.

021

Horizontal magnification must be 1 to 7.

022

Color must be B, D, O, R, or W. See "Defining Text
Fields" in Chapter 4 for more information.

023

Intercharacter gap must be 0 to 99 dots.

024

Field justification must be B (balanced), C (centered), E
(end), L (left), or R (right). See "Defining Text Fields" in
Chapter 4 for more information.

025

String length is outside the range 0 to 2710.

Errors 9-3

030

Bar code height must be at least 20 (English), 51
(Metric), 40 (Dots), or is not within the supply
dimensions.

031

Human readable option must be
0
1
5
6
7
8

9-4 Errors

default
no CD or NS
NS at bottom, no CD
CD at bottom, no NS
CD and NS at bottom
no text

032

Bar code type is invalid. See "Defining Bar Code
Fields" in Chapter 4 for valid options.

033

Bar code density is invalid. See "Defining Bar Code
Fields" in Chapter 4 for the bar code density chart.

040

Line thickness must be 0 to 99 dots.

041

Line direction must be 0, 90, 180, or 270.

042

End row is invalid. Line segment or box end row is
defined outside of printable area.

043

End column is invalid. Line segment or box end column
is defined outside of printable area.

044

Dot pattern for line or box must be "".

045

Line length is defined beyond the maximum length.
See "Defining Line Fields" in Chapter 4 for valid lengths.

046

Line type must be S (segment) or V (vector).

051

Imaging mode in the graphic header must be 0.

101

The format referenced by batch is not in memory.

102

Print quantity is outside the range 0 to 32000.

104

Batch mode must be N (new) or U (update).

105

Batch separator must be 0 (Off), 1 (On), 2 (Double) in
the batch control field.

106

Print multiple is outside the range 1 to 999.

107

Cut multiple is outside the range 0 to 999. Not valid for
these printers.

108

Multiple part supply is outside the range 1 to 5.

109

Reserved for knife usage. Not valid for these printers.

200

Option number must be 1, 4, 30, 31, 42, 50, 51, 52, 60,
or 61.

201

Copy length is outside the range 0 to 2710.

202

Copy start position must be 1 to 2710.

203

Destination start position must be 1 to 2710.

204

Source field must be 0 to 999.

205

Copy type must be 1 (copy after rules) or 2 (copy
before rules).

206

Increment/Decrement selection must be I (increment) or
D (decrement).

207

Incrementing start position must be 0 to 2710.

208

Incrementing end position must be 0 to 2710.

209

The incrementing amount must be 0 to 999.

210

Security value for a PDF417 bar code must be 0 to 8.
Correct the value and resend the format to the printer.

211

Narrow element value is less than 1 or greater than 99.
Correct the value and resend the format to the printer.

Errors 9-5

9-6 Errors

212

Wide element value is less than 1 or greater than 99.
Correct the value and resend the format to the printer.

213

Dimension must be 1 to 30 for a column or 3 to 90 for a
row on a PDF417 bar code.

214

Truncation code must be S (standard) or T (truncated
bar code).

215

Aspect code must be C (columns) or R (rows).

216

Option definition must be S (set) or T (template).

217

Input device device must be D (Default), H (Host), K
(Keyboard), N (None), or S (Scanner).

218

Pad direction must be L (from left) or R (from right).

219

Pad character is outside the range 0 to 255.

220

Check digit selection must be G to generate check digit.

221

Primary or secondary price format is outside the range
1 to 15.

222

Data type restriction is outside the range of 1 to 6.

223

Option is not valid for the field.

224

Bar code Intercharacter gap must be 0 to 99 dots.
(This is also known as the additional character gap
when using Option 50, Defining Bar Code Densities.)

251

Power up mode must be 0 (online).

252

Language selection must be 0 (English).

253

Batch separator code must be 0 (off), 1 (on), or 2
(Double) in the System Setup Packet.

254

Slash zero selection must be 0 (standard zero) or 1
(slash zero).

255

Supply type must be 0 (black mark), 1 (die cut), or 2
(non-indexed).

256

Ribbon selection must be 0 (direct) or 1 (transfer).

257

Feed mode must be 0 (continuous) or 1 (on-demand).

258

Supply position is outside the range. See "Defining the
Supply Setup Packet" in Chapter 3 for more information.

259

Contrast adjustment must be -390 to 156 dots.

260

Print adjustment must be -99 to 99 dots.

261

Margin adjustment must be -99 to 99 dots.

262

Speed adjustment must be 0 (default) or 20 (2.0 IPS).

263

Primary monetary symbol is invalid. See "Defining the
Monetary Formatting Packet" in Chapter 3 for more
information.

264

Secondary symbol selection must be 0 (none) or 1
(print secondary sign).

265

Monetary decimal places must be 0 to 3.

266

Character string length in the control characters packet
must be 5 (MPCL control characters) or 7 (ENQ/IMD
command character).

267

Baud rate selection must be 0 (1200), 1 (2400), 2
(4800), 3 (9600), 4 (19200), or 5 (38400). Resend the
communication settings packet or check the DIP switch
settings.

268

Word length selection must be 0 (7 bits), or 1 (8 bits).
Resend the communication settings packet or check the
DIP switch settings.

Errors 9-7

9-8 Errors

269

Stop bits selection must be 0 (1 bit), or 1 (2 bits).
Resend the communication settings packet or check the
DIP switch settings.

270

Parity selection must be 0 (none), 1 (odd), or 2 (even).
Resend the communication settings packet or check the
DIP switch settings.

271

Flow control selection must be 0 (none), 1 (DTR), 2
(CTS/RTS), or 3 (XON/XOFF). Resend the
communication settings packet or check the DIP switch
settings.

272

Internal code page selection must be 0 (Internal), 1
(ANSI), 2 (DOS 437), or 3 (DOS 850).

273

Cut adjustment must be -300 to 300 dots.

282

RS232 Trailer string is too long. Use a maximum of 3
characters.

283

ENQ Trailer string is too long. Use a maximum of 3
characters.

284

The buffer type must be T (Transmit), R (Receive), I
(Image), F (Format), or D (Downloadable Fonts).

285

The storage device type in the memory configuration
packet must be N (non-volatile RAM).

286

The buffer size is invalid.

287

The printhead width must be 0.

288

The battery voltage must be 0 (15-volt battery) or 1
(12-volt battery).

289

The printer address specified in the communication
settings packet must use exactly six characters.

290

Action must be 0 (disable) or 1 (enable) for the
backfeed control packet or the printer is active.

291

Dispense position must be 50 to 200 dots and the
backfeed distance is greater than the dispense position
or the printer is active.

292

Backfeed distance must be 10 to 200 dots or the printer
is active.

310

Check digit scheme number must be 1 to 10.

311

Modulus must be 2 to 11.

314

Check digit algorithm must be D (sum of digits) or P
(sum of products).

325

Duplicating direction must be 0 (insert after) or 1 (insert
before) in duplicate fields for graphics.

327

Amount of row adjustment must be 0 to 999 (0 to 99 for
9403) dots in duplicate fields for graphics.

328

Duplicate count must be 0 to 999 (0 to 99 for 9403).

340

Bitmap line encoding must be H (hex) or R (run length).

350

Font selector must be 1 to 9999.

351

Font data length must be 68 to 16384.

352

Insufficient font memory is available for the downloaded
font.

380

Job request is outside the range 0 to 4.

400

The character immediately following { is invalid.

402

Field separator is not in the expected location.

403

Field separator was not found.

Errors 9-9

404

The number or string that is currently being processed
is too long.

405

Too many fields exist in the format. You cannot have
more than 1000 fields in the format. Lines, boxes, and
constant text fields count as fields.

409

The printer memory is full. Delete unnecessary formats
or graphics from memory. If you are using a graphic file
that is very large, consider using another mapping
method (such as run length encoding) to reduce the
required memory.

Communication Failures
Errors 410 to 413 are usually caused by a hardware failure, by an
incorrect SETUP option or by the host ignoring flow control
(XON/OFF, CTS/RTS or DTR). Communication settings:
Baud rate
Word length
Stop bits
Parity
Flow control

9-10 Errors

1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400
7 or 8
1 or 2
Odd, Even, None
None, XON/XOFF, DTR, CTS

410

Parity on the printer does not match the parity on the
host. Check the parity setting under SETUP options.

411

Framing error. The printer cannot communicate with the
host. Make sure the host is turned on, communication
cables are connected correctly, port settings are correct,
and communications are active. Check the baud rate,
word length, and stop bits to make sure they match those
at the host. Do not toggle between Microsoft® Windows®
and MS-DOS, while using the COPY command, or you
will receive a framing error. Exit Windows before using
the COPY command. Re-transmit the data.

412

There is a problem with flow control between the printer
and the host. Make sure the printer and the host flow
control settings match (both are DTR or both are
XON/XOFF). If the error persists, call Technical
Support.

413

Online receive queue is full. Check your printer’s
XON/XOFF or DTR SETUP values to be sure there isn’t
a flow control problem.

414

The internal keyboard buffer is full or you need a new
keypad. Call Technical Support.

415

The buffer size you defined exceeds the total available
in your machine.

416

Flash/PC board error. Call Technical Support.

417

Flash memory is full. Clear flash through the 9403
printer’s menu. Resend the format, graphic, and check
digit packets. If the error reappears, call Technical
Support.

427

Format name is invalid. Valid name is 1 - 8 characters
inside quotes or "" for a printer-assigned name. Press
the FEED button and try to continue. If the error
reappears, call Technical Support.

428

Batch name is invalid or graphic not found. Press the
FEED button and try to continue. If the error
reappears, call Technical Support.

429

A field number appears more than once in a format.

430

The format uses a graphic file that cannot be found.

433

The batch references a field number that does not exist
in the format.

497

An error occurred during the loop back test on the
parallel port. Call Service.

Errors 9-11

499

An error occurred during the loop back test on the serial
port. Call Service.

Data Formatting Failures
Formatting errors indicate that a field will print incorrectly. After
you have checked the data stream and corrected the data,
retransmit the format and batch.
For errors 571-619, the batch will still print,
but the field, font, bar code, or density may
be incomplete, missing or contain
incorrect data.

9-12 Errors

571

UPC or EAN bar code data length is invalid. The bar
code data length in the batch does not fit the format.

572

A copy field, padded field, or incrementing field length
is invalid. The field length in the batch does not fit the
format or the field contains blanks. Or, the fixed length
field does not contain the specified number of
characters.

573

Price field length is invalid. The price field length in the
batch does not fit the format or the field contains blanks.

574

No CD scheme or room for CD. The CD scheme in the
batch does not fit the format or the field contains blanks.

575

The graphic included in your format could not be found.

611

Font, bar code or density is invalid. The font, bar code
or density in the batch does not fit the format.

612

The data in this line of the batch is either missing or
does not match the format.

613

Reference point off tag.

614

Portion of field off tag. There may be an invalid
character in the packet. Make sure you did not enter O
for Ø.

615

Bar code width is greater than 16 inches or the number
of keywords for your PDF 417 bar code exceeds 928.
Decrease the density or shorten the amount of data to
print the bar code.

616

Dot shifting failed. A bad dot falls on a bar code that
cannot be shifted. Call Technical Support.

618

Magnification must be 1 to 7.

619

The JIS (16-bit) code for Kanji is invalid.

Machine Faults
Errors 700 to 793 occur when there is a problem with the printer.
703

The printer sensed a calibration of different-sized black
marks. Make sure the correct supply is loaded.

704

Printer has not sensed a supply mark within the
specified number of inches or out of supplies.
Check the
F

supply tracking

F

supply marks

F

black mark sensor position

F

supply roll for binding.

Press the FEED button. If the error continues to
appear, change the supply.
750

Printhead is overheated. Turn off the printer to let the
printhead cool. If the error persists, call Technical
Support.

751

Printer did not sense a black mark when expected.

Errors 9-13

For errors 751-753, Check the
F

supply tracking

F

supply marks

F

black mark sensor position

F

supply roll for binding.

Press the FEED button and try to continue printing. If
the error continues to appear, change the supply.

9-14 Errors

752

Printer sensed a mark in the wrong place.

753

Printer sensed a mark that is too long.

754

Printer has a ribbon problem. Check the ribbon for a
jam or remove any slack by turning the take-up reel
clockwise. Load a new ribbon.

755

Printhead is open. Close the printhead before
continuing. If the error persists, call Technical Support.

756

The printer is out of supplies. Load supplies.

757

Load supplies. The calibrated supply length differs by
plus or minus .25 inches from the format. Press the
FEED button to print on the current supply or load new
supply and press the FEED button.

758

Check supply. Either the supply is not seen or the
on-demand sensor is broken. Check for a label jam.
Clear the supply path or reload supplies. This error
may occur if you remove a label too quickly in
on-demand mode. The printer does not recalibrate
after this error.

759

Knife is not moving. Call Technical Support.

760

Knife jam. Call Technical Support.

761

The stacker is full or jammed. Empty the stacker or
clear the jam before continuing. The printer does not
recalibrate after this error.

762

Low battery. Recharge the battery.

763

Waiting to dispense label. Press the FEED button.

764

Verifier failure. Check the verifier by referring to your
verifier’s manual. The printer does not recalibrate after
this error. Call Technical Support.

765

The printhead has less than four bad dots. The printer
can shift bar code fields to avoid bad dots.

768

Printhead has more than 10 bad dots or is not
connected. Make sure the printhead is connected and
call Technical Support.

770

The print motor is not ready. Call Technical Support.

771

The format specified by the application was not found.
Reload your application and format, and try again. If
the problem continues, call Technical Support.

790

Wait until the printer is idle (no batch waiting to print or
not receiving data) before you send any packets. This
error may occur when you try to print a test label if the
printer is busy.

791

The printer has an error pending. Turn off the printer.
Wait 15 seconds and turn it back on. Resend the
packets. If the problem continues, call Technical
Support.

792

The printer is not initialized. Call Technical Support.

793

The printer job queue is full. Turn off the printer. Wait
15 seconds and turn it back on. Resend the packets. If
the problem continues, call Technical Support.

Errors 9-15

900

RAM test failure.

901

ROM/EPROM checksum failure.

902

Software timer failure.

903

Software interrupt failure.

905

Illegal interrupt.

906

Non-maskable interrupt.

907

Low RAM error.

908

Non Volatile RAM checksum failure.

909

RAM corrupted.

910

Warm restart.

911

Version string mismatch.

Errors numbered 900-911 occur when you turn on the printer.
They may indicate a circuit board failure. Errors numbered
930-940 are errors that may occur during the loading of flash
memory. Errors numbered 950-999 indicate a circuit board
failure. Call Technical Support if you receive any of these
messages.

9-16 Errors

SAMPLES

A

This appendix contains sample formats. You can customize any of these
formats to meet your needs.

Samples A-1

Sample UPCA Format Packet
{F,25,A,R,M,508,508,"Fmt 25" p
C,250,80,0,1,2,1,W,C,0,0,"MONARCH MARKING" p
B,1,12,F,110,115,1,2,120,5,L,0 p
T,2,18,V,30,30,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 p }

Sample Batch Packet
{B,25,N,1 p
1,"12345678901" p
2,"DAYTON, OHIO" p }

A-2 Samples

Sample MaxiCode Packets
MaxiCode is a two-dimensional bar code developed by UPS
(United Parcel Service, Inc.). Data must be defined in a specific
way for UPS. Refer to the Guide to Bar Coding with UPS or the
AIM MaxiCode Specification for more details about data
requirements.
Use this updated format and batch packet with the following
firmware:
u

9412 1.0 or greater

supports Mode 0

u

9413 1.0 or greater

supports Mode 0

u

9414 1.0 or greater

supports Mode 0, 2, and 3

Mode

Description

0

Obsolete

2

Structured Message

3

Structured Message

You can select which mode to use in the bar code field or allow
the printer to auto-select the mode (0, 2, or 3) based on your
data. See "Defining a Bar Code Field" for more information.
MaxiCode automatically pads data with the "!" character.
MaxiCode does not support
the NULL character.
Modes 2 and 3 are defined by the way the postal code, class of
service, and country code fields are arranged. (The postal code,
class of service, and country code are required fields.) Begin
with the message header, then the primary data (15 characters),
followed by the secondary message (up to 78 characters). Or,
begin with the primary data, then the message header, followed
by the secondary data. If the postal code data characters are all
numeric then the MaxiCode symbol is set to Mode 2. If the
characters are alphanumeric, or only contain ASCII characters 65
to 90, then the MaxiCode symbol is set to Mode 3.
Samples A-3

If you receive an error 612, check your MaxiCode data. You may
have not correctly structured or left out one of the three required
fields (postal code, class of service, and country code) or the
"~029" character.

Mode 0 (Obsolete) Sample
{F,1,A,R,E,0600,0400,"MAXICODE" p
B,1,99,V,050,150,33,7,0,8,L,0 p }
{B,1,N,1 p
1,"450660000" p
C,"001" p
C,"840" p
C,"[)~030" p
C,"01~02996" p
C,"1Z12345678~029" p
C,"UPSN~029" p
C,"12345A~029" p
C,"070~029" p
C,"~029" p
C,"1/1~029" p
C,"15~029" p
C,"Y~029" p
C,"60 SADDLEBROOK CT.~029" p
C,"DAYTON~029" p
C,"OH~030" p
C,"~004" p }

A-4 Samples

MaxiCode bar code (33)
Batch header
Postal code- zip code
(This field determines Mode)
Country code
Class of service
Message header
Transportation header
Tracking number
Origin carrier SCAC
UPS shipper number
Julian day of pickup
Shipment ID
Package count
Weight (lb.)
Address validation
Street address
City
State
EOT

Mode 2 Sample
{F,1,A,R,E,400,400,"MAXI_M2" p
B,1,99,V,040,140,33,7,0,8,L,0 p }
{B,1,N,1 p
1,"[)>~030" p
C,"01~02996" p
C,"068100000~029" p
C,"840~029" p
C,"001~029" p
C,"1Z12345675~029" p
C,"UPSN~029" p
C,"12345E~029" p
C,"089~029" p
C,"~029" p
C,"1/1~029" p
C,"10~029" p
C,"Y~029" p
C,"~029" p
C,"~029" p
C,"CT~030" p
C,"~004" p }

MaxiCode bar-code (33)
Message header
Transportation header
Postal Code
(This field determines Mode)
Country code
Class of service
Tracking number
Origin carrier SCAC
UPS shipper number
Julian day of pickup
Shipment ID
Package count
Weight (lb.)
Address validation
Street address
City
State
EOT

Samples A-5

Mode 3 Sample
{F,1,A,R,E,400,400,"MAXI_M3" p
B,1,99,V,040,140,33,7,0,8,L,0 p }
{B,1,N,1 p
1,"[)>~030" p
C,"01~02996" p
C,"M5E1G45~029" p
C,"124~029" p
C,"066~029" p
C,"1Z12345679~029" p
C,"UPSN~029" p
C,"12345E~029" p
C,"089~029" p
C,"~029" p
C,"1/1~029" p
C,"10~029" p
C,"Y~029" p
C,"~029" p
C,"TORONTO~029" p
C,"ON~030" p
C,"~004" p }

A-6 Samples

MaxiCode bar-code (33)
Message header
Transportation header
Postal Code
(This field determines Mode)
Country code
Class of service
Tracking number
Origin carrier SCAC
UPS shipper number
Julian day of pickup
Shipment ID
Package count
Weight (lb.)
Address validation
Street address
City
State
EOT

Sample Compliance Packet
{F,1,A,R,E,600,400,"RDCI" p
L,V,500,115,90,85,3 p
L,V,298,245,90,102,3 p
L,V,500,2,0,390,3 p
L,V,400,2,0,390,3 p
L,V,298,2,0,390,3 p
L,V,200,2,0,390,5 p
C,568,8,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,"FROM:",0 p
C,568,125,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,"CARRIER:",0 p
C,529,124,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,"PRO NUMBER:",0 p
C,511,125,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,"B/L NUMBER:",0 p
C,472,8,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,"TO:",0 p
C,387,8,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"(420) SHIP TO POSTAL CODE",0 p
C,391,250,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"APPOINTMENT NUMBER:",0 p
C,358,250,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"ORDER TYPE:",0 p
C,327,250,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"ITEM:",0 p
C,190,8,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"UPC SHIPPING CONTAINER CODE",0 p
C,557,6,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"MONARCH",0 p
C,547,6,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"170 MONARCH LANE",0 p
C,537,6,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"P.O. BOX 608",0 p
C,527,6,0,2,1,1,B,L,0,0,"DAYTON, OHIO 45401",0 p
C,462,313,0,2,4,3,B,L,0,0,"#",0 p
T,1,15,V,529,220,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,0 p
T,2,15,V,511,220,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,0 p
B,3,13,V,311,28,8,4,50,8,L,0 p
B,4,14,V,17,60,50,5,130,8,L,0 p
T,5,30,V,161,080,0,3,1,1,B,L,0,0,0 p
T,6,15,V,467,40,4,1,2,2,B,L,0,0,0 p
T,7,10,V,462,330,6,2,4,3,B,L,0,0,0 p
T,8,20,V,549,124,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,0 p
T,9,30,V,446,40,4,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,0 p
T,10,30,V,426,40,4,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,0 p
T,11,30,V,406,40,4,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,0 p
T,12,20,V,368,255,0,2,3,2,B,L,0,0,0 p
T,13,5,V,335,270,0,2,3,2,B,L,0,0,0 p
T,14,15,V,304,270,0,2,3,2,B,L,0,0,0 p
T,15,15,V,366,65,0,2,2,2,B,L,0,0,0 p
R,1,"(420) " p
T,16,27,V,270,10,0,3,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p
T,17,27,V,240,10,0,3,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p
R,1,"WELCOMES GUEST # " p
T,18,27,V,210,10,0,3,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p }

Samples A-7

Sample Batch Packet
{B,1,N,1 p
1,"1234567890" p
2,"0987654321" p
3,"~42032678" p
4,"10028028662854" p
5,"1 00 28028 66285 4" p
6,"RODGER DIST CTR" p
7,"8292" p
8,"BROADWAY" p
9,"555 WEST OAK AVE." p
10,"DAYTON, OH 45401-0608" p
11,"" p
12,"08292 123456-123" p
13,"AR" p
14,"999-999999-99" p
15,"32678" p
16,"WYSIWYG" p
17,"99999" p
18,"TO A PRODUCT DEMO" p }

A-8 Samples

Samples A-9

Sample Format Packet
{F,5,A,R,G,576,768,"1HDREC1" p
L,S,19,39,499,39,38,"" p
L,S,19,93,499,93,15,"" p
L,S,19,124,499,124,15,"" p
L,S,19,155,499,155,38,"" p
C,461,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"PO NUMBER
",1 p
C,426,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"STORE
" p
C,391,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"CTNS SHOPPED" p
C,357,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"CTNS RECVD " p
C,320,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"CARRIER
" p
C,259,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"FRT BILL # " p
C,196,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"FRT TERMS
" p
C,159,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"KEYREC#
" p
C,125,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"FRT CLAIM # " p
C,090,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"RECVD BY
" p
C,056,232,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"DATE RECVD " p
C,461,445,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,":" p
C,426,445,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,":" p
C,391,445,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,":" p
C,357,445,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,":" p
C,320,445,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,":" p
C,259,445,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,":" p
C,196,445,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,":" p
C,159,445,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,":" p
C,125,445,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,":" p
C,090,445,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,":" p
C,056,445,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,":" p
T,01,08,V,461,458,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 p
T,02,08,V,426,458,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 p
T,03,08,V,391,458,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 p
T,04,08,V,357,458,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 p
T,05,18,V,290,289,0,1,1,1,B,R,0,0 p
T,06,12,V,230,395,0,1,1,1,B,R,0,0 p
T,07,08,V,196,458,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 p
T,08,08,V,159,458,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 p
T,09,08,V,125,458,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 p
T,10,08,V,090,458,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 p
T,11,08,V,056,458,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0 p
T,12,11,V,259,762,0,1,2,2,B,B,0,1 p
R,1,"*_________*" p
B,13,09,V,259,720,4,4,145,8,B,1 p
R,4,12,2,9,1,1 p
R,50,3,8 p }

A-10 Samples

Sample Zero Batch Packet
{B,5,N,0 p }
{B,5,U,1 p
1,"6005710" p
2,"106" p
3,"3" p
4,"3" p
5,"ALLIED FREIGHT1234" p
6,"123456789012" p
7,"P" p
8,"10650337" p
9,"0" p
10,"VIC" p
11,"1/6/94" p
12,"106503378" p }

Samples A-11

A-12 Samples

B

FONTS
This appendix contains information you need to work with fonts.

Standard Fonts
Your printer comes with these fonts loaded in ROM:
Number

Font Size and Appearance

Type of Spacing

# of Dots Between
Characters

1

Standard

Monospaced

3

2

Reduced

Monospaced

1

3

Bold

Monospaced

3

4

OCRA-like

Monospaced

3

10

CG Triumvirate Bold (9 pt.)

Proportional

varies w/ each letter

11

CG Triumvirate (6 pt.)

Proportional

varies w/ each letter

The CG Triumvirate fonts support only the ANSI and DOS Code
Page Symbol Sets. The CG Triumvirate fonts print a slashed zero
when using the ANSI symbol set. See the following pages for
illustrations of these fonts.

Fonts B-1

These samples were printed using the Internal Symbol set.
Reduced Font
Standard Font

Bold Font

B-2 Fonts

OCRA-like Font

These samples were printed using Code Page 437.
CG Triumvirate Bold Font

CG Triumvirate Font

Fonts B-3

Monospaced Font Magnification
Monospaced characters occupy the same amount of space within
a magnification. Use monospaced fonts for price fields and data
you want to list in a column. Decide how wide and tall you want
the characters to appear on the labels. The following two tables
show the width and height of each of the monospaced fonts after
magnification.
This table includes the default (3 dots for Standard, 1 dot for
Reduced, 3 dots for Bold) spacing.
Width Mag.

1x

7x

Standard

Reduced

Bold

Units

Character
Width
Sample

Character
Width
Sample

Character
Width
Sample

1/100 in.

8.37

3.9

13.3

1/10 mm

21.26

Dots

17

9.9
!

8

33.78
(

27

1/100 in.

49.75

24.63

84.24

1/10 mm

126.37

62.56

214

Dots

101

' 50

.

171

/
5

Only the 1x width can be scanned with the OCRA-like font.
Using a printhead with 203 dpi, the character widths are as
follows: 7.9 (English), 20.1 (Metric), and 16 (Dots).
To calculate other font widths, multiply the font dots (14 dots for
Standard, 7 dots for Reduced, 24 dots for Bold) by the
magnification and add the default spacing (3 dots for Standard, 1
dot for Reduced, 3 dots for Bold) between characters.
Example
14 (Standard font dots) x 5 (magnification) = 70 + 3 (default
spacing between characters). There are 73 dots in the Standard
font at 5x.

B-4 Fonts

Height Magnification
1x

7x

1/100 in.

K

10.8

Q

75.9

1/10 mm

27.4

192.8

dots

22

154

n

t

Standard

Reduced
1/100 in.

6.9

48.28

1/10 mm

17.5

122.6

dots

14

98

u {

Bold
1/100 in.
1/10 mm
dots

16.7

117.24

42.4

297.8

34

238

OCRA-like (1x only)
1/100 in.

11.8

1/10 mm

30

dots

24

|

Fonts B-5

Proportional Font Magnification
Each character in a proportionally spaced font is a different height
and width. You may be able to place more characters on a line
using proportionally spaced fonts. You may want to experiment
with these fonts and adjust field measurements in your format as
needed. The following tables provide height and width
magnification of sample characters.

C G Tr i u m v i r a t e B o l d ( 9 p t . )
Width Mag.
1x

7x

Minimum

Average

Maximum

1/100 in.

1.48

6.4

10.8

1/10 mm

3.76

16.26

27.4

Dots

3

1/100 in.

10.3

44.8

75.9

1/10 mm

26.2

114

192.8

203 Dots

21

6

<

13

91

=

C

22

154

D

J

To calculate other font widths, multiply the font dots (3 dots for
Minimum, 13 dots for Average, 22 dots for Maximum) by the
magnification.
Example
13 (Average font dots) x 5 (magnification) = 65 dots in an average
letter of the CG Triumvirate Bold font at 5x.

B-6 Fonts

C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ( 6 p t . )
Width Mag.
1x

7x

Minimum

Average

Maximum

1/100 in.

.99

2.96

5.9

1/10 mm

2.51

7.52

15

Dots

2

1/100 in.

6.9

20.7

41.4

1/10 mm

17.5

52.6

105.2

Dots

14

6

<

6

42

12

R

X

84

Y

_

Height Magnification
1x

7x

`

f

1/10 mm

22.5

172.7

dots

18

138

CG Triumvirate Bold
1/100 in.

8.87

68

1/100 in.

g

5.9

m

1/10 mm

14.99

105.1

dots

12

84

CG Triumvirate

41.38

Fonts B-7

Locating the Font Number in a Font Packet
If you are creating font packets, the font number is the second
parameter in the packet. Software is available to create the font
data and packet. Call Technical Support for more information.
Example

{W,200,A,N,68 p
font data p
font data p }

Font Number

Use this number in T8 or in C5. See "Defining Text Fields" or
"Defining Constant Text Fields" in Chapter 4 for more information.
Example

Font Number
T,1,10,V,30,10,0,200,1,1,B,L,0,0,0 p
C,50,30,0,200,1,1,B,L,0,0,"MONARCH",0 p
Font Number

Defines a text and constant text field using the downloaded
(#200) font.
If you use a font numbr that is not a standard
font for your printer, make sure the font has
been installed/downloaded to the printer.

B-8 Fonts

SYMBOL SETS/CODE PAGES

C

This appendix contains a listing of the symbol sets, code pages,
and extended character sets the printer supports. The standard,
reduced, bold, and OCRA fonts only use the Internal Symbol Set.

Supported Symbol Sets and Code Pages
The printers support these symbol sets and code pages: Internal,
ANSI, Bold, OCRA Character Set, DOS Code Page 437 and 850.

Selecting a Symbol Set or Code Page
The printer defaults to the internal symbol set. See "Defining Text
Fields" in Chapter 4 to change the symbol set. The standard,
reduced, bold, and OCRA Fonts only use the Internal Symbol Set.

Selecting the Internal Symbol Set
Use this symbol set when you want to use the international
monetary symbols, create formats that may be used on other
MPCLII printers, or print the trademark (  ) symbol.

Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-1

The CG Triumvirate fonts support only the ANSI and DOS Code
Page Symbol Sets. These fonts print a slashed zero when using
the ANSI symbol set.

Selecting the ANSI Symbol Set
Use ANSI when you want to use proportionally spaced fonts.

Selecting the 437 or 850 Code Page
These code pages provide extended and international characters
and use proportionally spaced fonts.

Using Code 128 Function Codes
This table lists the characters for Bar Code 128 function codes.
These functions are used with scanners.
Code

Function Code

~201

F1

~202

F2

~203

F3

~204

F4

Entering Extended Characters
When using extended characters in your batch data file, type a
tilde in front of the three-digit code. For example, if you want to
include the character Ä in a text field using the Internal Symbol
Set, type:

1,"~142" p

C-2 Symbol Sets/Code Pages

Internal Symbol Set
These are the printable characters using the Internal Symbol set.

Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-3

ANSI Symbol Set
These are the printable characters using the ANSI Symbol set.

C-4 Symbol Sets/Code Pages

Bold Character Set
These are the printable characters using the Bold font.

Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-5

OCRA Character Set
These are the printable characters using the OCRA font.

C-6 Symbol Sets/Code Pages

Code Page 437
These are the printable characters using Code Page 437.

Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-7

Code Page 850
These are the printable characters using Code Page 850.

C-8 Symbol Sets/Code Pages

ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart
Use the chart below to translate the characters printed on your
test label. The chart lists ASCII characters and their hexadecimal
and decimal equivalents.
Char.

Hex

Decimal

Char.

Hex

Decimal

NUL

00

0

DC2

12

18

SOH

01

1

DC3

13

19

STX

02

2

DC4

14

20

ETX

03

3

NAK

15

21

EOT

04

4

SYN

16

22

ENQ

05

5

ETB

17

23

ACK

06

6

CAN

18

24

BEL

07

7

EM

19

25

Backspace

08

8

SUB

1A

26

Tab

09

9

Escape

1B

27

linefeed

0A

10

cursor right

1C

28

home

0B

11

cursor left

1D

29

form feed

0C

12

cursor up

1E

30

carriage
return

0D

13

cursor down

1F

31

SO

0E

14

space

20

32

SI

0F

15

!

21

33

DLE

10

16

"

22

34

DC1

11

17

#

23

35

Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-9

ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart (continued)
Char.

Hex

Decimal

Char.

Hex

Decimal

$

24

36

;

3B

59

%

25

37

<

3C

60

&

26

38

=

3D

61

’

27

39

>

3E

62

(

28

40

?

3F

63

)

29

41

@

40

64

*

2A

42

A

41

65

+

2B

43

B

42

66

,

2C

44

C

43

67

-

2D

45

D

44

68

.

2E

46

E

45

69

/

2F

47

F

46

70

0

30

48

G

47

71

1

31

49

H

48

72

2

32

50

I

49

73

3

33

51

J

4A

74

4

34

52

K

4B

75

5

35

53

L

4C

76

6

36

54

M

4D

77

7

37

55

N

4E

78

8

38

56

O

4F

79

9

39

57

P

50

80

:

3A

58

Q

51

81

C-10 Symbol Sets/Code Pages

ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart (continued)
Char.

Hex

Decimal

Char.

Hex

Decimal

R

52

82

i

69

105

S

53

83

j

6A

106

T

54

84

k

6B

107

U

55

85

l

6C

108

V

56

86

m

6D

109

W

57

87

n

6E

110

X

58

88

o

6F

111

Y

59

89

p

70

112

Z

5A

90

q

71

113

[

5B

91

r

72

114

\

5C

92

s

73

115

]

5D

93

t

74

116

^

5E

94

u

75

117

_

5F

95

v

76

118

‘

60

96

w

77

119

a

61

97

x

78

120

b

62

98

y

79

121

c

63

99

z

7A

122

d

64

100

{

7B

123

e

65

101

p

7C

124

f

66

102

}

7D

125

g

67

103

~

7E

126

h

68

104

delete

7F

127

Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-11

C-12 Symbol Sets/Code Pages

D

FORMAT DESIGN TOOLS
Use copies of these worksheets and grids to create your formats.
You may want to keep copies of the completed forms for your
records:
u

Online Configuration Worksheet

u

Batch Worksheet

u

Check Digit Worksheet

u

Supply Layout Grids (Inches, Metric, Dots)

u

Format Worksheet

u

Format Sample Worksheet

Format Design Tools D-1

Online Configuration Worksheet

The backfeed control packet is not
supported on these printers.

D-2 Format Design Tools

Batch Worksheet

Format Design Tools D-3

Check Digit Worksheet

D-4 Format Design Tools

GLOSSARY
Batch Data
2,"Monarch" p

Defines the actual information (as fields within { })
printed on the label.

Batch Control
E,0,1,4,2 p

Defines the print job (as a field).

Batch Header
{B,1,N,1}

First line of a batch, immediately following ({).
Identifies the format and batch quantity.

Batch Packet
{B,1,N,1 p
2,"Monarch" p }

Contains a batch header and the batch data. Enclosed
within { }.

Bitmapped Fonts

Reside in the printer’s RAM or in a ROM chip. If you
change the point size, you have changed the font.
Magnifying these fonts causes some jaggedness to
occur.

Buffer

Storage area in the printer’s memory that holds specific
data (images, formats, etc).

Field

Can be text, bar codes, lines, boxes, constant, or
non-printable text. It is the result of a field definition.

Field Definition

Any string of parameters that pertain to one field. A
field definition begins with a field identifier (such as T,
B, C, etc.).
T,1,10,V,250,50,0,1,1,1,B,C,0 p

Field Parameters

Parameters that apply to a field and are separated by
commas. (In the above example, B is a field element
for Black print on a white background.)

Format

Layout or design for your printed label.

Format Header

First line of a format, immediately following the start of
packet ({). A format header must begin with F, followed
by various header elements.
{F,1,A,R,E,600,400,"Fmt-1" p

Monospaced Fonts All characters have the same width and are easy to
center justify. (Standard, bold, and reduced are
monospaced.)
Non-volatile RAM
(NVRAM)

Contains information that is SAVED on power-down.

Option
R,4,6,1,3,1 p

Any line within a format that applies special formatting
to a field. This line always begins with R and must
immediately follow the field it applies to.

Packet
{B,1,N,1 p
2,"Monarch" p }

Any string of characters within ({ }).

Pre-image

A way to optimize the printer, because it images the
fields while data is collected. After the last field is
imaged, the label prints almost immediately.

Proportionally
Spaced Fonts

All characters have different widths and are difficult to
center justify (CG Triumvirate fonts).

Volatile RAM

Contains information that is LOST on power-down.

INDEX
A
adding custom fonts 3-25
algorithm ,in sum o f digits 5-16
algorithm ,in sum o f products 5-15
alignm e n t,bar code 4-12
allocating
m e m o ry 3-16

B
backing up 1-5
bar code
defining aspect ratios 5-11
P D F 4 1 7 o p tions 5-11
bar code alignm e n t 4-12
bar code density
syntax 5-9
bar codes
character lengths 4-7
custom izing density 5-9
defining 4-7
defining densities 5-9
determ ining distance from left/right 4-9,
4-14
determ ining distance from top/bottom
4-8
generating check digits 5-7
justification 4-12
list of types 4-9
m o d ifying height 4-11
placing hum a n readables 10-6
rotating 4-12
selecting a density 4-9
selecting hum a n readables 4-12
batch
canceling printing 3-22
clearing data from m e m o ry 3-24

d o w n loading sam p le 6-2
overview o f packet 6-2
sam p le A-5
batch control field
syntax 6-4
sam p le 6-4
batch data field
defining 6-5
syntax 6-5
containing increm e n ting fields 6-6
sam p le 6-5
using entered/copied data 6-6
batch header
syntax 6-3
defining 6-2
sam p le 6-3
using zero quantities 10-3
batch m e thod of downloading
explained 6-7
batch quantity zero
d o w n loading explained 6-7
syntax A-7
batch quantity, defined 6-2
baud rate selection 3-15
boxes
defining 4-20
determ ining distance from left/right 4-20
determ ining distance from top/bottom
4-20
buffer
scalable font 3-19
buffer selection 3-16
buffer size selection 3-16

C
calling technical support 8-5
changing
bar code density 5-9

Index 1

com m unication settings 3-15
m e m o ry configuration 3-16
packet control characters 3-13
security level of P D F 4 1 7 5 - 9 , 5-11
character rotation
in constant text field 4-16
in text field 4-6
characters
fixed using option 1 5-3
m a g n ifying font size B -4
num b e r of in bar code 4-7
num b e r of in non-printable field 4-13
num b e r of in text 4-3
padding 5-6
placem e n t of hum a n readables 10-6
check digit option
syntax 5-7
check digit schem e s
syntax 5-14 - 5-15
using sum o f digits 5-16
using sum o f products 5-15
check digit w o rksheet D -3
check digits
clearing schem e from m e m o ry 3-24
generating 5-7
checking
E N Q trailer characters 8-2
E N Q /IM D characters 8-2
job status 7-8
packet control characters 8-2
printer status 7-2
R S 2 3 2 trailer characters 8-2
clearing packets 3-24
code pages C -1
437 and 850 C -2
437 table C -7
850 table C -8
entering C -2
selecting C -1
color options of text 4-5
com m unication
checklist for trouble 8-4
list of errors 9-10
packet syntax 3-15

2 Index

resetting printer 8-5
using a m o d e c o m m a n d 3 -2
com p a tibility
considering unit of m e a s u re 2-5
com p liance
form a t sam p le A-4
configuration
types of 3-2
configuration packets
com m unication settings packet F 3-15
guidelines 3-8
header 3-5
m e m o ry configuration packet M 3 -16
m o n e tary form a tting packet D 3-12
overview 3 -5
packet control characters packet E 3-13
print control packet C 3 -11
sam p le 3-6
supply setup packet B 3-10
system s e tup packet A 3-9
constant text fields
character rotation 4-16
color attributes 4-15
defining 4-14
determ ining distance from top/bottom
4-14
font options 4-15
justification 4-16
m o d ifying character height 4-15
m o d ifying character spacing 4-15
m o d ifying character w idth 4-15
rotating 4-16
sam p le 4-14, 4-16
control characters
factory defaults 3-3
resetting 3-14
selecting 3-13
syntax 3-13
copy com m and
sam p le 6-2
copy data
in partial form 5 -5
m e rging fields 5-5
source field 5-4

syntax 5-4
copying data, using option 4 5-4
creating
D O S b a tch files 6-9

D
daily checklist 1-5
data
copy option 4 5-4
deciding on a field type 2-6
fixed option 1 5-3
for batch 6-5
list of errors 9-2
padding option 30 5-6
picking a font 2-6
setting the starting increm e n t 6-6
data dum p 8 -3
data stream
exam p les A-2
M a x iCode A-2
decimal point selection 3-12
decrem e n ting fields
fixing the first num b e r 5-12
syntax 5-12
using option 60 5-12
default fonts B -1
defining
bar code type 4-9
bar codes 4-7
batch control field 6-4
batch data field 6-5
batch header 6-2
boxes 4-20
check digit schem e w /sod 5-16
com m unication settings packet F 3-15
configuration header 3-5
constant text fields 4-14
font upload packet 3-25
lines 4-17
m e m o ry configuration packet M 3 -16
m o n e tary form a tting packet D 3-12
non-printable fields 4-12

packet control characters packet E 3-13
print control packet C 3 -11
supply setup packet B 3-10
system s e tup packet A 3-9
text fields 4-3
density
using option 50 to custom ize 5-9
design tools
about the grid 2-4
check digit w o rksheet D -3
form a t worksheet D -1
online configuration w o rksheet D -2
w o rksheet overview 2 -7
designing a form a t 2-2
draw ing a sketch 2-4
field type considerations 2-6
filling in w o rksheets 2-7
font considerations 2-6
print area 2-3
using grids 2-4
w o rksheet overview 2 -7
determ ining form a t content 2-3
device selection 3-16
diagnostics
list of com m unication errors 9-10
list of data errors 9-2
list of data form a t errors 9-12
list of m a c h ine fault errors 9-13
printing test label 8-2
resetting printers 8-5
direction of
bar code field 4-12
constant text character 4-16
constant text field 4-16
of lines 4-18
text character 4-6
text field 4-6
D O S b a tch files
creating 6-9
d o w n loadable fonts
buffer 3-19
d o w n loading
batch m e thod 6-7
batch quantity zero m e thod 6-7
m o d ified field param e ters 6-8

Index 3

order packets should be received 6-2
overview 6 -1
sam p le 6-2
sequential m e thod 6-7
to the printer (overview ) 6-9

E
enabling immediate commands 3-22
ENQ
printing existing config 8-2
reference table for byte 2 7-3
reference table of byte 3 7-6
requesting status 7-2
R e s p o n s e 7 -2
entering
partial field param e ters 6-8
erasing packets 3-24
errors
about 9-1
com m unication 9-10
data, description of 9-2
form a t 9-12
h o w to reset printers 8-5
m a c h ine faults 9-13

F
field
options 5-11
field options
brief list of 5-2
calculating check digits 5-7
copy data 5-4
custom ized bar code density 5-9
fixed data 5-3
increm e n ting/decrem e n ting fields 5-12
ordering 5-1
overview 5 -1
padding data 5-6
price field 5-8
restrictions 5-2
security/truncation for P D F 4 1 7 5 - 9
using m u ltiple 5-1

4 Index

w idth/length for P D F 4 1 7 5 - 1 1
fields
bar code rotation 4-12
batch control syntax 6-4
batch data syntax 6-5
constant text rotation 4-16
deciding a type 2-6
finding trailing spaces 10-6
font considerations 2-6
padding 5-6
picking a font 2-6
repeating param e ters 10-5
setting the starting increm e n t 6-6
text field rotation 4-6
types briefly described 2-6
using a worksheet 2-7
using data entry/copied fields 6-6
fixed data
defining as option 1 5-3
in constant text field 4-16
in text field 4-3
syntax 5-3
flo w c o n trol selection 3-15
font
overview 2 -6
font packets
clearing from m e m o ry 3-24
font upload packet
defining 3-25
fonts
available for constant text fields 4-15
available for text fields 4-4
m o n o s p a c e d m a g n ification B -4
optim izing 10-5
proportional m a g n ification B -6
standard B -1
form a t
buffer 3-19
form a t worksheet D -1
overview 2 -7
form a ts
clearing from m e m o ry 3-24
decisions to m a k e 2 -3
defining bar codes 4-7
defining boxes 4-20

defining constant text fields 4-14
defining lines 4-17
defining text fields 4-3
defining the header 4-2
designing 2-2 - 2-4
determ ining content 2-3
d o w n loading sam p le 6-2
field types described briefly 2-6
filling in w o rksheets 2-7
font considerations 2-6
m o d ifying partial param e ters 6-8
referenced in batch packet 6-2
sam p le 1-3, A-2
sam p le of com p lia n c e A -4
using grids 2-4
form a tting errors
list of 9-12

G
generating check digits w ith option 31
5-7
graphic packets
clearing from m e m o ry 3-24
grid
overview 2 -4

H
help, getting 8-5
hum a n readable characters
placem e n t considerations 10-6
selecting for a bar code 4-12

immediate commands
enabling 3-22
sending 3-22
table 3-22
w h e n to use 3-21
increm e n ting fields
fixing the first num b e r 5-12
in batch data 6-6
syntax 5-12
using option 60 5-12
inquiry request
explanation of 7-2
inquiry response
explanation of 7-2

J
job request
syntax 7-8
job response
explanation of 7-9
syntax for 0-2 7-9
syntax for 3 7-10
syntax for 4 7-12
job status
explanation of response 7-9
requesting 7-8
table 7-13
justification
of bar code 4-12
of constant text fields 4-16
of text field 4-6

L
I
image buffer 3-19
imaging
repeating param e ters 10-5
using zero batch headers 10-3
imaging time
w h e n to use scalable fonts 10-5
IMD
printing existing config 8-2

language, printer 3-9
layout
decisions to m a k e 2 -3
designing a label 2-2
grid 2-4
print area 2-3
rough sketches 2-4
length
of a bar code field 4-7

Index 5

of a text field 4-3
lines
defining 4-17
defining as segm e n t 4-17
defining as vectors 4-17
determ ining distance from left/right 4-18
determ ining distance from top/bottom
4-18
thickness 4-19

list of options 3-12
sym b o l selection 3-12
sym b o l setting 3-12
using price form a tting 5-8
m o n o s p a c e d fonts, m a g n ification of B -4

N
non-printable fields
defining 4-12

M
m a c h ine errors
list of 9-13
m a g n ification
considerations 10-6
of monospaced fonts B -4
of proportional fonts B -6
m a rgin adjustm e n t selection 3-11
M a x iCode
data stream A -2
m e a s u rem e n t
on a grid 2-4
using m u ltiple printer types 2-5
m e m o ry
allocating 3-16
clearing packets 3-24
packet syntax 3-16
m e m o ry buffer
d o w n loadable fonts 3-19
form a t 3-19
image 3-19
receive 3-18
scalable font 3-19
transm it 3-18
m e rging
copied data 5-5
fields w ith option 4 5-4
m o d e c o m m a n d s a m p le 3-2
m o d u lus
in sum o f digits 5-16
in sum o f products 5-15
m o n e tary
decimal selection 3-12
form a tting syntax 3-12

6 Index

O
online configuration w o rksheet D -2
online m o d e s e lection 3-9
opaque overlay
explanation 4-5
optim izing
com p a tibility for m u ltiple printers 2-5
print quality 10-1
print speed 10-1
repeating field param e ters 10-5
using zero batch quantities 10-3
optional entry
to m o d ify partial field param e ters 6-8
options
field 5-11
options,field 5-9
brief list of 5-2
calculating check digits 5-7
copy data 5-4
custom ized bar code density 5-9
fixed data 5-3
general overview 5-1
increm e n ting/decrem e n ting fields 5-12
ordering 5-1
padding data 5-6
price form a tting 5-8
reim a g ing 5-12
restrictions 5-2
security/truncation for P D F 4 1 7 5 - 9
using m u ltiple 5-1
w idth/length for P D F 4 1 7 5 - 1 1

P
packet A
syntax 3-9
packet B
syntax 3-10
packet C
syntax 3-11
packet control characters
factory defaults 3-3
printing existing config 8-2
resetting 3-14
selecting new 3-13
syntax 3-13
packet D
syntax 3-12
packet E
syntax 3-13
packet F
syntax 3-15
packet M
syntax 3-16
packets
batch 6-2
check digit schem e 5 -13
clearing from m e m o ry 3-24
configuration 3-5
guidelines 3-3
padding data 5-6
syntax 5-6
parallel com m unication 3-2
param e ters
for batch control field 6-4
for batch data field 6-5
m o d ifying partial 6-8
repeating 10-5
parity selection 3-15
PDF417 bar codes
security/truncation 5-9
w idth/length 5-11
placing
hum a n readables 10-6
polling for status

overview 7 -1
price fields
form a tting option 5-8
m o n e tary form a tting 3-12
restrictions w ith check digits 5-8
syntax 5-8
print area 2-3
print contrast/vert adjustm e n t selection
3-11
print control
in batch control field 6-4
syntax 3-11
printer configuration
com m unication settings packet F 3-15
header 3-5
m e m o ry configuration packet M 3 -16
m o n e tary form a tting packet D 3-12
packet C 3-11
packet control characters packet E 3-13
packet guidelines 3-8
packet overview 3 -5
packet sam p le 3-6
supply setup packet B 3-10
system s e tup packet A 3-9
printer status
explanation of response 7-2
overview 7 -1
requesting 7-2
syntax 7-2
printers
com m unication checklist 8-4
com m unication errors 9-10
data errors 9-2
data form a tting errors 9-12
m a c h ine fault errors 9-13
resetting 8-5
w a y s to configure 3-2
printhead
unit of measure com p a tibility 2-5
printing
canceling 3-22
ordering packets to download 6-2
overview 6 -1
test label 8-2
problem

Index 7

running out of printer m e m o ry 3-24
problem s
check digit m iscalculated 5-8
com m unication checklist 8-4
D P I varies w ith printer 2-5
getting technical support 8-5
hum a n readables cut off 10-6
image time and changing data 10-5
image time and unchanging data 10-3
imaging time and repeating field
param e ters 10-5
incorrect sym b o ls print 4-16
invalid packet syntax 3-3
list of com m unication errors 410-413
9-10
list of data errors 001-499 9-2
list of form a t errors 571-614 9-12
list of m a c h ine fault errors 700-793 9-13
m issing/overlapping due to m a g n ification
10-6
no check digit generated 5-7
off tag errors 10-6
poor print quality 10-1
procedures
backing up 1-5
daily checklist 1-5
print logs 1-5
program m ing conventions 3-3
proportional fonts, m a g n ification of B -6

R
receive buffer 3-18
reim a g ing, using option 61 5-12
requesting job status
explanation of 7-8
requesting printer status
explanation of 7-2
overview 7 -1
resetting packet control characters 3-14
resetting printers 8-5
response
to job request 0-2 7-9
to job request 3 7-10
to job request 4 7-12

8 Index

ribbon selection 3-10
rotating
bar codes 4-12
constant text characters 4-16
constant text fields 4-16
text characters 4-6
text fields 4-6
rough sketches 2-4
R S 2 3 2 trailer characters
printing existing config 8-2

S
sam p le
(fixed) data field 5-3
bar code density option 5-9
batch control field 6-4
batch data field 6-5
batch header 6-3
batch m e thod downloading 6-7
batch packet A-5
calculate check digit option 5-7
check digit schem e p a c k e t 5-14 - 5-15
com m unication settings packet F 3-15
com p liance form a ts A-4
configuration packet 3-6
copy field 5-5
font packet 3-26
font, bold style B -5
font, O C R A s tyle B -5
font, standard style B -5
form a t A-2
form a t header 4-2
immediate command 3-22
increm e n ting/decrem e n ting field option
5-12
inquiry response 7-2
job request 7-8
job response 0-2 7-9
job response 3 7-10
job response 4 7-12
m e m o ry configuration packet F 3-16
mode command 3-2
m o n e tary form a tting packet D 3-12
m o n o s p a c e d font m a g n ification B -4

packet control characters packet E 3-13
padding data 5-6
price field option 5-8
print control packet C 3 -11
proportional font m a g n ification B -6
sequential m e thod downloading 6-7
supply setup packet B 3-10
system s e tup packet A 3-9
text field 4-3
zero batch packet A-7
scalable font
buffer 3-19
schem e s
custom izing check digits 5-13
security/truncation
using option 51 5-9
segm e n ts
defining 4-17
selecting bar code type 4-9
sending im m ediate com m ands 3-22
sequential downloading
explained 6-7
serial com m unication 3-2
setting
battery voltage 3-11
baud rate 3-15
feed m o d e 3 -10
flo w c o n trol 3-15
form a t num b e r 4-2
language 3-9
m a rgin position 3-11
m o n e tary sym b o l 3-12
num b e r of decim a l places 3-12
online m o d e 3 -9
parallel com m unication 3-2
parity 3-15
print contrast 3-11
print position 3-11
print speed 3-11
printhead width 3-11
ribbon 3-10
serial com m unication 3-2
stop bits 3-15
supply size 4-2

supply type/position 3-10
unit of measure 4-2
w o rd length 3-15
size of
m o n o s p a c e d fonts B -4
proportaional fonts B -6
s m a rt im a g ing 10-1
soft fonts
description of B -1
source field, of copy data 5-4
speed adjustm e n t selection 3-11
standard fonts, list of B -1
status polling
overview 7 -1
stop bits selection 3-15
sum o f digits calculation 5-16
sum o f products calculation 5-15
supply
about the layout grid 2-4
measurem e n t on a grid 2-4
type/position selection 3-10
supply setup
syntax 3-10
supply type/position selection 3-11
sym b o l set C -1
A N S I C-2
entering C -2
Internal table C -3
International C -1
options 4-6
selecting C -1
sym b o ls
m o n e tary 5-8
syntax
com m unication settings packet F 3-15
constant text field 4-14, 4-16
font upload packet 3-25
form a t header 4-2
m e m o ry configuration packet M 3 -16
m o n e tary form a tting packet D 3-12
non-printable field 4-13
packet control characters packet E 3-13
print control packet C 3 -11
supply setup packet B 3-10
system s e tup packet A 3-9

Index 9

system s e tup
syntax 3-9

T
table
bar code lengths 4-7
E N Q reference byte 2 7-3
E N Q reference byte 3 7-6
fixed/variable bar codes 4-7
immediate commands 3-22
job status 0-2 7-13
technical support 8-5
test label
printing 8-2
text fields
character rotation 4-6
color attributes 4-5
defining 4-3
determ ining distance from left/right 4-4
determ ining distance from top/bottom
4-3
font options 4-4
justification 4-6
m o d ifying character height 4-5
m o d ifying character spacing 4-4
m o d ifying character w idth 4-5
placing proportionally spaced characters
4-3
rotating 4-6
syntax 4-3
thickness
line 4-19
trailing spaces
finding 10-6
transm it buffer 3-18
transparent overlay
explanation 4-5
troubleshooting 8-3
types of fields
brief description 2-6

U

10 Index

unit of measure
setting 4-2
unsuccessful com m unication 8-4
uploading
font packet 3-25

V
variable length
padding for 5-6
vector fonts buffer 3-19
vectors
defining 4-17
voltage selection 3-11

W
w idth/length
using option 52 5-11
w o rd length selection 3-15
w o rksheet
check digit D -3
filling in 2-7
form a t D-1
online configuration D -2
overview 2 -7



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