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F9412

F9413

F9414

Monarch

Printers

Each product and program carries a respective written warranty, the only

warranty on which the customer can rely. Monarch reserves the right to make

changes in the product, the programs, and their availability at any time and

without notice. Although Monarch has made every effort to provide complete

and accurate information in this manual, Monarch shall not be liable for any

omissions or inaccuracies. Any update will be incorporated in a later edition of

this manual.

publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or

translated into any language in any form by any means, without the prior

written permission of Monarch Marking Systems, Inc.

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.

Trademarks

Monarch is a registered trademark of Monarch Marking Systems, Inc.

Paxar is a trademark of Paxar Corporation.

9412, 9413, and 9414 are trademarks of Monarch Marking Systems, Inc.

Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries.

TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Hewlett-Packard is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.

CG Triumvirate and CG Triumvirate Bold are trademarks of AGFA Corporation.

Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain

jurisdictions.

Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.

Monarch Marking Systems

P.O. Box 608

Dayton, Ohio 45401

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Creating an MPCLII Format Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Daily Startup Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

DESIGNING A FORMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Starting with a Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Determining Format Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Determining the Print Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Drawing Rough Sketches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Using Supply Layout Grids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Considering Field Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Considering Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Using the Format Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Filling in the Format Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

CONFIGURING THE PRINTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Defining the Control Characters Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Resetting Control Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Defining the Communication Settings Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Defining the Memory Configuration Packet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Checking Current Buffer Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

About Memory Buffers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Buffer Worksheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Buffer Allocation Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Using Immediate Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Enabling Immediate Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Sending Immediate Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Clearing Packets from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Using the Font Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

DEFINING FIELDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

DEFINING FIELD OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Applying Field Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Combining Field Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Option 1 (Fixed Data). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Option 4 (Copy Data). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Merging Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Sub-Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

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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

PRINTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Defining the Batch Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Defining the Batch Control Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Defining Batch Data Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Using Special Characters in Batch Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Merged or Sub-Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Incrementing Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Downloading Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Sequential Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Batch Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Batch Quantity Zero Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Modifying Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Optional Entry Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Creating DOS Batch Files for Downloading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

STATUS POLLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

DIAGNOSTICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Printing a Test Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Using Data Dump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Troubleshooting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

If You Receive an Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

If the PC and Printer Aren’t Communicating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Calling Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

ERRORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Data Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Communication Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Data Formatting Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

Machine Faults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13

PRINTER OPTIMIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

Adjusting the Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

Reducing Imaging Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

General Format Tips and Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5

SAMPLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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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FONTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Standard Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Monospaced Font Magnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4

Proportional Font Magnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6

CG Triumvirate Bold (9 pt.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6

CG Triumvirate (6 pt.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

Locating the Font Number in a Font Packet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8

SYMBOL SETS/CODE PAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

FORMAT DESIGN TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

Online Configuration Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2

Batch Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3

Check Digit Worksheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4

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GETTING STARTED 1

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:

u9412 (V. 1.0 or greater)

u9413 (V. 1.0 or greater)

u9414 (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

udescribes the significant differences between the printers.

ucreates a sample MPCLII packet.

ushows how to download a sample packet.

ugives a list of daily procedures for operators.

Getting Started 1-1

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

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 battery-

backed RAM 128K battery-

backed 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

Getting Started 1-3

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.

1-4 Getting Started

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.

Getting Started 1-5

1-6 Getting Started

DESIGNING A FORMAT 2

This chapter describes how to

udetermine what kind of information to use in your format.

uuse the Supply Layout Grid and Format Worksheet.

ucategorize data into field types.

uselect 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.

2-2 Designing a Format

Determining Format Contents

Before you lay out your format, you need to make a few

decisions. For example:

uHow large is your supply?

uWhich fonts do you want to use?

uDo 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

Metric (1/10mm) 599 x 1524 508 x 1524

Dots (1/203 dots) 479 x 1218 406 x 1218

9413 English 425 x 400 400 x 400

Metric 1080 x 1016 1016 x 1016

Dots 863 x 812 812 x 812

9414 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.

2-4 Designing a Format

Decide whether you want to design formats using English, Metric,

or Dot measurements. Choose from the following grids:

uEnglish

The English grid, shown to the

right, is measured in 1/100

inches.

uMetric

The Metric grid is measured in

1/10 millimeters (mm).

uGraphic

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."

Designing a Format 2-5

Considering Field Types

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:

ufont appearance

ufont size

ufont spacing (monospaced or proportional)

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

2-6 Designing a Format

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.

Designing a Format 2-7

2-8 Designing a Format

CONFIGURING THE PRINTER 3

This chapter discusses how to

uset communication parameters.

uupload the printer’s configuration or font information.

uconfigure the printer using online configuration packets.

uuse 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:

ua baud rate of 9600

uno parity

u8 bit word length

u1 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:

uBegin each packet with a start of header ({).

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

Configuring the Printer 3-3

uDefine 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.

uThe field number 0 to 999 must be unique. Monarch

recommends starting at 1, instead of 0.

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

uDefine all fields in the order you want to image/print them.

The printer does not print in field number order.

uSeparate all parameters with a Parameter Separator (,).

uEnd each field with a Field Separator ( p ).

uEnter all information in CAPITAL letters, except words or

phrases within quotation marks.

uInclude all field parameters unless documented as optional.

uDefine non-printable text fields before the field to which they

apply.

uDefine options immediately after the field to which they apply.

uMultiple options can be used with most fields. Options can be

used in any combination except as noted with each definition.

uKeep 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.

uDo 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

uSpaces are ignored, except within character strings.

uIndenting 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

uUse 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.

Configuring the Printer 3-5

This is the syntax to use when you create online configuration

packets:

Syntax

{I,1 to 7 optional packet Start of Header, Configuration Header

A, parameter 1...parameter 5 p System Setup

B, parameter 1...parameter 5 p Supply Setup

C, parameter 1...parameter 5 p Print Control

D, parameter 1...parameter 3 p Monetary Formatting

E, parameter 1...parameter 9 p Control Characters

F, parameter 1...parameter 5 p Communication Settings

M, parameter 1_parameter 4 p } Memory Configuration, End of Header

Syntax for single packet

{Start of Header

IConfiguration Packet Identifier

A, parameter 1...parameter 5 p 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:

AAdd configuration

UUpload User Configuration

4. device Storage Device. Options:

FFlash (9414 only)

NNon-volatile RAM (9412/9413 default)

RRAM (9414 default)

5. units Units (optional parameter). Options:

EEnglish

MMetric

GDots

3-6 Configuring the Printer

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","" p

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 }

Configuring the Printer 3-7

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:

uFollow the "Standard Syntax Guidelines" listed at the

beginning of this chapter.

uBegin a packet with the configuration header (I).

uDownload multiple configuration packets within one packet or

download a single configuration packet.

uInclude the first five ANSI codes, at a minimum, in the control

characters packet.

uIf you change any of the online configuration packets, resend

the format packet to the printer, so the configuration changes

take effect.

uMake 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 {I,A,powup_mode,language,sep_on,slash_zero,

symbol_set p}

A1. ASystem Setup Packet

A2. powup_mode Online Mode. Must use 0.

A3. language Display Language. Must use 0.

A4. sep_on Batch Separators. Options:

0Does not print a separator (default for all printers).

1Prints a separator.

A5. slash_zero Slash Zero. Options:

0Print a standard zero (default for all printers).

1Print a zero with a slash through it.

A6. symbol_set Symbol Set. Options:

0Internal/ Monarch (default for all printers)

1ANSI

2Code Page 437

3Code 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. BSupply Setup Packet

B2. supply_type Supply Type. Options:

0Black mark stock

1Die Cut/aperture stock (default for all printers)

2Non-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:

0Ribbon not installed (9414 default)

1Ribbon installed (9412/9413 default)

NOTE: The 9414 printer does not support a ribbon.

B4. feed_mode Feed Mode. Options:

0Continuous operation (default for all printers)

1On-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.

3-10 Configuring the Printer

B6. cut_posn -99 to 99 in 1/203 inch. Use 0 for these printers.

Example {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. CPrint 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. DMonetary Formatting Packet

D2. cur_sym Currency Symbol. Options:

0No symbol

1USA ($, Dollar- default for all printers)

2UK (£, Pound)

3Japan (¥, Yen)

4Germany (1, Deutsche Mark)

5France (F, Franc)

6Spain (P, Peseta)

7Italy (L., Lira)

8Sweden (Kr, Krona)

9Finland (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:

0No secondary sign (default for all printers)

1Print secondary sign

NOTE: Secondary symbols only print if you designate at

least one decimal place.

D4. decimals Number of digits to the right of the decimal. Options:

0No digits

1One digit

2Two digits (default for all printers)

3Three digits

Example {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. EControl Characters Packet

E2. "ANSI_cd" ~123 Start of header {(left bracket)

~044 Parameter ,(comma)

separator

~034 Quoted strings "(quotes)

~124 Field separator p (pipe sign)

~125 End of header }(right bracket)

~126 Data escape ~~ (double tilde)

character (optional)

def. ch. 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. FCommunication Settings Packet

F2. baud Baud Rate. Options:

0 1200 3 9600 (default for all printers)

1 2400 4 19200

2 4800 5 38400

F3. word_length Word Length. Options:

07-bit word length

18-bit word length (default for all printers)

F4. stop_bits Stop Bits. Options:

01-stop bit (default for all printers)

12-stop bits

F5. parity Parity. Options:

0None (default for all printers)

1ODD parity

2EVEN parity

F6. flow_control Flow Control. Options:

0None 2(CTS)

1DTR (default 3XON/XOFF

for all printers)

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

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

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

110

1.5 15

220

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 {I,M,buffer,device,buffer_size p }

M1. MMemory Configuration Packet

3-16 Configuring the Printer

M2. buffer Buffer type:

DDownloadable Fonts

FFormat

IImage

RReceive

TTransmit

VScalable (vector) Fonts

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

M3. device Storage type. Options:

NNon-volatile RAM (9412/9413 only)

RVolatile RAM (9414 only)

M4. buffer size 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 Receive buffer 2K

M,T,N,10 p Transmit buffer 1K

M,D,N,80 p Downloadable fonts 8K

M,V,N,160 p Scalable fonts buffer 16K

M,I,N,3200 p } 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.

uDo not allocate more memory than what is available.

uFree memory from one buffer before you add it to another

buffer.

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

uSend 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.

uWhenever 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.

uIf 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

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.

^TP 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:

ACheck Digit Scheme

BBatch

FFormat

WFont

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:

NNon-volatile RAM

RVolatile RAM

Example {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. WWritable 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:

AAdds the specified font.

CClears all or specified fonts, except ones in ROM.

HUploads font size information.

W4. device Device. Options:

FFlash (9414 only)

NNon-volatile RAM (9412/9413 default)

RVolatile 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:

{W,0,H,N p

0,1,0,"Standard",0,0,0,14,22,14,22,3 p

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

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

0,10,1,"CGTriBd9",1,0,7,25,31,10,15,0 p

0,10,437,"CGTriBd9",1,0,7,25,31,10,15,0 p

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

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.

Font Style

Symbol Set

Inter-Character Gap

Nominal Height

Nominal Width

Font Name

Baseline

Spacing

Type

Cell Height

Cell Width

3-26 Configuring the Printer

DEFINING FIELDS 4

This chapter provides a reference for defining

uthe format header

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

ubar code fields

uline 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. FFormat 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:

FFlash (9414 only)

NNon-volatile RAM (9412/9413 default)

RRAM (9414 default)

F5. measure Unit of measure. Options:

EEnglish, measured in 1/100 inches

MMetric, measured in 1/10 mm

GGraphic, 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 Supply length, top to bottom, in selected units.

9412/9414 ranges: 9413 range:

English 38 - 600 English 38 - 400

4-2 Defining Fields

F7. width Supply width, from left to right, in selected units.

9412 range: 9413/9414 ranges:

English 120 - 200 English 120- 400

F8. "name" Format name (optional), 0-8 characters, enclose within

quotation marks.

Example {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:

FFixed length

VVariable 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 0 - 399

T6. column 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 3 dots

Reduced 1 dot

Bold 3 dots

OCRA-like 3 dots

CG Triumvirate Bold varies with each letter

CG Triumvirate varies with each letter

T8. font Style of font. Options:

1Standard 10 CG Triumvirate Bold

2Reduced 11 CG Triumvirate

3Bold

4OCRA-like

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:

BOpaque, Normal, Black, Normal

DOpaque, Normal, White, Normal

OTransparent, Normal, Black, Normal

ROpaque, Normal, White, Normal

WOpaque, Normal, White, Normal

There are two types of field color overlay attributes:

Transparent The overlay field (text or constant text) does

not block out (or "erase") existing fields.

Opaque 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.

Line field

blocked out by

opaque field

using attribute B

Line field not

blocked out by

transparent field

using attribute O

Defining Fields 4-5

T12. alignment Options:

LAlign on left side of field.

CCenter text within field (monospaced fonts only)

RAlign on right side of field (monospaced fonts only)

BAlign at midpoint of field

EAlign 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:

0Top of character points to top of field

1Top of character points to left of field

2Top of character points to bottom of field

3Top of character points to right of field

T14. 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:

0Top of field points to top of supply

1Top of field points to left of supply

2Top of field points to bottom of supply

3Top of field points to right of supply

T15. sym set Symbol set. Options:

0Internal Symbol Set

1ANSI Symbol Set

437 DOS Code Page 437 (Domestic)

850 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

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

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.

Bar Code Number of Characters Fixed/Variable

UPCA 12 F

UPCA+2 14 F

UPCA+5 17 F

UPCE 7F

UPCE+2 9F

UPCE+5 12 F

EAN8 8F

EAN8+2 10 F

EAN8+5 13 F

EAN13 13 F

EAN13+2 15 F

Defining Fields 4-7

EAN13+5 18 F

POSTNET 9 or 11 F

Interleaved 2 of 5 0 to 2710 V

Code 39 or MOD43 0 to 2710 V

Codabar (NW7) depends on application V

Code 128 0 to 2710 V

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:

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 0 - 399

Left/Center/Right-Justified Fields

Balanced Fields End-Justified Fields

4-8 Defining Fields

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:

1UPCA

2UPCE

3Interleaved 2 of 5

4Code 39 (no check digit)

5Codabar

6EAN8

7EAN13

8Code 128

10 UPCA +2

11 UPCA +5

12 UPCE +2

13 UPCE +5

14 EAN8 +2

15 EAN8 +5

16 EAN13 +2

17 EAN13 +5

22 POSTNET

23 Code 93

32 PDF417

33 MaxiCode

40 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

476%

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

476%

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

476%

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

476%

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

1.1

2.1

3.2

4.2

5.6

6.3

7.5

8.8

9.6

11.2

11.0

12.7

14.5

21/103.4

12/59.1

7/34.5

6/29.6

4/19.7

3/14.8

2/9.9

1:3.0

1:2.5

1:3.0

1:2.5

1:3.0

1:2.5

1:3.0

1:2.3

1:2.0

1:3.0

1:2.5

1:2.0

0 to

2710 80 to 9

Code 39 or

MOD43

(Extended

Code 39)

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

4/19.7

1/4.9

5/24.6

1:2.5

1:3.0

1:2.5

1:2.0

1:3.0

1:2.2

0 to

2710 8SPACE

$%*+-./

0 to 9

A to Z

Codabar

(NW7) 2

2.1

3.0

4.6

5.1

8.4

9.2

10.1

8/39.4

6/29.6

4/19.7

2/9.9

1:3.0

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

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 800H 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

B9. height Bar code height in 1/100 inches, 1/10 mm, or dots. Minimum

values:

English 20

Metric 51

Dots 40

NOTE: POSTNET, PDF417, and MaxiCode bar codes have a

fixed height. Always use 0 for these bar codes.

Bar code

Type Density

Selector Density

(% or cpi) Narrow

Element

(dots/mils)

Narrow to

Wide Ratio Data

Length Appearance

Codes

Available

Char Set

CODE 93 3

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 800H to

7FH

Bar code

Type Density

Selector Density

(% or cpi) Narrow

Element

(dots/mils)

Narrow to

Wide Ratio Data

Length Appearance

Codes

Available

Char Set

POSTNET 0 (fixed at

4.3 cpi) 24/118.2 10/49.3 4/19.7

(5 dot gap) 0,5,6,9 or

11 80 to 9

Maxicode 7N/A N/A N/A 15 to 99 800H to

FFH

Bar code

Type Density

Selector Element

Width

(dot/mils)

Row Height

(dots/mils) Aspect

Ratio Data

Length Appearance

Codes

Available

Char Set

PDF417 1

2/9.8

3/14.8

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

1:1

1:2

1:3

1:1

1:2

1:3

1:1

1:2

1:3

0 to 2709 800H to

FFH

NOTE: Values in bold indicate the default.

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:

0Default

1No check digit or number system

5Number system at bottom, no check digit

6Check digit at bottom, no number system

7Check digit and number system at bottom

8No text, bar code only

B11. alignment 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:

0Top of field points to top of supply

(Use for MaxiCode)

1Top of field points to left of supply

2Top of field points to bottom of supply

3Top of field points to right of supply

Example 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 Data Field Type

120374 Non-printable

2339 Non-printable

3 8 Non-printable

415 Non-printable

520374339815 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.)

9412/9414 ranges: 9413 range:

English 0 - 599 English 0 - 399

C3. column Distance from the lower left edge of the print area to the pivot

point.

9412 range: 9413/9414 ranges:

English 0 - 199 English 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 3 dots

Reduced 1 dot

Bold 3 dots

OCRA-like 3 dots

CG Triumvirate Bold varies with each letter

CG Triumvirate varies with each letter

C5. font Style of font. Options:

1Standard 10 CG Triumvirate Bold

2Reduced 11 CG Triumvirate

3Bold

4OCRA-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:

BOpaque, Normal, Black, Normal

DOpaque, Normal, White, Normal

OTransparent, Normal, Black, Normal

ROpaque, Normal, White, Normal

WOpaque, Normal, White, Normal

There are two types of field color overlay attributes:

Transparent The overlay field (text or constant text) does

not block out (or "erase") existing fields.

Opaque 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:

LAlign on left side of field.

BAlign at midpoint of field

EAlign at end of field.

C10. char rot Character rotation. Options:

0Top of character points to top of field

1Top of character points to left of field

2Top of character points to bottom of field

3Top of character points to right of field

C11. field rot Field rotation. Lower left corner of field is the pivot point.

Options:

0Top of overlay points to top of supply

1Top of overlay points to left of supply

2Top of overlay points to bottom of supply

3Top of overlay points to 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:

0Internal Symbol Set

1ANSI Symbol Set

437 DOS Code Page 437 (Domestic)

850 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.

Line Types

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:

SSegment. You choose the starting point and

ending point.

VVector. 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 0 - 399

L4. column 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 0 - 200

4-18 Defining Fields

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 0 - 400

L7. thickness 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" Line pattern. Enter "".

Example 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 0 - 399

Q3. column 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 Distance from bottom of print area to

upper right corner of box. Ranges

same as row.

4-20 Defining Fields

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" Line pattern. Enter "".

Example 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

ufield options in formats.

ucheck 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):

1Define fixed characters

4Copy data from previous field

30 Pad data to left or right with specified character

31 Generate check digit

42 Format as a price field

50 Define bar code densities

51 Define security and truncation of PDF417 bar codes

52 Define width or length of PDF417 bar codes

60 Define incrementing or decrementing field

61 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. The other

positions are variable.

Example 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.

1Copy field as is (including price symbols,

pad characters, check digits, etc.).

2Copy unformatted data (without price characters,

pad characters, etc.).

5-4 Defining Field Options

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

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 Data Field Type

1203 Non-printable

2339 Non-printable

3 8 Text

4BLUE Text

52033398BLUE 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

L Pad field on left side

R Pad field on right side

R4. "character" 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

Option 51 (PDF417 Security/Truncation)

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 (default) a standard PDF417 bar code

T truncated

Example 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.

RRow

CColumn

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 Iincrementing field

Ddecrementing 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.

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.

Re-Image OFF

Re-Image ON

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 {A,selector,action,device,modulus,

fld_length,D/P,"weights" p }

A1. A 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:

FFlash (9414 only)

NNon-volatile RAM (9412/9413 default)

RRAM (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:

Dsum of digits

Psum of products

5-14 Defining Field Options

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.

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

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

products: 20 2 6 6 16 5 4 3 36

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.

10 98

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

products: 20 2 6 6 16 5 4 3 36

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.

10 44

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

udownload files to the printer.

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

umodify formats

ucreate 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:

FCheck digit packets (see Chapter 5)

FFormat 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.

NNew. Erase image and re-image all fields using

online data. Any missing fields will be blank.

UUpdate last image with 1 or more fields.

All other fields remain the same as the last

queued batch.

B4. quantity 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:

0Continuous Feed (default)

1On-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:

0Does not print a separator (default)

1Prints 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.

CIdentifies 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:

uPlace a tilde (~) before the character

uUse 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

{B,1,N,1 p Decimal Character 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 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

STATUS POLLING 7

This chapter explains how to use status polling.

There are two types of Status Polling:

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

uJob 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

ENQ Reference Table - Byte #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

@01 000000

A01000001

B01000010

C01000011

D01000100

E01000101

F01000110

G01000111

H01001000

I01001001

J01001010

K01001011

L01001100

M01001101

N01001110

O01001111

P01010000

Q01010001

R01010010

S01010011

T01010100

U01010101

V01010110

W01010111

101011000

Y01011001

Z01011010

[01011011

\01011100

]01011101

^01011110

_01011111

‘01100000

A "1" indicates the bit is turned on. A "0"

indicates the bit is off.

7-4 Status Polling

ENQ Reference Table - Byte #2 (continued)

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

a01100001

b01010001

c01110001

d01001001

e01101001

f01011001

g01111001

h01000101

i01100101

j01010101

k01110101

l01001101

m01100101

n01011101

o01111101

p01000011

q01100011

r01010011

s01110011

t01001011

u01101011

v01011011

w01111011

101000111

y01100111

z01010111

{01110111

|01001111

}01101111

~01011111

Dec 127 01111111

A "1" indicates the bit is turned on. A "0"

indicates the bit is off.

Status Polling 7-5

ENQ Reference Table - Byte #3

Char Const.

OFF Const.

ON Low

Battery Format

Error Waiting

Dispense

Label

Ribbon

Fault Stock

Fault Online

Error

Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

@01000000

A01000001

B01000010

C01000011

D01000100

E01000101

F01000110

G01000111

H01001000

I01001001

J01001010

K01001011

L01001100

M01011001

N01001110

O01001111

P01010000

Q01010001

R01010010

S01010011

T01010100

U01010101

V01010110

W01010111

X01011000

Y01011001

Z01011010

[01011011

\01011100

]01011101

^01011110

_01011111

‘01100000

A "1" indicates the bit is turned on. A "0"

indicates the bit is off.

7-6 Status Polling

ENQ Reference Table - Byte #3 (continued)

Char Const.

OFF Const.

ON Low

Battery Format

Error Waiting

Dispense

Label

Ribbon

Fault Stock

Fault Online

Error

Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

a01100001

b01100010

c01100011

d01100100

e01100101

f01100110

g01100111

h01101000

i01101001

j01101010

k01101011

l01010110

m01111001

n01101110

o01101111

p01110000

q01110001

r01110010

s01110011

t01110100

u01110101

v01110110

w01110111

101111000

y01111001

z01111010

{01111011

|01111100

}01111101

~01111110

Dec 127 01111111

A "1" indicates the bit is turned on. A "0"

indicates the bit is off.

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:

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

uVerbose (3 or 4)

Syntax {J,#}

Field Type Valid Options Description

Identifier JJob Status Request

request# 0

Returns ASCII coded strings or

numeric error codes

Returns error number

Returns number of labels printed in batch

Example {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

Job Status 0, 1, 2 Response Table (Status 1 Codes)

Number Meaning

0No error

1Stacker fault

2Supply problem

4Hot printhead

5Printhead open

6Insufficient memory

7Ribbon problem

8Field ## extends off tag

9Field ## 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

Job Status 0, 1, 2 Response Table (Status 2 Codes)

Number 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

7-14 Status Polling

DIAGNOSTICS 8

This chapter explains how to

uprint a test label.

ureset the printer.

ucall 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.

Printing a Test Label

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

DAD

1111" p o2,"G111111" p 03,"Smith" p 04, "12345678" p 05

3,"CHECKER ID: " 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,

0,100,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,3,"DATE RECEIVED:" p OT,5,8,V,

"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,

C,330,160,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,3,"OWNER:" p OT,3,15,F,260

,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,"WINDSHIE" p OT,1,9,V,310,340,0

Download another data stream to dump or press the FEED button

to exit data dump mode.

Diagnostics 8-3

Troubleshooting Information

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:

uMake sure you are using the correct printer cable.

uMake sure the cable is plugged into the correct port on the

computer.

uCompare 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.

uMake 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.

Calling Technical Support

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:

ucomputer brand name and model

uversion of DOS

uMonarch printer model

uother peripheral devices on your system

Diagnostics 8-5

usupport agreement, contract number, or invoice information

ucustomer number

uprinter 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.

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.

9-2 Errors

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

0default

1no CD or NS

5NS at bottom, no CD

6CD at bottom, no NS

7CD and NS at bottom

8no 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.

9-4 Errors

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

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).

9-6 Errors

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

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.

9-8 Errors

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 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400

Word length 7 or 8

Stop bits 1 or 2

Parity Odd, Even, None

Flow control 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.

9-10 Errors

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.

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.

9-12 Errors

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

Fsupply tracking

Fsupply marks

Fblack mark sensor position

Fsupply 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

Fsupply tracking

Fsupply marks

Fblack mark sensor position

Fsupply roll for binding.

Press the FEED button and try to continue printing. If

the error continues to appear, change the supply.

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.

9-14 Errors

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:

u9412 1.0 or greater supports Mode 0

u9413 1.0 or greater supports Mode 0

u9414 1.0 or greater supports Mode 0, 2, and 3

Mode Description

0Obsolete

2Structured Message

3Structured 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 } MaxiCode bar code (33)

{B,1,N,1 p Batch header

1,"450660000" p Postal code- zip code

(This field determines Mode)

C,"001" p Country code

C,"840" p Class of service

C,"[)~030" p Message header

C,"01~02996" p Transportation header

C,"1Z12345678~029" p Tracking number

C,"UPSN~029" p Origin carrier SCAC

C,"12345A~029" p UPS shipper number

C,"070~029" p Julian day of pickup

C,"~029" p Shipment ID

C,"1/1~029" p Package count

C,"15~029" p Weight (lb.)

C,"Y~029" p Address validation

C,"60 SADDLEBROOK CT.~029" p Street address

C,"DAYTON~029" p City

C,"OH~030" p State

C,"~004" p } EOT

A-4 Samples

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 } MaxiCode bar-code (33)

{B,1,N,1 p

1,"[)>~030" p Message header

C,"01~02996" p Transportation header

C,"068100000~029" p Postal Code

(This field determines Mode)

C,"840~029" p Country code

C,"001~029" p Class of service

C,"1Z12345675~029" p Tracking number

C,"UPSN~029" p Origin carrier SCAC

C,"12345E~029" p UPS shipper number

C,"089~029" p Julian day of pickup

C,"~029" p Shipment ID

C,"1/1~029" p Package count

C,"10~029" p Weight (lb.)

C,"Y~029" p Address validation

C,"~029" p Street address

C,"~029" p City

C,"CT~030" p State

C,"~004" p } 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 } MaxiCode bar-code (33)

{B,1,N,1 p

1,"[)>~030" p Message header

C,"01~02996" p Transportation header

C,"M5E1G45~029" p Postal Code

(This field determines Mode)

C,"124~029" p Country code

C,"066~029" p Class of service

C,"1Z12345679~029" p Tracking number

C,"UPSN~029" p Origin carrier SCAC

C,"12345E~029" p UPS shipper number

C,"089~029" p Julian day of pickup

C,"~029" p Shipment ID

C,"1/1~029" p Package count

C,"10~029" p Weight (lb.)

C,"Y~029" p Address validation

C,"~029" p Street address

C,"TORONTO~029" p City

C,"ON~030" p State

C,"~004" p } EOT

A-6 Samples

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

FONTS B

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

1Standard Monospaced 3

2Reduced Monospaced 1

3Bold Monospaced 3

4OCRA-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.

Bold Font

Standard Font Reduced Font

OCRA-like Font

B-2 Fonts

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.Standard Reduced Bold

Units Character

Width Sample Character

Width Sample

1x 1/100 in. 8.37 3.9 13.3

1/10 mm 21.26 9.9 33.78

Dots 17 !8(27 /

7x 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

Standard K Q

1/100 in. 10.8 75.9

1/10 mm 27.4 192.8

dots 22 154

Reduced n t

1/100 in. 6.9 48.28

1/10 mm 17.5 122.6

dots 14 98

Bold u {

1/100 in. 16.7 117.24

1/10 mm 42.4 297.8

dots 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.

CG Triumvirate Bold (9 pt.)

Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum

1x 1/100 in.

1/10 mm

Dots

1.48

3.76

6.4

16.26

13 =

10.8

27.4

22 D

7x 1/100 in.

1/10 mm

203 Dots

10.3

26.2

21 <

44.8

114

91 C

75.9

192.8

154 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

CG Triumvirate (6 pt.)

Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum

1x 1/100 in.

1/10 mm

Dots

.99

2.51

2.96

7.52

5.9

12 Y

7x 1/100 in.

1/10 mm

Dots

6.9

17.5

14 <

20.7

52.6

42 X

41.4

105.2

84 _

Height Magnification

1x 7x

CG Triumvirate Bold ` f

1/100 in. 8.87 68

1/10 mm 22.5 172.7

dots 18 138

CG Triumvirate gm

1/100 in. 5.9 41.38

1/10 mm 14.99 105.1

dots 12 84

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 }

Use this number in T8 or in C5. See "Defining Text Fields" or

"Defining Constant Text Fields" in Chapter 4 for more information.

Example 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

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.

Font Number

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 0DC2 12 18

SOH 01 1DC3 13 19

STX 02 2DC4 14 20

ETX 03 3NAK 15 21

EOT 04 4SYN 16 22

ENQ 05 5ETB 17 23

ACK 06 6CAN 18 24

BEL 07 7EM 19 25

Backspace 08 8SUB 1A 26

Tab 09 9Escape 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 A41 65

+2B 43 B42 66

, 2C 44 C43 67

-2D 45 D44 68

.2E 46 E45 69

/2F 47 F46 70

030 48 G47 71

131 49 H48 72

232 50 I49 73

333 51 J4A 74

434 52 K4B 75

535 53 L4C 76

636 54 M4D 77

737 55 N4E 78

838 56 O4F 79

939 57 P50 80

:3A 58 Q51 81

C-10 Symbol Sets/Code Pages

ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart (continued)

Char.Hex Decimal Char.Hex Decimal

R52 82 i69 105

S53 83 j6A 106

T54 84 k6B 107

U55 85 l6C 108

V56 86 m6D 109

W57 87 n6E 110

X58 88 o6F 111

Y59 89 p70 112

Z5A 90 q71 113

[5B 91 r72 114

\5C 92 s73 115

]5D 93 t74 116

^5E 94 u75 117

_5F 95 v76 118

‘60 96 w77 119

a61 97 x78 120

b62 98 y79 121

c63 99 z7A 122

d64 100 {7B 123

e65 101 p 7C 124

f66 102 }7D 125

g67 103 ~7E 126

h68 104 delete 7F 127

Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-11

C-12 Symbol Sets/Code Pages

FORMAT DESIGN TOOLS D

Use copies of these worksheets and grids to create your formats.

You may want to keep copies of the completed forms for your

records:

uOnline Configuration Worksheet

uBatch Worksheet

uCheck Digit Worksheet

uSupply Layout Grids (Inches, Metric, Dots)

uFormat Worksheet

uFormat 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

adding custom fonts 3-25

algorithm,in sum of digits 5-16

algorithm,in sum of products 5-15

alignment,bar code 4-12

allocating

memory 3-16

backing up 1-5

bar code

defining aspect ratios 5-11

PDF417 options 5-11

bar code alignment 4-12

bar code density

syntax 5-9

bar codes

character lengths 4-7

customizing density 5-9

defining 4-7

defining densities 5-9

determining distance from left/right 4-9,

4-14

determining distance from top/bottom

4-8generating check digits 5-7

justification 4-12

list of types 4-9

modifying height 4-11

placing human readables 10-6

rotating 4-12

selecting a density 4-9

selecting human readables 4-12

batch

canceling printing 3-22

clearing data from memory 3-24

downloading sample 6-2

overview of packet 6-2

sample A-5

batch control field

syntax 6-4

sample 6-4

batch data field

defining 6-5

syntax 6-5

containing incrementing fields 6-6

sample 6-5

using entered/copied data 6-6

batch header

syntax 6-3

defining 6-2

sample 6-3

using zero quantities 10-3

batch method of downloading

explained 6-7

batch quantity zero

downloading explained 6-7

syntax A-7

batch quantity, defined 6-2

baud rate selection 3-15

boxes

defining 4-20

determining distance from left/right 4-20

determining distance from top/bottom

4-20

buffer

scalable font 3-19

buffer selection 3-16

buffer size selection 3-16

calling technical support 8-5

changing

bar code density 5-9

Index 1

communication settings 3-15

memory configuration 3-16

packet control characters 3-13

security level of PDF417 5-9, 5-11

character rotation

in constant text field 4-16

in text field 4-6

characters

fixed using option 1 5-3

magnifying font size B-4

number of in bar code 4-7

number of in non-printable field 4-13

number of in text 4-3

padding 5-6

placement of human readables 10-6

check digit option

syntax 5-7

check digit schemes

syntax 5-14 - 5-15

using sum of digits 5-16

using sum of products 5-15

check digit worksheet D-3

check digits

clearing scheme from memory 3-24

generating 5-7

checking

ENQ trailer characters 8-2

ENQ/IMD characters 8-2

job status 7-8

packet control characters 8-2

printer status 7-2

RS232 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

communication

checklist for trouble 8-4

list of errors 9-10

packet syntax 3-15

resetting printer 8-5

using a mode command 3-2

compatibility

considering unit of measure 2-5

compliance

format sample A-4

configuration

types of 3-2

configuration packets

communication settings packet F 3-15

guidelines 3-8

header 3-5

memory configuration packet M 3-16

monetary formatting packet D 3-12

overview 3-5

packet control characters packet E 3-13

print control packet C 3-11

sample 3-6

supply setup packet B 3-10

system setup packet A 3-9

constant text fields

character rotation 4-16

color attributes 4-15

defining 4-14

determining distance from top/bottom

4-14

font options 4-15

justification 4-16

modifying character height 4-15

modifying character spacing 4-15

modifying character width 4-15

rotating 4-16

sample 4-14, 4-16

control characters

factory defaults 3-3

resetting 3-14

selecting 3-13

syntax 3-13

copy command

sample 6-2

copy data

in partial form 5-5

merging fields 5-5

source field 5-4

2 Index

syntax 5-4

copying data, using option 4 5-4

creating

DOS batch files 6-9

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 increment 6-6

data dump 8-3

data stream

examples A-2

MaxiCode A-2

decimal point selection 3-12

decrementing fields

fixing the first number 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 scheme w/sod 5-16

communication settings packet F 3-15

configuration header 3-5

constant text fields 4-14

font upload packet 3-25

lines 4-17

memory configuration packet M 3-16

monetary formatting 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 setup packet A 3-9

text fields 4-3

density

using option 50 to customize 5-9

design tools

about the grid 2-4

check digit worksheet D-3

format worksheet D-1

online configuration worksheet D-2

worksheet overview 2-7

designing a format 2-2

drawing a sketch 2-4

field type considerations 2-6

filling in worksheets 2-7

font considerations 2-6

print area 2-3

using grids 2-4

worksheet overview 2-7

determining format content 2-3

device selection 3-16

diagnostics

list of communication errors 9-10

list of data errors 9-2

list of data format errors 9-12

list of machine 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

DOS batch files

creating 6-9

downloadable fonts

buffer 3-19

downloading

batch method 6-7

batch quantity zero method 6-7

modified field parameters 6-8

Index 3

order packets should be received 6-2

overview 6-1

sample 6-2

sequential method 6-7

to the printer (overview) 6-9

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

Response 7-2

entering

partial field parameters 6-8

erasing packets 3-24

errors

about 9-1

communication 9-10

data, description of 9-2

format 9-12

how to reset printers 8-5

machine faults 9-13

field

options 5-11

field options

brief list of 5-2

calculating check digits 5-7

copy data 5-4

customized bar code density 5-9

fixed data 5-3

incrementing/decrementing fields 5-12

ordering 5-1

overview 5-1

padding data 5-6

price field 5-8

restrictions 5-2

security/truncation for PDF417 5-9

using multiple 5-1

width/length for PDF417 5-11

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 parameters 10-5

setting the starting increment 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

flow control selection 3-15

font

overview 2-6

font packets

clearing from memory 3-24

font upload packet

defining 3-25

fonts

available for constant text fields 4-15

available for text fields 4-4

monospaced magnification B-4

optimizing 10-5

proportional magnification B-6

standard B-1

format

buffer 3-19

format worksheet D-1

overview 2-7

formats

clearing from memory 3-24

decisions to make 2-3

defining bar codes 4-7

defining boxes 4-20

4 Index

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

determining content 2-3

downloading sample 6-2

field types described briefly 2-6

filling in worksheets 2-7

font considerations 2-6

modifying partial parameters 6-8

referenced in batch packet 6-2

sample 1-3, A-2

sample of compliance A-4

using grids 2-4

formatting errors

list of 9-12

generating check digits with option 31

5-7

graphic packets

clearing from memory 3-24

grid

overview 2-4

help, getting 8-5

human readable characters

placement considerations 10-6

selecting for a bar code 4-12

image buffer 3-19

imaging

repeating parameters 10-5

using zero batch headers 10-3

imaging time

when to use scalable fonts 10-5

IMD

printing existing config 8-2

immediate commands

enabling 3-22

sending 3-22

table 3-22

when to use 3-21

incrementing fields

fixing the first number 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

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

language, printer 3-9

layout

decisions to make 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 segment 4-17

defining as vectors 4-17

determining distance from left/right 4-18

determining distance from top/bottom

4-18

thickness 4-19

machine errors

list of 9-13

magnification

considerations 10-6

of monospaced fonts B-4

of proportional fonts B-6

margin adjustment selection 3-11

MaxiCode

data stream A-2

measurement

on a grid 2-4

using multiple printer types 2-5

memory

allocating 3-16

clearing packets 3-24

packet syntax 3-16

memory buffer

downloadable fonts 3-19

format 3-19

image 3-19

receive 3-18

scalable font 3-19

transmit 3-18

merging

copied data 5-5

fields with option 4 5-4

mode command sample 3-2

modulus

in sum of digits 5-16

in sum of products 5-15

monetary

decimal selection 3-12

formatting syntax 3-12

list of options 3-12

symbol selection 3-12

symbol setting 3-12

using price formatting 5-8

monospaced fonts, magnification of B-4

non-printable fields

defining 4-12

online configuration worksheet D-2

online mode selection 3-9

opaque overlay

explanation 4-5

optimizing

compatibility for multiple printers 2-5

print quality 10-1

print speed 10-1

repeating field parameters 10-5

using zero batch quantities 10-3

optional entry

to modify partial field parameters 6-8

options

field 5-11

options,field 5-9

brief list of 5-2

calculating check digits 5-7

copy data 5-4

customized bar code density 5-9

fixed data 5-3

general overview 5-1

incrementing/decrementing fields 5-12

ordering 5-1

padding data 5-6

price formatting 5-8

reimaging 5-12

restrictions 5-2

security/truncation for PDF417 5-9

using multiple 5-1

width/length for PDF417 5-11

6 Index

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 scheme 5-13

clearing from memory 3-24

configuration 3-5

guidelines 3-3

padding data 5-6

syntax 5-6

parallel communication 3-2

parameters

for batch control field 6-4

for batch data field 6-5

modifying partial 6-8

repeating 10-5

parity selection 3-15

PDF417 bar codes

security/truncation 5-9

width/length 5-11

placing

human readables 10-6

polling for status

overview 7-1

price fields

formatting option 5-8

monetary formatting 3-12

restrictions with check digits 5-8

syntax 5-8

print area 2-3

print contrast/vert adjustment selection

3-11

print control

in batch control field 6-4

syntax 3-11

printer configuration

communication settings packet F 3-15

header 3-5

memory configuration packet M 3-16

monetary formatting packet D 3-12

packet C 3-11

packet control characters packet E 3-13

packet guidelines 3-8

packet overview 3-5

packet sample 3-6

supply setup packet B 3-10

system setup packet A 3-9

printer status

explanation of response 7-2

overview 7-1

requesting 7-2

syntax 7-2

printers

communication checklist 8-4

communication errors 9-10

data errors 9-2

data formatting errors 9-12

machine fault errors 9-13

resetting 8-5

ways to configure 3-2

printhead

unit of measure compatibility 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 memory 3-24

problems

check digit miscalculated 5-8

communication checklist 8-4

DPI varies with printer 2-5

getting technical support 8-5

human readables cut off 10-6

image time and changing data 10-5

image time and unchanging data 10-3

imaging time and repeating field

parameters 10-5

incorrect symbols print 4-16

invalid packet syntax 3-3

list of communication errors 410-413

9-10

list of data errors 001-499 9-2

list of format errors 571-614 9-12

list of machine fault errors 700-793 9-13

missing/overlapping due to magnification

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

programming conventions 3-3

proportional fonts, magnification of B-6

receive buffer 3-18

reimaging, 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

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

RS232 trailer characters

printing existing config 8-2

sample

(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 method downloading 6-7

batch packet A-5

calculate check digit option 5-7

check digit scheme packet 5-14 - 5-15

communication settings packet F 3-15

compliance formats A-4

configuration packet 3-6

copy field 5-5

font packet 3-26

font, bold style B-5

font, OCRA style B-5

font, standard style B-5

format A-2

format header 4-2

immediate command 3-22

incrementing/decrementing 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

memory configuration packet F 3-16

mode command 3-2

monetary formatting packet D 3-12

monospaced font magnification B-4

8 Index

packet control characters packet E 3-13

padding data 5-6

price field option 5-8

print control packet C 3-11

proportional font magnification B-6

sequential method downloading 6-7

supply setup packet B 3-10

system setup packet A 3-9

text field 4-3

zero batch packet A-7

scalable font

buffer 3-19

schemes

customizing check digits 5-13

security/truncation

using option 51 5-9

segments

defining 4-17

selecting bar code type 4-9

sending immediate commands 3-22

sequential downloading

explained 6-7

serial communication 3-2

setting

battery voltage 3-11

baud rate 3-15

feed mode 3-10

flow control 3-15

format number 4-2

language 3-9

margin position 3-11

monetary symbol 3-12

number of decimal places 3-12

online mode 3-9

parallel communication 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 communication 3-2

stop bits 3-15

supply size 4-2

supply type/position 3-10

unit of measure 4-2

word length 3-15

size of

monospaced fonts B-4

proportaional fonts B-6

smart imaging 10-1

soft fonts

description of B-1

source field, of copy data 5-4

speed adjustment selection 3-11

standard fonts, list of B-1

status polling

overview 7-1

stop bits selection 3-15

sum of digits calculation 5-16

sum of products calculation 5-15

supply

about the layout grid 2-4

measurement on a grid 2-4

type/position selection 3-10

supply setup

syntax 3-10

supply type/position selection 3-11

symbol set C-1

ANSI C-2

entering C-2

Internal table C-3

International C-1

options 4-6

selecting C-1

symbols

monetary 5-8

syntax

communication settings packet F 3-15

constant text field 4-14, 4-16

font upload packet 3-25

format header 4-2

memory configuration packet M 3-16

monetary formatting 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 setup packet A 3-9

Index 9

system setup

syntax 3-9

table

bar code lengths 4-7

ENQ reference byte 2 7-3

ENQ 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

determining distance from left/right 4-4

determining distance from top/bottom

4-3font options 4-4

justification 4-6

modifying character height 4-5

modifying character spacing 4-4

modifying character width 4-5

placing proportionally spaced characters

4-3rotating 4-6

syntax 4-3

thickness

line 4-19

trailing spaces

finding 10-6

transmit buffer 3-18

transparent overlay

explanation 4-5

troubleshooting 8-3

types of fields

brief description 2-6

unit of measure

setting 4-2

unsuccessful communication 8-4

uploading

font packet 3-25

variable length

padding for 5-6

vector fonts buffer 3-19

vectors

defining 4-17

voltage selection 3-11

width/length

using option 52 5-11

word length selection 3-15

worksheet

check digit D-3

filling in 2-7

format D-1

online configuration D-2

overview 2-7

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