Microcom 465 Manuel de l'opérateur

MICROCOM CORPORATIONMODEL 465DIRECT THERMAL / THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTEROPERATOR'S MANUALPart Number 880011-0131August 1995 Software Version 1.31

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92XX 76 Load Delay Time Between Labels: Preceded by ^A which contains the wait in1/10ths of a second. Maximum value is 650.80 Disable all serial num

93XX 88 Send Serial Number To Serial Port: ^A specifies which stored serial number (1-16) to send.XX 89 Send Increment/Decrement Value To Serial Port:

94100 Clear Non-Volatile Memory101 Send amount of free users memory to serial port. 102 Send List of Occupied Memory Slots: ^A select which type to li

95APPENDIX E: HARDWARE DIP SWITCHES (inside printer)It is necessary to open the right side cover and remove the two (2) screws which secure the leftsi

96Index^A ... 38, 41-55, 57-59, 61, 62, 66, 71, 85, 89-94^B ... 38, 4

97Human Readables ... 68Justification ... 28, 29, 31, 32K

98Notes_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3CHAPTER 1: FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONSThe Microcom 465 Direct Thermal/Thermal Transfer printer is designed with many standardfeatures that are unique

41.2 BAR CODES! Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, CODABAR, Code 128, Code 93, Plessey, Modified Plessey,UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, Postnet, MAXICODE, and

51.6 PHYSICAL! Construction: Rigid painted steel with high impact molded front panel! Height: 11.00" (279.4mm)! Width: 10.125" (257.2mm)!

6PAPER SUPPLYPAPER SUPPLY HOLDERPAPER SUPPLY RACKLEFT SIDE COVERRIGHT SIDE COVERLEFT SIDE FRONT PANELRIGHT SIDE FRONT PANELBACKING PAPER SLOTPAPER SLO

7CHAPTER 2: BASIC OPERATION2.1 UNPACKING THE 465 PRINTERWhile unpacking the printer, please check all packing materials closely to avoid misplacing an

82.4 FRONT PANEL KEYPAD AND STATUS DISPLAYThe front panel contains a three button keypad and a three LED status display.

92.4.3 ON/OFF LINE KEYPressing the 'ON/OFF LINE' key causes the printer to suspend the processing of charactersthrough the communication

10Part of the 465's versatility is in the different ways it processes labels. The following two sectionsexplain the dispensing modes and printing

112.7 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONSThe Microcom 465 printer and printhead should be cleaned approximately every 5,000 labels orevery two weeks whichever occur

Operator's Manual465 Direct Thermal/Thermal Transfer Printer- Revised 08/16/95 MSG -Centronics is a registered trademark of Data Computer Corpora

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13CHAPTER 3: COMMUNICATIONSThe 465 is very versatile. It can be interfaced to PC's, mini-computers, main frames, and specialpurpose machines. It

14Parallel Port Configuration 1 = /STROBE 2 = D0 3 = D1 4 = D2 5 = D3 6 = D4 7 = D5 8 = D6 9 = D7 10 = /ACK 11 = BUSY

15CHAPTER 4: DESIGNING LABELS USING LDSLabel Design Software (LDS) refers to the software resident in the printer used to decipher labelformats sent b

16If a terminal program is not available, it is possible to send files to the printer using the DOS COPYcommand. To do this you must first create a te

174.2.3 LEARNING LDSYou can test some of the control code functions (see section 5.1) directly through the keyboard.Large label files, such as some

18 Microcom Label Figure 6The sequence ^D575 puts the printer in format entry mode.The ne

194.4 LABEL HEADERThe header consist of eleven parameters. These parameters contain information about the label. Itis not necessary to enter informati

20FEED DIRECTIONY BEGINNINGTHIS IS 0,0THIS IS THE WEB VALUEOR 12 DOTSTHIS IS THE GAP VALUEOR 25 DOTS.125MICROCOMLabel Header Parameters of a 4" X

21Refer to Figure 7 for a visual representation of the physically locatable header parameters.The following is a description of each header element:HF

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22Print SpeedDPS VALUE MM PER SECOND INCHES PER SECOND INCHES PER MINUTE202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152535455565758

23LCB LABEL CONTROL BYTEThis parameter selects between the various gap detection methods.Continuous Stock: If set to a value of 2, the printer will no

244.4.1 A SAMPLE SESSION (HEADER)This is the label header from the sample label in section 4.3.4,812,609,,20,48,,,55 4

254.5 LABEL FIELDSA field is broken down into many different parameters. These parameters contain theinformation necessary to position data (text, ba

26CC CHARACTER COUNTThis parameter determines the number of characters that will be used in a field. If thenumber of characters in the selected text s

27CGN CHARACTER GENERATOR NUMBERThis refers to the character generator (font size, barcode size, etc.) that is used. The generator numbers and the sp

28Table 5 constitutes the barcodes available on the 465 printer. Some barcodes offer different ratiosto accommodate different applications. See Sectio

29Starting position definitions:Table 6 shows how to obtain proper character placement relative to orientations and justifications.Character Starting

30TSP TEXT STARTING POSITIONThis parameter marks the starting position of the character in the text string to be used asdata. This is useful for allow

314.5.2 GRAPHIC IMAGE FIELDSA graphic field is broken down into ten different parameters. The first position must be setto 1. The next two are the

4.5.2 GRAPHIC IMAGE FIELDS ...314.5.3 LINES/RECTANGLES ...334.5.4 A SAMPLE S

32GJ GRAPHIC JUSTIFICATIONThis parameter defines the justification of the graphic image on the label.0 Right justified above base-line.1 Left justifie

334.5.3 LINES/RECTANGLESA line field is broken down into ten different parameters. The first position must be set to 1.The next two are the start c

34MAKING LINESProgram sample: Lines^D57<CR>7,506,771,,,30<CR>1,240,005,1,5,1,0,0,004,255<CR>1,240,260,1,5,1,0,0,004,255<CR>1,4

354.5.4 A SAMPLE SESSION (FIELDS)Looking at the sample label...^D5754,812,609,,20,48,,,51,100, 40, 4, 1,452,100, 60,17, 1,453,100,100, 5, 1,653,100

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37CHAPTER 5: PRINTER COMMANDSThe 465 printer has a large and versatile collection of command codes to meet the special needsof labeling applications.

385.1 SPECIAL PRINTER CONTROL CODESThe following control characters perform special functions. All other control characters areignored. Some of these

395.2 PRINTER ENQUIRIESIt is important for the host computer to know the status of the printer as labels are produced. Thisfacilitates security in the

405.3 SENDING ^D PRINTER COMMANDSUnless otherwise specified, these commands are entered by sending a ^DXX, where XX is thecommand number. It is follo

41^A ^D COMMAND21 Change SW1: Software dip switch #1. The dip switches are the only commandsthat use binary input. They can use a ^AB sequence followe

42^A ^D COMMAND 22 Change SW2: Software dip switch #2. Below is the ^AB sequence: 1234567

43^A ^D COMMAND23 Change SW3: Software dip switch #3. Below is the ^AB sequence: 12345678 ^ABxxxxxxxx *******.)No

44^A ^D COMMAND24 Change SW4: Change software dip switch #4. Below is the ^AB sequence: 12345678 ^ABxxxxxxxx **

45^A ^D COMMAND25 Change SW5: Change software dip switch #5. Below is the ^AB sequence: 12345678 ^ABxxxxxxxx **

46^A ^D COMMAND26 Change SW6: Change software dip switch #6. Below is the ^AB sequence: 12345678 ^ABxxxxxxxx **

47^A ^D CommandXX 36 Adjust Contrast Base: Use this command to adjust/calibrate the default contrast.Since the non-permanent ^D35 command is used to c

48^A ^D COMMANDXX 75 Load Label Count: Tells the printer to print a batch of labels using the serialnumber function if enabled. Can be used in conju

49^A ^D Command39 Autosize Label: 0 Clears the use of autosize values set by ^A1^D395. 1 Uses the values obtained for the variables above instead of

505.3.4 REAL-TIME CLOCK ^A ^D Command30 Change Clock: Use the sequence below to set the time and date of the optionalreal-time socket:^D305HH:MM:SS

51A sample program using the clock function:^D5752,,60950,320,40,8,16,2,,4,2,60,,1050,320,20,8,1,10,,4,,,,105^D565^D35^D5753,,60950,320,40,12,16,2,,4,

52XX 81 Disable Single Serial Number Field: Will disable an individual serial numberfield.XX 82 Enable Single Serial Number Field: Will recall a store

53^A ^D CommandXX 75 Load Label Count: Tells the printer to print a batch of labels using the serialnumber function if enabled. Can be used in conju

545.3.6 LABEL HEADER COMMANDSThe following ^D commands, 41 - 51, all refer to label header values. They are provided toallow single element modific

55XX 50 Load X direction offset (OFX): ^A indicates the X offset.XX 51 Load Y direction offset (OFY): ^A denotes the Y offset.5.3.7 SAVED FORMAT FI

56To read a file that has previously been sent to the printer, use the ^AX^D545 command,where ^AX denotes the file (slot #) to be read. The printer wi

575.3.8 LABEL PRESENCE SENSOR CONTROLThe label presence sensor instructs the printer to dispense labels at the operators pace. If a labelhas been p

58^A ^D Command98 Peel-and-Dispense Mode: A method of dispensing a label, where the backingpaper is automatically peeled away from the label. It allow

5962 Pre-padded Text: This command is sent after text that is to appear at thebeginning of each field. Text sent after this command will be appended

60This is an example of the D63, 64 and 65 Commands...^A0^D645^A55^D915^A1^D655^D57511,640,400,,20,36,,1,4125 1, 35,325,10, 1, 6,, , , 25 2,320,325

615.3.10 MISCELLANEOUS PRINTER COMMANDS^A ^D Command 2 Text string entry mode: Begin text entry mode. This command must be sentbefore the printer wi

List of TablesStatus Light ...9Serial Port Configuration ...

62^A ^D Command32 Reset Machine: Restores printer to power-up settings.33 Display Model and Revision Number: Displays important reference numbers. 35

63CHAPTER 6: GRAPHIC IMAGESThe Microcom 465 printer is capable of storing 16 graphic images. Any of the following methodsmay be used to convert a PCX

646.2 FORMAT OF GRAPHICS FILESThe following section has been provided to assist experienced programmers that wish to createtheir own conversion utilit

65For example, the following image is 36 dots wide and 30 dots high. In bitmapped form it would lookas follows:db 01100000b,01100000b,01100000b,011000

666.3 GRAPHIC IMAGE COMMAND SUMMARYThe following commands refer to the use of graphic images:^A ^D Command X 71 Clear Single Non-Volatile Saved Graphi

67CHAPTER 7: SPECIAL DESIGNS7.1 DESIGNING WITH BARCODESWhen 0 and 180 degree barcodes are X multiplied (CMX), the space between characters is alsomul

687.1.1 HUMAN READABLESText conversion identifiers 32 and 33 refer to human readable UPC barcodes. These identifiers aredesigned to be used in conj

697.2 REVERSE VIDEOThe 465 has the ability to print white text on a user definable black background. The text is actuallyplaced on top of a black box

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71CHAPTER 8: SOFT FONTSThe Microcom 465 printer is capable of storing up to 8 soft fonts in non-volatile memory. Theprinter treats soft fonts just lik

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73CHAPTER 9: OPTIONSThe 465 printer has many options available to enhance the performance of the printer. Contactyour sales representative for more in

749.5 CLEANING KIT An approved cleaning kit is offered for the 465 printer. A Microcom cleaning kit must bepurchased to validate warranty. It is sugge

75APPENDIX A: WARRANTY AND REPAIR PROCEDURESLIMITED WARRANTYMicrocom printers, excluding thermal printheads which are warranted separately below, arew

76APPENDIX B: MORE LABEL SAMPLESPOSTNET^D5754,831,600,,18,2051,60,320,50,4,,,,25,55,8,,,752,60,260,50,4,,,,15,40,8,,,553,60,200,50,4,,,,15,40,8,,,553,

77^D5753,800,200,,,18,0,, 80,0,051,290, 30,7, 4, 1,0,0,27,30,3,1,0,552,205,100,9,43, 2,0,0, 3,8052,317, 71,9, 1,10,0,0, 1, 15^D56^D25CODE 935123456789

78^D5753,800,200,,,18,0,, 80,0,051,290, 28, 5, 4, 1,0,0,27,30,3,1,0,552,280,100, ,13, 2,0,0, 3,8053,290, 71,11, 1,10,0,0, 1, 15^D56^D25UPC-E507040200

79FONTS 465^D57516,620,4415 1, 40,420,14,1, 15 2, 40,405,14,1, 25 3, 40,389,14,1, 35 4, 40,372,14,1, 45 5, 40,355,14,1, 55 6, 40,338,14,1, 65 7, 40,32

80^D5755,620,44151,100, 40,12, 1,1055,100, 62, 3, 1,10,,,854,100, 84, 3, 1,10,,,453,100,106, 3, 1,10,,,252,100,128, 3, 1,105^D56^D25X MULTIPLIER51X52X

81^D5753,620,44153, 50,122,23,1,10,,,,,1052, 50,144,23,1,10,,,,, 551, 50,166,23,1,10,,,,, 15^D565^D25CHARACTER SPACING 15CHARACTER SPACING 55CHARACTER

IntroductionThe Microcom 465 is a Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer label printer with a high resolution (832dots or 8 dots/mm), 4.09 inch wide print

82APPENDIX C: SAMPLE BASIC PROGRAMThis Basic program produces labels for computer diskettes. It is intended to show the simplicitythat higher language

83APPENDIX D: QUICK REFERENCE COMMAND SUMMARYThe following is a list of HEADER element mnemonics and their default values:HFM, LSX, LSY, WEB, GAP, DPS

84 41 Code 128 barcode (No Compression) 42 Codabar barcode 43 Code 93 barcode 44 AS-10 barcode

85^A ^D Command 2 Text string entry mode: Precedes the text strings that are supplied to the variousfields in the label (Equivalent to ^B). 3 Print

8622 Change SW2: Software dip switch #2. Below is the ^AB sequence: 12345678 ^ABxx

8725 Change SW5: Software dip switch #5. Below is the ^AB sequence. 12345678 ^ABxxxxxxxx *******.) Not Used

8828 Show Head Size: This function will send the print head dot count to thecommunications port. The output is in standard ASCII and will be 640, 768,

89XX 36 Adjust Contrast Base: A battery backed ram command. The ^AXX is between 10and 200%. Section 5.3. This command should only be used to adjust/c

90XX 47 Load label control byte (LCB): Preceded by ^A.XX 48 Load number of steps to activate gap detector (AGD): Preceded by ^A.XX 49 Load number of s

9163 Text Mode Control: Section 5.3.8. 0 Disable 1 & 2. 1 Enable auto-print mode 2 Clear all previous text upon receiving new data. 3 Enable 1 &a