Ovation Software Label Printer manual Interfacing to the Printer, Interface Cables

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Getting Started

1.4 Interfacing to the Printer

The printer can be connected to the host via a serial or parallel cable.

Figure 1-3 Interfacing to the Printer

1.5 Interface Cables

An interface cable is necessary to connect the printer to the host. The interface between the printer and the host will be either a serial RS- 232C or parallel cable. Cable configurations for serial (RS-232C) interfaces are shown below, (contact your reseller for part numbers and ordering information).

Figure 1-4 Serial Cables

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Contents Ovation2 Operator’s Manual Part Number Revision B2 Agency Compliance and Approvals Page Important Safety Instructions Page Contents Troubleshooting Introduction Printer OverviewUnpacking and Inspection Additional RequirementsConnecting Power Connecting power to the PrinterInterfacing to the Printer Interface CablesLoading Media Loading MediaLoading Media for Peel Configuration Loading Media for Peel ConfigurationLoading Ribbon Thermal Transfer Option Ribbon Hub RemovalSelecting the Print Type Size Media Width Adjustment Power-up Configuration and Self-Test 12 Configuration Test LabelSetting the Printer to the Factory Defaults Factory Default SettingsFunction Value Switches and Indicators Switch/Indicator FunctionAvailable Options Thermal TransferPC-Batch Software Ovation2 Programming Commands Printing LabelsImmediate Commands CommandSystem-Level Commands Char Description FormatSystem-Level Commands concluded Label-Formatting Commands Description FormatLabel-Formatting Commands concluded Special Label-Formatting CommandsFont-Loading Commands Programming ExamplesExample line Configuration Command String Example Stxkd @A@ CR@ Sets the printer to gap edge media Memory Cartridges Modules Inserting a Memory CartridgeMaintenance Area Method IntervalCleaning the Printhead Cleaning the PrintheadFine Printhead Adjustment Fine Printhead AdjustmentPrinthead Replacement 203 DPI Disconnecting the Printhead CablePrinthead Replacement 300 DPI Ovation2 Troubleshooting Ribbon does not advance Label advances 12 inches before a fault indication Ovation2 Page Ascii Control Code Chart Appendix aAscii Control Code Chart Appendix B Printer Specifications Electrical Available Bar Codes Ovation2 Available Fonts and Bar Codes FontsTable B-1 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii Characters Font Sizes Lower caseOvation2 Ovation2 Table B-3 Bar Code Characteristics Bar CodesBar Code a Code 3 Bar Code C UPC-EBar Code E Code Bar Code G EAN-8Bar Code I Codeabar Bar Code K PlesseyBar Code M 2 Digit UPC Bar Code N 5 Digit UPC Bar Code O CodeBar Code u UPS MaxiCode Bar Code v FIM Error Codes LowercaseUppercase R Uppercase TError Codes Warranty Information PrinterWarranty Service Procedures Thermal PrintheadGeneral Warranty Provisions Limitation of LiabilityOvation2