Epson 410 manual Basic Operation, Normal Mode, Batch Mode, Status Label Mode

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CHAPTER 2: BASIC OPERATION

2.1UNPACKING THE 410 PRINTER

While unpacking the printer, please check all packing materials closely to avoid misplacing any necessary parts. After the printer is removed from the box, verify that all parts are present and in good condition (see Figure 3). All packaging material should be kept and used if the printer is to be shipped. The printer must be returned in the original container to insure proper warranty coverage.

2.2FRONT PANEL SWITCH AND STATUS LIGHTS

The front panel switch performs several different functions depending on the printer mode:

2.2.1NORMAL MODE

The front panel switch (see figure 1) acts as both a paper feed button and a label request button. If the button is pressed and then released within a half second, the unit will print a label using the current label format. If the button is held for more than the half second, the unit will start to feed paper until the button is released.

2.2.2BATCH MODE

If the printer is in the process of printing a predetermined quantity of labels (see ^D73, section 5.3), pressing the button after the printer has started to print these labels will cause the unit to pause. Pressing the button again will allow the printer to continue the batch.

2.2.3STATUS LABEL MODE

When status label mode is accessed, the printer creates a status label and temporarily defaults all serial communication settings.

To print a status label, hold the button while turning on the printer until the status light turns orange. Release the button and a test pattern with statistical information will be printed (see figure 3). When a status label is created, the communication settings will be temporarily set to 9600 baud rate, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit. The printer will return to the old settings, if different, after power down or a soft reset.

The printed labels and total labels represent the number of labels printed to date. The printed labels and printed inches fields are user resetable while the total labels and total inches are not. Printed inches and printed labels are reset using the ^D29 command (see section 5.3). Other useful information on the power-up label is the unit serial number, the non-resetable power-on hours, the previous serial parameters (not the default parameters caused by executing creating a status label), and the revision number of the Label Design Software (LDS).

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Contents Microcom Corporation Operators Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents List of Tables Introduction Operators Manual Features and Specifications BAR Codes RAM PhysicalPrinter Variations Front View Operators Manual Basic Operation Normal ModeBatch Mode Status Label ModeSerial Parameters 9600-N-8-1 PAPER-OUT ModeStatus Light Light Mode Meaning ColorNormal and TAG/TEAR Modes Loading PaperClearing Label Misfeeds Diaphragm Removal PEEL-AND-DISPENSE ModeCleaning Instructions Cable Pinout CommunicationsPrinter Cables PC Connection Serial Designing Labels Using LDSCcopy Filename COM1 PC Connection ParallelCcopy Filename LPT1 Hellocr Learning LDSEasycr Microcom Makes ItcrDesigning Labels Using LDS Chapter Label Header WEB WEB Size HFM Number of Fields in LayoutLSX Label Size X Direction LSY Label Size Y DirectionLCB Label Control Byte DPS MM/SEC Inches PER Second MinuteAGD Number of Steps to Activate GAP Detector 615,153,,20,30,,70,4CR Sample Session with a Label HeaderYB Y Beginning Coordinate Label FieldsTSN Text String Number XB X Beginning CoordinateTCI Text Conversion Identifier CC Character CountCGN Character Generator Number CGNOCR-A UPC/EAN Above Baseline Right JustifiedLeft Justified CenteredCMY Character Multiplier Y Direction CMX Character Multiplier X DirectionTSP Text Starting Position CLX Character Cell Length X DirectionCLY Character Cell Length Y Direction 100, 40, 4, 1,4CR Sample Session with a Label FieldSpecial Printer Control Codes Printer CommandsPrinter Enquiries Sending D Printer Commands Command Software DIP Switches and Eeprom CommandsPosition ABxxxxxxxxABxxxxxxxx Position Always ABxxxxxxxx Printing Commands CommandClear commands AGD AUTO-SIZING and Valid GAP CommandsLSY GAPCommand Auto-Size Label = MON REAL-TIME ClockD30 CR Hhmmss CR DD/MN/YR/W CR = SUNEuropean Date Formatcr US Date FormatcrClock Optioncr D85 Serial Number CommandsDisable increment and decrement Single Serial Number StatusCommand Load label control byte LCB a specifies the number Label Header CommandsSaving Format Files Commands Send Saved Format File to Serial Port a selects which oneUsage File #1 ESCFile #2 File #3 Label Presence Sensor Control Command Command Clears command Text Strings CommandsShip Fromcr Miscellaneous Printer Commands Enable 460 Emulation Disable AllEnable 450 Emulation Enable 1Required for the Logo Option LogosProcedure for Using the PCX2410 Software Chapter Printer Commands Opening Parameters Format of Logo FilesChapter Printer Commands Designing with BAR Codes Rotationscr DegreescrHuman Readables Chapter Printer Commands UPC-A HR W/CHKSUMCR UPC-A HR W/O Chksumcr 01234567890CR Making Lines Thick LinesHalf Lines Reverse Video LOT NumbercrQtycr PCX2410 Software CLOCK/BATTERY Backed RAM SocketLabel Support Rack Large Paper Roll Supply HolderCleaning KIT Wysiwyg Software PackagesParallel Conversion Boards Limited Warranty Appendix a Warranty and Repair ProceduresReturn Material Authorization RMA Procedure Appendix B Cleaning KIT & Accessories Graphic Images Appendix C Configuration GuideBattery Backed RAM with REAL-TIME Clock Addition Format AreaAppendix D Installing the Label Support Rack Appendix E More Label Samples Default POWER-UP LabelFonts UPC-A HR W/CHKSUMCR UPC-A HR W/O Chksumcr 01234567890CR Multipliercr XY Multipliercr 1XYCR 2XYCR 4XYCR 8XYCR D3CR Linescr Offset of 100CR D3CR Offset of 0CR D3CRD57CR 620,441,,10,25,,,352CR 100,100,13,1,13CR D56CR D2CR Aiag Label Wheelcr Aacr Appendix F Sample Basic Program Disk Label MakerPrint Print Print Close System Appendix G Quick Reference Command Summary Not Used Column Epson emulation 2 inch Printer StatisticsPage Auto-Size Label Section Emulation Control Text Mode Control SectionClears Commands 86, 88 Turn on peel-and dispense mode Advance when idlePeel-and-Dispense Mode Section Turn off peel-and-dispense modeIndex Chapter Printer Commands Printer Commands Chapter Operators Manual
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