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CHAPTER 4: DESIGNING LABELS USING LDS

Label Design Software (LDS) refers to the firmware language resident in the printer that is used to process information sent by the host computer. All fonts, character sets and bar codes symbologies are resident in the printer.

A label format is produced by a series of 5 steps:

1:Control commands to define printer operation

2:A header to define label height, width, print speed, etc..

3:Field data to define placement of text, bar code, graphic or line

4:Actual text data to place in the above text or bar code fields

5:Control commands to initiate printing

4.1CONTROL CHARACTERS

Throughout this manual there are references to control characters. In order to print them in this manual, they have been written using standard characters and icons. Escape characters are represented by <ESC> and a carriage return is represented by the 5 symbol. It is important to note that all printer functions, unless otherwise noted, must be followed with a carriage return5.

4.2GETTING STARTED

There are many different machines that can send information to the printer: For example - main frames, mini-computers, special purpose computers and PC's. However, if you are using the printer for the first time, the easiest way to start is with a PC and terminal emulation software.

This will allow two-way, serial communication with the printer. You will be able to quickly upload files and access label sizing and other features that will help considerably in formatting your first labels.

4.2.1PC CONNECTION (SERIAL)

Items required:

-A computer with at least one unused serial communications port. (COM1,COM2...)

-A serial interface cable. (See section 3.2 for cable information)

-A terminal emulation program.

Note: This communications test assumes that you have a standard serial printer.

Set the communication parameters in the PC terminal software program to 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. Unless modified by the user, this is the printers' communication configuration out of the box. Depress ^C (ASCII or control code) on the PC keyboard. If the printer prints a label, proper PC to printer communications have been confirmed. Depress ^E to verify printer to PC communication. You will receive a text response from the printer.

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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 LPT1 Ccopy Filename COM1PC Connection Parallel 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 CountOCR-A CGN Character Generator NumberCGN UPC/EAN Above Baseline Right JustifiedLeft Justified CenteredCMY Character Multiplier Y Direction CMX Character Multiplier X DirectionCLY Character Cell Length Y Direction TSP Text Starting PositionCLX Character Cell Length X 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 Clear commands Printing CommandsCommand AGD AUTO-SIZING and Valid GAP CommandsLSY GAPCommand Auto-Size Label = MON REAL-TIME ClockD30 CR Hhmmss CR DD/MN/YR/W CR = SUNClock Optioncr European Date FormatcrUS Date Formatcr D85 Serial Number CommandsDisable increment and decrement Single Serial Number StatusCommand Load label control byte LCB a specifies the number Label Header CommandsUsage Saving Format Files CommandsSend Saved Format File to Serial Port a selects which one File #2 File #1ESC 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 Human Readables Designing with BAR CodesRotationscr Degreescr Chapter Printer Commands UPC-A HR W/CHKSUMCR UPC-A HR W/O Chksumcr 01234567890CR Half Lines Making LinesThick Lines Qtycr Reverse VideoLOT Numbercr PCX2410 Software CLOCK/BATTERY Backed RAM SocketLabel Support Rack Large Paper Roll Supply HolderParallel Conversion Boards Cleaning KITWysiwyg Software Packages 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 Print Print Print Appendix F Sample Basic ProgramDisk Label Maker 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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