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Designing Labels Using LDS

Chapter 4

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If a terminal program is not available, it is possible to send files to the printer using the DOS COPY command. To do this you must first create a text file containing the information to be sent (i.e. ^C ). You may use any text editor that does not add its own formatting characters).

Use the following DOS MODE command to set up the appropriate PC port. Note: COM1 may be any available communications port on your PC.

C:>MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P

You must then send the file to the printer using the following DOS command.

C:>COPY FILENAME COM1

4.2.2PC CONNECTION (PARALLEL)

Items required:

-A computer with at least one unused parallel communications port. (LPT1,LPT2...)

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

Create a text file containing the information to be sent. (^C is the print command.)

^C

You may use any text editor that does not add its own formatting characters. Send the file to the printer using the following DOS command. Note: LPT1 may be any available printer port on your PC.

C:>COPY FILENAME LPT1

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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 Physical RAMPrinter Variations Front View Operators Manual Normal Mode Batch ModeStatus Label Mode Basic OperationPAPER-OUT Mode Serial Parameters 9600-N-8-1Light Mode Meaning Color Status LightLoading Paper Normal and TAG/TEAR ModesPEEL-AND-DISPENSE Mode Clearing Label Misfeeds Diaphragm RemovalCleaning Instructions Communications Cable PinoutPrinter Cables Designing Labels Using LDS PC Connection SerialCcopy Filename COM1 PC Connection ParallelCcopy Filename LPT1 Learning LDS EasycrMicrocom Makes Itcr HellocrDesigning Labels Using LDS Chapter Label Header HFM Number of Fields in Layout LSX Label Size X DirectionLSY Label Size Y Direction WEB WEB SizeDPS MM/SEC Inches PER Second Minute LCB Label Control ByteAGD Number of Steps to Activate GAP Detector Sample Session with a Label Header 615,153,,20,30,,70,4CRLabel Fields TSN Text String NumberXB X Beginning Coordinate YB Y Beginning CoordinateCC Character Count TCI Text Conversion IdentifierCGN Character Generator Number CGNOCR-A UPC/EAN Right Justified Left JustifiedCentered Above BaselineCMX Character Multiplier X Direction CMY Character Multiplier Y DirectionTSP Text Starting Position CLX Character Cell Length X DirectionCLY Character Cell Length Y Direction Sample Session with a Label Field 100, 40, 4, 1,4CRPrinter Commands Special Printer Control CodesPrinter Enquiries Sending D Printer Commands Software DIP Switches and Eeprom Commands CommandABxxxxxxxx PositionABxxxxxxxx Position Always ABxxxxxxxx Printing Commands CommandClear commands AUTO-SIZING and Valid GAP Commands LSYGAP AGDCommand Auto-Size Label REAL-TIME Clock D30 CR Hhmmss CR DD/MN/YR/W CR= SUN = MONEuropean Date Formatcr US Date FormatcrClock Optioncr Serial Number Commands Disable increment and decrementSingle Serial Number Status D85Command Label Header Commands Load label control byte LCB a specifies the numberSaving 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 Text Strings Commands Command Clears commandShip Fromcr Miscellaneous Printer Commands Disable All Enable 450 EmulationEnable 1 Enable 460 EmulationLogos Required for the Logo OptionProcedure for Using the PCX2410 Software Chapter Printer Commands Format of Logo Files Opening ParametersChapter 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 CLOCK/BATTERY Backed RAM Socket Label Support RackLarge Paper Roll Supply Holder PCX2410 SoftwareCleaning KIT Wysiwyg Software PackagesParallel Conversion Boards Appendix a Warranty and Repair Procedures Limited WarrantyReturn Material Authorization RMA Procedure Appendix B Cleaning KIT & Accessories Appendix C Configuration Guide Battery Backed RAM with REAL-TIME ClockAddition Format Area Graphic ImagesAppendix D Installing the Label Support Rack Default POWER-UP Label Appendix E More Label SamplesFonts UPC-A HR W/CHKSUMCR UPC-A HR W/O Chksumcr 01234567890CR Multipliercr XY Multipliercr 1XYCR 2XYCR 4XYCR 8XYCR D3CR Linescr Offset of 0CR D3CR Offset of 100CR 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 Printer Statistics Column Epson emulation 2 inchPage Auto-Size Label Section Text Mode Control Section Emulation ControlClears Commands 86, 88 Advance when idle Peel-and-Dispense Mode SectionTurn off peel-and-dispense mode Turn on peel-and dispense modeIndex Chapter Printer Commands Printer Commands Chapter Operators Manual