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5.3.7SAVING FORMAT FILES COMMANDS

The printer has the capability to store a format file in RAM without processing it. Later, this file can be accessed repeatedly at very high speeds, because access is now a direct memory fetch. With the use of battery backed RAM socket, the printer will retain these format files after the removal of power. The printer can be configured through software dip switch 2 (see section 5.3) to automatically process the file at power up. The printer treats these files exactly as if they were sent through the communication port.

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Send Saved Format File to Serial Port: ^A selects which one (1-8).

XX58 Process Saved Format: ^A selects which user entered format (1-8) is to be printed.

XX59 Save Format File: ^A selects which slot (1-8) in which the user entered format is to be placed. The format file must be terminated by an ESC (1B hex) character.

6666 Initialize Storage Area for Format Files: Used when format files are to be stored into Ram. This command must be issued before saving format files or when saved format files need to be changed. There is no way to erase or change one data stream, they must all be initialized. A ^A66 must precede this command.

USAGE:

Before sending the first format file, the RAM must be initiated by sending ^A66^D66<CR>. This command sequence reserves an area of memory for format storage. When this command is issued, all previously saved format files will be erased. Therefore, it also works as a memory clear operation. Only use this command before sending the first file.

Next send the ^A1^D59<CR> command sequence. This indicates to the printer that file #1 of a possible 8 is being sent to the printer. After this command, follows the format file.

The format file must be terminated with an escape character (1B hex) so that the printer knows that the complete file has been sent down. The printer will not accept an ASCII representation of the escape character.

To access the stored file, serially send ^A1^D58<CR>, where ^A1 indicates the number of the file that is accessed. The printer will now process the stored file.

All proceeding files sent to the printer to be saved also receive the ^AX^D59 command, where X denotes the number of the file. Be sure that the ^A66^D66 command is not sent again. This will erase all stored files. These files can also be accessed through the ^AX^D58 command, where X denotes the number of the file to be processed.

It is important to note that the saved format file mode works very well with variable text. Configure the format file with all the positioning data, header information and fixed text. Terminate the file with an escape character. Select the saved format and send the

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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 LPT1 Ccopy Filename COM1PC Connection Parallel 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 IdentifierOCR-A CGN Character Generator NumberCGN UPC/EAN Right Justified Left JustifiedCentered Above BaselineCMX Character Multiplier X Direction CMY Character Multiplier Y DirectionCLY Character Cell Length Y Direction TSP Text Starting PositionCLX Character Cell Length X 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 Clear commands Printing CommandsCommand AUTO-SIZING and Valid GAP Commands LSYGAP AGDCommand Auto-Size Label REAL-TIME Clock D30 CR Hhmmss CR DD/MN/YR/W CR= SUN = MONClock Optioncr European Date FormatcrUS Date Formatcr Serial Number Commands Disable increment and decrementSingle Serial Number Status D85Command Label Header Commands Load label control byte LCB a specifies the numberUsage 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 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 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 CLOCK/BATTERY Backed RAM Socket Label Support RackLarge Paper Roll Supply Holder PCX2410 SoftwareParallel Conversion Boards Cleaning KITWysiwyg Software Packages 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 Print Print Print Appendix F Sample Basic ProgramDisk Label Maker 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
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