Epson manual Procedure for Using the PCX2410 Software

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Printer Commands

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6.1PROCEDURE FOR USING THE PCX2410 SOFTWARE

To Create a Four Rotation Graphic Image:

1:Create a PCX or PCC file by scanning, graphics utility, etc.. Be sure the image, excluding white space, is within the 248 X 248 resolution

2:Install Microcom Corporation "pcx2410" software onto PC

3:Type at DOS prompt - pcx2410 filename.ext EX: pcx2410 tree.pcx

4:Download resulting tree.ogo file to printer

5:Access graphic image by using CGN 3, a TCI of 7, and FO of 0, 1, 2, or 3

To Create Two Graphic Images in 0 and 180 Degree Rotations:
1: For graphic image #1:
A) Type at DOS prompt - pcx2410 filename.ext /1
EX: pcx2410 tree.pcx /1
B) Download resulting tree.og1 file to printer
C) Access graphic image #1 by using CGN 3, TCI 7, and FO of 0 or		1
2: For graphic image #2:
A) Type at DOS prompt - pcx2410 filename.ext /2
EX: pcx2410 bird.pcx /2
B) Download resulting bird.og2 file to printer
C) Access graphic image #2 by using CGN 4, TCI 7, and FO of 0 or		1
Sample Format Files to Access Graphic Images
Label format for one graphic image, four rotations (See figure 11)

^D57<CR>
4,615,441,,10,36,0,1,352<CR>
1,355,20,1,7,3,0,4,1,1<CR>
1,355,400,1,7,3,1,4,1,1<CR>
1,100,20,1,7,3,2,4,1,1<CR>
1,150,270,1,7,3,3,4,1,1<CR>
^D56<CR>
^D2<CR>
.<CR>
^D3<CR>

Graphic Image in Four Rotations

Figure 11

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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 Status Label Mode Normal ModeBatch 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 Microcom Makes Itcr Learning LDSEasycr HellocrDesigning Labels Using LDS Chapter Label Header LSY Label Size Y Direction HFM Number of Fields in LayoutLSX Label Size X 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,,70,4CRXB X Beginning Coordinate Label FieldsTSN Text String Number YB Y Beginning CoordinateCC Character Count TCI Text Conversion IdentifierCGN Character Generator Number CGNOCR-A UPC/EAN Centered Right JustifiedLeft Justified 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 GAP AUTO-SIZING and Valid GAP CommandsLSY AGDCommand Auto-Size Label = SUN REAL-TIME ClockD30 CR Hhmmss CR DD/MN/YR/W CR = MONEuropean Date Formatcr US Date FormatcrClock Optioncr Single Serial Number Status Serial Number CommandsDisable increment and decrement 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 Enable 1 Disable AllEnable 450 Emulation 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 Large Paper Roll Supply Holder CLOCK/BATTERY Backed RAM SocketLabel Support Rack 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 Addition Format Area Appendix C Configuration GuideBattery Backed RAM with REAL-TIME Clock 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 Turn off peel-and-dispense mode Advance when idlePeel-and-Dispense Mode Section Turn on peel-and dispense modeIndex Chapter Printer Commands Printer Commands Chapter Operators Manual