AMT Datasouth 4000 manual Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics, Printer Programming Language A, Ppla

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Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics

The specifications for fonts, bar codes and graphics depend on the printer emulation. The emulation is a printer programming language, through which the host can communicate with your printer. There are two printer programming languages for all models FM4402, FM4602 and FM4603; they are PPLA and PPLB.

Printer Programming Language A, PPLA

Specification	Model FM4402		Model FM4602		Model FM4603

General fonts	7 alpha-numeric fonts, OCR A and OCR B

ASD smooth fonts	6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 18 points				4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14,
					and 18 points

Symbol sets for smooth	USASCII, UK, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, and
fonts		Danish/Norwegian

Courier fonts	8 symbol sets (PC, PC-A, PC-B, EAMA-94, Roman ,
	Legal, Greek and Russian)

Soft fonts		Downloadable PCL fonts

Font expandability			1x1 to 24x24

Bar code types	Code 39, Code 93, Code 128/subset A,B,C, Codabar, Interleave 2 of 5,
	UPC A/E/2 and 5 add-on, EAN-8/13, UCC/EAN-128, Postnet, Plessey,
		HBIC, Telepen and FIM.
	MaxiCode and PDF417 (2D symbologies).

Graphics	PCX, BMP, IMG and HEX formats

Printer Programming Language B, PPLB

Specification	Model FM4402, FM4602 and FM4603

General fonts	5 fonts with different point sizes

Symbol sets (Code	8 bits: code page 437, 850, 852, 860, 863 and 865.
pages)	7 bits: USA, British, German, French, Danish,
	Italian, Spanish, Swedish and Swiss.

Soft fonts	Downloadable soft fonts

Font expandability	1x1 to 24x24

Bar code types	Code 39(checksum), Code 93, Code 128/subset A,B,C, Codabar,
	Interleave 2 of 5(checksum), Matrix 25, UPC A/E 2 and 5 add-on, EAN-
	8/13, Code 128UCC, UCC/EAN, Postnet, German Postcode.
	MaxiCode and PDF417 (2D symbologies).

Graphics	PCX and binary raster

Stand-alone operation	FM4402 : KDU
without host	FM4602/FM4603: Barcode reader or PC Keyboard

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Contents User’s Guide Important Safety Instructions Other Notices Technical Support Table of Contents Reader Table of Figures This page is blank Product Description Overview Unpacking and Inspection Setting up the Printer Installation and ConfigurationFM 4402 Back Panel Power Cord Connection Connecting the Power CordCommunication Cable Connecting the Printer to Your HostFactory default parameters of serial port are Thermal Transfer Media only Loading the RibbonPrinthead Latch and Side Access Cover Ribbon Routing Users Guide Loading Media Fully open Media Access CoverPrinthead Latch and Side Access Cover Outside Media Guide Media Sensor Adjust Knob Media Routing To change the position of the Media Spindle Changing Position of the Media Supply SpindleCalibrating Media Sensors Performing the Self Test Self Test FM4602/FM4603 Ppla Self Test Pattern for FM4602/FM4603 PplaSelf Test FM6402/FM4603 Pplb Self Test Pattern for FM4602/FM4603 PplbSelf Test FM4402 Ppla Self Test Pattern for FM4402 PplaSelf Test FM4402 Pplb Self Test Pattern for FM4402 PplbResetting the Printer to Factory Default Settings This is a blank Front Panel Panel OperationReady Media Ribbon LED IndicatorsButton Function ButtonsButton Function Pause Enter into the printers Setup menu Standard Printer With Keyboard Option installedLCD Display FM4602 and 4603 models only Abnormal Conditions With Barcode Reader OptionFront Panel Set-up Menu LCD and Button functionality in Set-up modeFM 4602 and FM 4603 models only Procedure to Enter into Set-up ModeRange Factory Default Remarks Set-up Mode Selection ItemsUsers Guide Range Factory Default Setting Display LanguageBack Panel FM 4602/4603 Standard Switch Settings Back Panel Switches FM4602 and FM4603 models onlySwitch number Special Condition Special Switch SettingsPS/2 Keyboard I/F FM4602 and FM4603 models only Command Description Parameter Factory default Command Set for PplaSystem Setting Commands Symbol Code hexadecimal Interaction CommandsCommand Description Remarks System Level CommandsCommand Description Formatting CommandsComponents Description Variables Command Editing CommandsCommand structure Command function Baaabbbcccddd Object Command Structure DescriptionSuch commands are only used for soft fonts with PCL format Font Downloading CommandsThis is a blank Command Description Parameter Command Set for PplbLEx,y,hlen,vlen D1,hadj This is a blank Printer Driver \WIN95 A\NT40 \WIN98 A\WIN2000 Driver InstallationParameter setting How to Use the DriverDetails Tab Print to the following port Orientation Media choice Device Options This is a blank Possible Problems Solutions Remarks TroubleshootingReady and Media LEDs blinking Ready and Ribbon LED BlinkingHost indicates Printer Time Out LCD display Possible Problems and Solutions RemarksOnly the Ready LED blinks Data has been sent, but there is no output from the printer RecoveryUnstable ribbon roll rotation Poor printout qualityCleaning the Printhead TPH Preventive MaintenanceCleaning the media compartment Cleaning the Platen rollerThis is a blank Specification Model FM4402 Model FM4602 Model FM4603 General SpecificationsFonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Specification Model FM4402, FM4602 and FM4603Printer Programming Language A, Ppla Printer Programming Language B, PplbOptional Accessories This is a blank Serial IntroductionConnection with host Serial port settings Auto Polling Parallel CentronicsAppendix C Printer Status Appendix D Ascii Table Internal Fonts Appendix E Fonts and BAR Codes for PplaUsers Guide Users Guide Font Users Guide Courier Font Set Users Guide Users Guide Users Guide Internal Bar Codes Users Guide Users Guide Users Guide This is a blank Appendix F Fonts and BAR Codes for Pplb Users Guide Users Guide Users Guide Internal Bar Codes Users Guide Key Function KeyboardReady 203,PPLB ESC for Keybd Label SET NO. ? Copies PER LAB ? 0123456789Output Fsreader Barcode Reader11223344 AppleUsers Guide This is a blank AMT Datasouth Corp