AMT Datasouth 4500 Series manual Configuring the Personal Computer, Settings Control Panel

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Data Communications

Configuring the Personal Computer

This portion of the procedure will set up the Personal Computer based on the CodeWriter 4500 Series factory default settings. (If changes have been made in the printer’s default I/O Configuration parameters, please make the corresponding changes in the following procedure)

Windows 95/98/NT4.0 Configuration

1.Bring up the Control Panel window using the Start Menu (Start

Settings Control Panel).

2.Open the System icon in the Control Panel.

3.Click on the Device Manager Tab, open the Ports (COM & LPT) sub- tree and select the COM port connected to the printer.

4.Click on Properties. This will open the Properties window for the selected COM port.

5.Click on the Port Settings Tab. Make any changes required according to Table 2.

Port Settings	Value
Bits per second	9600
Data bits	8
Parity	None
Stop bits	1
Flow control	Hardware

Table 2 - Windows 95/98/NT4.0 Port Settings

6.Click OK in the Port Properties Window. Click OK in the System Properties Window.

MS-DOS Configuration

1.Enter the following command at the prompt:

MODE COMx:9600,n,8,1

(where x = the COM port number)

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Contents CodeWriter 4500 Series Operator’s Manual Page Warnung Warnung Adventercia Extended Maintenance Hardware WarrantyDatasouth CodeWriter 4500 Disclaimer of Warranties SoftwareDatasouth Table of Contents Contents Table of Figures Introduction CodeWriter 4500 Series ModelsOperator Panel Document Exit Tear Bar CodeWriter 4505 Front/Side View External Media Feed SlotCodeWriter 4500 Series Features Features Media CompatibilityGuide to the Operator’s Manual This Page Intentionally Blank Equipment Checklist Unpacking and Power UpQuick Start Guide Applying Power to the Printer Media Loading Loading and Feeding Label RollLoading and Feeding the Ribbon Ribbon Take-Up Ribbon Supply Roll Ribbon Guide BarOperator Panel Media Settings CodeWriter 4500 Series Operator PanelSet Label Parameters Without saving. Press the saving the changes Set Print Parameters Printer Model Print Speed 4505 100% 4505+ 4510 50%Printing Test Labels Feature/Settings LabelPrint Test Label Quick Start CD Connecting the PrinterRunning the Quick Start CD Connecting to a Personal Computer Connecting the CableData Communications CableConfiguring the Personal Computer Settings Control PanelPort Settings Value Bits per second Mode COMx9600,n,8,1Sending Data to the Printer Mode COMx9600,n,8,1 where x = the COM port numberType File.pal COMx Serial Port Specifications Cable ExamplesSeries Printer DCE Modem DB25 Connector Flow Control Hardware Flow ControlXon/Xoff Flow Control DSROperator Panel Settings for Data Communications Setting the Baud RateSetting the Flow Control Method Setting RTS PolaritySetting the DTR Polarity Setting the ParitySetting the Data Bits Setting the Stop BitsThis Page Intentionally Blank Setting the Document Dimensions Media SettingsDie-Cut Labels Black Bar Labels Notch or Hole LabelProgramming the Label Dimensions Enter to save new defaults. PressPressing the settings Setting the Printing Method Programming the Print MethodSetting the Print Parameters Print Speed and DarknessSetting Print Speed and Darkness Speed DarknessAdjusting Print Position Presentation Distance Forward DistanceBar Code Orientation Bar Code QualityPicket Fence Horizontal Bar Code Ladder Vertical Bar Code Bar Code Print Settings This Page Intentionally Blank Operator Panel Reference Display and Panel KeysOff-line Menu Reference Accessing this parameter Parameter Values Description Print Speed %Printing Speed as a 80% 100% Percentage of the printer’sLabel Parameters Config Settings Label System ParamsFirmware Part No Firmware part number Revision are displayedDefault Parameter Values ConfigurationPrint Parameters System ParametersOff-Line Menu Map Maintenance Removing the Ribbon Take-up RollPaper Path Cleaning Printhead CleaningHeater Line Location Troubleshooting Guide Response to Display MessagesRemove Ribbon Print or CANCEL? Media Feed Fault Print or CANCEL? Halt Print Quality Issues First Part of Label Content is MissingSides or Top of Label Content is Missing Ribbon Wrinkling Causing Poor PrintMissing Dots in Label PC Reports Write Fault Error Writing to Device COMx Data Communications IssuesHost System Does Not Report Errors, But Nothing Prints Hex Dump Mode Controlling Hex Dump ModeAdjusting Sensor Sensitivity Adjusting the Gap Sensor SensitivityPrinter is Displaying Media Feed Fault Message Adjusting the Black Bar Sensor Sensitivity Press the Pause key. This takes you to the off-line menu Adjusting the Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity Printer Displays Ribbon Out Message in Thermal Transfer Mode Key until the Enter to Select Diagnostics is displayed Verifying the Sensor OperationThis Page Intentionally Blank Printer Application Language PAL Applications OverviewLabel Genesis PAL Fonts and Bar Codes FontsBar Code Bar CodesEAN-13 EAN13 Codabar Postnet Maxicode MSI Plessy PAL Quick Start Establishing the Development EnvironmentFunction Keystroke Hex Value PAL will display the line as itHas been typed so far Undo Ctrl/ULabel Tutorial Label OutputPAL Command Sequence Hello WorldPAL Coordinate System Printing a Line Applications Overview PAL Command Sequence Label Output World!Hello Hello WorldLabel Output World Printing a Bar CodeApplications Guide Specifications Power Input and OutputEnvironmental PhysicalMedia Serial CommunicationsPrinting ProcessingAdvanced Features High Speed Firmware Update Download ModeAuto-Baud Firmware Update Download Mode Flash Memory ManagementPAL Application Bootstrap Bypass Release Identification Message PauseSetting Contrast and Preheat Key until Enter to Select Expert Settings is displayedEnter to save new defaults . Press Print Darkness ControlAdvanced Features