AMT Datasouth 4500 Series manual Function Keystroke Hex Value, PAL will display the line as it

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Applications Overview

If it does, then the communication channel has been setup correctly. If it doesn't, check the cables, the printer I/O Settings and the terminal emulator settings.

For developing applications, the printer has an executive mode that incorporates a prompt and provides an echo of characters typed. Basic command line editing is incorporated to allow backspacing etc.

The command line editing keystrokes are:

Function

Keystroke

Hex

Value

ASCII

Action

Backspace

Backspace or [Ctrl/H]

08

BS

Deletes last character on line

Line Feed	[Ctrl/J]	0A	LF	Indicates completion of the
				current line causing PAL to
				process the line.
Carriage	[Enter] or	0D	CR	Same as LF
Return	[Ctrl/M]
Retype	[Ctrl/R]	12	DC2	PAL will display the line as it
				has been typed so far.
Undo	[Ctrl/U]	15	NAK	PAL will discard the current line
				so that the programmer can
				type the line again.

To enter the executive mode type the following:

executive[ENTER]

The printer will respond with a sign-on message and prompt:

PAL – Printer Application Language

Release 02.95 (1998.08.19.08.20.49).

Platform Implementation CW1.S3A@1998.08.19.08.20.25.

Copyright 2000, Datasouth Computer Corporation, All Rights Reserved

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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 Quick Start Guide Unpacking and Power UpEquipment Checklist 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%Print Test Label Feature/Settings LabelPrinting Test Labels Running the Quick Start CD Connecting the PrinterQuick 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,8,1Type File.pal COMx Mode COMx9600,n,8,1 where x = the COM port numberSending Data to the Printer 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 Die-Cut Labels Media SettingsSetting the Document Dimensions 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 DistancePicket Fence Horizontal Bar Code Ladder Vertical Bar Code Bar Code QualityBar Code Orientation 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 RollHeater Line Location Printhead CleaningPaper Path Cleaning 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 Host System Does Not Report Errors, But Nothing Prints Data Communications IssuesPC Reports Write Fault Error Writing to Device COMx 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 Label Genesis Applications OverviewPrinter Application Language PAL PAL Fonts and Bar Codes FontsEAN-13 EAN13 Codabar Postnet Maxicode Bar CodesBar Code 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