AMT Datasouth 4500 Series PAL Application Bootstrap Bypass, Release Identification Message Pause

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Advanced Features

PAL Application Bootstrap Bypass

Hold down the CANCEL button while turning on power. Do not release until the printer displays the Interface Status Online message.

The printer supports the downloading of standalone or other user PAL applications into a reserved portion of the internal flash ROM. Given the proper identifier at the start of such an application, the PAL interpreter will automatically start executing any such application once the firmware has completed initialization.

This presents a problem when recording certain types of PAL applications into the printer. Many types of PAL applications are designed to assume control of the printer’s RS-232 interface at power-on in order to accept non- PAL commands and/or data from the host system. With a PAL application in control of the RS-232 interface, the host system is unable to communicate directly with the PAL interpreter. As a result, the operator cannot send the PAL commands necessary to erase and/or replace the PAL application program contained in the flash ROM.

The PAL application bootstrap bypass feature allows the operator to stop the PAL interpreter from automatically executing any PAL application contained in the flash ROM. Thereby instructing the interpreter to enter normal PAL interpretation mode and allowing the operator to send the necessary commands to erase and/or replace any PAL application program contained in the flash.

To clear ROM memory area send the following command to the printer after performing the above “Bootstrap”:

(A:) () _deviceformat

Turn the printer off and then on. It should come up in the On-Line mode. You are now ready to load the new application.

Release Identification Message Pause

ONLINE

Press and release the PAUSE button while the firmware is displaying any release identification message (“RelID”). The firmware will pause and leave the

ENTER

message on the display until the PRINT button is pressed.

As explained above, this feature provides the operator with sufficient time to record the release identifiers in order to report them to technical service personnel.

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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