AMT Datasouth 600 manual Legacy Data Stream Interpretation, Legacy Data stream Interpretation

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Legacy Data Stream Interpretation

PALTM Print and Program capable printers uniquely address applications where upgrading to modern cost effective technology is desired. Often cost-prohibitive software reprogramming to change a data stream prevents an organization from moving to new printing technologies.

Using a PALTM Print and Program capable printer solves this problem. In this case a PALTM program is written which interprets a data stream normally sent to the legacy device being replaced. This program is stored on the printer and is automatically executed each time the printer is powered on. This program is able to produce a new label format based on this legacy data. Even though the host computer is sending the exact same legacy data to the printer, the label format can be completely different. For example the new format may include bar codes, scaled and/or rotated fonts, lines, logo's etc. Even though the legacy device being replaced does not support these print abilities, the new label format can.

For example, text only outputs such as produced by a dot-matrix printer or card embosser may now be presented in a more functional format. Information in the data stream can be reformatted into any size font in any rotation, or even printed as bar code. This example demonstrates how PALTM Print and Program capable printer can replace a legacy print device with no host software changes required.

Legacy Data

Stream

	Legacy Data	PAL Data Stream
	Legacy Data	Application
	Stream	Application
	Stream
		PAL
		Interpreter
		Printer
		Flash Memory
		Printed
		Document

Host System

PAL Printer

Figure 3 – Legacy Data stream Interpretation

Fastmark 600 Series User's Guide

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Contents User’s Guide AMT Datasouth Corp Important Safety Instructions Other Notices Trademark Credits Conventions Table of Contents Windows Printer Driver Model and Serial Number Location Table of FiguresIntroduction Models Model OverviewModel No Serial No Standard Features Model FeaturesTraditional Printing Paltm Print and Program OverviewLegacy Data stream Interpretation Legacy Data Stream InterpretationShipped with Printer Unpacking and InspectionFinding a Location for the Printer Installation and ConfigurationExternal Switches, Indicators and Connections Printer Parts and FeaturesPower Connection Connecting the Power CordCommunication Cable Connecting the Printer to Your HostThermal Transfer Media only Loading the RibbonRibbon Holder Notches and Ribbon Core Slots Supply Ribbon Installation Ribbon Take-Up Installation Print head Module Closed Loading Media Media Roll InstallationMedia Sensor and Guides Loading Media over Platen Roller Print head Module Closed Close the Top Media Cover Label Removal for Peeler Option Loading Media into the PeelerFeeding into the Peeler Mechanism Peeler Option Inserting Labels in the Cutter Option Loading Media into the Cutter OptionCalibration of the Media Calibrating Media SensorsRTS & XON Printing the Configuration LabelLED Description Keypad OperationPower up key functions Special Power Up Key FunctionOn Line Key Operation FeatureMan Program Feature Management ModeChanging Features Feature Name Value Range Description Setup Feature and Value ListPrint Darkness 12 +12 MM/DD/YYYY Paltm Print Language Introduction Supported Bar Codes Smooth Scalable FontsPaltm Bar Code List and Samples Paltm Print and Program Label Tutorial Printing Text on a Label ShowpagesPAL Coordinate System Paltm Print and Program Coordinate SystemPrinting a Line 72 68 moveto 144 68 lineto stroke ShowpagesPrinting a Box Rotate a Text Object Printing a Bar Code 100 100 moveto BARCODE123 /Code39 barcode ShowpagesAdvanced Overview Introduction to Paltm Advanced Topics§ LCD Paltm Print and Program Language FeaturesFile Name Description Sample Demo FilesExample of calling a Procedure from a host application Example of a Procedure defined in PaltmDemo Label showing use of Print Utility Procedures Usage Name Street CityState Zip5 Zip4 MailingLabel Example of How to Define Label FormatsMailingLabel Example of calling Label Format from Host ApplicationWindows Printer Driver Windows 2000 Driver InstallationSelecting Printer Fonts Printing Bar Codes From Windows 2000 Applications Adjusting the Windows 2000 Driver Bar Codes Windows XP Driver Installation Selecting Printer Fonts Printing Bar Codes From Windows XP Applications Adjusting the Windows XP Driver Bar Codes Windows NT/9x Driver Installation Selecting Printer Fonts Printing Bar Codes From Windows NT/9x Applications Adjusting the Windows NT/9x Driver Bar Codes Fastmark 600 Series Users Guide Printer Detected Errors Troubleshooting and MaintenancePrinter Detected Errors Other User Detected Errors Fastmark 600 Series Users Guide PCB Fastmark 600 Series Users Guide Peel and Present Sensing Cleaning the Thermal Print Head TPH Preventive MaintenanceCleaning the paper sensor Cleaning the Platen RollerCleaning the Paper Compartment Specification Fastmark 602 PAL Fastmark 603 PAL Appendix a General SpecificationsSerial Interface Appendix B Interface SpecificationsAuto Interface Select Parallel Centronics InterfaceAppendix C Ascii Table Appendix D Self Test Print Sample Hidden Setup Feature and Value List Appendix E Hidden Setup FeaturesAppendix F Updating Printer Firmware Off line Update ModeFastmark 600 Series Users Guide Boot Mode Feature and Value List