AMT Datasouth 600 manual Feature Management Mode, FeatureMan Program

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Feature Management Mode

Feature Management Mode (FeatureMan) is a PC based program that directly interfaces with the printer on the PC’s serial port. All of the printer’s features are easily accessible and can be configured using the FeatureMan. While in FeatureMan mode the user can use either the mouse pointer on the PC or the three Keys on the printer to travel through the feature menus.

When this mode is enabled the printer uses the serial interface to communicate feature settings to the FeatureMan program running on the PC. The printer remains fully functional while in the Feature Management Mode with the exception that the serial interface is dedicated to the FeatureMan program and cannot be used for host communication. Refer to the Setup Feature and Value List for a description of the printer features and their valid range of values.

If the serial interface is used for host communication the printer must be powered off after configuring the features, reconnected to the host, and powered back on to resume normal printing.

If the parallel interface is used for host communication the printer may be operated directly from the Feature Management Mode. In this mode of operation the FeatureMan program will continue to provide front panel control and will display all On line, Off line, PAL programming and error messages.

Use the following procedure to enable the Feature Management Mode and configure the printer features.

1.Install the FeatureMan program included on the product CD on to your PC.

2.Attach the printer to the PC using the included serial cable. Be sure to note which COM port is used on the PC.

3.Run the FeatureMan program on the PC. Select the COM port used as noted in the previous step. The simulated printer LCD should display “Connecting”.

4.Power on the printer while holding down the FEED key.

5.Release the FEED key after the READY LED flashes once.

6.The printer should now begin communicating with the FeatureMan program. The printer will run through a series of power up messages ending with an Off line message.

Displayed messages from printer	Online/Offline button

Set to match the com port to	Press Display Up/Down to
which the printer is connected.	enter setup mode.

Figure 33 – FeatureMan Program

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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 Table of Figures Model and Serial Number LocationIntroduction Model Overview ModelsModel No Serial No Model Features Standard FeaturesPaltm Print and Program Overview Traditional PrintingLegacy Data Stream Interpretation Legacy Data stream InterpretationUnpacking and Inspection Shipped with PrinterInstallation and Configuration Finding a Location for the PrinterPrinter Parts and Features External Switches, Indicators and ConnectionsConnecting the Power Cord Power ConnectionConnecting the Printer to Your Host Communication CableLoading the Ribbon Thermal Transfer Media onlyRibbon Holder Notches and Ribbon Core Slots Supply Ribbon Installation Ribbon Take-Up Installation Print head Module Closed Media Roll Installation Loading MediaMedia Sensor and Guides Loading Media over Platen Roller Print head Module Closed Close the Top Media Cover Loading Media into the Peeler Label Removal for Peeler OptionFeeding into the Peeler Mechanism Peeler Option Loading Media into the Cutter Option Inserting Labels in the Cutter OptionCalibrating Media Sensors Calibration of the MediaPrinting the Configuration Label RTS & XONKeypad Operation LED DescriptionSpecial Power Up Key Function Power up key functionsOn Line Key Operation Feature Management Mode FeatureMan ProgramChanging Features Setup Feature and Value List Feature Name Value Range DescriptionPrint Darkness 12 +12 MM/DD/YYYY Paltm Print Language Introduction Smooth Scalable Fonts Supported Bar CodesPaltm Bar Code List and Samples Paltm Print and Program Label Tutorial Showpages Printing Text on a LabelPaltm Print and Program Coordinate System PAL Coordinate System72 68 moveto 144 68 lineto stroke Showpages Printing a LinePrinting a Box Rotate a Text Object 100 100 moveto BARCODE123 /Code39 barcode Showpages Printing a Bar CodeIntroduction to Paltm Advanced Topics Advanced OverviewPaltm Print and Program Language Features § LCDSample Demo Files File Name DescriptionExample of a Procedure defined in Paltm Example of calling a Procedure from a host applicationDemo Label showing use of Print Utility Procedures Example of How to Define Label Formats Usage Name Street CityState Zip5 Zip4 MailingLabelExample of calling Label Format from Host Application MailingLabelWindows 2000 Driver Installation Windows Printer DriverSelecting 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 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Printer Detected ErrorsPrinter Detected Errors Other User Detected Errors Fastmark 600 Series Users Guide PCB Fastmark 600 Series Users Guide Peel and Present Sensing Preventive Maintenance Cleaning the Thermal Print Head TPHCleaning the Platen Roller Cleaning the paper sensorCleaning the Paper Compartment Appendix a General Specifications Specification Fastmark 602 PAL Fastmark 603 PALAppendix B Interface Specifications Serial InterfaceParallel Centronics Interface Auto Interface SelectAppendix C Ascii Table Appendix D Self Test Print Sample Appendix E Hidden Setup Features Hidden Setup Feature and Value ListOff line Update Mode Appendix F Updating Printer FirmwareFastmark 600 Series Users Guide Boot Mode Feature and Value List