AMT Datasouth 600 manual Paltm Print and Program Label Tutorial

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PALTM Print and Program Label Tutorial

This Label Tutorial provides instructional steps showing the basic commands needed to create labels using PALTM Print and Programming Language. This section covers some of the most common sequences used to print fonts, bar codes, lines etc. Each label introduces a basic concept and builds on the preceding label. Upon completion of the tutorial, a label consisting of text in two orientations, a line, a box and a bar code will be covered.

The examples may be created using a text editor and saved for subsequent transmission to the printer using the FlashWiz program found on the product CD, using the DOS copy command, or the send file command that is implemented in most terminal emulators.

For a deeper understanding of the concepts behind the sample label and the programming capabilities of PALTM, please refer to the PALTM Pint and Program Reference Manual.

Note: The PALTM Print and Program command interpreter is case sensitive! All commands must be entered exactly as shown in the examples.

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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 No Serial No Model OverviewModels 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 DescriptionOn Line Key Operation Special Power Up Key FunctionPower up key functions 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