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AMT Datasouth 400 manual Printer Driver, Driver Installation, A\WIN95 A\NT40 A\WIN98 A\WIN2000

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PRINTER DRIVER

The bundled printer driver is used for applications under Windows 95/98/2000 and Windows NT. You may run any popular software application, such as MS-Word, as long as they are for Windows and printing the contents to the printer through the designated driver.

Before starting installation you should:

♦Check the contents of the driver to ensure it is complete.

♦Make a backup copy of the driver.

♦Read the README.TXT file for installation guide and change notices.

Under the root directory of the floppy there are some sub-directories

-WIN98

-WIN95

-NT40

-WIN2000

Select the proper directory for installation according to your operating system.

Driver Installation

♦Windows needs to be running.

♦Insert the appropriate printer driver diskette into the floppy disk drive.

1.Click the “Start” button.

2.Select “Settings”, then “Printers”

3.Double click the “Add Printer” icon.

4.At the Add Printer Wizard, Click “Next”.

5.Specify the “Network” or “Local” button and click the “Next” button.

6.Select “Installation from Floppy Disk” or "Have Disk".

7.Enter the floppy drive and path.

A:\WIN95 A:\NT40

A:\WIN98 A:\WIN2000

8.Select the printer name to be installed on the “List of Printers”, window. Click “Next”.

9.Select the communication port for the label printer. For parallel port, select “LPT1:”, “LPT2:” or “LPT3”, for serial port select “COM1:” or “COM2:”., Click "Next".

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Contents

Fastmark 400 Series User’s GuideBarcode Label Printer Part No. 110021 ATRADEMARK CREDITS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER NOTICESTECHNICAL SUPPORT CONVENTIONSTable of Contents Internal Fonts Symbol SetCourier Font Set Internal Bar CodesTable of Figures Users Guide this page intentionally left blankFigure 1 - Fastmark 400 series PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONFigure 2 - Included Materials UNPACKING and INSPECTIONFinding a Location for the Printer INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATIONFigure 3 - Switches, Indicators and Connections Figure 4 - Power Connection Connecting the Power CordPrint a SELF-TEST to review serial settings Connecting the Printer to Your HostFigure 5 - Printer to Host Thermal Transfer Media only Loading the RibbonFigure 6 - Printhead Latches Top Cover in Open Position Printhead Latch Printhead LatchFigure 7 - Ribbon Core Notch Location Figure 8 - Ribbon Loading Figure 9 - Open Printhead Module Loading MediaPrinthead Latch Printhead Latch Users GuideFigure 11 - Loading Media Figure 10 - Media Spindle and Retainer DiskRetainer Disk Media Spindle Media guidesIf too tight so that the media may buckle and a paper jam could occur 9. Slide in the Right Media Guide until it is snug with the mediaFigure 12 - Loading Media - Peal and Present Loading Media when Peel and Present Option is InstalledFigure 13 - Loading Media - Cutter Loading Media When Cutter is EquippedOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Switch, Indicators and ConnectionsFigure 14 - Switches and Indicators Label Sensor Calibration Procedure Printers Internal Self Test Procedure and Configuration Report Figure 15 - Self Test Sample - PPLA Emulation Self Test Pattern for PPLAUsers Guide Figure 16 - Self Test Sample - PPLB Emulation Self Test Pattern for PPLBUsers Guide Entering into HEX Print mode Resetting the Printer to Factory Default SettingsNote Hex mode is only available when PPLB emulation is installed Command Set for the PPLA COMMAND QUICK REFERENCENote STXKI7n command is ignored by model FM402DT Symbol 1. Control codes for the printer commands2. There is no space code in the command Code hexadecimalSTXa Notes The formatting and editing commands should be grouped together, lead by STXL and ended by E command Command Editing Commandsformat DescriptionObject Object TableString DescriptionNote No spaces are after the escape character Such commands are only used for soft fonts with PCL formatCommand Set for the PPLB Description Command ContParameter 1. x and y represents horizontal and vertical co-ordinate values PRINTER DRIVER Driver InstallationA\WIN95 A\NT40 A\WIN98 A\WIN2000 10. You may wish to change the Printer Name to be more descriptive. Also select this printer as the Default printer. Click Next Parameter setting How to Use the DriverDetails Tab Print to the following port Print using the following driverOrientation Paper Paper sizeSet portrait or landscape according to the print direction Users GuideMedia choice Paper sourceCopies More OptionsPrint speed for the FM402TT can be set at 1 to 3 IPS Device OptionsPrint speed for the FM402DT and FM403TT can be set for 1 to 2 IPS Users GuideTroubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEPossible Problems Host and Data related errorsSolutions ProblemNote Direct Thermal media can be used with a ribbon Recoveryhowever inadequate heat transfer may result in light print. It is not recommended to use Direct ThermalFigure 17 - Printhead Location Preventive MaintenanceFigure 18 - Platen Roller Cleaning the Platen RollerCleaning the paper sensor Cleaning the Paper CompartmentFigure 19 - Paper Compartment and Paper Sensor Specification Appendix A Printer SpecificationsFM402DT FM402TTFonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Serial RS-232 cable Optional AccessoriesExternal media suppler for media roll with max. 8 inch OD Peel and Present Cutter Flash memory Font boardIntroduction Appendix B INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONSSerial Serial port Set-up Parameters Three Wire connectionParity bit None Auto Polling Parallel CentronicsAppendix C ASCII TABLE Internal Fonts Appendix D FONTS AND BAR CODES FOR THE PPLA EmulationUsers Guide Users Guide Users Guide Font Users Guide Users Guide Courier Font SetUsers Guide Users Guide Users Guide Users Guide Internal Bar CodesUsers Guide Users Guide Users Guide 8 bit symbol sets Appendix E FONTS AND BAR CODES FOR PPLB Emulation7 bit symbol sets Internal FontsUsers Guide Symbol SetUsers Guide Users Guide Users Guide Internal Bar CodesUsers Guide Charlotte, NC AMT Datasouth Corp704 525 Corporate Headquarters