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AMT Datasouth 600 manual Model Features, Standard Features

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Model Features

For detailed feature specifications, please refer to Appendix A. Below is a brief summary of printer features:

Standard Features

qPALTM Print and Program Language . The PALTM Print and Programming Language is a powerful printer language combining both exceptional printing abilities with flexible programming abilities. Because it is designed as both a printing and programming language, it is extremely powerful, flexible, and efficient compared to any other thermal printer language on the market today.

∙PALTM Print ability: Free Type font engine with smooth scaling and rotation, graphics with internal scaling, lines, boxes, all popular linear and 2D bar code types. Full rotation and scaling of coordinate system. Ability to define and use print procedures.

∙PALTM Programming ability: General I/O, file handling, loops, procedures, floating point math, logical operators, database access, procedure definitions, string manipulations, time/date functions.

qAbility to store and run printer resident PALTM programs enabling powerful solutions for a wide variety of print applications.

qPowerful Windows Drivers are included that enable any Windows application to easily access printer resident bar codes and fonts.

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FeatureMan(ager) program for quick and easy printer configuration

All popular linear and 2D bar codes

Serial and Parallel ports standard

Clamshell design for simplified media and ribbon loading

Reflective media detection sensor

Ribbon out sensor

Center Justified Media installation with removable media spindle for 1 inch or 3 inch core sizes

qRugged all metal print mechanism with high impact ABS housing

Fastmark 600 Series User's Guide

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AMT Datasouth 600 manual Model Features, Standard Features

Contents

Barcode Label Printer User’s GuideFastmark 600 Series with PALTM Print and Program Language Charlotte, NC AMT Datasouth Corp4216 Stuart Andrew Blvd Camarillo, CAIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER NOTICES COMPUTER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT TRADEMARK CREDITSCOPYRIGHT NOTICES TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONVENTIONSMODEL OVERVIEW INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATIONPrinter Parts and Features Special Power Up Key FunctionAppendix E HIDDEN SETUP FEATURES TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEAppendix A GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Appendix B INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONSTABLE OF FIGURES INTRODUCTION Figure 1 - Model and Serial Number Location MODEL OVERVIEWModels MODEL No SERIAL NoStandard Features Model FeaturesFigure 2 - Traditional Printing PALTM PRINT AND PROGRAM OVERVIEWTraditional Printing Figure 3 - Legacy Data stream Interpretation Legacy Data Stream InterpretationFigure 4 - Shipped with Printer UNPACKING AND INSPECTIONFinding a Location for the Printer INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATIONFigure 6 - Internal Features Printer Parts and FeaturesFigure 5 - External Switches, Indicators and Connections Figure 7 - Power Connection Connecting the Power CordFigure 8 - Communication Cable Connecting the Printer to Your HostFigure 10 - Print Head Latches Loading the RibbonThermal Transfer Media only Figure 9 - Top Media Cover LatchesFigure 11 - Ribbon Holder Notches and Ribbon Core Slots Ribbon Supply Roll Right Side Spring Holder Ribbon Take-Up Roll Figure 12 - Supply Ribbon InstallationFigure 14 - Ribbon Installation Figure 13 - Ribbon Take-Up InstallationFigure 15 - Print head Module Closed Figure 16 - Top Media Cover Latches Loading MediaFigure 17 - Media Roll Installation 5. Spread the Media Guides to their full open position Figure 18 - Print Head Latches4. Rotate the Print Head Module to the vertical position Figure 19 - Media Sensor and GuidesFigure 21 - Positioning Media Guides and Sensor Figure 20 - Loading Media over Platen RollerFigure 22 - Print head Module Closed 10. Close the Top Media Cover Figure 24 - Straight Edge and Peeler Latch Loading Media into the PeelerFigure 23 - Label Removal for Peeler Option Media Stock from Media Roll Figure 25 - Feeding into the Peeler MechanismFigure 26 - Backing Exit Position LabelFigure 27 - Peeler Option 11. Close the Media Access CoverFigure 29 - Cutting Labels Loading Media into the Cutter Option14. Close the Media Access Cover Figure 28 - Inserting Labels in the Cutter OptionFigure 30 - Calibration of the Media Calibrating Media SensorsFigure 31 - Configuration Print Sample Printing the Configuration LabelFunction KEYPAD OPERATIONLED Description Figure 32 - Fastmark 600 Series Front PanelConfiguration Label for details Special Power Up Key FunctionPower up key functions ON LINE Key OperationFigure 33 - FeatureMan Program Feature Management ModeFigure 35 - Changing Feature Values Figure 34 - Changing FeaturesDESCRIPTION Setup Feature and Value ListFEATURE NAME VALUE RANGE12 - +12 Setup Feature and Value List continuedPrint Darkness Fastmark 600 Series Users Guide Setup Feature and Value List continuedCommand Examples PALTM PRINT LANGUAGE INTRODUCTIONPAL TM Smooth Scalable FontsSupported Bar Codes PointTable 2 - PALTM Bar Code List and Samples PALTM Print and Program Label Tutorial Sans12.00pt findfont Hello World12 scalefont setfont 1 showpagesPAL Coordinate System PALTM Print and Program Coordinate System12 scalefont setfont 72 68 moveto 144 68 lineto stroke 1 showpagesActually draws the line specified by the lineto command Hello World12 scalefont setfont 72 68 moveto 144 68 lineto 30 30 moveto 258 30 lineto 258 258 lineto30 258 lineto closepath 2 setlinewidth stroke 1 showpages Hello World72 68 moveto 144 68 lineto 30 30 moveto 258 30 lineto 258 258 lineto Hello World Hello World30 258 lineto closepath stroke 72 90 moveto 90 rotate 12 scalefont setfont12 scalefont setfont World100 100 moveto BARCODE123 /Code39 barcode 1 showpages Hello WorldAdvanced Overview INTRODUCTION TO PALTM ADVANCED TOPICSPALTM Print and Program Language Features Description Sample Demo FilesFile Name Example of calling a Procedure from a host application Example of a Procedure defined in PALTMDemo Label showing use of Print Utility Procedures 0.25 0.75 0 12 Name PrintBoldfont 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 Fastmark 600 Series Users Guide Adjusting the Windows XP Driver Bar CodesWindows NT/9x Driver Installation Selecting Printer Fonts Printing Bar Codes From Windows NT/9x Applications Fastmark 600 Series Users Guide Adjusting the Windows NT/9x Driver Bar CodesUsing the Windows Driver To Produce PALTM Print Command Examples RECOVERY TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEPrinter Detected Errors ERROR MESSAGEPrinter Detected Errors Continued Possible Correcting Procedures Other User Detected ErrorsDescription of Issue Possible ProblemFastmark 600 Series Users Guide Description of IssuePossible Problem Possible Correcting ProceduresFastmark 600 Series Users Guide Description of IssuePossible Problem Possible Correcting ProceduresFastmark 600 Series Users Guide Possible Correcting Procedures Peel and Present SensingDescription of Issue Possible ProblemFigure 36 - Print Head Location Preventive MaintenanceCleaning the Thermal Print Head TPH Figure 37 - Platen Roller and Media Sensor Cleaning the Platen RollerCleaning the paper sensor Cleaning the Paper Compartment Fastmark 603 PAL Appendix A GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSSpecification Fastmark 602 PALThree Wire Connection Appendix B INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONSSerial Interface Pin ConfigurationAuto Interface Select Parallel Centronics InterfaceAppendix C ASCII TABLE Fastmark 600 Series Users Guide Appendix D SELF TEST PRINT SAMPLEHidden Setup Feature and Value List Appendix E HIDDEN SETUP FEATURESAppendix F UPDATING PRINTER FIRMWARE 8 Click the File button to select the appropriate download file Boot Mode Feature and Value List