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AMT Datasouth 600 manual Paltm Print Language Introduction, Command Examples

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PALTM PRINT LANGUAGE INTRODUCTION

This section provides an introduction to basic PALTM print language abilities including fonts and bar codes. For information regarding PALTM programming abilities, creating stand-alone applications, and other advanced topics please refer to the Fastmark PALTM Print and Program Reference Manual.

The Windows driver included with the printer is an excellent method to generate PALTM print sequence based commands. For example, to easily determine which PALTM print sequences are used to produce a given label format, the Windows driver can be used to generate the necessary commands. In this case the basic label format would be generated using a Windows program, then the "print to file" option is selected. This will produce a file containing the exact commands required to produce a given label format. Using this file as a template a programmer can incorporate the necessary commands into the host or Windows based application. For more information refer to the section titled Using the Windows Driver To Produce PALTM Print

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Barcode Label Printer User’s GuideFastmark 600 Series with PALTM Print and Program Language 4216 Stuart Andrew Blvd AMT Datasouth CorpCamarillo, CA Charlotte, NCIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER NOTICES COMPUTER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT TRADEMARK CREDITSCOPYRIGHT NOTICES TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONVENTIONSPrinter Parts and Features INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATIONSpecial Power Up Key Function MODEL OVERVIEWAppendix A GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEAppendix B INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Appendix E HIDDEN SETUP FEATURESTABLE OF FIGURES INTRODUCTION Models MODEL OVERVIEWMODEL No SERIAL No Figure 1 - Model and Serial Number LocationStandard 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 HostThermal Transfer Media only Loading the RibbonFigure 9 - Top Media Cover Latches Figure 10 - Print Head 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 4. Rotate the Print Head Module to the vertical position Figure 18 - Print Head LatchesFigure 19 - Media Sensor and Guides 5. Spread the Media Guides to their full open positionFigure 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 Figure 26 - Backing Exit Position Figure 25 - Feeding into the Peeler MechanismLabel Media Stock from Media RollFigure 27 - Peeler Option 11. Close the Media Access Cover14. Close the Media Access Cover Loading Media into the Cutter OptionFigure 28 - Inserting Labels in the Cutter Option Figure 29 - Cutting LabelsFigure 30 - Calibration of the Media Calibrating Media SensorsFigure 31 - Configuration Print Sample Printing the Configuration LabelLED Description KEYPAD OPERATIONFigure 32 - Fastmark 600 Series Front Panel FunctionPower up key functions Special Power Up Key FunctionON LINE Key Operation Configuration Label for detailsFigure 33 - FeatureMan Program Feature Management ModeFigure 35 - Changing Feature Values Figure 34 - Changing FeaturesFEATURE NAME Setup Feature and Value ListVALUE RANGE DESCRIPTION12 - +12 Setup Feature and Value List continuedPrint Darkness Fastmark 600 Series Users Guide Setup Feature and Value List continuedCommand Examples PALTM PRINT LANGUAGE INTRODUCTIONSupported Bar Codes Smooth Scalable FontsPoint PAL TMTable 2 - PALTM Bar Code List and Samples PALTM Print and Program Label Tutorial 12 scalefont setfont Hello World1 showpages Sans12.00pt findfontPAL Coordinate System PALTM Print and Program Coordinate SystemActually draws the line specified by the lineto command 72 68 moveto 144 68 lineto stroke 1 showpagesHello World 12 scalefont setfont30 258 lineto closepath 2 setlinewidth stroke 1 showpages 72 68 moveto 144 68 lineto 30 30 moveto 258 30 lineto 258 258 linetoHello World 12 scalefont setfont30 258 lineto closepath stroke 72 90 moveto 90 rotate Hello World Hello World12 scalefont setfont 72 68 moveto 144 68 lineto 30 30 moveto 258 30 lineto 258 258 lineto100 100 moveto BARCODE123 /Code39 barcode 1 showpages WorldHello World 12 scalefont setfontAdvanced 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 Printer Detected Errors TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEERROR MESSAGE RECOVERYPrinter Detected Errors Continued Description of Issue Other User Detected ErrorsPossible Problem Possible Correcting ProceduresPossible Problem Description of IssuePossible Correcting Procedures Fastmark 600 Series Users GuidePossible Problem Description of IssuePossible Correcting Procedures Fastmark 600 Series Users GuideFastmark 600 Series Users Guide Description of Issue Peel and Present SensingPossible Problem Possible Correcting ProceduresFigure 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 Specification Appendix A GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSFastmark 602 PAL Fastmark 603 PALSerial Interface Appendix B INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONSPin Configuration Three Wire ConnectionAuto 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