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AMT Datasouth 600 manual Introduction To Paltm Advanced Topics, Advanced Overview

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INTRODUCTION TO PALTM ADVANCED TOPICS

Advanced Overview

As previously mentioned the PALTM Print and Program Language is both a powerful printing and programming language. For example the included Windows driver takes advantage of the powerful printing portion of the language. Your VAR or internal programming staff may take advantage of some of the programming abilities. The fact that a single printer language supports both capabilities is unique. PALTM Print and Program enabled printers can be used in many ways not supported by traditional printers.

A full technical description of the PALTM Print and Program Language is beyond the scope of this manual. Please refer to the PALTM Print and Program Language Reference manual for details.

For assistance developing PALTM applications or solutions for your unique labeling requirements, please contact your sales representative.

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AMT Datasouth 600 manual Introduction To Paltm Advanced Topics, Advanced Overview

Contents

User’s Guide Fastmark 600 Series with PALTM Print and Program LanguageBarcode Label Printer Charlotte, NC AMT Datasouth Corp4216 Stuart Andrew Blvd Camarillo, CAIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER NOTICES TRADEMARK CREDITS COPYRIGHT NOTICESCOMPUTER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 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 FeaturesPALTM PRINT AND PROGRAM OVERVIEW Traditional PrintingFigure 2 - Traditional 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 CONFIGURATIONPrinter Parts and Features Figure 5 - External Switches, Indicators and ConnectionsFigure 6 - Internal Features 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 Loading Media Figure 17 - Media Roll InstallationFigure 16 - Top Media Cover Latches 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 Loading Media into the Peeler Figure 23 - Label Removal for Peeler OptionFigure 24 - Straight Edge and Peeler Latch 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 RANGESetup Feature and Value List continued Print Darkness12 - +12 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 Sample Demo Files File NameDescription 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 ProblemPreventive Maintenance Cleaning the Thermal Print Head TPHFigure 36 - Print Head Location Cleaning the Platen Roller Cleaning the paper sensorFigure 37 - Platen Roller and Media 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