Datamax v1.1x user manual General Setup, Click 123 Print Settings

		Chapter 2 : Getting Started
2.3. General Setup
General introduction	This section describes the setup of 123 Print to allow it to operate in
	your environment. This setup involves the settings that are required by
	123 Print to work with your printer, simulate your project, and integrate
	with BarTender.
Setup	To enter 123 Print’s setup, on the menu bar:
	1	Click Tools
	2	Click 123 Print Settings

The Setup dialogue box is displayed as shown here

Before you can do anything using 123 Print, you need to set up 123 Print for initial communications with your printer for DPL Mode and MCL Mode where:

DPL Mode refers to the mode in which 123 Print communicates with the printer using DPL commands.

DPL is the Datamax language used to print a label and control the printer. These are commands like <STX>F. Please refer to your Datamax manual for more information.

DPL Mode is a one-way communication between 123 Print and the printer.

MCL Mode refers to the mode in which 123 Print communicates with the printer using MCL commands to direct the printer and run MCL applications.

These are commands like NO001TFINVENTORY.DATAA.DAT. Please refer to your MCL-Link manual for more information.

MCL Mode is a two-way communication between 123 Print and the printer. For example, 123 Print may ask for a parameter and receive values in return, or 123 Print may send a file and receive an acknowledgement upon the successful completion of the transmission.

123 Print determines which mode to use—DPL Mode or MCL Mode.

123 Print always tries to use MCL Mode as the default mode. However, if it cannot establish communications using MCL Mode, then 123 Print reverts to using DPL Mode. This will occur if the printer settings and 123 Print settings do not match for the values given in Section 2.3.2 – MCL Connection and Section 7.1 – Connect/Disconnect Printer.

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