Interfacing to the Printer | Ovation Software Label Printer specification

Getting Started

1.4 Interfacing to the Printer

The printer can be connected to the host via a serial or parallel cable.

Figure 1-3 Interfacing to the Printer

1.5 Interface Cables

An interface cable is necessary to connect the printer to the host. The interface between the printer and the host will be either a serial RS- 232C or parallel cable. Cable configurations for serial (RS-232C) interfaces are shown below, (contact your reseller for part numbers and ordering information).

Figure 1-4 Serial Cables

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Ovation Software Label Printer manual Interfacing to the Printer, Interface Cables

Contents

Ovation2 Operator’s Manual Part Number Revision B2 Agency Compliance and Approvals Page Important Safety Instructions Page Contents Troubleshooting Introduction Printer Overview Unpacking and Inspection Additional Requirements Connecting Power Connecting power to the Printer Interfacing to the Printer Interface Cables Loading Media Loading Media Loading Media for Peel Configuration Loading Media for Peel Configuration Loading Ribbon Thermal Transfer Option Ribbon Hub Removal Selecting the Print Type Size Media Width Adjustment Power-up Configuration and Self-Test 12 Configuration Test Label Setting the Printer to the Factory Defaults Factory Default SettingsFunction Value Switches and Indicators Switch/Indicator Function Available Options Thermal Transfer PC-Batch Software Ovation2 Programming Commands Printing Labels Immediate Commands Command System-Level Commands Char Description Format System-Level Commands concluded Label-Formatting Commands Description Format Label-Formatting Commands concluded Special Label-Formatting Commands Font-Loading Commands Programming Examples Example line Configuration Command String Example Stxkd @A@ CR @ Sets the printer to gap edge media Memory Cartridges Modules Inserting a Memory Cartridge Maintenance Area Method Interval Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead Fine Printhead Adjustment Fine Printhead Adjustment Printhead Replacement 203 DPI Disconnecting the Printhead Cable Printhead Replacement 300 DPI Ovation2 Troubleshooting Ribbon does not advance Label advances 12 inches before a fault indication Ovation2 Page Ascii Control Code Chart Appendix a Ascii Control Code Chart Appendix B Printer Specifications Electrical Available Bar Codes Ovation2 Available Fonts and Bar Codes FontsTable B-1 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii Characters Font Sizes Lower case Ovation2 Ovation2 Table B-3 Bar Code Characteristics Bar Codes Bar Code a Code 3 Bar Code C UPC-EBar Code E Code Bar Code G EAN-8 Bar Code I Codeabar Bar Code K PlesseyBar Code M 2 Digit UPC Bar Code N 5 Digit UPC Bar Code O Code Bar Code u UPS MaxiCode Bar Code v FIM Error Codes LowercaseUppercase R Uppercase T Error Codes Warranty Information Printer Warranty Service Procedures Thermal Printhead General Warranty Provisions Limitation of Liability Ovation2