Paxar TC6037PR manual D u c i n g I m a g i n g T i m e

R e d u c i n g I m a g i n g T i m e

Imaging time is the time it takes the printer to image the data for the first label after the printer receives the format and batch packet. There are several ways to reduce the imaging time: send formats and configurations once, use a batch quantity of zero, or update batch fields.

￿If the formats use the same check digit scheme, you only need to send the check digit scheme once.

￿Send formats once and use the batch update field to change information on the label. Using a batch update field reduces the imaging time, because only the fields that change are imaged. All other fields remain the same as the last queued batch.

￿Use the batch quantity zero method when your application requires operator intervention to enter data. While the operator is entering data, the previous field is sent with a batch quantity of zero. The printer images the field, but does not print it. After the operator enters the data for the last field, the batch quantity can be specified. The last remaining field is imaged, and the label prints almost immediately.

To pre-image a label:

1.Send the format and a batch header in one file. The first time you send the batch header, use the parameter N (new batch), and the parameter 0 for (zero quantity).

Example {B,1,N,0 p }

The printer images constant text, line, box, and graphic fields, but does not print them.

2.Input data for each field, and send it with a batch header using the parameter U (update) and a quantity of zero. When the printer receives the data, it immediately images the field, but does not print it.

Example	{B,1,U,0 p
	1,"RODGER DIST CTR" p }
	{B,1,U,0	p
	2,"8292"	p }

At this time, the printer is imaging all associated fields, including fields that copy from other fields.

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