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Chapter 10. Printer Optimization

General Format Tips and Hints –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

The following tips and hints are helpful to keep in mind when designing MPCLII formats.

With Formats

✦If you want to modify your format fields, check digit fields, and configuration commands, use the optional entry method. This method enables you to reset only the parameters you want to change. Commas act as placeholders for unchanged parameters. The optional entry method reduces file size and increases the speed at which files are sent to the printer.

With Packets

✦Leave parameters blank that you do not need to

change when sending online configuration packets. For example, {I,A,,,,1 p } prints a slashed zero and uses the last sent online system setup parameters.

You can group fields with similar parameters. For example

T,1,10,V,250,50,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0 p

T,2,15,,,75 p

T,3,,,,100 p

The first text field sets all the parameters for that field. The second text field’s number of characters and column location changes from what was defined in the first field. In the third text field, only the column location is changed. This method can be used on bar code and constant text fields as well.

n You should understand the basics of each field before using this method.

After you modify any fields or parameters with the optional entry method, resend the format, batch, or configuration packet to the printer.

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Paxar TCMPCL2PR manual General Format Tips and Hints, With Formats

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Packet Reference Manual Trademarks Table of Contents Mpclii Packet Reference Manual Table of Contents Mpclii Packet Reference Manual Table of Contents Mpclii Packet Reference Manual Audience Chapter Getting StartedOverview of Printer Differences Feature 9494 9490 9446 1460250,80,0,1,1,1,W,C,0,0,MONARCH MARKING,0 p Before You BeginCreating an Mpclii Format Packet 25,A,R,M,508,508,FMT-25 p12345678901 p 12,F,110,115,1,2,120,5,L,0 p18,V,30,30,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p 25,N,1 pSample Batch Packet Daily Startup ProceduresMpclii Packet Reference Manual Starting with a Design Designing a FormatDetermining the Print Area Determining Format ContentsDrawing Rough Sketches ConsideringFieldTypes Using Supply Layout GridsDesigning a Format Considering FontsFilling in the Format Worksheet Format WorksheetSetting Communication Parameters Configuring the PrinterMode COM19600,N,8,1 Example @A@A@A@A@A@A@A@A@A@A@A@A@A@A@A@A@A@A Using AutobaudExample I,F,,,,,3 p ‘comment‘ Using Mpclii ConventionsMpclii Punctuation Standard Syntax GuidelinesMpclii Packet Reference Manual Configuration Packet Header Using Online Configuration PacketsSyntax Configuration Syntax GuidelinesSyntax I,A,powupmode,language,sepon,slashzero symbolset p Defining the System Setup PacketExample I,A,0,0,1,1,0 p Example I,B,0,0,1,10 p Defining the Supply Setup PacketDefining the Print Control Packet Example I,C,0,-20,-10,0,768,1 p Defining the Monetary Formatting PacketCursym,secondary,decimals p Example I,D,1,1,2 p Defining the Control Characters PacketANSIcd,string1,string2 p ~126 Example I,E,~123~063~034~124~125~126~094 pResetting Control Characters Defining the Communication Settings Packet?E?~123~044~034~124~125~126~094 p CTS XON/XOFF Example I,F,3,1,0,0,1,ABC123 pBuffer,device,buffersize p Defining the Memory Configuration PacketBuffer Min Max in K 9494 9490 9446 1460 Example I,M,I,R,1530 pChecking Current Buffer Sizes RAM About Memory Buffers1147.8 = 19.13K x Length19.13K x 6 = 114.78K 114.78K x 10 =Buffer Worksheet R,N,20 p M,T,N,60 p Buffer Allocation ConsiderationsEnabling Immediate Commands Using Immediate CommandsOptional RAM Buffer Sizes Syntax control characterimmediate command Sending Immediate CommandsDD or Syntax header,packet#,action,device p Clearing Packets from MemoryExample F,1,C,R p M,R p Number of bytes free, Number of bytes used p Using the Font PacketFont#,action,device p Example W,0,M,R pCell Width SpacingType BaselineUsing Configuration Upload Packet Example I,0,U,N p For the 9494 printer DefaultsFor the 9446 printer For the 9490 printerFor the 1460 printer Defining the Format Header Chapter Defining FieldsSyntax F,format#,action,device,measure,length, width,name p Example F,1,A,R,E,300,200,TEXTILES p Defining Text FieldsDefining Fields Dot Defining Fields T12. alignment Example T,2,10,V,250,50,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p Defining Bar Code FieldsB4. fix/var Fixed F or variable V length field End-Justified Fields Left/Center/Right-Justified Fields Balanced FieldsMetric 0 Dots 0 2710 Barcode Density Narrow Data Appearance Char Example B,3,12,V,150,40,1,2,80,7,L,0 p Defining Non-Printable Text FieldsField#,# of char p Field Data Field Type20 p Defining Constant Text Fields English 399 Metric 1015 Dots 767 Defining Fields Example C,30,10,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,MADE in USA,0 p Defining Line FieldsSegments Line TypesVectors L5. angle/ If Using Segments end row Example L,S,110,30,110,150,10, p Defining Box FieldsSyntax Q,row,column,end row,end col,thickness, pattern p Example Q,240,30,270,150,3, p Mpclii Packet Reference Manual Applying Field Options Defining Field OptionsCombining Field Options Option#,parameter...parameter p 3,1,3,1,1 pMonarch p Option 1 Fixed DataFixed char p %$ pExample R,4,3,1,3,1,1 p Option 4 Copy DataSub-Fields Merging FieldsExample R,30,L,X p Option 30 Padding DataSample Use for Padding 30,L/R,character p31,gen/ver,check digit # p Option 31 Calculate Check DigitExample R,31,G,5 p 42,appearance code p Option 42 Price Field42,1 p 50,narrow,wide,gap,narspace,widespace p Option 50 Bar Code Density50,4,8,4,4,8 p 51,2,S p 51,security,stand/default pExample R,52,C,10 p 52,row/column,dimension p60,I,5,1,6 p Option 60 Incrementing/Decrementing FieldsFixing the First Number in the Incrementing Sequence 60,I/D,amount,l pos,r pos pExample R,61 p Option 61 Reimage FieldUsing Check Digits Sum of Products Calculation Field Weight string Products10 8 = Sum of Digits Calculation10 4 = + 0 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 3 + 6 =Mpclii Packet Reference Manual Chapter Printing Batch data Defining the Batch HeaderBatch header Batch controlN,1 p Format#,N/U,quantity pExample E,0,1,4,2,0,0 p Defining the Batch Control FieldExample 1,Size 12 p 2, p 3,Blue p This would be appended. p Using Special Characters in Batch DataDefining Batch Data Fields Syntax field#,data string p Continuation pSequential Method Downloading MethodsMerged or Sub-Fields Incrementing FieldsBatch Quantity Zero Method Batch MethodBatch Packet Creating DOS Batch Files for Downloading Modifying FormatsOptional Entry Method Inquiry Request ENQ Chapter Status PollingInquiry Response Example E AB ENQ Reference Table Byte #2 Dec ENQ Reference Table Byte #3 ENQ Reference Table Byte #3 Syntax J,# Job RequestFMT-1/BCH-2 Job ResponseStatus1 Status2Example J,2,612 Syntax J,Status1 A,B,Status2 C,D,E,FMT-1,BCH-2Packet Type B,4,6,33,FMT-1,BCH-2 Error NumberField Number ParameterExample J,8,25,FMT-3,Bch-2 Syntax J,printed,total,FMT-1,BCH-2Printed TotalNumber Meaning Job Status 0, 1, 2 Response Table Status 1 CodesJob Status 0, 1, 2 Response Table Mpclii Packet Reference Manual Using the 9494 or 9490 printer Chapter DiagnosticsPrinting a Test Label Using a 9446 or 1460 printer Using Data Dump If You Receive an Error Message Troubleshooting InformationIf the PC and Printer Aren’t Communicating Resetting PrintersCalling Technical Support Additional Diagnostics InformationData Errors Chapter ErrorsError Description Code Error Description Code Errors Error Description Code Error Description Code Error Description Code Error Description Code Error Description Code Error Description Code Error Description Code Error Description/Action Code Communication Failures Error Description Code Error Description Code Data Formatting Failures Error Description Code Machine Faults Error Description Code Error Description Code Error Description Code Error Description Code Hard Printer Failures Printer Description Display RAM checksum test failed. All formats Printer Optimization Adjusting the Print QualityLight DarkExample B,1,N,0 p Reducing Imaging TimeU,0 p 3,BROADWAY p B,1,U,0 p West OAK AVE. p Example B,1,U,0 p Rodger Dist CTR p B,1,U,0 p 8292 pExample B,1,U,10 p 5,DAYTON, Ohio p With Formats General Format Tips and HintsWith Bar Codes Advanced Use of the Optional Entry MethodOptimized Format Standard FormatMpclii Packet Reference Manual 10-8 Sample Upca Format Packet Appendix a SamplesSample MaxiCode Packets Mode Description Printer450660000 p Mode 0 Obsolete SampleMode 2 Sample Mode 3 Sample Sample Compliance Packet Sample Batch Packet Mpclii Packet Reference Manual Terms Sample Zero Batch PacketSample Batch Packet Sample Fixed Character Format Packet Mpclii Packet Reference Manual Standard Fonts Appendix B FontsBold Font Standard FontCG Triumvirate Bold Font Width Mag Standard Reduced Bold Monospaced Font MagnificationStandard Font MagnificationCG Triumvirate Bold 9 pt Proportional Font MagnificationCG Triumvirate 6 pt CG Triumvirate Bold 9 pt ` Scalable Font Information72pt Sample1 Example W,200,A,N,68 p Using Font Numbers in FormatsAdditional Fonts Locating the Font Number in a Font PacketSupported Symbol Sets and Code Pages Appendix C. Symbol Sets/Code PagesEntering Extended Characters Selecting a Symbol Set or CodeSelecting the Internal Symbol Set Selecting the Ansi Symbol SetCode Char Internal Symbol SetAnsi Symbol Set Bold Character Set These are the printable characters using the Bold fontOcra Character Set These are the printable characters using the Ocra fontCode Code Char Hex Decimal Ascii to Hexadecimal Conversion ChartAscii to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart 105 Mpclii Packet Reference Manual Appendix D. Format Design Tools Online Configuration Worksheet Batch Continuation Batch WorksheetCheck Digit Worksheet Supply Layout Inches Supply Layout Metric Supply Layout Dots Format Worksheet Sample Addressing the Printer Appendix E. Addressing a 9490 PrinterDefine the Printer Address Example I,F,,,,,,ABC123 p Select a Printer Select the Battery VoltageExample ADABC123 Example I,F,,,,,, p Using Non-Addressed ModeExample I,C,0,0,0,0,768,1 p Example I,C,,,,,,1 pReturning to Addressed Mode Switching Between Addressed PrintersProblem Action TroubleshootingGlossary 6,1,3,1 p Monospaced FontsNon-volatile RAM OptionIndex Mpclii Packet Reference Manual ENQ Mpclii Packet Reference Manual IMD Mpclii Packet Reference Manual Index Mpclii Packet Reference Manual Ansi C-2 Mpclii Packet Reference Manual Page Toll Free