Monarch®
Pathfinder® Ultra®
Silver and Gold
Printers
TC6037PR Rev. AF 1/08
©2002 Paxar Americas, Inc. a subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corp. All rights reserved.
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GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Creating an MPCLII Format Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Using MPCLII Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
MPCLII Punctuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Standard Syntax Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Starting with a Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Determining Format Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Determining the Print Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Drawing Rough Sketches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Using Supply Layout Grids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Considering Field Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Considering Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Using the Format Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Filling in the Format Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
DEFINING FIELDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Defining the Format Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Defining Text Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Defining Bar Code Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Defining Constant Text Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Defining Line Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Line Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Defining Box Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
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DEFINING FIELD OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Applying Field Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Combining Field Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Option 1 (Fixed Data) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Option 4 (Copy Data) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Merging Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Sub-Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Option 30 (Pad Data) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Sample Use for Padding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Option 31 (Calculate Check Digit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Option 42 (Price Field) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Option 50 (Bar Code Density). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Option 51 (PDF417 Security/Truncation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Option 52 (PDF417 Width/Length) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Option 60 (Incrementing/Decrementing Fields). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Fixing the First Number in the Incrementing Sequence . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Option 61 (Re-image Field). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Using Check Digits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Sum of Products Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Sum of Digits Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
CREATING GRAPHICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Overview of Bitmapped Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Determining a Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Designing Bitmapped Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Special Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Using the Hex Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Using the Run Length Encoding Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Determining How to Store the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Using RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Using Temporary Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Using Flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
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Creating a Graphic Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Positioning the Graphic Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Defining the Graphic Header. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Creating Bitmap Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Creating Next-Bitmap Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Creating Duplicate Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Sample Hex Graphic Packet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Sample Run Length Graphic Packet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Placing the Graphic in a Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Defining the Graphic Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Sample Bitmap Graphic Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
PRINTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Defining the Batch Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Defining the Batch Control Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Defining Batch Data Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Using Special Characters in Batch Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Merged or Sub-Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Incrementing Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Downloading Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Sequential Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Batch Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Batch Quantity Zero Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Modifying Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Optional Entry Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Printing Diagnostics Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Reading Diagnostics Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
If You Receive an Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Calling Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
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Data Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Format Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Batch Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Option Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Online Configuration Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Check Digit Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Graphic Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Communication Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Data Formatting Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Machine Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Flash Memory Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Memory Expansion Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Hard Printer Failure Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
PRINTER OPTIMIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Adjusting the Print Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Reducing Imaging Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
General Format Tips and Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
SAMPLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Sample Quick Response Packets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Entering Batch Data for QR Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
QR Code Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Structured Append Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Structured Append QR Code Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Sample MaxiCode Packets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Mode 0 (Obsolete) Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Mode 2 Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Mode 3 Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
Sample UPCA Format Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
HangTag Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
Tag Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
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Label Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
Receipt Format Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
Label Sample 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
Label Sample 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12
FONTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Bitmap Font Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Monospaced Font Magnification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Proportional Font Magnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
Scalable Font Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-19
TrueType Font Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-20
Downloading TrueType Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-20
Using International Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-21
Selecting a Symbol Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-22
International Font Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-23
Licensing Your Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-23
Locating the Font Number in a Font Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-24
SYMBOL SETS/CODE PAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Supported Symbol Sets and Code Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Selecting a Symbol Set or Code Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Using Code 128 Function Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Entering Extended Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Using International Character Sets/Symbol Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
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Internal Symbol Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
ANSI Symbol Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
Bold Character Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
OCRA Character Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
Code Page 100 (Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
Code Page 101 (Wingdings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6
Code Page 437 (Latin U.S.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6
Code Page 850 (Latin 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7
Code Page 852 (Latin 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7
Code Page 855 (Russian) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8
Code Page 857 (IBM Turkish) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8
Code Page 860 (MS-DOS Portuguese). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9
Code Page 1250 (Latin 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9
Code Page 1251 (Cyrillic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-10
Code Page 1252 (Latin 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-10
Code Page 1253 (Greek) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-11
Code Page 1254 (Turkish) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-11
Code Page 1255 (Hebrew). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-12
Code Page 1256 (Arabic). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-12
Code Page 1257 (Baltic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-13
Code Page 1258 (Vietnamese) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-13
ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-14
Binary to Hex Conversion Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-17
Dot to Run Length Encoding Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-21
ON (Black) Dots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-21
OFF (White Dots). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-21
FORMAT DESIGN TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Batch Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
Check Digit Worksheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1
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G E T T I N G S TA R T E D
1
Before you read this manual, review the printer information in the
Equipment Manual.
A b o u t T h i s M a n u a l
This manual is for the developer who is creating and designing
custom formats for the Monarch® Pathfinder® Ultra® Silver 6032™
and Monarch® Pathfinder® Ultra® Gold 6037™ printers.
Note: You must develop an application that uses the packets you
create. Refer to the Programmer’s Manual for information
about developing an application.
This chapter creates a sample Monarch® Printer Control
Language II (MPCLII) packet.
S t a n d a r d F e a t u r e s
The following features are standard on the printer:
Feature
6032
6037
DPI
203
203
Max. Print Image
Print Speed
LCD
1.89" x 3.84"
Up to 2" per second
1.89" x 3.84"
Up to 4" per second
2-line graphical with
backlight
4-line or 8-line graphical with
backlight
Number of Keys
Memory
24
38
4 MB RAM
4 MB Flash
1 MB RAM
2 MB Flash
Prints 2D Bar Codes
No
Yes
Yes
No
On-Demand Sensor
Not available
Yes
Supports International fonts
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C r e a t i n g a n M P C L I I F o r m a t P a c k e t
A format defines which fields appear and where the fields are printed on the
label. The printer requires this information in a special form. This section
describes how to create a sample MPCLII format packet.
Make sure supplies are loaded, you have a fully charged battery, the printer
is connected to a host and ready to receive data, and you have software in
the printer. Refer to your Equipment Manual for more information.
1. Type the following format header in any text editor:
{F,25,A,R,E,200,200,"FMT-25" p
2. Type the following constant text field:
C,140,40,0,1,2,1,W,C,0,0,"SAMPLE FORMAT",1 p
3. Type the following bar code field:
B,1,12,F,85,40,1,2,40,5,L,0 p
4. Type the following text field:
T,2,18,V,50,50,1,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,1 p}
For detailed information about the format header, text, constant text, and
bar code fields, see Chapter 2, “Defining Fields.” For information about
batch packets, see Chapter 5, “Printing.”
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You have created a format packet for your MPCLII printer. Now, a batch
packet must be created before you can print the format.
5. Type the following batch header, after the text field line:
{B,25,N,1 p
6. Type the following bar code data:
1,"02802811111" p
7. Type the following text field data:
2,"TEXT FIELD" p}
8. Save your file as SAMPLE.FMT.
9. For your application to use the format, use the PCL library functions in
the Programmer Manual.
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U s i n g M P C L I I C o n v e n t i o n s
Here are some guidelines to follow when using MPCLII.
M P C L I I P u n c t u a t i o n
Use the following symbols when creating MPCLII packets:
Character
Decimal
Value
Description
{ (left bracket)
} (right bracket)
123
125
124
044
034
start of header
end of header
p
(vertical bar)
field separator*
parameter separator
, (comma)
“ABC”
(quotation marks)
Quotation marks enclose character strings. Empty quotes (“”)
identify null strings or unused fields.
'comment'
(single quotation
marks)
039
Grave accents enclose comments. Any data enclosed in grave
accents is ignored. Do not embed comments within a quoted
string. Grave accents are also used to reject mainframe data.
Note: These MPCL characters are the default.
*
The field separator is the split vertical bar, which we are representing as
p
in this manual. The
decimal value is 124. To enter this character, use the Shift key plus the Split Vertical Bar key on your
computer’s keyboard. Depending on your text editor, it may appear as a solid vertical bar or as a split
vertical bar.
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S t a n d a r d S y n t a x G u i d e l i n e s
When creating MPCLII packets:
¨ Begin each packet with a start of header ({).
¨ End each packet with an end of header (}).
¨ Define no more than 200 fields in a format. Each p indicates one field.
However, options are not counted as fields.
¨ The field number (0 - 999) must be unique. We recommend starting at 1,
instead of 0.
¨ Do not use a field number more than once per format.
¨ Define all fields in the order you want to image/print them.
¨ Separate all parameters with a Parameter Separator (,).
¨ End each field with a Field Separator ( ).
¨ Enter all information in CAPITAL letters, except words or phrases within
quotation marks.
¨ Include all parameters for a field unless documented as optional.
¨ Define non-printable text fields before the field to which they apply.
¨ Define options immediately after the field to which they apply.
¨ Multiple options can be used with most fields. Options can be used in
any combination except as noted with each definition.
¨ Keep in mind that proportionally spaced fonts need wider fields than
monospaced fonts. For variable field data, use a letter “W” to determine
the maximum field size.
¨ Do not place a new line (return) or any other non-printing character
within a field definition. However, a carriage return or line break after
each p makes your formats easier to read.
T,1,20,V,30,30,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p
T,2,10,V,50,30,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p
¨ Spaces are ignored, except within character strings.
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S t a r t i n g w i t h a D e s i g n
Before you create a format packet, you must design your label. There are
several steps to designing a custom label:
1. Decide which fields should appear on your label. See “Determining
Format Contents” for more information.
2. Determine your label size. Labels are available from us in a wide
variety of sizes. Your application and the amount of data you need to
print determines the supply size. Contact your sales representative for
more information.
3. Draw a rough sketch of your label. You may want to draw several
variations to see what works best. See “Drawing Rough Sketches” for
more information.
4. Identify the field types that appear on your label. See “Considering
Field Types” for more information.
5. Decide which fonts you want to use. See “Considering Fonts” for more
information.
6. Fill out your Format Worksheet. See “Using the Format Worksheet” for
more information.
At this point, you are ready to use your design.
7. Create a format packet, based on how you filled out your worksheet.
See Chapter 2, “Defining Fields,” for more information.
8. For your application to use the format, use the PCL library functions in
the Programmer Manual.
9. Execute your application.
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D e t e r m i n i n g F o r m a t C o n t e n t s
Before you lay out your format, you need to make a few decisions. For
example:
¨ How large is your supply?
¨ Which fonts do you want to use?
¨ Do you want to include a bar code?
¨ Do you want to include graphics?
D e t e r m i n i n g t h e P r i n t A r e a
The print area varies, depending on the size of your supply. Below are the
maximum and minimum print areas. Notice that the top edge of the supply
exits the printer first. There is a non-print zone on the edges and top
(0.235") and bottom (0.115") of the supply. For exact print area
measurements of your supply, see the supply layout grids in Appendix D.
Unit of
Measure
Maximum
Supply Size
Maximum
Print Area
Minimum
Supply Size
Minimum Print
Area
English (1/100") 205 x 400
Metric (1/10mm) 521 x 1016
189 x 365
480 x 927
384 x 741
120 x 55
305 x 140
244 x 112
109 x 20
277 x 51
221 x 41
Dots
(1/203 dots)
416 x 812
The minimum supply length for peel mode is 0.785 inches with a printable
area of 0.435 inches (11 mm or 88 dots).
Use the following formulas to convert inches to dots and metric:
Dots = inches x 203
Metric (1/10mm) = inches x 254
English (1/100 inch) = 100 x (dots/203)
Dots = Metric (1/10 mm) x .797
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D r a w i n g R o u g h S k e t c h e s
After you decide what information you want to print, sketch
how you want the information to appear on the label. Note
any areas that are preprinted on the label, such as a logo.
As soon as you know what information to include on the
label, and you have a rough sketch, you can use a supply
layout grid to help you layout and size your label. If you do
not want to use a grid, go to “Considering Field Types” to
choose what information you want on your label.
U s i n g S u p p l y L a y o u t G r i d s
A supply layout grid contains measurement markers. These markers help
you accurately position information on your label.
Decide whether you want to design formats using English, Metric, or Dot
measurements. Choose from the following grids:
¨ English
The English grid is measured in 1/100
inches.
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2
3
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3
6
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The Metric grid is measured in 1/10
millimeters (mm).
3
5
0
3
0
0
.
2
3
5
"
¨ Graphic
2
6
5
2
5
0
The printer uses dots to print images on
a label. The printhead has 203 dots per
inch (DPI).
2
0
0
.
2
3
5
"
1
6
5
1
5
0
If you want to use the supply layout grids, a
copy of each is in Appendix D, “Format
Design Tools.”
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2
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6
5
5
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C o n s i d e r i n g F i e l d Ty p e s
After you select a supply size, the next step in designing a format is to
decide what information you want to print on the label. For example, you
may want to print your company name, price of an item, and a bar code that
combines information from other places. Everything you want to print falls
into one of the following categories.
Field Type
Description
Examples
Text
Contains letters, numbers, or
symbols you want to print.
item number, item description,
department number, price, date
Bar Code
Used for printing bar codes that can item or serial numbers, zip codes,
be scanned.
information you don’t want to have
visible to customers
Constant Text Prints fixed characters that print
without changing.
company name, company address
Line or Box
Highlights or separates items.
line marking out the regular price,
border around the supply
Graphic
Contains a bitmap image or a
compliance label overlay.
logos
Note: All of the above field types except graphics are discussed in
Chapter 2. See Chapter 4, “Creating Graphics” for information on
including graphics in your format.
C o n s i d e r i n g F o n t s
When working with fonts, you have three considerations:
¨ font appearance
¨ font size (bitmapped)
¨ font spacing (monospaced or proportional)
See Appendix B, “Fonts,” for samples of each font.
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U s i n g t h e F o r m a t Wo r k s h e e t
The Format Worksheet is divided into sections that list the field types. Each
section has boxes to fill in with parameters that define your format. A format
worksheet is included in Appendix D, “Format Design Tools.”
F i l l i n g i n t h e F o r m a t Wo r k s h e e t
Decide what type of field to use on your label.
1. Make a copy of the Format Worksheet.
2. Define the Format Header.
3. Define options as you require them. See Chapter 3, “Defining Field
Options” for more information.
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D E F I N I N G F I E L D S
2
This chapter provides a reference for defining
¨
the format header
¨
text and constant text
¨
bar code fields
¨
line and box fields.
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D e f i n i n g t h e F o r m a t H e a d e r
A Format Header begins a format file.
Syntax
{F,format#,action,device,measure,length,
width,"name" p
F1. F
Format Header.
F2. format#
F3. action
F4. device
Unique number from 0 - 999 to identify the format.
Action. Enter A to add the format to the printer.
Format storage device. Options:
R
F
RAM (default) When you turn off the printer, items saved
in RAM are lost.
Flash Memory. When you turn off the printer, items saved
in Flash memory are saved.
F5. measure
Unit of measure. Options:
E
M
G
English, measured in 1/100 inches
Metric, measured in 1/10 mm
Graphic, measured in dots
F6. length
Supply length, top to bottom, in selected units.
English
Metric
Dots
55 - 400
140 - 1016
112 - 812
Note: The minimum supply length for peel mode is 0.785 inches
(20 mm or 159 dots).
F7. width
Supply width, from left to right, in selected units.
English
Metric
Dots
120 - 205
305 - 480
244 - 416
F8. “name”
Format name (optional), 0 - 8 characters, enclose within quotation marks.
Example
{F,1,A,R,E,300,100,"TEXTILES" p
Format 1 (“TEXTILES”) uses a three inch long by one inch wide label.
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D e f i n i n g Te x t F i e l d s
Create a separate definition for each text field. If text falls on two lines,
each line of text requires a separate definition.
Syntax
T,field#,# of char,fix/var,row,column,
gap,font,hgt mag,wid mag,color,alignment,
char rot,field rot,sym set p
T1. T
Text Field.
T2. field#
T3. # of char
T4. fix/var
Unique number from 0 - 999 to identify this field.
Maximum number of printed characters (0 - 2710) in the field.
Fixed or variable length field. Options:
F
V
Fixed length
Variable length
T5. row
For monospaced fonts, distance from bottom of print area to the pivot
point. The pivot point varies depending on how text is justified.
0 (TOP)
O B T T 2 O ( M )
0 (TOP)
0 (TOP)
2 ( B O T T O M )
2 ( B O T T O M )
Left/Center/Right-Justified
Balanced
End-Justified
For proportionally spaced fonts, distance from bottom of print area to
baseline of characters in field.
English
Metric
Dot
0 - 365
0 - 927
0 741
Note: The minimum printable length for peel mode
is 0.435 inches (11 mm or 88 dots).
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T6. column
Distance from the left edge of the print area to the
pivot point to find the column location.
English
Metric
Dots
0 - 189
0 - 480
0 - 383
T7. gap
Number of dots between characters (203 dots per
inch). Range: 0 - 99.
Note: For monospaced fonts, the additional spacing is added to the
existing inter-character gap. This is also true for proportionally
spaced fonts, but remember that the inter-character gap varies
with character combinations.
Any number other than 0 or the default number affects your field width.
Default spacing:
Reduced and Letter Gothic Bold 6 pt. 1 dot
HR2 and Letter Gothic Bold 9 pt. 2 dots
Standard, Bold, OCRA-like, and HR1 3 dots
All other fonts
varies with each letter
HR1 and HR2 are only used with the UPC bar code family and must be
numeric.
T8. font
Style of font. Options:
1
2
3
4
Standard
Reduced
Bold
5
6
10
11
HR1
HR2
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold 9 pt
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface 6 pt
OCRA-like
50 EFF Swiss Bold (scalable)
CG Triumvirate™
Typeface Bold
1000 6.5 pt
1001 8 pt
1002 10 pt
1003 12 pt
1004 18 pt
1005 22 pt
CG Triumvirate™
Typeface Bold Cond
1006
1007
1008
1009
1010
1011
6.5 pt
8 pt
10 pt
12 pt
18 pt
22 pt
Letter Gothic Bold
1012 6 pt
1013
9 pt
Or a valid downloaded font selector number. Make sure the downloaded
font is installed in the printer. Fonts 5 and 6 are for numeric data only.
Point sizes greater than 12 include only the following special characters:
0123456789#$%&(),./@DFKLMPS\kprö¢£¥. All other point sizes use the
whole symbol set. This information may not apply to optional fonts.
T9. hgt mag
Height magnifier, 1 - 7 (times- for bitmapped fonts). With
TrueType/Scalable fonts, use 4 - 250, for the font’s point size.
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T10. wid mag
Width magnifier, 1 - 7 (times). With TrueType/Scalable fonts, use 4 - 250,
for the font’s point size. Proportionally spaced fonts do not have a set
width. To estimate the size of your field, use the letter “W” for the widest
field or an “L” for an average width field. Find your selected font and the
desired width in Appendix B, “Fonts.”
T11. color
Options for standard printer fonts:
B
Opaque, Normal, Black, Normal
Opaque, Normal, White, Normal
Transparent, Normal, Black, Normal
D/R/W
O
Options for scalable fonts:
A/N
B/O
E/S
F/T
Opaque, Normal, Black, Bold
Opaque, Normal, Black, Normal
Opaque, Italics, Black, Bold
Opaque, Italics, Black, Normal
Note: Solid black print should not exceed 30% on a given square inch of
the label, or the printhead life may be decreased.
There are two types of field color overlay attributes:
Transparent The overlay field (text or constant text) does not block out
(or “erase”) existing fields.
Opaque
The overlay field blocks out (or “erases”) existing fields.
Linefieldnot
Linefield
blockedoutby
transparentfield
usingattributeO
blockedoutby
opaquefield
usingattributeB
Field placement in the packet is an important consideration when using
field color attributes. If a line field is defined before the overlay (text or
constant text) field, the line field is blocked out by the overlay field,
depending on the overlay field’s color attribute. If a line field is defined
after the overlay field, the line field is not blocked out by the overlay field,
regardless of the overlay field’s color attribute.
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T12. alignment
Options:
L
Align on left side of field.
C
R
B
E
Center text within field (monospaced fonts only)
Align on right side of field (monospaced fonts only)
Align at midpoint of field
Align at endpoint of the field
Use L, B, or E for any font.
T13. char rot
Character rotation. The field or supply does not rotate, only the characters
do. Options:
0
1
2
3
Top of character points to top of field
Top of character points to left of field
Top of character points to bottom of field
Top of character points to right of field
T14. field rot
Field rotation. Field rotation rotates the whole field, not just the characters.
Rotation is affected by the pivot point, which varies depending on how text
is justified. Lower left corner of field is the pivot point. Options:
0
1
2
3
Top of field points to top of supply
Top of field points to left of supply
Top of field points to bottom of supply
Top of field points to right of supply
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T15. sym set
Symbol set. Use 0 for the Internal Symbol Set. For scalable fonts, use:
1
ANSI Symbol Set
Macintosh
Wingdings
100
101
102
103
104
105
Unicode (user input) for particular mapping
BIG5 (user input) for Unicode mapping
GB2312 (user input) for Unicode mapping
SJIS (user input) for Unicode mapping
Code Page 932 (Japanese Shift-JIS)
GB2312 (user input) for GB2312 mapping
Code Page 936 (Simplified Chinese)
BIG5 (user input) for BIG5 mapping
Code Page 950 (Traditional Chinese)
DOS Code Page 437 (Domestic)
DOS Code Page 850 (International)
DOS Code Page 852 (Latin 2)
DOS Code Page 855 (Russian)
DOS Code Page 857 (IBM Turkish)
DOS Code Page 860 (MS-DOS Portuguese)
Code Page 1250 (Latin 2)
Code Page 1251 (Cyrillic)
Code Page 1252 (Latin 1)
Code Page 1253 (Greek)
Code Page 1254 (Turkish)
Code Page 1255 (Hebrew)
Code Page 1256 (Arabic)
Code Page 1257 (Baltic)
Code Page 1258 (Vietnam)
106
107
437
850
852
855
857
860
1250
1251
1252
1253
1254
1255
1256
1257
1258
The CG Triumvirate™ typefaces support only the ANSI and DOS Code
Page 437 and 850 Symbol Sets. The scalable font (font#50) does not
support Code Page 1256 (Arabic). Code pages 852-860 and 1250-1258
are for downloaded TrueType fonts or the scalable font. Code pages
102-107 require the print engine memory expansion option and a
downloaded International TrueType font. TrueType fonts are designed to
be regionally specific; therefore, all code pages may not be supported in a
given font. See Appendix C, “Symbol Sets/ Code Pages” for more
information.
Note: Only the 6032 printer supports printing International fonts.
Example
T,2,10,V,250,80,0,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p
Defines a text field (field #2) with a variable length of up to 10 characters.
The field begins at row 250, column 80. There is no additional gap between
characters, and the Standard font is used without any additional
magnification. The printing is black on white and centered. No field or
character rotation is used. The internal symbol set is used.
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D e f i n i n g B a r C o d e F i e l d s
Each bar code field requires a separate definition.
Syntax
B,field#,# of char,fix/var,row,column,
font,density,height,text,alignment,field rot p
B1. B
Bar Code Field.
B2. field#
B3. # of char
Unique number from 0 - 999 to identify this field.
Maximum number of characters. If the bar code uses a check digit, allow
an extra character for the check digit. The actual maximum number of
characters is limited by the size of the label and bar code density.
Range: 0 - 2710.
For Quick Response bar codes, this number includes header information.
The maximum depends on the type of characters entered for the batch data
and differs for the two models of the bar code.
Data Type
Model 1
1167
707
486
299
Model 2
2710
2710
2710
1817
Numeric Data
Alphanumeric data
8-byte data
Kanji data
Note: The maximum number of characters depends on the selected level
of error correction. As you increase the error correction level, the
maximum number of characters decreases.
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B4. fix/var
Fixed (F) or variable (V) length field.
Bar Code
Number of Characters
Fixed or Variable
UPCA
12
14
17
12
7
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
UPCA+2
UPCA+5
UPCA+Price CD
UPCE
UPCE+2
UPCE+5
EAN8
9
12
8
EAN8+2
10
13
13
15
18
13
9 or 11
EAN8+5
EAN13
EAN13+2
EAN13+5
EAN13+Price CD
POSTNET
Interleaved 2 of 5 or Interleaved
I 2 of 5 with Barrier Bar
0 - 2710
F or V
Code 39 (w/ or w/o CD) or MOD43
0 - 2710
0 - 2710
0 - 2710
0 - 2710
0 - 14
F or V
F or V
F or V
V
Codabar
Code 128
Code 93
MSI
F or V
F or V
F or V
V
PDF 417
Maxicode
Code 16K
Quick Response
0 - 2710
15 - 99
0 - 2710
1167 - 2710 (numeric)
707 - 2710 (alphanumeric)
V
Note: The two-dimensional bar codes only apply to the 6037 printer.
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B5. row
Distance from bottom of the print area to the pivot point of the field. The
pivot point varies, depending on how the field is justified. Pivot points:
Remember to include text or numbers that may appear with the bar code
for the row measurement.
Left/Center/Right-Justified Fields
Balanced Fields
End-Justified Fields
English
Metric
Dot
0 - 365
0 - 927
0 741
B6. column
Distance from the lower left edge of the print area to
the pivot point.
English
Metric
Dots
0 - 189
0 - 480
0 - 383
Note: Allow a minimum of 1/10 inch between the
scan edge of bar code and label edges or
other data.
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B7. font
Bar code. Options:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
UPCA
15 EAN8 +5
16 EAN13 +2
17 EAN13 +5
UPCE
Interleaved 2 of 5
Code 39 (no check digit) 21 LAC
Codabar
EAN8
22 POSTNET
23 Code 93
EAN13
Code 128
MSI
31 Code 16K
32 PDF 417
33 Maxicode
10 UPCA +2
11 UPCA +5
12 UPCE +2
13 UPCE +5
14 EAN8 +2
36 Quick Response
40 Code 39 (MOD 43 check digit)
41 UPCA & Price CD
44 EAN13 & Price CD
50 Interleaved 2of5 w/ Barrier Bar
Note: The two-dimensional bar codes only apply to the 6037 printer.
B8. density
Bar code density. Use the following table for other bar codes.
Note: If the field contains an 11-digit UPC bar code, the printer
automatically zero-suppresses it into a 6-digit UPCE bar code.
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Bar Code
Type
Density
Selector
Density
(% or cpi)
Narrow
Element
(dots/mils)
Narrow to
Wide Ratio
Data
Length
Appearance
Codes
Available
Char
Set
UPCA +2/+5
Price CD
2
4
76%
114%
2/9.9
3/14.8
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
11 or 12
14/17
1, 5, 6, 7 or 8 0 to 9
1, 5, 6, 7 or 8 0 to 9
1, 5, 6,7 or 8 0 to 9
1, 5, 6,7 or 8 0 to 9
UPCE
+2/+5
2
4
76%
114%
2/9.9
3/14.8
6 or 7
9/12
EAN8
+2/+5
2
4
76%
114%
2/9.9
3/14.8
7 or 8
10/13
EAN13+2/+5
Price CD
2
4
76%
114%
2/9.9
3/14.8
12 or 13
15/18
Interleaved
2 of 5
or I2of5
with Barrier
Bar
1
2
3
1.1
2.1
3.2
21/103.4
12/59.1
7/34.5
1:3.0
1:2.5
1:3.0
0 to 2710
8
0 to 9
4
5
6
4.2
5.6
6.3
6/29.6
4/19.7
4/19.7
1:2.5
1:3.0
1:2.5
7
8
9
7.5
8.8
9.6
3/14.8
3/14.8
3/14.8
1:3.0
1:2.3
1:2.0
10
11
12
11.2
11.0
12.7
2/9.9
2/9.9
2/9.9
1:3.0
1:3.0
1:2.5
13
14.5
2/9.9
1:2.0
(Code 39 or
MOD43
(Extended
Code 39)
1
2
3
4
6
7
11
12
20
1.4
1.7
3.5
4.2
6.3
7.0
3.9
12.7
3.0
10/49.3
8/39.4
4/19.7
3/14.8
2/9.9
1:2.5
1:2.5
1:2.5
1:3.0
1:3.0
1:2.5
1:2.0
1:3.0
1:2.2
0 to 2710
8
SPACE
$%*+-./
0 to 9
A to Z
2/9.9
4/19.7
1/4.9
5/24.6
Codabar
(NW7)
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
2.1
3.0
4.6
5.1
8.4
9.2
10.1
8/39.4
6/29.6
4/19.7
4/19.7
2/9.9
1:3.0
1:2.5
1:2.5
1:2.0
1:3.0
1:2.5
1:2.0
0 to 26
8
8
$+-./
0 to 9
a to d
2/9.9
2/9.9
Code 128
or
Code 16K
20
4
6
3.5/7.0
4.4/8.7
5.8/11.7
8.7/11.5
5/24.6
4/19.7
3/14.8
2/9.9
N/A
0 to 2710
00H to 7FH
8
Note: For I 2of5 bar codes, pad field data to the left with a zero when an
odd number of characters are used. Codabar uses “A” as the start
and stop characters if not included with the data. All bar codes with
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Bar Code
Type
Density
Selector
Density
(% or cpi)
Narrow
Element
(dots/mils)
Narrow to
Wide Ratio
Data
Length
Appearance
Codes
Available
Char Set
CODE 93
3
4
5
7
3.7
4.5
5.6
7.5
11.2
6/29.6
5/24.6
4/19.7
3/14.8
2/9.9
N/A
0 to 2710
8
00H to
7FH
10
MSI
4
5
7
4.2
5.6
7.2
4/19.7
3/14.8
2/9.9
1:2.0
1:2.0
1:2.5
0 to 14
8
0 to 9
POSTNET 0 (fixed at 24/118.2
4.3 cpi)
10/49.3
N/A
4/19.7 (5
dot gap)
0,5,6,9 or
11
8
8
0 to 9
MaxiCode
7
N/A
N/A
99
00H to
FFH
Bar Code
Type
Density
Selector
Element
Width
(dot/mils)
Row Height
(dots/mils)
Aspect
Ratio
Data
Length
Appearance
Codes
Available
Char Set
PDF417
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2/9.8
2/9.8
2/9.8
3/14.8
3/14.8
3/14.8
4/19.7
4/19.7
4/19.7
2/9.8
1:1
1:2
1:3
1:1
1:2
1:3
1:1
1:2
1:3
0 to 2709
8
00H to
FFH
4/19.7
6/29.6
3/14.8
6/29.6
9/44.3
4/19.7
8/39.4
12/59.1
Bar Code Type
Density
Selector
Data Length
Quick Response Models 1
and 2
Model 1: 0 - 1167
Numeric 0 - 707
0
Alphanumeric 0 - 486 (8-bit)
0 - 299 (Kanji)
Model 2: 0 - 2710
Numeric; Alphanumeric and 8-bit;
0 - 1817 Kanji
Note: Values in bold indicate the default.
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B9. height
Bar code height, in 1/100 inches, 1/10 mm, or dots. Minimum values:
English
Metric
Dots
1
2
1
For Quick Response bar codes, the value you enter is the symbol’s
maximum height. Small bar codes may not be scannable.
B10. text
Appearance of text with bar code. For UPC and EAN, use 1 or 5 - 8. For
all others, use 8. Options:
1
2
5
6
7
8
No check digit or number system or Quick Response Model 1
Quick Response Model 2
Number system at bottom, no check digit
Check digit at bottom, no number system
Check digit and number system at bottom
No text, bar code only
B11. alignment
B12. field rot
Choose L, R, C, B or E to align the bar code data correctly in the field. For
I2 of 5, Code 39 (Mod 43), Codabar, and MSI, you can use L, R, C, B or E.
For all other bar codes, use L.
Field rotation. Field rotation rotates the whole field, not just the characters.
Rotation is affected by the pivot point, which varies depending on how text
is justified. Lower left corner of field is the pivot point. Options:
0
1
2
3
Top of field points to top of supply
Top of field points to left of supply
Top of field points to bottom of supply
Top of field points to right of supply
Note: Serial bar codes printed at speeds greater than 1.5 IPS may not
scan properly.
Example
B,3,12,F,150,70,1,2,80,7,L,0 p
Defines a bar code field (field #3) with 12 characters of fixed length starting
at row 150, column 70. A UPCA bar code with a density of 2 and a height
of 80 is used. The check digit and number system are shown at the
bottom. The bar code is left aligned without any field rotation.
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D e f i n i n g C o n s t a n t Te x t F i e l d s
A constant text field is a set of fixed characters that prints on all labels.
Define each constant text field separately. This field is not assigned a field
number, but is counted as a field (keep this in mind, as the printer allows a
maximum of 200 fields per format). The characters in this field cannot be
changed by batch data. Field options do not apply to constant text fields.
Determine the height and the maximum width of the characters, using the
tables in Appendix B, “Fonts.” If you’re using proportionally spaced fonts,
use the average size of the characters. Mark the pivot point of your field.
This will vary, depending on how your field is justified.
Syntax
C,row,column,gap,font,hgt mag,
wid mag,color,alignment,char rot,
field rot,"fixed char",sym set p
C1. C
Constant Text Field.
C2. row
For monospaced fonts, distance from bottom of print area to the pivot
point. For proportionally spaced fonts, distance from bottom of print area
to baseline of characters in the field. (Bottom exits the printer first.)
English
Metric
Dot
0 - 365
0 - 927
0 741
C3. column
Distance from the lower left edge of the print area to the pivot point.
English
Metric
Dots
0 - 189
0 - 480
0 - 383
C4. gap
Number of dots between characters (203 dots per inch). Range: 0 - 99.
Any number other than 0 or the default number affects your field width.
Default spacing:
Reduced and Letter Gothic Bold 6 pt. 1 dot
HR2 and Letter Gothic Bold 9 pt. 2 dots
Standard, Bold, OCRA-like, and HR1 3 dots
All other fonts
varies with each letter
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C5. font
Style of font. Options:
1
2
3
4
Standard
Reduced
Bold
5
6
10
11
HR1
HR2
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold 9 pt
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface 6 pt
OCRA-like
50 EFF Swiss Bold (scalable)
CG Triumvirate™
Typeface Bold
1000 6.5 pt
1001 8 pt
1002 10 pt
1003 12 pt
1004 18 pt
1005 22 pt
CG Triumvirate™
Typeface Bold Cond
1006
1007
1008
1009
1010
1011
6.5 pt
8 pt
10 pt
12 pt
18 pt
22 pt
Letter Gothic Bold
1012 6 pt
1013
9 pt
Or a valid downloaded font selector number. Make sure the downloaded
font is installed in the printer. Fonts 5 and 6 are for numeric data only.
Point sizes greater than 12 include only the following special characters:
0123456789#$%&(),./@DFKLMPS\kprö¢£¥.
All other point sizes use the whole symbol set. This information may not
apply to optional fonts.
C6. hgt mag
C7. wid mag
C8. color
Height magnifier, 1 - 7 (times). With TrueType/scalable fonts, use 4 - 250
for the font’s point size.
Width magnifier, 1 - 7 (times). With TrueType/scalable fonts, use 4 - 250
for the font’s point size.
Options for standard printer fonts:
B
Opaque, Normal, Black, Normal
Opaque, Normal, White, Normal
Transparent, Normal, Black, Normal
D/R/W
O
Options for scalable fonts:
A/N
B/O
E/S
F/T
Opaque, Normal, Black, Bold
Opaque, Normal, Black, Normal
Opaque, Italics, Black, Bold
Opaque, Italics, Black, Normal
Note: Solid black print should not exceed 30% on a given square inch of
the label, or the printhead life may be decreased.
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There are two types of field color overlay attributes:
Transparent The overlay field (text or constant text) does not block out
(or “erase”) existing fields.
Opaque
The overlay field blocks out (or “erases”) existing fields.
Field placement in the packet is an important consideration when using
field color attributes. If a line field is defined before the overlay (text or
constant text) field, the line field is blocked out by the overlay field,
depending on the overlay field’s color attribute. If a line field is defined
after the overlay field, the line field is not blocked out by the overlay field,
regardless of the overlay field’s color attribute.
C9. alignment
Alignment of constant text in the field. Options:
L
Align on left side of field.
C
R
B
E
Center text within field (for monospaced fonts only)
Align on right side of field (for monospaced fonts only)
Align at midpoint of field
Align at end of field.
Use L, B, or E for any font.
C10. char rot
Character rotation. Options:
0
1
2
3
Top of character points to top of field
Top of character points to left of field
Top of character points to bottom of field
Top of character points to right of field
C11. field rot
Field rotation. Lower left corner of field is the pivot point. Options:
0
1
2
3
Top of overlay points to top of supply
Top of overlay points to left of supply
Top of overlay points to bottom of supply
Top of overlay points to right of supply
Note: Rotation is affected by the pivot point, which varies depending on
how text is justified.
C12. “fixed char” Fixed characters to appear in the field. Maximum 2710 characters.
Enclose in quotation marks.
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C13. sym set
Symbol set. Use 0 for the Internal Symbol Set. For scalable fonts, use:
1
ANSI Symbol Set
Macintosh
Wingdings
100
101
102
103
104
105
Unicode (user input) for particular mapping
BIG5 (user input) for Unicode mapping
GB2312 (user input) for Unicode mapping
SJIS (user input) for Unicode mapping
Code Page 932 (Japanese Shift-JIS)
GB2312 (user input) for GB2312 mapping
Code Page 936 (Simplified Chinese)
BIG5 (user input) for BIG5 mapping
Code Page 950 (Traditional Chinese)
DOS Code Page 437 (Domestic)
DOS Code Page 850 (International)
DOS Code Page 852 (Latin 2)
DOS Code Page 855 (Russian)
DOS Code Page 857 (IBM Turkish)
DOS Code Page 860 (MS-DOS Portuguese)
Code Page 1250 (Latin 2)
Code Page 1251 (Cyrillic)
Code Page 1252 (Latin 1)
Code Page 1253 (Greek)
Code Page 1254 (Turkish)
Code Page 1255 (Hebrew)
Code Page 1256 (Arabic)
Code Page 1257 (Baltic)
Code Page 1258 (Vietnam)
106
107
437
850
852
855
857
860
1250
1251
1252
1253
1254
1255
1256
1257
1258
The CG Triumvirate™ typefaces support only the ANSI and DOS Code
Page 437 and 850 Symbol Sets. The scalable font (font#50) does not
support Code Page 1256 (Arabic). Code pages 852-860 and 1250-1258
are for downloaded TrueType fonts or the scalable font. Code pages
102-107 require the print engine memory expansion option and a
downloaded International TrueType font. TrueType fonts are designed to
be regionally specific; therefore, all code pages may not be supported in a
given font. See Appendix C, “Symbol Sets/ Code Pages” for more
information.
Note: Only the 6032 printer supports printing International fonts.
Example
C,100,80,0,1,1,1,B,L,0,0,"MADE IN USA",0 p
Defines a constant text field starting at row 100, column 80. It does not
have any additional inter-character gap. The Standard font is used without
any additional magnification. The printing is black on white and left
justified. No field or character rotation is used. “MADE IN USA” is printed
in this field. The internal symbol set is used.
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D e f i n i n g L i n e F i e l d s
Use lines to form borders and mark out original prices. Define each line
separately. This field is not assigned a field number, but is counted as a
field (keep this in mind, as the printer allows a maximum of 200 fields per
format). You can define any line length and a thickness up to 99 dots, as
long as the solid black print does not exceed 30 percent of any given square
inch of the label.
L i n e Ty p e s
You can create horizontal and vertical lines. There are two ways to define
lines.
Segments
Vectors
You choose the starting point and ending point.
You choose the starting point, the angle, and the length
of the line.
Syntax
L,type,row,column,angle/end row,length/
end col,thickness,"pattern" p
L1. L
Line Field.
L2. type
Type of line. Only vertical and horizontal lines are supported. Options:
S
V
Segment. You choose the starting point and ending point.
Vector. You choose the starting point, angle, and length.
L3. row
Distance from bottom of print area to the starting
point.
English
Metric
Dot
0 - 365
0 - 927
0 741
L4. column
Distance from left edge of the print area to line origin.
English
Metric
Dots
0 - 189
0 - 480
0 - 383
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L5. angle
/end row
If Using Segments:
Row location of ending point. Measure from bottom of
print area. Ranges same as row above. On
horizontal lines, this value must match item L3.
If Using Vectors:
Angle of line. Options: 0, 90,
180, or 270.
L6. length/
end col
If Using Segments:
Column location of end point. Measure from left edge of print area.
Ranges same as column above. On vertical lines, this value must match
parameter L4.
If Using Vectors:
Length of the line in selected units.
Ranges for horizontal lines:
English
Metric
Dots
0 - 189
0 - 480
0 - 383
Ranges for vertical lines:
English
Metric
Dot
0 - 365
0 - 927
0 - 741
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L7. thickness
Using the chart below for reference, write the line thickness
(1 - 99) in box L7. Measured in dots.
Note: Line thickness fills upward on horizontal lines, or to the right on
vertical lines.
L8. “pattern”
Line pattern. Enter “”.
Example
L,S,110,70,110,350,10,"" p
Defines a horizontal line field as a segment starting at row 110, column 70
and ending at row 110, column 350. The line thickness is 10 dots.
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D e f i n i n g B o x F i e l d s
Use boxes to form borders or highlight items of interest. Define each box
field separately. This field is not assigned a field number, but is counted as
a field (keep this in mind, as the printer allows a maximum of 200 fields per
format). You can define any line length and a thickness up to 99 dots, as
long as the solid black print does not exceed 30 percent of any given square
inch of the label.
Syntax
Q,row,column,end row,end col,thickness,“pattern” p
Q1. Q
Box (Quadrilateral) Field.
Q2. row
Distance from bottom of print area to lower left corner
of box.
English
Metric
Dot
0 - 365
0 - 927
0 741
Q3. column
Q4. end row
Q5. end col
Distance from left edge of print area to lower left
corner of box.
English
Metric
Dots
0 - 189
0 - 480
0 - 383
Distance from bottom of print area to upper right
corner of box.
Ranges same as row.
Distance from left edge of print area to upper right
corner of box.
Ranges same as column.
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Q6. thickness
Using the chart below for reference, write the desired line thickness (1 - 99)
in box Q6. Measure in dots.
Note: Line thickness fills upward on horizontal lines, or to the right on
vertical lines.
Q7. “pattern”
Line pattern. Enter “”.
Example
Q,240,80,270,130,3,"" p
Defines a box field starting at row 240, column 80. It ends at row 270, column 130.
It has a thickness of 3 dots.
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D E F I N I N G F I E L D O P T I O N S 3
This chapter provides a reference for defining
¨
field options in formats
¨
check digit packets.
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A p p l y i n g F i e l d O p t i o n s
Field options further define text and bar code fields. The text, constant text,
or bar code field must be previously defined before you can apply any field
option to it. Define options immediately after the field to which they apply.
C o m b i n i n g F i e l d O p t i o n s
You can use more than one option with most fields. When you use multiple
options for the same field, you must place the options in the order you want
to apply them to your format.
Note: Field options only apply to the 6037 printer.
R e s t r i c t i o n s
Some options cannot be used together. See the following sections
addressing individual options for specific combinations to avoid.
Example
Syntax
R,1,3,1,3,1,1 p
R,option#,parameter...parameter p
R1. R
Indicates field option header.
R2. option#
Option number:
1
4
Define Fixed Characters
Copy Data
30 Pad Characters
31 Calculate Check Digit
42 Format as a Price Field
50 Define Bar Code Densities
51 Define Security and Truncation of PDF417 Bar Codes
52 Define Width or Length of PDF417 Bar Codes
60 Define Incrementing/Decrementing Fields
61 Re-Image Fields
R3. parameter(s) Varies per option. See the following option descriptions.
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O p t i o n 1 ( F i x e d D a t a )
Fixed data is information (a company name or store number) you want to
print on all labels. You can define fixed characters for an entire field or for
part of a field.
Syntax
R,1,"fixed char"
p
R1. R
Option Header.
R2. 1
Option 1.
R3. fixed char
Characters to insert. Enclose in quotation marks. If you are defining fixed
characters for part of a field, place underscores(_) in non-fixed positions.
Any spaces in the phrase are fixed characters. Range: 0 - 2710.
Note: Underscore characters are stripped out and the data is
compressed if no data is supplied by the batch and the field length
is variable.
Example
R,1,"_ _ _%$_ _ _ _ _"
p
Uses fixed characters (%$) in positions 4 and 5. The other positions are
variable.
Example
R,1,"MONARCH"
p
“MONARCH” appears as a fixed field in this example.
To fill in the non-fixed portion of the field, see “Defining Batch Data Fields”
in Chapter 5. As an alternative, you can apply Option 4 to copy data into
the non-fixed character positions.
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O p t i o n 4 ( C o p y D a t a )
You can create a field that uses data from another field. This is useful for
creating merged fields or sub-fields. You can copy the information from
multiple fields into one field by applying the copy procedure more than once.
Copy data is the only option you can apply to a field more than once.
The maximum number of characters defined in box T3 or B3 must allow for
the number of characters you will place in the field, including any price,
check digit, or fixed characters inserted by the printer. The maximum
number of characters in the field into which data is copied cannot exceed
2710 or the maximum number of characters permitted by the bar code.
Note: When copying from more than one field, copy into the destination
field from left to right.
Syntax
R,4,src fld,src start,# to copy,dest start,
copy code p
R1. R
Field Option Header.
R2. 4
Option 4.
R3. src fld
R4. src start
Field number from which data is copied. Range: 0 - 999.
Position number in the source field of the first character to be copied.
Character positions are numbered 1 - 2710, starting from the left.
R5. # to copy
R6. dest start
Number of characters to copy. Range: 1 - 2710.
Position number where copied characters are to begin printing in the
destination field. Range: 1 - 2710.
R7. copy code
Copy Method.
1
Copy field as is (including price symbols,
pad characters, check digits, etc.).
2
Copy unformatted data (without price characters,
pad characters, etc.).
Example
R,4,3,1,3,1,1 p
Copies data from field #3, starting at the first position and copying three
characters. In the destination field, the information is placed in position 1
and copied as formatted data.
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M e r g i n g F i e l d s
You can copy data to merge the contents of fields. Use the copy data option
as many times as necessary to copy all the appropriate fields into the
merged field.
In the following example, two text and two non-printable fields are shown.
Data from these fields is merged to form field 5, and is then printed as a bar
code.
Field
Data
Field Type
1
2
3
4
5
203
339
8
Non-printable
Non-printable
Text
BLUE Text
2033398BLUE Bar Code
To create this sequence:
1. Define fields 1, 2, 3, and 4.
2. Define field 5 as a bar code. Allow enough characters in the bar code
field to hold all the copied characters.
3. Apply Option 4 to field 5 once for every source field.
S u b - F i e l d s
You can copy a segment of data from one field into a new location, called a
sub-field. For example, extract part of the data in a bar code and display it
in text form in a sub-field. Then, use the copy data option.
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O p t i o n 3 0 ( P a d D a t a )
You can add characters to one side of a field to “pad” the field. Padding
allows you to fill in the remaining spaces when the entered data does not fill
an entire field.
If a variable length field is not completely filled with batch data, this option
fills the remaining positions in the field with the character designated by
Option 30.
Syntax
R,30,L/R,"character" p
R1. R
Option Header.
R2. 30
R3. L/R
Option 30.
Indicates type of padding
L
R
Pad field on left side
Pad field on right side
R4. “character”
Pad character must be within the 0 - 255 decimal range and enclosed
inside quotation marks.
Note: Do not use on fixed length fields.
Example
R,30,L,"X" p
Pads data with an “X” on the left side of the field.
S a m p l e U s e f o r P a d d i n g
If you have a variable length bar code that you want to occupy a fixed
amount of space on the supply, use pad characters. If the maximum number
of characters in the bar code is 15, but the batch record only has 10
characters, the padding option fills the remainder of the field with pad
characters.
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O p t i o n 3 1 ( C a l c u l a t e C h e c k D i g i t )
The printer generates a check digit if you apply Option 31 to the field. You
cannot use this option if the field contains a UPC, EAN, or Code 39 (with the
MOD43 check digit) bar code.
Syntax
R,31,gen/ver,check digit # p
R1. R
Option Header.
R2. 31
Option 31.
R3. gen/ver
Enter G to generate a check digit.
R4. check digit # Specifies a check digit scheme. Enter a number that identifies a check
digit scheme that has been defined. For more information, see “Using
Check Digits.” Range: 1 - 10.
Example
R,31,G,5 p
Generates a check digit using the previously defined check digit scheme 5.
O p t i o n 4 2 ( P r i c e F i e l d )
You can apply options that will insert monetary symbols automatically. Do
not use this option with Option 31 (define a check digit) or Option 60
(increment or decrement a field). This option is not recommended for bar
codes. When determining the maximum number of characters, add the
maximum number of digits and the monetary symbols.
Syntax
R,42,appearance code p
R1. R
Option Header.
R2. 42
Option 42.
R3. appearance Enter 1 to print price field in standard notation, as defined by country
code
setting.
Use the monetary formatting packet to select monetary notations and
symbols by country setting. See “Defining the Monetary Formatting
Packet” for more information.
See Appendix C, “Symbol Sets/Code Pages,” to make sure the monetary
symbol you want to use is printable in the font selected for this field. For
monetary symbols other than the dollar sign, use the internal symbol set.
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Example
R,42,1 p
Uses a price field that prints the monetary symbol and notations as defined
in the monetary formatting packet.
O p t i o n 5 0 ( B a r C o d e D e n s i t y )
You can apply this option to bar code fields when you want to create custom
densities. When you apply this option, it overrides the density value in the
bar code field.
Do not use Option 50 with UPC or EAN bar codes. When using this option,
set the density parameter in your bar code field to the default value. You
can only use this option once for each bar code field. This option overrides
the density selected in the bar code field.
Bar codes produced using Option 50 may not be scannable. The additional
character gap, narrow space, and wide space parameters are valid only
with Code 39 and Codabar. If these parameters are specified for any other
bar codes, they will be ignored by the printer.
Syntax
R,50,narrow,wide,gap,nar_space,wide_space p
R1. R
Field Option Header.
R2. 50
Option 50.
R3. narrow
R4. wide
R5. gap
Dot width of the narrow element. Range: 1 - 99.
Dot width of the wide element. Range: 1 - 99.
Additional dot space between characters. Enter a value of 1 - 99.
(Code 39 and Codabar only.)
R6. nar_space
Additional dot width of the narrow bar code space.
(Code 39 and Codabar only). Range: 1 - 99.
R7. wide_space Additional dot width of the wide bar code space.
(Code 39 and Codabar only). Range: 1 - 99.
Example
R,50,4,8,4,4,8 p
Creates a custom bar code density with a narrow element of 4 dots, a wide
element of 8 dots, a gap of 4 dots, 4 additional dot widths for the narrow bar
code space, and 8 additonal dot widths for the wide bar code space (if this
is a Code 39 or Codabar bar code).
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O p t i o n 5 1 ( P D F 4 1 7 S e c u r i t y / Tr u n c a t i o n )
You can define a security level and choose whether or not to truncate a
PDF417 bar code. Higher security levels add data to a bar code, improving
scan reliability. Some damaged bar codes may still be scannable if the
security level is high enough. You can use this option to create standard
PDF417 bar codes or use the truncated option to create a narrower bar
code. This option can appear only once per PDF417 field, in any order,
following the bar code field.
As the security level is increased, so is the size of your PDF417 bar code.
For each level increased, the bar code will double in size.
Syntax
R,51,security,stand/default p
R1. R
Option Header.
R2. 51
Indicates Option 51.
R3. security
Security level ranges from 0-8 (0 is the default).
Higher security levels add data to a bar code, improving scan reliability.
Some damaged bar codes may still be scannable if the security level is
high enough.
R4. stand/def
Truncation selector. Valid values:
S
T
(default) a standard PDF417 bar code
truncated
Example
R,51,2,S p
Defines a security level of 2 for a standard PDF417 bar code.
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O p t i o n 5 2 ( P D F 4 1 7 Wi d t h / L e n g t h )
This option defines the image width or length of a PDF417 bar code. If you
define a fixed number of columns (width), the bar code expands in length. If
you define a fixed number of rows (length), the bar code expands in width.
Column value does not include start/stop or left/right indicator columns.
If this option does not immediately follow the PDF417 bar code field, the
default settings are used. You can only use this option once per PDF417
bar code field.
Syntax
R,52,row/column,dimension p
R1. R
Option Header.
R2. 52
Indicates Option 52.
R3. row/column Indicates if you are defining the number of rows or columns.
R
C
Row
Column
If you specify rows, the bar code expands in columns,
or vice versa.
R4. dimension
The number of rows or columns defined for the bar code.
The default is 4. Valid values:
3-90 for rows
1-30 for columns
Example
R,52,C,10 p
Defines the column width of 10, which expands the PDF417 bar code length
by 10.
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O p t i o n 6 0 ( I n c r e m e n t i n g / D e c r e m e n t i n g F i e l d s )
You may have an application, such as serial numbers, in which you need a
numeric field to increment (increase in value) or decrement (decrease in
value) on successive tickets within a single batch. Incrementing or
decrementing can be applied to numeric data only. If you have a field that
includes letters and digits, apply incrementing or decrementing to only the
portion of the field that contains digits. Do not use with Option 42 (price
field).
Syntax
R,60,I/D,amount,l pos,r pos p
R1. R
Option Header.
Option 60.
R2. 60
R3. I/D
I
incrementing field
decrementing field
D
R4. amount
R5. l pos
Amount to increase or decrease. Range: 0 - 999.
Leftmost position in inc/dec portion of field. If this value is not entered, the
default value 1 is used. Range: 0 - 2710.
R6. r pos
Rightmost position in inc/dec portion of field. If this value is not used, the
entire field length is used as the default. Range: 0 - 2710.
Example
R,60,I,5,1,6 p
Increments a field by 5 each time the field is printed. The field increments
beginning with the first left position and ending with the sixth position.
F i x i n g t h e F i r s t N u m b e r i n t h e I n c r e m e n t i n g S e q u e n c e
There are two ways to enter the first number in the incrementing sequence.
You can use batch data or use Option 1 to define the first number as a fixed
character. The first number in the sequence must contain the same amount
of digits as the highest number to be counted. For example, to count the
numbers 1 to 999, the first number in the sequence must be entered as 001.
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O p t i o n 6 1 ( R e - i m a g e F i e l d )
If you have a constant field that appears on top of a non-constant field,
apply this option to the constant field. For example, you may create a tag
for an item on sale. The tag shows both the old and the new prices, but has
a line drawn through the old price.
The constant field can be a line, a box, a graphic, or constant text. This
option redraws the constant field when the other field changes. If you do
not use this option, the field may appear broken.
Syntax
R,61 p
R1. R
Option Header.
R2. 61
Option 61.
Example
R,61
Reimages the constant field that appears next to a variable field.
Re-Image ON
Re-Image OFF
In the above example, Option 61 was applied to the bar code field to keep
the incrementing field (Box #) from blocking out the bar code field.
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U s i n g C h e c k D i g i t s
Check digits are typically used to ensure that a text or bar code field scans
correctly. If you apply Option 31, the printer calculates a check digit. A
check digit scheme determines how the printer calculates a check digit.
When you define a check digit scheme, you assign a number to identify it.
This number is later entered in box R4 when you apply Option 31 to a field.
You can use check digits with text or bar code fields. Check digit
calculations are performed on numeric data only.
Do not use check digits with price fields. Do not define a check digit
scheme for UPC, EAN, Code 39 (with the MOD43 check digit), and Code 93
bar codes, because they have predefined check digits.
Syntax
{A,selector,action,device,modulus,
fld_length,D/P,"weights" p }
A1. A
Check Digit Header.
A2. selector
A3. action
A4. device
A5. modulus
Assign a number from 1 - 10 to this check digit formula.
The action to perform. Enter A to add the check digit scheme.
Format storage device. Use R.
Number from 2 - 11. The modulus is used to divide the sum of products or
the sum of digits.
A6. fld_length
A7. D/P
The maximum number of characters the field will contain.
Range: 0 - 2710.
Algorithm. The algorithm determines how the check digit is calculated.
Options:
D
P
sum of digits
sum of products
A8. “weights”
String of digits used for calculation. A weight string is a group of two or
more numbers that is applied to a field. The number of digits in this string
should equal the number in fld_length. Enclose in quotation marks.
Range: 0 - 2710.
Example
{A,1,A,R,10,5,P,"65432" p }
Adds check digit scheme number 1 to the printer’s memory. The modulus is
10, the maximum number of characters in the field is 5. The check digit is
calculated by using the Sum of Products and the string of digits used in the
calculation is “65432.”
Defining Field Options 3-13
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S u m o f P r o d u c t s C a l c u l a t i o n
This is an example of how the printer uses Sum of Products to calculate a
check digit for this data:
5 2 3 2 4 5 2 1 9
1. Weights are applied to each digit, starting with the last digit in the
weight string. They are applied right to left, beginning at the right-most
position of the field. Remember, a weight string must contain at least
two different numbers. This example has a weight string of 1,2,3,4:
field:
5 2 3 2 4 5 2 1 9
4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
weight string:
2. Each digit in the field is multiplied by the weight assigned to it:
field:
5 2 3 2 4 5 2 1 9
4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
20 2 6 6 16 5 4 3 36
weight string:
products:
3. Next, the product of each digit is added together. This is the sum of the
products.
20 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 16 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 36 = 98
4. Divide the sum of the products by the modulus (10 in this case), only to
the whole number. The balance is called the remainder.
9
10 98
90
8
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5. Subtract the remainder from the modulus.
The result becomes the check digit. In this case, the check digit is 2.
10 - 8 = 2
S u m o f D i g i t s C a l c u l a t i o n
This is an example of how the printer uses Sum of Digits to calculate a
check digit for this data:
5 2 3 2 4 5 2 1 9
1. Weights are applied to each digit, starting with the last digit in the
weight string. They are applied right to left, beginning at the right-most
position of the field. Remember, a weight string must contain at least
two different numbers. This example has a weight string of 1,2,3,4:
field:
5 2 3 2 4 5 2 1 9
4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
weight string:
2. Each digit in the field is multiplied by the weight assigned to it:
field:
5 2 3 2 4 5 2 1 9
4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
20 2 6 6 16 5 4 3 36
weight string:
products:
3. Next, the digits of the products are added together. Two-digit products
are treated as two separate digits.
This is the sum of the digits.
2 + 0 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 3 + 6 = 44
4. Divide the sum of the digits by the modulus (10 in this case), only to the
whole number. The balance is called the remainder.
4
10 44
40
4
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5. Subtract the remainder from the modulus.
The result becomes the check digit. In this case, the check digit is 6.
10 - 4 = 6
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C R E AT I N G G R A P H I C S
4
This chapter provides information on how to
¨
map out the graphic image using the hexadecimal (hex) or
run length method.
¨
create a graphic packet using a graphic header, bitmap,
duplicate, next-bitmap, text, constant text, line, and box
fields.
¨
place a graphic image into a format.
You can use graphic packets to create bitmapped images. To
include a graphic packet within your format, your format must
contain a graphic field. See “Placing the Graphic in a Format” for
more information.
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O v e r v i e w o f B i t m a p p e d I m a g e s
A printed image is formed through a series of dots. Each square on the grid
below represents a dot on the printhead. The graphic image is created by
blackening dots in a specific pattern. You can print varying shades of gray
according to the concentration of dots on the image. When the dots are
printed together, the end result is a graphic image.
D e t e r m i n i n g a M e t h o d
You can use one of two methods to map out your graphic image:
Hex Method
The dot sequences are segmented into binary numbers
and then converted to hex numbers.
A graphic using gray-scaling, several slanted lines, or
several vertical lines typically translates more efficiently
with hex representation.
Run Length
The dot sequences are segmented into black and white
Encoding Method strings within a row. The total count of each white string
is converted to a lower-case letter, corresponding to
numeric value. The total count of each black string is
converted to an uppercase letter, corresponding to
numeric value. This method can reduce imaging time
for graphics that contain repetitive rows of dots. A
graphic with horizontal lines or very few white-to-black
borders typically translates more efficiently with run
length encoding.
The most efficient encoding method depends on how complicated your
graphic image is and whether or not imaging time is a concern. You may
want to experiment with both encoding methods to get optimal performance.
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D e s i g n i n g B i t m a p p e d I m a g e s
Once you determine the encoding method to use, you can begin mapping
out your graphic image.
Note: The image that you map must be an upside down mirror image of
the final result.
S p e c i a l C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
Solid black print cannot exceed 25% of any given square inch of the supply.
If the black print exceeds this limit, you may lose data or damage the
printhead.
In the first label, the large “M” logo and thick black line exceed the allowed
black to white print ratio. In the second label, the large “M” logo does not
exceed the black to white print ratio.
2 inches
2 inches
0.5"
Exceeds
Limit
Doesnot
exceed
limit
0.5"
Doesnot
exceed
limit
Exceeds
Limit
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U s i n g t h e H e x M e t h o d
The following steps explain how to derive a hex character string from a
bitmapped graphic.
Each square on the grid represents a dot. A black square indicates the dot
is ON, and a white square indicates the dot is OFF. A sequence of binary
numbers, called a bit pattern or bitmap, determines what dots are on and
off. The numbers “0" and ”1" are used for this purpose. The number “1"
turns a dot on and ”0" turns a dot off.
1. Assign 1 to every black square and 0 to every white square.
00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000111111111111111111111111110000000000000000000000000000
00000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111000000000000000000000000001111111110000000000000000000
00000000000000000000000000000000001111100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001111110000000000000
00000000000000000000000000000011110000000000000000111111111111111111111111110000000000000001111000000000
00000000000000000000000001111100001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110000111110000
00000000000000000000000110000011111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111000001100
00000000000000000000000110001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110
00000000000000000000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110
00000000000000000000000111111111111111111111111111111000000000000000000011111111111111111111111111111110
00000000000000000000000111111111111111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111111111100
00000000000000000000000001111111100000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000011111111110000
00000000000000000000000000011111110000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000001111111000000
00000000000000000000000000011100000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111100000000111000000
00000000000000000000000000000000001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110000111000000
00000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000
00000000000000000000000000011111110000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000001111111000000
00000000000000000000000000011100000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111100000000111000000
00000000000000000000000000000000001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110000111000000
00000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000
00000000000000000000000000011111110000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000001111111000000
00000000000000000000000000011100000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111100000000111000000
00000000000000000000000000000000001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110000111000000
00000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000
00000000000000000000000000011111110000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000001111111000000
00000000000000000000000000011100000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111100000000111000000
00000000000000000000000000000000001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110000111000000
00000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000
00000000000000000000000000011111110000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000001111111000000
00000000000000000000000000011100000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111100000000111000000
00000000000000000000000000000000001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110000111000000
00000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000
00000010000000000000000000011111110000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000001111111000000
00000011000000000000000000011100000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111100000000111000000
00000001111000000000000000000000001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110000111000000
00000000111000000000000000000011111111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000
00000000111111000000000000011100000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111100000001111000000
00000000111111100000000000000000001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110001111000000
2. Section off the grid in columns of eight. If any rows are not divisible by
8, add enough 0’s to complete a column.
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11110000 00000000 00000000 00000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000001 11111111 11000000 00000000 00000000 00001111 11111000 00000000 00000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00111110 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000111 11100000 00000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000011 11000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11110000 00000000 00011110 00000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 01111100 00111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11100001 11110000
00000000 00000000 00000001 10000011 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110 00001100
00000000 00000000 00000001 10001111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110
00000000 00000000 00000001 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110
00000000 00000000 00000001 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111000 00000000 00000000 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110
00000000 00000000 00000001 11111111 11111111 11110000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 01111111 11111111 11111100
00000000 00000000 00000000 01111111 10000000 00000000 00000111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 00111111 11110000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000 00000000 00000111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011100 00000011 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110 00000001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11100001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000011 11111111 11110000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 01111111 11111110 00000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000 00000000 00000111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011100 00000011 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110 00000001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11100001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000011 11111111 11110000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 01111111 11111110 00000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000 00000000 00000111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011100 00000011 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110 00000001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11100001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000011 11111111 11110000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 01111111 11111110 00000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000 00000000 00000111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011100 00000011 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110 00000001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11100001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000011 11111111 11110000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 01111111 11111110 00000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000 00000000 00000111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011100 00000011 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110 00000001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11100001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000011 11111111 11110000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 01111111 11111110 00000000
00000010 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000 00000000 00000111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000
00000011 00000000 00000000 00011100 00000011 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110 00000001 11000000
00000001 11100000 00000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11100001 11000000
00000000 11100000 00000000 00000011 11111111 11110000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 01111111 11111110 00000000
00000000 11111100 00000000 00011100 00000011 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110 00000011 11000000
00000000 11111110 00000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11100011 11000000
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3. One row at a time, convert each group of eight binary digits to hex.
starting at position 49 ...
00111111 = 3F
11111111 = FF
11111111 = FF
11110000 = F0
4. Write the hex values for each row as a continuous string.
row 1, position 49 = 03FFFFFF00000
5. Repeat steps 3 through 4 for each row on the grid.
6. Insert the hex values in syntax format.
U s i n g t h e R u n L e n g t h E n c o d i n g M e t h o d
The following steps explain how to derive a run length character string from
a bitmapped graphic.
Each square on the grid represents a dot. A black square indicates the dot
is ON, and a white square indicates the dot is OFF.
Note: For visual clarity, the following example shows “1" to indicate when
a square is ON, and ”0" to indicate when a square is OFF. You do
not have to convert your dots when using the run length method.
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11110000 00000000 00000000 00000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000001 11111111 11000000 00000000 00000000 00001111 11111000 00000000 00000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00111110 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00001111 11000000 00000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000011 11000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11110000 00000000 00011110 00000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 01111100 00111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11100001 11110000
00000000 00000000 00000001 10000011 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110 00001100
00000000 00000000 00000001 10001111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110
00000000 00000000 00000001 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110
00000000 00000000 00000001 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111000 00000000 00000000 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110
00000000 00000000 00000001 11111111 11111111 11110000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 01111111 11111111 11111100
00000000 00000000 00000000 01111111 10000000 00000000 00000111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 00111111 11110000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000 00000000 00000111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011100 00000011 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110 00000001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11100001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000011 11111111 11110000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 01111111 11111110 00000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000 00000000 00000111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011100 00000011 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110 00000001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11100001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000011 11111111 11110000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 01111111 11111110 00000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000 00000000 00000111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011100 00000011 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110 00000001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11100001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000011 11111111 11110000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 01111111 11111110 00000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000 00000000 00000111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011100 00000011 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110 00000001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11100001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000011 11111111 11110000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 01111111 11111110 00000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000 00000000 00000111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00011100 00000011 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110 00000001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11100001 11000000
00000000 00000000 00000000 00000011 11111111 11110000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 01111111 11111110 00000000
00000010 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000 00000000 00000111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 00011111 11000000
00000011 00000000 00000000 00011100 00000011 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110 00000001 11000000
00000001 11100000 00000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11100001 11000000
00000000 11100000 00000000 00000011 11111111 11110000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 01111111 11111110 00000000
00000000 11111100 00000000 00011100 00000011 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111110 00000011 11000000
00000000 11111110 00000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11100011 11000000
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1. Count the number of consecutive OFF or ON dots in a row. Write the
number of consecutive dots in sequence for the first row on the grid.
Write “ON” or “OFF” after each number to indicate ON or OFF dots.
(row 1, position 50) 26 on
(row 2, position 39) 11 on, 26 off, 9 on
(row 3, position 34) 5 on, 45 off, 6 on
2. Replace each number you have written with its corresponding code from
the Dot to Run Length Encoding Chart provided in Appendix C, “Symbol
Sets/Code Pages.” Be sure to use CAPITAL letters for black dots and
lower-case letters for white dots.
26 on (Z)
11 on (K), 26 off (z), 9 on (I)
.
.
If the number is greater than 26, write z, followed by the letter
corresponding to the amount over 26. For example, to represent 45 off
dots, write zs.
5 on (E), 45 off (zs), 6 on (F)
.
.
3. Write the letter codes in sequence, uninterrupted, for each row.
(row 1,position 50) Z
(row 2,position 39) KzI
(row 3,position 34) EzsF
(row 4,position 30) DpZoD
.
.
Note: If the end of the line specifies OFF dots (lower-case letters), the
ending lower-case letters can be omitted. For example, uZFu can
be written as uZF.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each row on the grid.
5. Insert the code values in syntax format.
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D e t e r m i n i n g H o w t o S t o r e t h e I m a g e
Once you have mapped out your graphic image, determine how you want to
store it. You have three options:
¨ RAM
¨ Temporary Storage
¨ Flash
U s i n g R A M
You should use RAM when the graphic image is used by several formats,
because you only have to send the graphic image once. This eliminates the
need to send the graphic image repeatedly. See “Placing the Graphic in a
Format,” for more information about using the graphic packet in a format.
Graphics smaller than approximately 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch can be stored in
printer RAM and referenced by the graphic ID number.
Note: Graphics are stored in the image buffer and remain there until
another format is sent or the printer is turned off.
U s i n g Te m p o r a r y S t o r a g e
You should use temporary storage when the graphic image is used only in
one format or your graphic image is very large. Graphic data in temporary
storage is held in the image buffer until the graphic is printed. Then, it is
cleared from memory when you send a new or updated batch. You can use
the same graphic image multiple times on a format. Send the graphic image
to the printer after the format to which it applies.
If a graphic is stored in temporary storage, do not place a graphic field in
the format. This causes an error. Instead, position the graphic image by
using the row and column locations in the graphic packet header.
Image memory (temporary storage) accepts a graphic packet 2436 rows
long with 384 dots per row.
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U s i n g F l a s h
You can use flash memory when the graphic image is used by several
formats, because you only have to send the graphic image once. This
eliminates the need to send the graphic image repeatedly. See “Placing the
Graphic in a Format,” for more information about using the graphic packet in
a format.
C r e a t i n g a G r a p h i c P a c k e t
Your graphic packet can contain
¨ bitmapped fields (for bitmapped images)
¨ constant text fields
¨ lines
¨ boxes.
Images using hex representation or run length encoding are bitmapped
images. See “Designing Bitmapped Images” to design your bitmapped
image.
Once you design your graphic image, you are ready to define a graphic
packet. This packet generates the graphic image you use in a format.
P o s i t i o n i n g t h e G r a p h i c I m a g e
This section explains how to position the graphic image within a graphic
packet header, a field of a graphic packet, or within a format.
W i t h i n t h e G r a p h i c P a c k e t H e a d e r
When you are using RAM, the row and column parameters in the graphic
header are usually 0,0, because placement is controlled by the graphic field
in your format.
When you are using temporary storage, these parameters control the
placement of the graphic image on the supply.
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The area enclosed within the dotted lines
represents the graphic image starting at 0,0 (as
defined in the graphic header).
If you want a fixed amount of white space around
your graphic image, use something other than 0 for
row and/or column.
The area enclosed within the dotted lines
represents the graphic image starting at 0,0 with a
fixed amount of white space (10,10) around the
graphic image.
W i t h i n t h e F i e l d
In a bitmap, constant text, line, or box field, the row
and column parameters control where an individual
field or bitmapped row begins in relation to the
coordinates defined in the graphic header.
The bottom of the triangle in this example
represents the first field of the graphic packet
starting at 10,0.
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W i t h i n a F o r m a t
When you define the graphic field within your format, the row and column
parameters represent where on the format to place the graphic image.
If you are placing a graphic (a logo, for example) within a certain area on
your supply, enter the starting position (bottom left corner) of the graphic
image.
This label shows the triangle “logo” beginning (the bottom left corner) at
155, 33 as defined in the graphic field.
D e f i n i n g t h e G r a p h i c H e a d e r
Every graphic packet must contain a graphic header. This is the first thing
you enter. It identifies and provides important measurement and formatting
information for the graphic. Bitmap, duplicate, next-bitmap, constant text,
line, and box fields follow the graphic header, if they are used.
Syntax
{G,graphID,action,device,units,row,col,
mode,"name" p
G1. G
Graphic Header.
G2. graphID
G3. action
Unique number from 0 - 999 to identify the graphic image.
The action to perform to the graphic. Options:
A
C
Add the graphic.
Clear the graphic from the printer.
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G4. device
Graphic storage device:
R
T
F
Volatile RAM (format must contain a graphic field)
Temporary Storage
Flash Memory
Note: If you are using flash memory, send the graphic only once. Then,
send only batches to reference it. If you re-send the graphic each
time, it creates separate copies, and eventually fills up flash
memory.
G5. units
Unit of measure. Options:
E
M
G
English, measured in 1/100 inches
Metric, measured in 1/10 mm
Graphic, measured in dots. For bitmapped graphics,
G is the only valid option.
G6. row
Distance between the bottom of the graphic image area and the first bitmap
line. This is usually 0, unless you want a fixed amount of white space
around the graphic image. See “Positioning the Graphic Image,” for more
information.
English
Metric
Dot
0 - 365
0 - 927
0 741
G7. column
Distance between the left edge of the graphic image area and the left edge
of first bitmap line. This is usually 0, unless you want a fixed amount of
white space around the graphic image. See “Positioning the Graphic
Image,” for more information.
English
Metric
Dots
0 - 189
0 - 480
0 - 383
G8. mode
Imaging mode. Enter 0.
G9. “name”
Graphic name (optional), 0-8 characters, enclose in quotation marks.
Example
{G,99,A,R,G,0,0,0,"99Wire" p
Adds a graphic image identified by number 99 to volatile RAM. The graphic
uses dot measurement. The image will be placed according to the row and
column parameters in the graphic field. The imaging mode is 0 and the
image is called 99Wire.
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C r e a t i n g B i t m a p F i e l d s
This defines one row of dots, starting at a specific row and column within
the graphic image. Each unique row of dots requires a bitmap field. A
bitmap field can later be repeated by using a duplicate field.
Syntax
B,row,column,algorithm,"data" p
B1. B
Bitmap Field.
B2. row
Distance (in dots) from the graphic image’s bottom margin to the bitmap
line.
English
Metric
Dot
0 - 365
0 - 927
0 741
B3. column
Distance (in dots) from the graphic image’s left edge to the bitmap line.
English
Metric
Dots
0 - 189
0 - 480
0 - 383
B4. algorithm
Coding method for bitmap data:
H
R
Hex Representation
Run Length Encoding
B5. data
Character string made up of hex or run length encoding. Do not put spaces
or any other character between the numbers. Range: 0 - 2710.
Example
{B,39,56,H,"3FFFFFF0" p
Defines a bitmapped graphic field. The image begins 39 dots from the
bottom and 56 dots from the left edge of the graphic area. Hex
representation is used.
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C r e a t i n g N e x t - B i t m a p F i e l d s
This field uses the previous field’s row and column locations. It allows you
to use the bitmap or duplicate field data without having to recalculate row
and column locations. This field represents one row of dots on the image.
Syntax
N,adjdir,adjamt,algorithm,"data" p
N1. N
Next-Bitmap Field.
N2. adjdir
Increments or decrements the row count. Inserts the duplicate line after or
before the current row.
0
1
Increments (inserts after)
Decrements (inserts before)
For example:
B,50,35,R,"GsSsG" p
N,0,1,R,"DpZoD" p
prints a next-bitmap field on row 51 at column 35.
N3. adjamt
Amount of row adjustment in dot rows. Using 0 overwrites the same line.
Range: 0 - 999.
N4. algorithm
Coding method for bitmap data:
H
R
Hex Representation
Run Length Encoding
N5. “data”
Character string made up of hex or run length encoding. Do not put spaces
or any other character between the hex numbers or run length code letters.
Range: 0 - 2710.
Example
B,39,56,H,"3FFFFFF0" p
N,0,1,H,"000000E00000" p
Defines a next-bitmap graphic field beginning on row 40. The row count
increments by 1. Hex representation is used.
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C r e a t i n g D u p l i c a t e F i e l d s
If a line of data is identical to a previous bitmap or next-bitmap field, the
duplicate field allows you to repeat the dot sequence without retyping the
data. A duplicate field represents one row of dots on the image.
Note: Duplicate fields are useful when you have a graphic with a lot of
repetition.
Syntax
D,adjdir,adjamt,count p
D1. D
Duplicate Field.
D2. adjdir
Increments or decrements the row count. Inserts the duplicate line after or
before the current row.
0
1
Increments (inserts after)
Decrements (inserts before)
For example:
B,50,35,R,"GsSsG" p
D,0,20,2 p
inserts row 50 again at row 70 and row 90. Rows
70 and 90 do not have to be defined later.
D3. adjamt
Amount of row adjustment in dot rows. Range: 0 - 999. The above
example adjusts the duplicate field to image on row 70 and 90 (adding 20
to the current row count).
D4. count
Number of times to duplicate the line. Range: 0 - 999.
Example
B,117,24,H,"03FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC" p
D,0,1,2 p
Defines a duplicate field that is imaged after the bitmap line. This field
duplicates the preceding bitmap line twice (at row 118 and 119).
You can use constant text, line, or box fields in a graphic packet to create a
compliance label overlay. See Chapter 2, “Defining Fields,” for more
information about these fields.
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S a m p l e H e x G r a p h i c P a c k e t
{G,99,A,R,G,0,0,0,"99WIRE"p
B,39,48,H,"3FFFFFF0" p
B,40,32,H,"01FFC000000FF8"p
B,41,32,H,"3E00000000000FC0" p
B,42,24,H,"03C0003FFFFFF0000F"p
B,43,24,H,"7C3FFFFFFFFFFFFFE1F0" p
B,44,16,H,"0183FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF06" p
B,45,16,H,"018FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFE" p
B,46,16,H,"01FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFE"p
B,47,16,H,"01FFFFFF80001FFFFFFFFE" p
B,48,16,H,"01FFFFF0000000007FFFFC" p
B,49,24,H,"7F800007FFFF00003FF0" p
B,50,24,H,"1FC00007FFFF00001FC0" p
D,0,4,4 p
B,51,24,H,"1C03FFFFFFFFFFFE01C0"p
D,0,4,4 p
B,52,32,H,"3FFFFFFFFFFFFFE1C0" p
D,0,4,4 p
B,53,24,H,"03FFF0000000007FFE"p
D,0,4,4 p
B,70,0,H,"0400001FC00007FFFF00001FC0" p
B,71,0,H,"0600001C03FFFFFFFFFFFE01C0" p
B,72,0,H,"030000003FFFFFFFFFFFFFE1C0" p
B,73,0,H,"01000003FFF0000000007FFE" p
B,74,8,H,"FC001C03FFFFFFFFFFFE00C0" p
B,75,8,H,"FE00003FFFFFFFFFFFFFE0C0" p
B,76,8,H,"1FF803FFF0000000007FFE" p
B,77,8,H,"0FFFCFFC00000000000001C0" p
B,78,16,H,"FFDF000FFFFFFFFF8003C0" p
B,79,16,H,"7FFFC00007FFFF00001FC0" p
B,80,24,H,"1C03FFFFFFFFFFFE01C0" p
D,0,4,4 p
B,81,32,H,"3FFFFFFFFFFFFFE1C0" p
D,0,4,4 p
B,82,24,H,"03FFF0000000007FFE" p
D,0,4,3 p
B,83,24,H,"1FC00007FFFF00001FC0" p
D,0,4,3 p
B,98,24,H,"03FFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0" p
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B,99,24,H,"07FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC" p
B,100,24,H,"1FF9FFFFFFFFFFFFFF" p
B,101,24,H,"3FFE0007FFFF8000FF80" p
B,102,24,H,"391E0027FFFF803FFFC0" p
B,103,24,H,"1C7FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC0" p
B,104,24,H,"1FC1FFFFFFFFFFFF1FC0" p
B,105,24,H,"0FFDFFFFFFFFFFE0FF" p
B,106,24,H,"FFFFFFFFFFFFFFF8" p
B,107,32,H,"3FFFFFFFFFFFFFE0" p
B,108,32,H,"03FFFFFFFFFFFF"p
B,109,48,H,"07FFFF80" p
D,0,1,2 p
B,111,48,H,"FFFFFFFF" p
B,112,32,H,"FFFF00000000FFE0" p
B,113,24,H,"078000FFFFFFFF001F" p
B,114,24,H,"78FFFFFFFFFFFFFFE060" p
B,115,16,H,"0187FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC18" p
B,116,16,H,"027FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF2" p
B,117,16,H,"03FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC" p
D,0,1,2 p
B,120,16,H,"01FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF8"p
B,121,24,H,"FEFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFE0"p
B,122,24,H,"07FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC" p
B,123,32,H,"FFFFFFFFFFFFFFC0"
p
B,124,32,H,"01FFFFFFFFFFF8" p }
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{G,99,A,R,G,0,0,0,"99WIRE" p
B,39,50,R,"Z" p
B,40,39,R,"KzI"p
B,41,34,R,"EzsF" p
B,42,30,R,"DpZoD" p
B,43,25,R,"EdZZEdE" p
B,44,23,R,"BeZZMeB" p
B,45,23,R,"BcZZW" p
B,46,23,R,"ZZZA" p
B,47,23,R,"ZDsZE" p
B,48,24,"TzkU" p
B,49,25,"HtRqJ" p
B,50,27,"GsSsG" p
D,0,4,4 p
B,51,27,"ChZWgC" p
D,0,4,4 p
B,52,34,R,"ZZEdC" p
D,0,4,4 p
B,53,30,R,"NzkN" p
D,0,4,4 p
B,70,5,R,"AuGsSsG" p
B,71,5,R,"BtChZWgC" p
B,72,6,R,"DxZZEdC" p
B,73,7,R,"CtNzkN" p
B,74,8,R,"FmChZWhC" p
B,75,8,R,"GsZZEdC" p
B,76,11,R,"JiNzkN" p
B,77,12,R,"NbJzzeC" p
B,78,16,R,"JaElZKmD" p
B,79,17,R,"QsSsG"p
B,80,27,R,"ChZWgC" p
D,0,4,4 p
B,81,34,R,"ZZEdC" p
D,0,4,4 p
B,82,30,R,"NzkN" p
D,0,4,4 p
B,83,27,R,"GsSsG" p
D,0,4,4 p
B,98,30,R,"ZZJ" p
B,99,29,R,"ZZM" p
B,100,27,R,"JbZZE" p
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B,101,26,R,"MnToI" p
B,102,26,R,"CbHnTiP" p
B,103,27,R,"CcZZC" p
B,104,27,R,"GeZWcG" p
B,105,28,R,"JaZReH" p
B,106,32,R,"ZZI" p
B,107,34,R,"ZZE" p
B,108,38,R,"ZQ"p
B,109,53,R,"T" p
D,0,1,2 p
B,111,48,R,"ZF" p
B,112,33,R,"PzfK" p
B,113,29,R,"CpZBoE" p
B,114,25,R,"DcZZGfB" p
B,115,23,R,"BdZZMeB" p
B,116,22,R,"AbZZVbA" p
B,117,22,R,"ZZZB" p
D,0,1,2p
B,120,23,R,"ZZZ" p
B,121,25,R,"ZZV" p
B,122,29,R,"ZZM" p
B,123,32,R,"ZZF" p
B,124,39,R,"ZT" p }
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P l a c i n g t h e G r a p h i c i n a F o r m a t
To include a graphic within a format:
1. Design the graphic image as shown in “Designing Bitmapped Images.”
2. If you are using RAM, place a graphic field in the format file to reference
the graphic. See the following section, “Defining the Graphic Field,” for
more information.
Note: If you are using temporary storage, you do not need a graphic field
in your format to reference the graphic image.
3. Download all the necessary packets (check digit, format, etc.).
4. Send the graphic file to the printer, if you have not already done so.
See “Creating a Graphic Packet” for more information.
D e f i n i n g t h e G r a p h i c F i e l d
The graphic field in a format references the graphic image by the graphID in
the graphic header. This field is required only if the graphic will be
stored in RAM.
Syntax
G,graphID,row,col,mode,rotation p
G1. G
Graphic Field.
G2. graphID
G3. row
Unique number from 0 - 999 to identify the graphic image.
Distance between the bottom of the print area on the supply to the bottom
of the graphic image. Measured in selected units.
English
Metric
Dot
0 - 365
0 - 927
0 741
The row specified in the constant text, bitmap, line, or box field is added to
the row value above to determine the actual position in the format.
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G4. column
Distance between the left edge of the print area on the supply and the left
edge of the graphic. Measured in selected units.
English
Metric
Dots
0 - 189
0 - 480
0 - 383
The column specified in the constant text, bitmap, line, or box field is
added to the col value above to determine the actual position in the format.
G5. mode
Imaging mode. Enter 0.
G6. rotation
The orientation of the graphic on the supply. Enter 0.
Example
G,57,0,0,0,0 p
Defines a graphic field that is identified by the number 57. The image
begins at 0,0. The imaging mode is 0 and there is no rotation.
S a m p l e B i t m a p G r a p h i c I m a g e
The following format shows the graphic packets (hex and run length) in a
sample format.
{F,2,A,R,E,200,200,"FMT2"| p
G,99,132,30,0,0 p
Q,146,30,198,95,5,""
p
T,1,5,V,175,100,0,1004,1,1,B,L,0,0,0 p
T,2,5,V,150,100,0,1004,1,1,B,L,0,0,0 p
T,3,15,V,120,25,0,1003,1,1,B,L,0,0,0 p
T,4,15,V,95,35,0,1003,1,1,B,L,0,0,0 p
L,S,84,15,84,195,10,"" p
B,5,12,F,30,65,1,2,40,1,L,0 p }
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P R I N T I N G
5
This chapter describes how to define the batch header, batch
control, and batch data files.
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D e f i n i n g t h e B a t c h H e a d e r
Batch data is the actual information printed on the supply. Batch data fills in
the format’s text, bar code, and non-printable text fields.
A batch packet contains the following three parts:
batch header
batch control
identifies the format and how many labels to print.
defines the print job.
batch data
(optional)
defines the actual information printed on the label.
A batch header begins the file. It tells which format the batch uses and how
many labels to print. To record batch data, make a copy of the worksheet in
Appendix D, “Format Design Tools.”
Syntax
{B,format#,N/U,quantity p
B1. B
Batch Header.
B2. format#
B3. N/U
Format number (0-999) to use.
Controls how image is generated.
N
New (default). Erase image and re-image all fields using
online data. Any missing fields will be blank.
U
Update last image with one or more fields.
All other fields remain the same as the last
queued batch.
B4. quantity
Quantity to print (1-999).
Note: Using 0 pre-images the field to reduce the imaging time for labels.
See “Batch Quantity Zero Method” for more information.
Example
{B,1,N,1 p
Defines a batch header that uses format #1 and reimages all fields using the
online data. One label is printed with this batch.
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D e f i n i n g t h e B a t c h C o n t r o l F i e l d
The batch header must precede this field. The batch control field defines
the print job and applies only to the batch that immediately follows.
Syntax
E,feed_mode,batch_sep,print_mult,multi_part p
E1. E
Batch Control Field.
Feed Mode. Options:
E2. feed_mode
0
1
Continuous Feed (default)
On-Demand
E3. batch_sep
E4. print_mult
E5. multi_part
Batch Separator. Use 0.
Number of tags (1 - 24) with the same image.
Number of identical parts on one tag (1 - 5).
Example
E,0,0,1,1 p
Defines a batch control field. Continuous feed mode is used and no
separator prints between batches.
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D e f i n i n g B a t c h D a t a F i e l d s
Batch data fields should be sent in field number order. Use continuation
fields for large amounts of data. If you are using N (New) in the batch
header, you must list all fields with your data in sequence. If you are using
U, you need to list only those fields and data that changes from the last
printed batch.
Syntax
field#,"data string" p
C,"continuation" p
field#
Identifies the text, bar code, or non-printable text field in which to insert the
following data. Range: 0 - 999.
“data string”
Provides the actual information to appear in fields. Enclose in quotation
marks. Length: 0 - 2710 characters.
C
Optional. Identifies information to be appended to the data string.
“continuation”
Optional. Provides the actual information to be added to the batch packet.
Enclose in quotation marks. Use this option to break up longer fields.
Length: 0 - 2710 characters.
Example
1,"Size 12" p
2,"" p
3,"Blue" p
C,"and this would be appended." p
Defines a batch data field. “Size 12" prints in field #1, a blank line appears
in field #2, ”Blue and this would be appended" prints in field #3.
U s i n g S p e c i a l C h a r a c t e r s i n B a t c h D a t a
There are two ways to specify special characters in batch data:
¨
Place a tilde (~) before each character.
¨
Use a tilde with the decimal ASCII equivalent.
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For example, you can use “” or ~034 to print the “ character in your batch
data; otherwise, the tilde characters are ignored. You can also use ~XXX
where XXX is the decimal equivalent of an unprintable character.
S a m p l e B a t c h D a t a w i t h S p e c i a l C h a r a c t e r s
Decimal Character
~034 is “
What Prints
123"456789
{B,1,N,1
1,"123~034456789"
2,"~094983~’126LG4451"
~094 is ^
~126 is ~
^983~’LG4451
M e r g e d o r S u b - F i e l d s
If a field is completely filled by data copied from other fields, use quotation
marks without spaces between them for data string.
I n c r e m e n t i n g F i e l d s
In incrementing fields, the first number in the sequence must contain the
same number of digits as the highest number to be counted. For example,
to increment the numbers in a field from 1 - 999, enter the starting number
in the batch as 001.
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D o w n l o a d i n g M e t h o d s
You can download the format and batch data using one of three methods:
sequential, batch, and batch quantity zero.
S e q u e n t i a l M e t h o d
Using the sequential method, you send all your format and batch data at
one time. Use this method when your application does not require operator
intervention to input data. All data is sent down at one time, and the printer
then images each field. As soon as the last field is imaged, your labels
begin to print.
Example
{Format}
{Batch Packet}
B a t c h M e t h o d
This is similar to the sequential method, but it is used when you want to
send multiple batches. All data for the first batch is sent at one time, and
the printer then images each field. As soon as the last field for the first
batch is imaged, labels begin to print. This process is repeated for each
subsequent batch.
Example
{Format}
{Batch Packet}
{Batch Packet}
B a t c h Q u a n t i t y Z e r o M e t h o d
You may 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.
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To use the batch quantity zero method:
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). This ensures the label is properly positioned.
The printer images constant text, line, and box fields, but does not print
them.
2. Input data for each field, and send it with a batch header using the
parameter U (batch update) and a quantity of zero. When the printer
receives the data, it immediately images the field, but does not print it.
At this time, the printer is imaging all associated fields, including fields
that copy from other fields.
3. Repeat step 2 for each field except the last one.
4. For the last field, input data and send a batch header with the quantity
of labels you want printed. When the printer receives input for the last
field, it immediately prints the labels. See “Reducing Imaging Time” in
Chapter 7 for an example using the batch quantity zero method.
M o d i f y i n g F o r m a t s
The optional entry method is a quick way to modify your format fields, check
digit fields and configuration packets.
O p t i o n a l E n t r y M e t h o d
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.
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
6
This chapter explains how to
¨
print diagnostics labels
¨
reset the printer
¨
call Technical Support.
This chapter also provides explanations of your printer’s errors.
The errors are classified by type and are listed in order. If you
have trouble loading supplies or performing maintenance, refer to
your Equipment Manual.
Follow the directions provided with the error description to correct
the problem. If you cannot clear an error, turn off the printer, wait
several seconds and then turn on the printer. Call Technical
Support if you receive any error message not listed in this chapter.
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P r i n t i n g D i a g n o s t i c s L a b e l s
1. From the Diagnostics menu, select Printer. You see
Test Label
Sensors
E
D
2. From the Printer menu, select Test Label.
3. After you select Test Label, you see:
Diag Label
Test Pattern
E
D
4. From the Test Label menu, select Diag Label.
Two diagnostic labels print and you return to the Test Label menu.
Refer to the Equipment Manual to print the checkerboard, grey scale, and
other test labels.
With version 3.0 or greater software, the 6032 printer has International font
capability.
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R e a d i n g D i a g n o s t i c s L a b e l s
The first diagnostic (test) label shows the model number, software version,
and the printer’s configuration by packet.
The second diagnostic (test) label shows the model number, software
version, total number of inches printed, voltage, print contrast, printhead
resistance, number of bad dots, and memory. In the example above:
¨ The printer has printed 505 inches of regular supplies
¨ The printer has printed no high-energy (synthetic) supplies
¨ No options are set
¨ CONTRAST POT does not apply.
I f Yo u R e c e i v e a n E r r o r M e s s a g e
Any time you receive a message that is not described in this manual, or the
recommended action does not solve the problem, call Technical Support.
C a l l i n g Te c h n i c a l S u p p o r t
Technical support representatives are available Monday through Friday
during regular business hours. Their number is listed on the back cover of
this manual. Follow these steps before you call:
1. Make sure your PC and printer are properly connected.
2. Record any error messages that occurred.
3. Recreate the problem, if you can.
4. Check your port settings. Your problem may corrected simply by
changing the communication settings.
5. List any changes that have recently been made to the system. Try to
record what you were doing when the problem occurred.
6. Reboot your computer. Refer to your computer documentation for
specific instructions.
7. Print the Diagnostics labels. See “Printing Diagnostics Labels” for more
information.
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If these steps do not solve the problem, call Technical Support.
Have the following information ready before you call:
¨ computer brand name and type of software or terminal brand name and
model
¨ Monarch printer model
¨ printer serial number
¨ support agreement, contract number, or invoice information
¨ customer number
D a t a E r r o r s
A data error indicates that incorrect data was received from the host,
causing the printer to ignore the entire print job. After checking the packet
and correcting the problem, transmit the print job again.
The following is a list of data errors. These errors occur because data in
the format, batch, check digit, font, or graphic packet is invalid.
F o r m a t E r r o r s
Error
Code
Description
001
002
Format ID number must be 1 - 999.
Name must be 1 - 8 characters inside quotes or a printer-assigned
name (“”).
003
004
Action must be A (add) or C (clear).
Supply length is invalid (maximum is 4"). See “Defining the
Format Header” in Chapter 2 for valid lengths.
005
006
Supply width is invalid (maximum is 2"). See “Defining the Format
Header” in Chapter 2 for valid widths.
Storage device must be R (volatile RAM), T (temporary storage),
or F (flash memory).
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007
Unit of measure must be E (English), M (Metric), or G (Dots). See
“Defining the Format Header” in Chapter 2 for more information.
010
011
012
Field ID number is outside the range 0 - 999.
Field length exceeds 200.
Row field position is greater than the maximum stock dimension.
See “Defining Text Fields” in Chapter 2 for valid row lengths.
013
014
Column field position is greater than the maximum stock
dimension. See “Defining Text Fields” in Chapter 2 for valid
column widths.
Font style is invalid. Must be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 50, 1000,
1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010,
1011, 1012, or 1013. See “Defining Text Fields” in Chapter 2 or
Appendix B, “Fonts,” for more information.
015
016
Character rotation must be 0 (0 degree), 1 (90 degree),
2 (180 degree), or 3 (270 degree). See “Defining Text Fields” in
Chapter 2 for more information.
Field rotation must be 0 (0 degree), 1 (90 degree), 2 (180 degree),
or 3 (270 degree). See “Defining Text Fields” in Chapter 2 for
more information.
017
018
Field restriction must be V (variable) or F (fixed).
Text field symbol set selection defined in the field must be 0
(Internal), 1 (ANSI), 100 (Macintosh), 101 (Wingdings), 102
(Unicode), 103 (BIG5 for Unicode), 104 (GB2312 for Unicode),
105 (SJIS for Unicode), 106 (GB2312), 107 (BIG5), 437 (DOS
Page 437), 850 (DOS Page 850), 852 (Latin 2), 855 (Russian),
857 (Turkish), 860 (Portuguese), 1250 (Latin 2), 1251 (Cyrillic),
1252 (Latin 1), 1253 (Greek), 1254 (Turkish), 1255 (Hebrew),
1256 (Arabic), 1257 (Baltic), or 1258 (Vietnamese). See “Defining
Text Fields” in Chapter 2 for more information.
020
Vertical magnification must be 1 - 7 or for TrueType/Scalable
fonts, use 4 - 250 (the point size).
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021
022
Horizontal magnification must be 1 - 7 or for TrueType/Scalable
fonts, use 4 - 250 (the point size).
Color must be A, B, D, E, F, N, O, R, S, T, or W. See “Defining
Text Fields” in Chapter 2 for more information.
023
024
Intercharacter gap must be 0 - 99 dots.
Field justification must be B (balanced), C (centered), E (end),
L (left), or R (right). See “Defining Text Fields” in Chapter 2 for
more information.
025
030
Data length is too long.
Bar code height must be at least 1 (English), 2 (Metric), 1 (Dots),
or is not within the supply dimensions.
031
Human readable option must be
1
5
6
7
8
no CD or NS
NS at bottom, no CD
CD at bottom, no NS
CD and NS at bottom
no text
032
033
Bar code type is invalid. See “Defining Bar Code Fields” in
Chapter 2 for valid options.
Bar code density is invalid. See “Defining Bar Code Fields” in
Chapter 2 for the bar code density chart.
040
041
042
Line thickness must be 0 - 99 dots.
Line direction must be 0, 90, 180, or 270.
End row is invalid. Line segment or box end row is defined
outside of printable area.
043
End column is invalid. Line segment or box end column is defined
outside of printable area.
044
045
Dot pattern for line or box must be “”.
Line length is defined beyond the maximum length. See “Defining
Line Fields” in Chapter 2 for valid lengths.
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046
051
Line type must be S (segment) or V (vector).
Imaging mode in the graphic header must be 0.
B a t c h E r r o r s
Error
Code
Description
101
102
104
105
106
108
The format referenced by batch is not in memory.
Print quantity is outside the range 0 - 999.
Batch mode must be N (new) or U (update).
Batch separator in a batch control field must be 0 (off).
Print multiple is outside the range 1 - 24.
Multiple part supply is outside the range 1 - 5.
O p t i o n E r r o r s
Error
Code
Description
200
Option number must be 1, 4, 30, 31, 42, 50, 51, 52, 60,
or 61.
201
202
203
204
205
206
Copy length is outside the range 1 - 2710.
Copy start position must be 1 - 255.
Destination start position must be 1 - 255.
Source field must be 0 - 999.
Copy type must be 1 (copy after rules) or 2 (copy before rules).
Increment/Decrement selection must be I (increment) or
D (decrement).
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207
208
209
210
Incrementing start position must be 0 - 2710.
Incrementing end position must be 0 - 2710.
The incrementing amount must be 0 - 999.
Security value for a PDF-417 bar code must be 0 - 8. Correct the
value and resend the format to the printer.
211
212
Narrow element value is less than 1 or greater than 99. Correct
the value and resend the format to the printer.
Wide element value is less than 1 or greater than 99. Correct the
value and resend the format to the printer.
214
215
216
217
Truncation code must be S (standard) or T (truncated bar code).
Aspect code must be C (columns) or R (rows).
Option definition must be S (set) or T (template).
Input device device must be D (Default), H (Host), K (Keyboard),
N (None), or S (Scanner).
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
Pad direction must be L (from left) or R (from right).
Pad character is outside the range 0 - 255.
Check digit selection must be G to generate check digit.
Primary or secondary price format is outside the range 1 - 16.
Data type restriction is outside the range of 1 - 6.
Option is not valid for the field.
Bar code intercharacter gap must be 0 - 99 dots. (This is also
known as the additional character gap when using Option 50,
Defining Bar Code Densities.)
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O n l i n e C o n f i g u r a t i o n E r r o r s
Error
Code
Description
251
252
253
254
Power up mode must be 0 (online).
Language selection must be 0 (English).
Batch separator code in a system setup packet must be 0 (off).
Slash zero selection must be 0 (standard zero) or 1 (slashed
zero).
255
256
257
Supply type must be 0 (black mark), 1 (die cut), or 2
(non-indexed).
Printhead energy must be 0 (Standard supplies), 1 (Fax paper), or
2 (Synthetic supplies).
Feed mode must be 0 (continuous) or 1 (on-demand, if option is
available).
258
259
260
261
262
263
264
Supply position is outside the range.
Contrast adjustment must be 28 - 40 dots.
Print adjustment must be -99 - 99 dots.
Margin adjustment must be -99 - 99 dots.
Speed adjustment must be 0.
Primary monetary symbol is invalid.
Secondary symbol selection must be 0 (none) or 1 (print
secondary sign).
265
266
Monetary decimal places must be 0 - 3.
Character string length in the control characters packet must be 5
(MPCL control characters) or 7 (ENQ/IMD command character).
267
Baud rate selection must be 7 (115200).
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268
269
270
271
272
Word length selection must be 1 (8 bits).
Stop bits selection must be 0 (1 bits).
Parity selection must be 0 (none).
Flow control selection must be 3 (XON/XOFF).
Symbol set (code page) in the System Setup packet must be
0 (Internal), 1 (ANSI), 2 (DOS 437), 3 (DOS 850), 4 (1250- Latin
2), 5 (1251- Cyrillic), 6 (1252- Latin 1), 7 (1253- Greek), 8 (1254-
Turkish), 9 (1255- Hebrew), 10 (1256- Arabic), 11 (1257- Baltic),
12 (1258- Vietnamese), 13 (852- Latin 2), 14 (855- Russian), 15
(857- IBM Turkish), 16 (860- DOS Portuguese), 17 (Wingdings),
18 (Macintosh), 19 (Unicode), 20 (BIG5), 21 (GB), 22 (SJIS to
SJIS), 23 (GB to GB), 24 (BIG5 to BIG5), or 25 (KSC to KSC).
282
283
284
RS232 Trailer string is too long. Use a maximum of 3 characters.
ENQ Trailer string is too long. Use a maximum of 3 characters.
The buffer type must be T (Transmit), R (Receive), I (Image), F
(Format), or D (Downloadable Fonts).
285
The storage device type in the memory configuration packet must
be R (volatile RAM).
286
287
288
289
The buffer size is invalid.
The printhead width must be 0.
Invalid battery voltage packet. Must be 0 or 1.
Invalid printer address in communication settings packet. Use 0
or none.
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C h e c k D i g i t E r r o r s
Error
Code
Description
310
311
314
Check digit scheme number must be 1 - 10.
Modulus must be 2 - 11.
Check digit algorithm must be D (sum of digits) or P (sum of
products).
G r a p h i c E r r o r s
Error
Code
Description
325
Duplicating direction must be 0 (insert after) or 1 (insert before) in
duplicate fields for graphics.
327
Amount of row adjustment must be 0 - 999 dots in duplicate fields
for graphics.
328
340
350
351
352
380
400
401
402
403
Duplicate count must be 0 - 999.
Bitmap line encoding must be H (hex) or R (run length).
Font selector must be 1 - 9999.
Font data length must be 68 - 16384.
Insufficient font memory is available for the downloaded font.
Job request is outside the range 0 - 4.
The character immediately following { is invalid.
Internal software error. Call Technical Support.
Field separator not in expected location.
Field separator not found.
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404
405
The number or string that is currently being processed is too long.
Too many fields exist in the format. You cannot have more than
200 fields in the format. Lines and box fields count as fields.
C o m m u n i c a t i o n E r r o r s
Error
Code
Description
409
The printer memory is full. Delete unnecessary formats or
graphics from memory. If you are using a graphic file that is very
large, consider using another mapping method (such as run length
encoding) to reduce the required memory.
410
411
Parity on the printer does not match the parity on the host. Check
the parity setting under SETUP options.
Framing error. The printer cannot communicate with the host.
Make sure the host is turned on, communication cables are
connected correctly, port settings are correct, and
communications are active. Check the baud rate, word length,
and stop bits to make sure they match those at the host. Do not
toggle between Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS while using the
COPY command, or you will receive a framing error. Exit
Windows before using the COPY command. Re-transmit the
data.
412
There is a problem with flow control between the printer and the
host. Make sure the printer and the host flow control settings
match (both are DTR or both are XON/XOFF). If the error
persists, call Technical Support.
413
414
415
423
Online receive queue is full. Check your printer’s XON/XOFF or
DTR SETUP values to be sure there isn’t a flow control problem.
The internal keyboard buffer is full or you need a new keypad.
Call Technical Support.
The buffer size you defined exceeds the total available in your
machine.
Internal software error. Call Technical Support.
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D a t a F o r m a t t i n g F a i l u r e s
Formatting errors indicate that a field will print incorrectly. After you have
checked the data stream and corrected the data, retransmit the format and
batch.
Note: For these errors, the batch still prints, but the field, font, bar code,
or density may be incomplete, missing or contain incorrect data.
571
572
UPC or EAN bar code data length is invalid. The bar code data
length in the batch does not fit the format.
Invalid copy field, padded field, or incrementing field length. The
field length in the batch does not fit the format or the field
contains blanks. Or, the fixed length field does not contain the
specified number of characters.
573
574
575
601
Invalid price length. The price field length in the batch does not fit
the format or the field contains blanks.
No CD scheme or room for CD. The CD scheme in the batch does
not fit the format or the field contains blanks.
The graphic included in your format could not be found. Resend
the graphic packet.
An error occurred while the batch was imaging. Resend the
format, batch, font, and/or graphic packet.
603
611
The batch was not found for imaging. Resend the batch packet.
Font, bar code or density is invalid. The font, bar code or density
in the batch does not fit the format.
612
The data in this line of the batch is either missing or does not
match the format.
613
614
Reference point off tag.
Portion of field off tag. There may be an invalid character in the
packet. Make sure you did not enter O for Ø.
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615
616
Bar code width is greater than 16 inches, or number of keywords
for PDF 417 exceeds 928. Decrease the density or shorten the
amount of data to print the bar code.
Dot shifting failed. A bad dot falls on a bar code that cannot be
shifted. Call Technical Support.
618
621
Magnification must be 1 - 7 or 4 - 250 for the scalable font.
An error occurred opening the TrueType font file. Select a
different font to download. If the error message persists, call
Technical Support.
622
Not enough memory to create the downloaded TrueType
characters in the scalable (vector) fonts buffer. Reconfigure the
printer’s memory and increase the scalable (vector) fonts buffer.
Resend the font, format, and batch packet after reconfiguring the
memory. If the error message persists, call Technical Support.
M a c h i n e F a u l t s
These errors occur when there is a problem with the printer.
703
The printer sensed a calibration of different-sized black marks.
Make sure the correct supply is loaded.
704
Printer has not sensed a supply mark within the specified number
of inches or is out of supplies. Check the supply tracking, supply
marks, black mark sensor position, and supply roll for binding.
Change supply.
706
707
708
750
The motor could not get up to speed within the allotted time. Call
Technical Support.
The motor reached the desired speed, but was unable to maintain
that speed. Call Technical Support.
The motor has stalled or is running too slow to measure the
speed. Call Technical Support.
Printhead is overheated. Turn off the printer to let the printhead
cool. If the error persists, call Technical Support.
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751
Printer did not sense a black mark when expected. The supply
may be jammed.
For these errors, Check the
¨
¨
¨
¨
supply tracking
supply marks
black mark sensor position
supply roll for binding.
If the error continues to appear, change the supply.
Printer sensed a mark in the wrong place.
Printer sensed a mark that is too long.
752
753
756
757
The printer is out of supplies. Load supplies.
Load supplies. The calibrated supply length differs by plus or
minus 0.25 inches from the format.
758
Check supply. Either the supply is not seen, or the on-demand
sensor is broken (purchase optional). Check for a label jam.
Clear the supply path or reload supplies. This error may occur if
you remove a label too quickly in on-demand mode. The printer
does not recalibrate after this error.
762
763
765
768
Low battery. Recharge the battery.
Waiting to dispense label.
Printhead has less than 3 bad dots.
Printhead has more than 10 bad dots or is not connected. Make
sure the printhead is connected.
790
791
The printer is busy. Turn off the printer. Wait two seconds and
turn it back on. Resend the packets. If the problem continues,
call Technical Support.
The printer has an error pending. Turn off the printer. Wait two
seconds and turn it back on. Resend the packets. If the problem
continues, call Technical Support.
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792
793
Printer not initialized.
Printer job queue full.
F l a s h M e m o r y E r r o r s
These errors occur when there is a problem with the printer’s flash memory.
800
801
802
803
810
811
812
813
820
821
822
A directory in flash memory is full.
Flash memory is full.
A directory in flash memory cannot be found.
There is no directory in flash memory.
A file in flash memory is not open.
A file in flash memory is already open.
The file in flash memory is full.
You cannot access flash memory.
An error occurred in the flash program.
An error occurred while erasing flash memory.
There is a flash ID error.
M e m o r y E x p a n s i o n E r r o r s
These errors occur when there is a problem with the Print Engine memory
expansion option.
860
861
862
There is an error opening a font file on the print engine memory
expansion option.
There is an error when writing to a file on the print engine memory
expansion option.
There is an invalid condition for the print engine memory
expansion option.
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H a r d P r i n t e r F a i l u r e E r r o r s
These errors are hard printer failures. Call Technical Support if you receive
these messages.
904
907
909
911
No memory for native layer.
Low RAM error.
RAM corrupted.
Version string mismatch.
SYSTEM ERROR
VECTOR ##
## can be:
2 Bus Error
3 Address Error
4 Illegal Instruction
5 Zero Division
6 CHK, CHK2 Instructions
7 TRAP Instructions
8 Privilege Violation
9 Trace
10 Line 1010 Emulator
48 User-defined vectors (48-255)
This error is fatal. If you receive it, reset and/or reflash the
printer. If the error persists, call us at the number listed on the
back cover of this manual for instructions. If they determine you
should send the printer back, use the original packaging (box and
packing material) and include the documentation. Use the
following address:
Electronic Repair Center
200 Monarch Lane
Door 39
Miamisburg, OH 45342
The warranty does not apply if you do not follow these
instructions.
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P R I N T E R O P T I M I Z AT I O N
7
This chapter provides information on how to improve your printer’s
performance by
¨
adjusting the print quality
¨
reducing the imaging time for printing
¨
providing general tips and hints for designing formats.
This printer uses “smart imaging” to image and print fields on
supplies. Smart imaging remembers the exact boundaries and
locations of each field and places a boundary box (white space)
around each field. When a field changes that particular boundary
box is cleared and the new field data is imaged. However, the new
field data may require a larger boundary box than the previous
field did. In some cases, neighboring fields that do not change
may be covered with white space from the changing field’s
boundary box.
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A d j u s t i n g t h e P r i n t Q u a l i t y
Many factors affect print quality: type of supplies, print contrast, and the
type of printer’s application. The type of supply should match the printer’s
application.
¨ Using premium supplies reduces smudged images, hard to read labels,
and faded print. Supply type, print speed, and print contrast work
together to improve the print quality of labels. Contact your Paxar
Representative for more information.
¨ If the print quality is too light or too dark, adjust the print contrast. The
correct contrast setting is important because it effects how well your bar
codes scan and how long the printhead lasts.
Be sure to check the print quality of bar codes with a bar code verifier or
scanner. If you do not have a verifier or scanner, check the bar code
visually. A bar code that is IN SPEC will have complete bars and clear
spaces. Small alphanumeric characters will look complete. A bar code
that is IN SPEC may not look as good as one that is too dark, but it will
have the highest scan rate.
Dark
IN SPEC
Light
Note: For highest scan rates, make sure there is adequate white space
before and after the bar code. A darker bar code does not mean it
will scan better.
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R e d u c i n g I m a g i n g Ti 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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3. Repeat step 2 for each field except the last one.
{B,1,U,0 p
3,"BROADWAY" p }
{B,1,U,0 p
4,"555 WEST OAK AVE." p }
4. For the last field, input data and send it with the quantity of labels you
want printed. When the printer receives input for the last field, it
immediately prints the labels.
Example
{B,1,U,10 p
5,"DAYTON, OHIO" p }
I n c r e a s i n g T h r o u g h p u t
Reducing the imaging time increases throughput. You can also increase the
baud rate to increase the transmission time and increase throughput. Make
sure the communication settings at the printer match those at the host.
G e n e r a l F o r m a t Ti p s a n d H i n t s
The following tips and hints are helpful to keep in mind when designing
MPCLII formats.
W i t h F o r m a t s
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.
W i t h P a c k e t s
Leave parameters blank that you do not need to change when sending
online configuration packets.
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
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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.
Note: 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.
W i t h B a r C o d e s
Be careful when rotating or placing a UPC/EAN bar code with human
readable characters, because the bottom reference point is at the
bottom of the bars, not at the bottom of the human readable characters.
W i t h F i e l d s
Data that remains the same for each label should be in a constant text
field. Data that varies for each label should be in a text field.
Check for trailing spaces in text or constant text fields if you receive a
“field off tag” error. An easy way to see trailing spaces is to print the
field in the reverse font.
Make sure if you magnify a field, it does not go off the label or cover
another field. Magnifying a field increases the distance between the
printed character and the edge of the cell.
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S A M P L E S
A
This appendix contains sample formats. You can customize any of
these formats to meet your needs.
The samples pictured are oriented as if you are looking down at
the display, watching labels come out of the front of the printer, as
shown below.
Samples A-1
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S a m p l e Q u i c k R e s p o n s e P a c k e t s
Quick Response (QR Code) is a two-dimensional bar code, which is made
up of square modules arranged in an overall square pattern. A unique
finder pattern is located at three corners of the symbol. Four levels of error
correction are available, along with a wide range of symbol sizes.
Note: Only the 6037 printer supports the Quick Response bar code.
¨ Model 1 is the original specification.
¨ Model 2 is an enhanced form that includes additional features.
The maximum number of characters depends on the type of characters
entered for the batch data and differs for the two models of QR Code.
Data Type
Numeric data
Alphanumeric data
8-Bit data
Model1
1167
707
Model2
2710
2710
2710
1817
486
Kanji data
299
QR Code can accommodate Japanese Kana and Kanji characters and has a
variety of applications, including marking spark plugs, radiators, printed
circuit boards, and test tubes. Refer to the AIM International Symbology
Specification for more details about data requirements.
E n t e r i n g B a t c h D a t a f o r Q R C o d e
QR Code requires certain parameters at the beginning of all batch data.
Syntax
"error_cor mask# data_input, char"
error_cor
Level of error correction. Some damaged bar codes may still be scannable
if the error correction is high enough. Options:
H
Q
M
L
Ultra high reliability level
High reliability level
Standard level
High density level
Note: As you increase the error correction level, the maximum number of
characters (in the field) decreases.
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mask#
Mask number. Undefined. Leave blank or use 0.
data_input
Type of data input. Options:
A
Automatic
Manual
M
char
Type of characters. Options:
A
B
K
N
Alphanumeric
Binary
Kanji
Numeric
Note: In binary mode, the number of characters must be represented by
the 4-digit number in decimal.
Example
1,"HM,N0123456789012345" p }
Defines the following batch data for the QR Code: The error correction level
is H, which provides very high reliability. Leave the mask number blank.
The data input mode is Manual. The type of characters are Numeric and the
data is 0123456789012345.
Q R C o d e P a c k e t
{F,1,A,R,E,200,200,"QRCODE"
p
B,1,200,V,50,50,36,0,100,2,B,0 p
{B,1,N,1 p
1,"HM,N0123456789012345" p }
S t r u c t u r e d A p p e n d M o d e
QR Code offers a mode called structured append (or concatenated) that
allows you to collect data from multiple QR Code symbols and use that data
elsewhere. For example, the components of a sub-assembly can have
individual QR Codes and the QR Code for the entire assembly contains all
the data from the individual codes. This mode also requires certain
parameters at the beginning of all batch data.
Syntax
"mode_id code# #of_div parity, error_cor mask#
data_input char"
mode_id
code#
Mode identifier. Use D to indicate the structured append (or concatenated)
mode.
Code number of the individual symbol in the concatenated set. You must
use a two-digit number in decimal.
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#of_div
parity
Total number of symbols in this concatenated set. You must use a two-digit
number in decimal.
Parity byte. You must use a two-digit number in hexadecimal. There is no
standard parity byte.
error_cor
Level of error correction. Some damaged bar codes may still be scannable
if the error correction is high enough. Options:
H
Q
M
L
Ultra high reliability level
High reliability level
Standard level
High density level
Note: As you increase the error correction level, the maximum number of
characters (in the field) decreases.
mask#
Mask number. Undefined. Leave blank or use 0.
data_input
Type of data input. Options:
A
Automatic
Manual
M
char
Type of characters. Options:
A
B
K
N
Alphanumeric
Binary
Kanji
Numeric
Note: In binary mode, the number of characters must be represented by
the 4-digit number in decimal.
Example
1,"D0205E9,Q0A," p
C,"B006qrcode," p }
Defines the structured append mode (D) for QR Code. This is symbol (02)
of a concatenated set containing (05) symbols. The parity byte is E9. The
error correction level is Q, which provides a high reliability. Use 0 for the
mask number. The data input mode is Automatic. The type of characters
are binary (B) and there will be six (06) data characters (qrcode).
S t r u c t u r e d A p p e n d Q R C o d e P a c k e t
{F,2,A,R,E,200,200,"QRCODE2"
p
B,1,200,V,50,50,36,0,100,2,B,0 p }
{B,2,N,1 p
1,"D0202E9,Q0A"
p
C,"0123456789ABCD+__âôû~129~064~159~252~224~064" p }
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S a m p l e M a x i C o d e P a c k e t s
MaxiCode is a two-dimensional bar code developed by UPS (United Parcel
Service, Inc.). Data must be defined in a specific way for UPS. Refer to the
Guide to Bar Coding with UPS or the AIM MaxiCode Specification for more
details about data requirements.
The printer supports modes 0, 1, 2, and 3. Contact us for information about
additional MaxiCode modes.
Note: Only the 6037 printer supports the Quick Response bar code.
Mode
Description
Obsolete
Obsolete
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Structured Message
Structured Message
No Known Application
No Known Application
No Known Application
You can select which mode to use in the bar code field or allow the printer
to auto-select the mode (0, 2, or 3) based on your data. See “Defining a
Bar Code Field” for more information. MaxiCode automatically pads data
with the “!” character.
Note: MaxiCode does not support the NULL character.
Modes 2 and 3 are defined by the way the postal code, class of service, and
country code fields are arranged. (The postal code, class of service, and
country code are required fields.) Begin with the message header, then the
primary data (15 characters), followed by the secondary message (up to 78
characters). Or, begin with the primary data, then the message header,
followed by the secondary data. If the postal code data characters are all
numeric then the MaxiCode symbol is set to Mode 2. If the characters are
alphanumeric, or only contain ASCII characters 65 to 90, then the MaxiCode
symbol is set to Mode 3.
If you receive an error 612, check your MaxiCode data. You may have not
correctly structured or left out one of the three required fields (postal code,
class of service, and country code) or the “~029" character.
Samples A-5
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M o d e 0 ( O b s o l e t e ) S a m p l e
{F,1,A,R,E,0200,0200,"MAXICODE" p
B,1,93,V,020,20,33,7,0,8,L,0 p }
{B,1,N,1 p
MaxiCode bar code (33)
Batch header
1,"450660000" p
Postal code- zip code
(This field determines Mode)
Country code
C,"001" p
C,"840" p
C,"[)~030" p
Class of service
Message header
Transportation header
Tracking number
Origin carrier SCAC
UPS shipper number
Julian day of pickup
Shipment ID (empty)
Package count
C,"01~02996" p
C,"1Z12345678~029" p
C,"UPSN~029" p
C,"12345A~029" p
C,"070~029" p
C,"~029" p
C,"1/1~029" p
C,"15~029" p
Weight (lb.)
C,"Y~029" p
Address validation
Street address (empty)
City (empty)
C,"60 SADDLEBROOK CT.~029" p
C,"DAYTON~029" p
C,"OH~030" p
State
C,"~004" p }
EOT
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M o d e 2 S a m p l e
{F,1,A,R,E,200,200,"MAXI_M2" p
B,1,93,V,020,020,33,7,0,8,L,0 p
{B,1,N,1 p
}
MaxiCode bar code (33)
1,"[)>~030" p
C,"01~02996" p
C,"068100000~029" p
Message header
Transportation header
Postal Code
(This field determines Mode)
Country code
C,"840~029" p
C,"001~029" p
C,"1Z12345675~029" p
C,"UPSN~029" p
C,"12345E~029" p
C,"089~029" p
C,"~029" p
C,"1/1~029" p
C,"10~029" p
C,"Y~029" p
Class of service
Tracking number
Origin carrier SCAC
UPS shipper number
Julian day of pickup
Shipment ID (empty)
Package count
Weight (lb.)
Address validation
Street address (empty)
City (empty)
C,"~029" p
C,"~029" p
C,"CT~030" p
C,"~004" p }
State
EOT
Samples A-7
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M o d e 3 S a m p l e
{F,1,A,R,E,200,200,"MAXI_M3" p
B,1,93,V,020,020,33,7,0,8,L,0 p
{B,1,N,1 p
}
MaxiCode bar code (33)
1,"[)>~030" p
C,"01~02996" p
C,"M5E1G45~029" p
Message header
Transportation header
Postal Code
(This field determines Mode)
Country code
C,"124~029" p
C,"066~029" p
C,"1Z12345679~029" p
C,"UPSN~029" p
C,"12345E~029" p
C,"089~029" p
C,"~029" p
Class of service
Tracking number
Origin carrier SCAC
UPS shipper number
Julian day of pickup
Shipment ID (empty)
Package count
C,"1/1~029" p
C,"10~029" p
Weight (lb.)
C,"Y~029" p
C,"~029" p
C,"TORONTO~029" p
C,"ON~030" p
Address validation
Street address (empty)
City (empty)
State
C,"~004" p }
EOT
A-8 Samples
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S a m p l e U P C A F o r m a t P a c k e t
{F,25,A,R,E,200,200,"Fmt 25" p
C,140,40,0,1,2,1,W,C,0,0,"SAMPLE FORMAT",1 p
B,1,12,F,85,40,1,2,40,5,L,0 p
T,2,18,V,50,50,1,3,1,1,B,L,0,0,1 p }
Sample Batch Packet
{B,25,N,1 p
1,"02802811111" p
2,"TEXT FIELD" p
}
H a n g Ta g E x a m p l e
{F,1,A,R,E,275,125,"1TAG01"p
C,228,20,0,50,8,8,A,L,0,0,"0047896320",1p
C,203,20,0,50,8,8,A,L,0,0,"045",1p
C,203,55,0,50,8,8,A,L,0,0,"12",1p
C,203,85,0,50,8,8,A,L,0,0,"099",1p
C,178,20,0,50,8,8,A,L,0,0,"00654113",1p
C,178,85,0,50,8,8,A,L,0,0,"1158",1p
C,54,37,0,50,14,14,A,L,0,0,"$49.99",1p
}
Sample Batch Packet
{B,1,N,1pE,0,0,1,1}
Samples A-9
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Ta g E x a m p l e
{F,1,A,R,E,200,150,"1LAB1520"p
C,44,40,0,50,9,9,A,L,0,0,"PEANUTS",1p
B,1,12,F,125,25,1,2,50,7,L,0p
R,1,"028400067362"p
C,20,34,0,50,8,8,A,L,0,0,"*SALT FREE*",1p
C,84,45,0,50,14,14,A,L,0,0,"$1.19",1p
}
Sample Batch Packet
{B,1,N,1pE,0,0,1,1p}
L a b e l E x a m p l e
{F,1,A,R,E,300,150,"1LAB1530"p
C,100,90,0,50,10,10,A,L,0,1,"BATTERY PACK",1p
C,20,130,0,50,10,10,A,L,0,1,"1452-99311",1p
C,230,128,0,50,12,10,A,L,0,1,"$5.99",1p
B,1,9,F,75,55,4,7,40,8,L,1p
R,1,"031535512"p
T,2,9,V,125,67,0,50,8,8,A,L,0,1,1p
R,4,1,1,9,1,1p
}
Sample Batch Packet
{B,1,N,1pE,0,0,1,1}
A-10 Samples
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R e c e i p t F o r m a t E x a m p l e
{F,1,A,R,E,300,175,"1Garage"p
C,277,15,0,50,10,18,A,L,0,0,"KRAMER’S",1p
C,223,4,0,50,8,8,A,L,0,0,"Can Opener",1p
C,202,4,0,50,8,8,A,L,0,0,"Travel Iron",1p
C,179,4,0,50,8,8,A,L,0,0,"Total",1p
C,163,81,0,50,8,8,A,L,0,0,"Tax",1p
C,140,32,0,50,8,8,A,L,0,0,"TOTAL SALE",1p
C,86,47,0,50,9,9,A,L,0,0,"* * P A I D * *",1p
C,60,45,0,50,9,9,A,L,0,0,"THANK YOU!",1p
C,256,35,0,50,10,10,A,L,0,0,"GARAGE SALE",1p
C,223,122,0,50,8,8,A,L,0,0,"$2.50",1p
C,202,122,0,50,8,8,A,L,0,0,"$1.50",1p
C,182,122,0,50,8,8,A,L,0,0,"$4.00",1p
C,163,122,0,50,8,8,A,L,0,0,"$0.26",1p
C,140,123,0,50,8,8,A,L,0,0,"$4.26",1p
}
Sample Batch Packet
{B,1,N,1pE,0,0,1,p}
L a b e l S a m p l e 2
{F,1,A,R,E,110,200,"1LAB2011"p
C,92,70,0,50,7,7,A,L,0,0,"PRETZELS",1p
B,1,12,F,45,50,1,2,40,7,L,0p
R,1,"028400067362"p
C,18,105,0,50,10,10,A,L,0,0,"$.79",1p
}
Sample Batch Packet
{B,1,N,1pE,0,0,1,1p}
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L a b e l S a m p l e 3
{F,1,A,R,E,400,200,"1LAB2040"p
C,150,21,0,50,14,12,A,L,0,1,"BATTERY PACK",1p
C,150,46,0,50,14,12,A,L,0,1,"WAREHOUSE 12",1p
C,285,70,0,50,10,10,A,L,0,1,"07/14/00",1p
C,110,70,0,50,10,10,A,L,0,1,"4425",1p
B,1,13,F,95,165,8,6,90,8,L,1p
R,5,Np
R,1,"0315355110299"p
T,2,13,V,214,176,0,50,7,9,A,L,0,1,1p
R,4,1,1,13,1,1p
}
Sample Batch Packet
{B,1,N,1pE,0,0,1,1p}
A-12 Samples
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F O N T S
B
This appendix shows examples of the fonts loaded in your printer’s
memory.
Number
Font Size and Appearance
Type of
Spacing
# of Dots Between
Characters
1
Standard
Reduced
monospaced
monospaced
monospaced
monospaced
monospaced
monospaced
proportional
proportional
scalable
3 (203 dpi)
1 (203 dpi)
2
3
Bold
3 (203 dpi)
4
OCRA-like
3 (203 dpi)
5
HR1 - for numeric data
2 (203 dpi)
6
HR2 - for numeric data
1 (203 dpi)
10
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface 6 pt.
EFF Swiss Bold
varies w/ each letter
varies w/ each letter
varies w/ each letter
varies w/each letter
varies w/each letter
varies w/each letter
varies w/each letter
varies w/each letter
varies w/each letter
varies w/each letter
varies w/each letter
varies w/each letter
varies w/each letter
varies w/each letter
varies w/each letter
1
11
50
1000
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
1006
1007
1008
1009
1010
1011
1012
1013
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold 6.5 pt
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold 8 pt
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold 10 pt
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold 12 pt
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold 18 pt
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold 22 pt
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold Condensed 6.5 pt
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold Condensed 8 pt
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold Condensed 10 pt
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold Condensed 12 pt
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold Condensed 18 pt
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold Condensed 22 pt
Letter Gothic Bold 6 pt
proportional
proportional
proportional
proportional
proportional
proportional
proportional
proportional
proportional
proportional
proportional
proportional
monospaced
monospaced
Letter Gothic Bold 9 pt
2
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Reduced Font
Standard Font
Bold Font
OCRA-like Font
B-2 Fonts
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These samples were printed using Code Page 437.
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold
CG Triumvirate™ Typeface
EFF Swiss Bold Font
Fonts B-3
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B i t m a p F o n t I n f o r m a t i o n
Our bitmap fonts are either monospaced (each character occupies the same
amount of space) or proportional (each character is a different width). Use
monospaced fonts for price fields and data you want to list in a column.
With proportionally spaced fonts, you may be able to place more characters
on a line. However, you may need to experiment with these fonts and adjust
field measurements in your format. The bitmapped fonts (either
monospaced or proportional) appear jagged when magnified.
The magnification range is 1 - 7.
Use the MONARCH® MPCL™ Toolbox (Soft Font Utility), available on our
Web site, to convert a bitmap font to Hex or Run-Length encoding for the
printer. Select the point size and characters to print. Bitmap fonts may
image faster than a TrueType font, but you are limited to the point size and
characters you downloaded.
M o n o s p a c e d F o n t M a g n i f i c a t i o n
Monospaced characters occupy the same amount of space within a
magnification. Use monospaced fonts for price fields and data you want to
list in a column. Decide how wide and tall you want the characters to
appear on the labels. The following two tables show the width and height of
each of the monospaced fonts after magnification.
This table includes the default (3 dots for Standard, 1 dot for Reduced, 3
dots for Bold) spacing.
Width Mag.
Standard
Character
Reduced
Character
Bold
Units
Character
Width
Sample
Width
Sample
Width
13.3
33.78
27
Sample
1x
7x
1/100 in.
1/10 mm
Dots
8.37
3.9
21.26
17
9.9
8
1/100 in.
1/10 mm
Dots
49.75
126.37
101
24.63
62.56
50
84.24
214
171
To calculate other font widths, multiply the font dots (14 dots for Standard, 7
dots for Reduced, 24 dots for Bold) by the magnification and add the default
spacing (3 dots for Standard, 1 dot for Reduced, 3 dots for Bold) between
characters.
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Example
14 (Standard font dots) x 5 (magnification) = 70 + 3 (default spacing
between characters). There are 73 dots in the Standard font at 5x.
1xK
7xQ
Standard
1/100 in.
1/10 mm
dots
10.8
27.4
22
75.9
192.8
154
1xn
7xt
Reduced
1/100 in.
1/10 mm
dots
6.9
17.5
14
48.28
122.6
98
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1xu
{7x
Bold
1/100 in.
1/10 mm
dots
16.7
42.4
34
117.24
297.8
238
P r o p o r t i o n a l F o n t M a g n i f i c a t i o n
Each character in a proportionally spaced font is a different height and
width. You may be able to place more characters on a line using
proportionally spaced fonts. You may want to experiment with these fonts
and adjust field measurements in your format as needed. The bitmapped
fonts (either monospaced or proportional) appear jagged when magnified.
The magnification range is 1 - 7.
The following tables provide height and width magnification of sample
characters.
C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ™ Ty p e f a c e B o l d ( 8 p t . )
Width Mag.
1/100 in.
Minimum
Average
Maximum
1x
7x
1.56
3.97
5.73
10.94
27.78
1/10 mm
14.55
Dots
3
11
21
1/100 in.
6.9
20.7
41.4
1/10 mm
Dots
17.5
14
52.6
42
105.2
84
To calculate other font widths, multiply the font dots (3 dots for Minimum, 13
dots for Average, 22 dots for Maximum) by the magnification.
B-6 Fonts
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Example
13 (Average font dots) x 5 (magnification) = 65 dots in an average letter of
the CG Triumvirate™ Typeface Bold at 5x.
C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ™ Typeface Bold (6. 5 pt. )
Font #1000
Width Mag.
1/100 in.
Minimum
Average
Maximum
1x
7x
1.56
3.97
4.69
9.90
1/10 mm
11.91
25.14
Dots
3
9
19
1/100 in.
10.94
32.81
69.27
1/10 mm
Dots
27.78
21
83.34
63
175.95
133
Height Magnification
1x
7x
1/100 in.
1/10 mm
dots
6.77
47.40
120.39
91
17.20
13
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C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ™ Ty p e f a c e B o l d ( 8 p t . )
F o n t # 1 0 0 1
Width Mag.
1/100 in.
Minimum
Average
Maximum
1x
7x
1.56
3.97
5.73
10.94
27.78
1/10 mm
14.55
Dots
3
11
21
1/100 in.
6.9
20.7
41.4
1/10 mm
Dots
17.5
14
52.6
42
105.2
84
Height Magnification
1x
7x
1/100 in.
1/10 mm
dots
8.33
58.33
148.17
112
21.17
16
B-8 Fonts
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C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ™ Ty p e f a c e B o l d ( 1 0 p t . )
F o n t # 1 0 0 2
Width Mag.
1/100 in.
Minimum
Average
Maximum
1x
7x
1.56
3.97
6.77
13.02
33.07
1/10 mm
17.20
Dots
3
13
25
1/100 in.
10.94
47.40
91.15
1/10 mm
Dots
27.78
21
120.39
91
231.51
175
Height Magnification
1x
7x
1/100 in.
1/10 mm
dots
10.42
72.92
185.21
140
26.46
20
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C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ™ Ty p e f a c e B o l d ( 1 2 p t . )
F o n t # 1 0 0 3
Width Mag.
1/100 in.
Minimum
2.60
Average
Maximum
1x
7x
8.85
16.15
41.01
1/10 mm
6.61
22.49
Dots
5
17
31
1/100 in.
18.23
67.94
113.02
1/10 mm
Dots
46.30
35
157.43
119
287.07
217
Height Magnification
1x
7x
1/100 in.
1/10 mm
dots
12.50
87.50
222.25
168
31.75
24
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C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ™ Ty p e f a c e B o l d ( 1 8 p t . )
F o n t # 1 0 0 4
Point sizes greater than 12 include only the following special characters:
0123456789#$%&(),./@DFKLMPS\kprö¢£¥. Since this font does not support the full ANSI
character set, some characters above decimal value 127 are substituted. For example,
decimal value 191 prints the Yen symbol (¥) instead of the upside-down question mark (¿).
Width Mag.
1/100 in. 7.81
1/10 mm 19.84
Dots 15
Minimum
Average
Maximum
1x
7x
12.50
31.75
22.92
58.21
24
44
1/100 in. 54.69
1/10 mm 138.91
87.50
160.42
222.25
168
407.46
308
Dots
105
Height Magnification
1x
7x
1/100 in.
1/10 mm
dots
19.27
134.90
342.64
259
48.95
37
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C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ™ Ty p e f a c e B o l d ( 2 2 p t . )
F o n t # 1 0 0 5
Point sizes greater than 12 include only the following special characters:
0123456789#$%&(),./@DFKLMPS\kprö¢£¥. Since this font does not support the full ANSI
character set, some characters above decimal value 127 are substituted. For example,
decimal value 191 prints the Yen symbol (¥) instead of the upside-down question mark (¿).
Width Mag.
1/100 in. 9.38
1/10 mm 23.81
Dots 18
Minimum
Average
Maximum
1x
7x
15.63
39.68
30
27.08
68.79
52
1/100 in. 65.63
1/10 mm 166.69
109.38
277.81
210
189.58
481.54
364
Dots
126
Height Magnification
1x
7x
1/100 in.
1/10 mm
dots
23.44
164.05
416.72
315
59.53
54
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C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ™ Ty p e f a c e B o l d C o n d ( 6 . 5 p t . )
F o n t # 1 0 0 6
Width Mag.
1/100 in. 1.04
1/10 mm 2.65
Dots
Minimum
Average
Maximum
1x
7x
3.65
9.26
6.25
15.88
2
7
12
1/100 in. 7.29
1/10 mm 18.52
25.52
43.75
64.82
49
111.13
84
Dots
14
Height Magnification
1x
7x
1/100 in.
1/10 mm
dots
6.77
47.40
120.39
91
17.20
13
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C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ™ Ty p e f a c e B o l d C o n d ( 8 p t . )
F o n t # 1 0 0 7
Width Mag.
1/100 in. 1.56
1/10 mm 3.97
Dots
Minimum
Average
Maximum
1x
7x
4.69
8.85
11.91
22.49
3
9
17
1/100 in. 10.94
1/10 mm 27.78
32.81
67.94
83.34
63
157.43
119
Dots
21
Height Magnification
1x
7x
1/100 in.
1/10 mm
dots
8.85
61.98
157.43
119
22.49
17
B-14 Fonts
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C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ™ Ty p e f a c e B o l d C o n d ( 1 0 p t . )
F o n t # 1 0 0 8
Width Mag.
1/100 in. 2.08
1/10 mm 5.29
Dots
Minimum
Average
Maximum
1x
7x
5.73
11.98
30.43
14.55
4
11
23
1/100 in. 14.58
1/10 mm 37.04
40.10
83.85
101.86
77
212.99
161
Dots
28
Height Magnification
1x
7x
1/100 in.
1/10 mm
dots
10.94
76.56
194.47
147
27.78
21
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C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ™ Ty p e f a c e B o l d C o n d ( 1 2 p t . )
F o n t # 1 0 0 9
Width Mag.
1/100 in. 2.60
1/10 mm 6.61
Dots
Minimum
Average
Maximum
1x
7x
7.29
14.58
38.04
18.52
5
14
28
1/100 in. 18.23
1/10 mm 46.30
51.04
96.88
129.65
98
246.06
186
Dots
35
Height Magnification
1x
7x
1/100 in.
1/10 mm
dots
13.02
91.15
231.51
175
33.07
25
B-16 Fonts
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C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ™ Ty p e f a c e B o l d C o n d ( 1 8 p t . )
F o n t # 1 0 1 0
Point sizes greater than 12 include only the following special characters:
0123456789#$%&(),./@DFKLMPS\kprö¢£¥. Since this font does not support the full ANSI
character set, some characters above decimal value 127 are substituted. For example,
decimal value 191 prints the Yen symbol (¥) instead of the upside-down question mark (¿).
Width Mag.
1/100 in. 7.81
1/10 mm 19.84
Dots 15
Minimum
Average
Maximum
1x
7x
10.94
27.78
21.88
55.56
21
42
1/100 in. 54.69
1/10 mm 138.91
76.56
153.12
194.47
147
388.94
294
Dots
105
Height Magnification
1x
7x
1/100 in.
1/10 mm
dots
20.31
142.19
361.16
273
51.59
39
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C G Tr i u m v i r a t e ™ Ty p e f a c e B o l d C o n d ( 2 2 p t . )
F o n t # 1 0 11
Point sizes greater than 12 include only the following special characters:
0123456789#$%&(),./@DFKLMPS\kprö¢£¥. Since this font does not support the full ANSI
character set, some characters above decimal value 127 are substituted. For example,
decimal value 191 prints the Yen symbol (¥) instead of the upside-down question mark (¿).
Width Mag.
1/100 in. 9.38
1/10 mm 23.81
Dots 18
Minimum
Average
Maximum
1x
7x
13.02
33.07
26.56
67.47
25
51
1/100 in. 65.63
1/10 mm 166.69
91.15
185.94
231.51
175
472.28
357
Dots
126
Height Magnification
1x
7x
1/100 in.
1/10 mm
dots
24.48
171.35
435.24
329
62.18
47
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S c a l a b l e F o n t I n f o r m a t i o n
The scalable font is smooth at any point size. There are no jagged edges
because the font is created from an equation every time it is used. The field
width varies with each letter.
When you define formats using scalable fonts, remember to set the
character rotation to 0, because it is not supported. However, field rotation
is supported for text or constant text fields using the scalable font. The
scalable font does not print a slashed zero.
The height and width magnification are defined in point size.
72 points = one inch. One inch = cell size. The cell size is the built-in
space around the individual characters of the scalable font. The point size
range is 4 - 250. If the height and width are not set to the same point size,
the printed characters look tall and thin or short and thick, which allows for
greater flexibility in the appearance of the font.
Scalable fonts perform better in constant text fields, because those fields
are imaged only once per batch, not once per label as in text fields. The
transparent overlay allows closer field placement when using scalable fonts.
The 72 point EFF Swiss Bold sample shows the one inch cell size.
6pt
Sample
10pt Sample
24pt Sample
48pt Sample
1"
72pt
Sample
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Tr u e Ty p e F o n t I n f o r m a t i o n
TrueType fonts follow the TrueType outline font standard. These fonts are
smooth at any point size. There are no jagged edges, because the font is
created from an equation every time it is used. The height and width
magnification are defined in point size. 72 points = one inch.
One inch = cell size. The cell size is the built-in space around the individual
characters of the scalable font. The point size range is 4 - 250. The field
width varies with each letter. The printer can accept downloaded TrueType
fonts.
D o w n l o a d i n g Tr u e Ty p e F o n t s
The MONARCH® MPCL™ Toolbox (Font Utility) is available on our Web site
and converts TrueType fonts to Hex or Run-Length encoding for the printer.
When downloading a TrueType font, you download the entire font, not
particular characters or one point size. You can print a variety of symbol
sets with International (Turkish, Latin, Spanish, etc.) characters. TrueType
fonts are designed to be regionally specific; therefore, all symbol sets may
not be supported in a given font.
These font files are large and may image slower than bitmap fonts. The
size of the font file, in bytes, is the minimum amount of memory you must
have available for fonts in the printer’s downloadable fonts buffer.
You may need to reallocate memory to use downloaded TrueType fonts.
After reallocating memory, resend the font, format, and batch packets.
B-20 Fonts
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U s i n g I n t e r n a t i o n a l F o n t s
International fonts are available as bitmap or TrueType fonts. See "Bitmap
Font Information" or "TrueType Font Information" for more details. To use
these fonts in the 6032 printer, you must purchase the print engine memory
expansion option and download the font to the printer.
Note: The 6037 printer does not support International fonts.
To use International fonts, consider the following information:
¨ All fonts contain an internal character mapping. The mapping is
organized by one or more standards, such as BIG5. These mapping
standards can provide over 65,000 characters, which are not
represented in this manual.
The 6032 printer supports several mapping standards:
¨
¨
¨
¨
Unicode (UCS-2)
BIG5
GB2312
SJIS
¨ Specify a symbol set based on the characters to print and one that is
compatible with the font's character mapping. For example, to print
Japanese characters, select symbol set 932 (Japanese Shift JIS) and a
font compatible with that symbol set. See "Selecting a Symbol Set" for
more information.
¨ To enter batch data, use the method specified by the font's character
mapping and a compatible symbol set.
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S e l e c t i n g a S y m b o l S e t
Specify a symbol set based on the characters to print and one that is
compatible with the font's character mapping. The symbol set parameter
identifies the character mapping used in the text field or constant text field,
for example, Unicode, BIG5, etc. If no symbol set is selected, the default
symbol set (Internal Symbol Set) is used.
The printer automatically translates some character mappings to others.
For example, if you need a BIG5 font, it is possible to use Unicode text
data. Use Unicode in the symbol set parameter to indicate the text mapping
and select the BIG5 font needed in the font parameter (T8 or C5). The
printer automatically translates the Unicode character values into BIG5
values before printing the character.
The following table lists the compatible mappings and symbol sets.
Font Character Mapping
Symbol Set Parameter (T15, C13, or A6)
TrueType Font
Character Mapping
use in text or constant text fields
Batch Data*
BIG5
102 - Unicode
Unicode
Unicode
Unicode
Unicode
Unicode
BIG5
If you are unsure which character mapping to select, use
this symbol set, because the printer automatically
translates the character mappings.
SJIS
KSC5601
GB2312
Unicode
Unicode
Unicode
SJIS
103 - BIG5
104 - GB2312
GB2312
SJIS
105 - SJIS (Code Page 932 - Japanese Shift-JIS)
106 - GB2312 (Code Page 936 - Simplified Chinese)
107 - BIG5 (Code Page 950 - Traditional Chinese)
GB2312
BIG5
GB2312
BIG5
*
Characters in batch data must be entered based on their mapping (Unicode, BIG5, etc.).
Note: Symbol sets 102-107 require the 6032 print engine memory
expansion option and a downloaded International TrueType font.
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I n t e r n a t i o n a l F o n t S a m p l e
{F,3,A,R,E,150,200,"SIMPLE" p
T,1,5,V,10,10,0,100,30,30,B,L,0,0,102 p }
SymbolSetParameter
{B,3,U,1 p
FontNumber
1,"~125~000~125~002~125~004~125~005" p }
This example prints these four characters with Unicode batch data of
~125~000, ~125~002, ~125~004 and ~125~005.
Refer to the Internet for a listing of the characters in each code page.
Search on a particular code page, such as “codepage 936" to view the
characters in that code page.
L i c e n s i n g Yo u r F o n t s
We provide you with tools to create and download TrueType fonts.
However, it is your responsibility to purchase and license any fonts you
download to your printer. Contact your font supplier for licensing
information. Additional fonts that are compatible with the 6032 printer can
be purchased from:
The Electronic Font Foundry
11 Silwood Road; Ascot; SL5 OPY; England
(0)1344 875 201
www.eff.co.uk
Korean, Chinese, and Japanese fonts can be purchased from:
Dynalab Inc.
2055 Gateway Place; Suite 400; San Jose, CA 95110
408-490-4224
www.dynalab.com
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L o c a t i n g t h e F o n t N u m b e r i n a F o n t P a c k e t
If you are creating font packets, the font number is the second parameter in
the packet. Software is available to create the font data and packet. Call
Service for more information.
FontNumber
Example
{W,200,A,M,68 p
font data p
font data p }
Use this number in T8 or in C5. See “Defining Text Fields” or “Defining Constant
Text Fields” in Chapter 2 for more information.l
FontNumber
Example
T,1,10,V,30,10,0,200,1,1,B,L,0,0,0 p
C,50,30,0,200,1,1,B,L,0,0,"MONARCH",0 p
FontNumber
Defines a text and constant text field using the downloaded (#200) font.
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S Y M B O L S E T S / C O D E PA G E S C
This appendix contains a listing of the symbol sets, code pages,
and extended character sets the printers support.
Use the charts in this appendix to convert dot sequences from the
image dot pattern to codes you can use in the fields. Use the
Binary to Hex Conversion Chart to convert Binary dot sequences to
Hexadecimal numbers for bitmap files. Use the Dot to Run Length
Encoding Chart to convert dot sequences to alphabetic characters
for bitmap files.
S u p p o r t e d S y m b o l S e t s a n d C o d e P a g e s
The printer supports these symbol sets and code pages: Internal,
ANSI, Bold, OCRA Character Set, DOS Code Page 437 and 850.
Additional Code Pages are supported with downloaded TrueType
or Unicode (double-byte) fonts.
The printer defaults to the internal symbol set.
Note: Fonts 1004, 1005, 1010, and 1011 are limited to the following
special characters: 0123456789#$%&(),./@DFKLMPS\kprö¢£¥.
These fonts do not support the full ANSI character set and some
characters above decimal value 127 are substituted.
S e l e c t i n g a S y m b o l S e t o r C o d e P a g e
The CG Triumvirate™ typefaces support only the ANSI and DOS Code Page
437 and 850 Symbol Sets. These fonts print a slashed zero when using the
ANSI symbol set.
Internal
Use this symbol set to print international monetary
symbols, the trademark (™) symbol, and for formats that
may be used on other MPCLII printers.
ANSI
Use this symbol set with proportionally spaced
fonts.
DOS Code
Pages 437 or 850
Use this symbol set for extended and international
characters with proportionally spaced fonts.
Symbol Sets/Code Pages C-1
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U s i n g C o d e 1 2 8 F u n c t i o n C o d e s
This table lists the characters for Bar Code 128 function codes. These
functions are used with scanners.
Code
Function Code
~201
~202
~203
~204
F1
F2
F3
F4
E n t e r i n g E x t e n d e d C h a r a c t e r s
When using extended characters in your batch data file, type a tilde in front
of the three-digit code. For example, if you want to include the character Ä
in a text field using the Internal Symbol Set, type:
1,"~142"
U s i n g I n t e r n a t i o n a l C h a r a c t e r S e t s / S y m b o l S e t s
Symbol sets 100, 101, 852-860, and 1250-1258 may only be used with the
scalable font (font#50) or downloaded TrueType fonts. TrueType fonts are
designed to be regionally specific; therefore, all symbol sets may not be
supported in a given font. For example, to print Hebrew characters, you
need to find a font (such as Arial) that supports Hebrew characters; convert,
and then download the font to your printer. Make sure the correct symbol
set for Hebrew characters is selected.
Font 50 does not print the slashed zero or support Code Pages 101
(Wingdings) and 1256 (Arabic). The Euro-dollar symbol at position ~192 is
only available in the Standard, Reduced, and Bold fonts.
Code pages 102-107 contain thousands of characters, which are not
represented in this manual. These code pages require the 6032 print
engine memory expansion option and a downloaded International TrueType
font.
The Code Pages (100 and greater) on the following pages were printed
using Arial or a similar downloaded TrueType font. To determine the
character code, add the column number and row number for the character.
For example, to produce the # character with the ANSI character set, you
would press Alt 255 (column 15 + row 240).
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B o l d C h a r a c t e r S e t
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O C R A C h a r a c t e r S e t
C o d e P a g e 1 0 0 ( M a c i n t o s h )
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A S C I I t o H e x a d e c i m a l C o n v e r s i o n C h a r t
Use the chart below to translate the characters printed on your test label.
The chart lists ASCII characters and their hexadecimal and decimal
equivalents.
Char.
Hex
Decimal
Char.
Hex
Decimal
NUL
SOH
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
0A
0B
0C
0D
0E
0F
10
11
0
1
DC2
DC3
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
1F
20
21
22
23
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
STX
2
DC4
ETX
3
NAK
EOT
4
SYN
ENQ
5
ETB
ACK
6
CAN
BEL
7
EM
Backspace
Tab
8
SUB
9
Escape
cursor right
cursor left
cursor up
cursor down
space
!
linefeed
home
form feed
carriage return
SO
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
SI
DLE
“
DC1
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A S C I I t o H e x a d e c i m a l C o n v e r s i o n C h a r t ( c o n t i n u e d )
Char.
Hex
Decimal
Char.
Hex
Decimal
$
%
&
‘
24
25
26
27
28
29
2A
2B
2C
2D
2E
2F
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
3A
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
;
<
3B
3C
3D
3E
3F
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
4A
4B
4C
4D
4E
4F
50
51
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
=
>
(
?
)
@
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
*
++
,
-
.
/
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
:
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
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A S C I I t o H e x a d e c i m a l C o n v e r s i o n C h a r t ( c o n t i n u e d )
Char.
Hex
Decimal
Char.
Hex
Decimal
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
[
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
5A
5B
5C
5D
5E
5F
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
82
83
i
69
6A
6B
6C
6D
6E
6F
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
7A
7B
7C
7D
7E
7F
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
j
84
k
85
l
86
m
87
n
88
o
89
p
90
q
91
r
\
92
s
]
93
t
^^
_
`
94
u
95
v
96
w
a
b
c
97
x
98
y
99
z
d
e
f
100
101
102
103
104
{
p
}
~
g
h
delete
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B i n a r y t o H e x C o n v e r s i o n C h a r t
Binary
Hex
Binary
Hex
00000000
00000001
00000010
00000011
00000100
00000101
00000110
00000111
00001000
00001001
00001010
00001011
00001100
00001101
00001110
00001111
00010000
00010001
00010010
00010011
00010100
00010101
00010110
00010111
00011000
00011001
00011010
00011011
00011100
00011101
00011110
00011111
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
0A
0B
0C
0D
0E
0F
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
1F
00100000
00100001
00100010
00100011
00100100
00100101
00100110
00100111
00101000
00101001
00101010
00101011
00101100
00101101
00101110
00101111
00110000
00110001
00110010
00110011
00110100
00110101
00110110
00110111
00111000
00111001
00111010
00111011
00111100
00111101
00111110
00111111
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
2A
2B
2C
2D
2E
2F
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
3A
3B
3C
3D
3E
3F
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B i n a r y t o H e x a d e c i m a l C o n v e r s i o n C h a r t ( c o n t i n u e d )
Binary
Hex
Binary
Hex
01000000
01000001
01000010
01000011
01000100
01000101
01000110
01000111
01001000
01001001
01001010
01001011
01001100
01001101
01001110
01001111
01010000
01010001
01010010
01010011
01010100
01010101
01010110
01010111
01011000
01011001
01011010
01011011
01011100
01011101
01011110
01011111
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
4A
4B
4C
4D
4E
4F
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
5A
5B
5C
5D
5E
5F
01100000
01100001
01100010
01100011
01100100
01100101
01100110
01100111
01101000
01101001
01101010
01101011
01101100
01101101
01101110
01101111
01110000
01110001
01110010
01110011
01110100
01110101
01110110
01110111
01111000
01111001
01111010
01111011
01111100
01111101
01111110
01111111
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
6A
6B
6C
6D
6E
6F
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
7A
7B
7C
7D
7E
7F
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B i n a r y t o H e x a d e c i m a l C o n v e r s i o n C h a r t ( c o n t i n u e d )
Binary
Hex
Binary
Hex
10000000
10000001
10000010
10000011
10000100
10000101
10000110
10000111
10001000
10001001
10001010
10001011
10001100
10001101
10001110
10001111
10010000
10010001
10010010
10010011
10010100
10010101
10010110
10010111
10011000
10011001
10011010
10011011
10011100
10011101
10011110
10011111
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
8F
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
9A
9B
9C
9D
9E
9F
10100000
10100001
10100010
10100011
10100100
10100101
10100110
10100111
10101000
10101001
10101010
10101011
10101100
10101101
10101110
10101111
10110000
10110001
10110010
10110011
10110100
10110101
10110110
10110111
10111000
10111001
10111010
10111011
10111100
10111101
10111110
10111111
A0
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
AA
AB
AC
AD
AE
AF
B0
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8
B9
BA
BB
BC
BD
BC
BF
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B i n a r y t o H e x a d e c i m a l C o n v e r s i o n C h a r t ( c o n t i n u e d )
Binary
Hex
Binary
Hex
11000000
11000001
11000010
11000011
11000100
11000101
11000110
11000111
11001000
11001001
11001010
11001011
11001100
11001101
11001110
11001111
11010000
11010001
11010010
11010011
11010100
11010101
11010110
11010111
11011000
11011001
11011010
11011011
11011100
11011101
11011110
11011111
C0
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
CA
CB
CC
CD
CE
CF
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
D9
DA
DB
DC
DD
DE
DF
11100000
11100001
11100010
11100011
11100100
11100101
11100110
11100111
11101000
11101001
11101010
11101011
11101100
11101101
11101110
11101111
11110000
11110001
11110010
11110011
11110100
11110101
11110110
11110111
11111000
11111001
11111010
11111011
11111100
11111101
11111110
11111111
E0
E1
E2
E3
E4
E5
E6
E7
E8
E9
EA
EB
EC
ED
EE
EF
F0
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
FA
FB
FC
FD
FE
FF
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O N ( B l a c k ) D o t s
# of Dots
Code
# of Dots
Code
1
2
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
3
4
5
6
7
8
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
9
10
11
12
13
J
K
L
M
O F F ( W h i t e D o t s )
# of Dots
Code
# of Dots
Code
1
2
a
b
c
d
e
f
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
n
o
p
q
r
3
4
5
6
s
t
7
g
h
i
8
u
v
w
x
y
z
9
10
11
12
13
j
k
l
m
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F O R M AT D E S I G N T O O L S
D
Use copies of these worksheets and grids to create formats, batch
data, and check digit schemes. You may want to keep copies of
the completed forms for your records:
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Batch Worksheet
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Check Digit Worksheet
¨
Supply Layout Grids (English, Metric, Dots)
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Format Worksheet
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OPTION #4
OPTION
#61
OPTION #1
Reimage
Field
Copy Data
from Previous Field
Fixed Characters
R
F
OPTION #1
R 61
R 4
1
1
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T
T
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T
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T
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R
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R
R
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R
R
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Fixed Characters
R
R
R
61
61
61
R 4
R 4
R 4
R 4
R 4
R 4
R 4
R 61
R 61
R 61
R 61
R 61
4
R
D
D
D
D
R 1
1
R
R 1
OPTION #4
OPTION #1
OPTION #31
OPTION
#61
Reimage
Field
OPTION #51
OPTION #52
OPTION #50
Bar Code Densities
1
R
Define
Check Digit
PDF417 Security /
Truncation
PDF417
Aspect Ratio
Copy Data
from Previous Field
Fixed Characters
R
R
R
R 4
31
31
31
31
R 51
R 51
R 51
61
61
61
R
R
R
R
R 52
B
B
B
B
R
R
R
R
R 1
50
50
50
50
R 4
R 4
R 4
R 52
R 52
R 52
R
R
1
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R
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R 1
R 61
G
G
G
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FORMAT
WORKSHEET
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Format Name
Format #
Date
Supply Size
Supply Type
Customer Name
Software Version
Q
Q
Q
Q
L
L
L
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G L O S S A R Y
Batch Data
2,"Monarch"
Defines the actual information (as fields within { })
printed on the label.
Batch Control
E,0,1,4,2
Defines the print job (as a field).
Batch Header
{B,1,N,1}
First line of a batch, immediately following ({). Identifies
the format and batch quantity.
Batch Packet
{B,1,N,1
Contains a batch header and the batch data. Enclosed
within { }.
2,"Monarch" }
Bitmapped Fonts
Reside in the printer’s memory. If you change the point
size, you have changed the font. Magnifying these fonts
causes some jaggedness to occur.
Buffer
Storage area in the printer’s memory that holds specific
data (images, formats, etc).
Field
Can be text, bar codes, lines, boxes, constant, or
non-printable text. It is the result of a field definition.
Field Definition
Any string of parameters that pertain to one field. A
field definition begins with a field identifier (such as T,
B, D, C, etc.).
T,1,10,V,250,50,0,1,1,1,B,C,0 p
Field Parameters
Parameters that apply to a field and are separated by
commas. (In the above example, B is a field element for
black print on a white background.)
Flash Memory
Format
Contains information that is SAVED on power-down.
Layout or design for your printed label.
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Format Header
First line of a format, immediately following the start of
packet ({). A format header must begin with F, followed
by various header elements.
{F,1,A,R,E,600,400,"Fmt-1" p
Monospaced Fonts All characters have the same width and are easy to
center justify. (Standard, bold, and reduced are
monospaced.)
Option
R,4,6,1,3,1
Any line within a format that applies special formatting
to a field. This line always begins with R and must
immediately follow the field it applies to.
Packet
{B,1,N,1
Any string of characters within ({ }).
2,"Monarch" }
Pre-image
A way to optimize the printer, because it images the
fields while data is collected. After the last field is
imaged, the label prints almost immediately.
Proportionally
Spaced Fonts
All characters have different widths and are difficult to
center justify (CG Triumvirate™ Typefaces).
Scalable Fonts
All characters are scalable and smooth at any point
size. There are no jagged edges at any point size
because the font is created from an equation every time
it is used.
Soft (Downloaded) Reside in the printer’s RAM. They can be erased or
Fonts
overwritten.
TrueType Fonts
All characters follow the TrueType outline font standard.
All characters are scalable and smooth at any point
size.
Volatile RAM
Contains information that is LOST on power-down.
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I N D E X
A
batch data, using special chars
batch header
syntax
5-4
algorithm,in sum of digits
algorithm,in sum of products
alignment,bar code
3-15
3-14
2-14
5-2
5-2
G-1
5-2
7-3
defining
definition of term
sample
B
using zero quantities
batch method of downloading
explained
bar code
5-6
defining aspect ratios
PDF417 options
bar code alignment
bar code density
syntax
3-10
3-10
2-14
batch packet
definition of term
batch quantity zero
downloading explained
batch quantity, defined
bitmap
G-1
5-6
5-2
3-8
bar codes
character lengths
customizing density
defining
2-9
3-8
defining fields
4-12
4-13
4-10
defining next fields
defining the header
hexadecimal chart
hexadecimal method
overview
2-8
3-8
defining densities
determining distance
generating check digits
justification
C-17
2-10
3-7
4-2, 4-4
4-2
C-21
2-14
2-11
7-5
run length chart
run length method
storing the image
bitmapped fonts
definition of term
black to white print ratio
boxes
list of types
placing human readables
rotating
4-2, 4-5
4-7
2-14
2-11
2-14
selecting a density
selecting human readables
batch
G-1
4-3
overview of packet
batch control
5-2
defining
2-22
2-22
determining distance
buffer
definition of term
definition of term
batch control field
defining
G-1
G-1
5-3
5-3
5-3
syntax
sample
batch data
definition of term
batch data field
defining
G-1
5-4
5-4
5-4
5-5
5-5
syntax
sample
using entered/copied data
batch data, sample w/special chars
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entering
Internal table
C-2
C-3
C
OCRA table
selecting
C-5
C-1
calling technical support
changing
6-3
color options of text
constant text fields
character rotation
defining
2-5, 2-16
bar code density
security level of PDF417
character rotation
in constant text field
in text field
3-8
3-9 - 3-10
2-17
2-15
2-15
2-17
2-6
determining distance
justification
2-17
2-16
characters
modifying character height
modifying character width
rotating
magnifying font size
number of in bar code
number of in text
padding
B-4
2-8
2-3
3-6
2-16
2-17
2-15, 2-18
sample
control characters
factory defaults
copy data
placement of human readables
chart
7-5
1-4
hexadecimal conversion
run length conversion
check digit option
syntax
C-17
C-21
in partial form
merging fields
source field
3-5
3-5
3-4
3-7
syntax
copying data, using option 4
Cyrillic characters
3-3 - 3-4
3-4
C-10
check digit schemes
syntax
3-13
3-15
3-14
D-2
using sum of digits
using sum of products
check digit worksheet
check digits
customizing a scheme
generating
D
data
3-13
3-7
C-1
copy option 4
deciding on a field type
for batch
3-4
1-9
5-4
6-4
3-6
1-9
code pages
100 table
C-5
C-6
list of errors
101 table
1250 table
padding option 30
picking a font
data stream
C-9
1251 table
1252 table
C-10
C-10
C-11
C-11
C-12
C-12
C-13
C-13
C-6
examples
Maxicode
A-5
A-5
1253 table
1254 table
decrementing fields
fixing the first number
syntax
1255 table
1256 table
3-11
3-11
3-11
1257 table
1258 table
using option 60
437 table
850 table
C-7
C-7
852 table
855 table
C-8
C-8
857 table
860 table
C-9
C-4
ANSI table
Bold table
C-4
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defining
bar code type
bar codes
double-byte fonts
downloading
batch method
B-21
2-11
2-8
5-3
5-6
5-6
5-6
5-1
5-6
batch control field
batch data field
batch header
batch quantity zero method
methods
overview
5-4
5-2
bitmap fields
boxes
4-12
2-22
3-15
3-14
2-15
4-14
4-10
2-19
4-13
2-3
sequential method
check digit scheme w/sod
check digit scheme w/sop
constant text fields
duplicate fields
E
errors
data, description of
flash memory
format
6-4
6-16
6-13
6-17
6-14
6-16
graphic header
lines
hard printer failures
machine faults
memory card
next-bitmap fields
text fields
definition of terms
density
G-1
F
using option 50 to customize
design tools
about the grid
3-8
features
printer
1-8
D-2
D-1
D-2
1-10
1-6
1-1
5-3
check digit worksheet
format worksheet
online configuration worksheet
worksheet overview
designing a format
drawing a sketch
field type considerations
filling in worksheets
font considerations
print area
feed mode selection
field
bitmap, defining
definition of term
duplicate,defining
next-bitmap, defining
options
4-12
G-1
4-14
4-13
3-10
1-8
1-9
1-10
1-9
1-7
field definition
definition of term
field elements
definition of term
field options
G-1
G-1
using grids
1-8
1-10
1-7
worksheet overview
determining format content
diagnostics
brief list of
3-2
3-7
3-4
3-8
calculating check digits
copy data
customized bar code density
list of data errors
list of data format errors
list of flash memory errors
list of hard printer failure errors
list of machine fault errors
list of memory card errors
direction of
6-4
6-13
6-16
6-17
6-14
6-16
incrementing/decrementing fields 3-11
ordering
overview
3-2
3-2
3-6
3-7
3-2
3-9
3-2
3-10
padding data
price field
restrictions
bar code field
2-14
2-17
2-17
2-20
2-6
constant text character
constant text field
of lines
security/truncation for PDF417
using multiple
width/length for PDF417
text character
text field
2-6
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fields
bar code rotation
formats
decisions to make
2-14
5-3
5-4
2-17
1-9
7-5
1-9
3-6
1-9
7-4
2-6
1-9
1-10
5-5
1-7
2-8
batch control syntax
batch data syntax
constant text rotation
deciding a type
defining bar codes
defining boxes
2-22
2-15
2-19
2-3
defining constant text fields
defining lines
finding trailing spaces
font considerations
padding
defining text fields
defining the header
designing
2-2
1-6 - 1-8
1-7
1-9
picking a font
repeating parameters
text field rotation
determining content
field types described briefly
filling in worksheets
font considerations
referenced in batch packet
sample
1-10
1-9
5-2
types briefly described
using a worksheet
using data entry/copied fields
1-2, A-9
1-8
5-7
fixed data
using grids
in constant text field
in text field
2-17
2-3
formats, modifying
formatting errors
list of
flash
6-13
storing images
flash memory
definition of term
flash memory errors
list of
4-8
G-1
G
generating check digits with option 31 3-7
graphic
6-16
defining bitmap fields
defining duplicate fields
defining next-bitmap fields
defining the header
hexadecimal chart
hexadecimal method
including in a format
overview of bitmap
run length chart
4-12
4-14
4-13
font
legal information
overview
scalable
B-23
1-9
B-19
B-1, B-20, B-23, C-2
4-10
C-17
4-2, 4-4
4-19
TrueType
fonts
double-byte
B-21
4-2
monospaced magnification
optimizing
proportional magnification
B-4
7-4
B-6
C-21
4-2, 4-5
4-7
run length method
storing the image
format
grid
overview
definition of term
print area
G-1
1-7
1-8
format header
definition of term
format worksheet
overview
H
G-2
D-1
hard printer failure errors
list of
help, getting
1-10
6-17
6-3
hex graphic packet
sample
4-15
human readable characters
placement considerations
selecting for a bar code
7-5
2-14
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mapping
method, hexadecimal
method, run length
Maxicode
I
4-2, 4-4
4-2, 4-5
imaging
repeating parameters
using zero batch headers
7-4
7-3
data stream
MaxiCode information
measurement
A-5
A-5
imaging time
when to use scalable fonts
incrementing fields
fixing the first number
restrictions
7-4
on a grid
1-8
memory
3-11
3-2
storing images in flash
storing images in RAM
merging
4-8
4-7
syntax
using option 60
3-11
3-11
copied data
3-5
3-4
5-7
fields with option 4
modifying formats
modulus
J
justification
of bar code
of constant text fields
of text field
2-14
2-17
2-6
description of check digit calc
in sum of digits
in sum of products
monetary
3-13
3-15
3-14
L
using price formatting
monospaced fonts
definition of term
3-7
Latin characters
layout
C-6 - C-7, C-10
G-2
B-4
monospaced fonts, magnification of
decisions to make
designing a label
grid
1-7
1-6
1-8
1-7
1-8
O
print area
rough sketches
length
online configuration worksheet
opaque overlay
explanation
D-2
2-5
of a bar code field
of a text field
lines
2-8
2-3
optimizing
print quality
print speed
7-2
7-2
7-4
7-3
defining
2-19
2-19
2-19
2-19
2-21
repeating field parameters
using zero batch quantities
option
defining as segment
defining as vectors
determining distance
thickness
definition of term
optional entry method
options
G-2
5-7
M
field
3-10
machine errors
list of
magnification
6-14
considerations
of monospaced fonts
of proportional fonts
7-5
B-4
B-6
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options,field
brief list of
3-8
3-2
3-7
3-4
3-8
3-2
price fields
formatting option
3-7
3-7
3-2
3-8
1-7
1-7
calculating check digits
copy data
restrictions with check digits
restrictions with incrementing
syntax
customized bar code density
general overview
print area
maximum size
print control
in batch control field
printer
features
printers
incrementing/decrementing fields 3-11
ordering
padding data
3-2
3-6
5-3
1-1
price formatting
restrictions
3-7
3-2
security/truncation for PDF417
using multiple
width/length for PDF417
3-9
3-2
data errors
6-4
6-13
6-17
3-10
data formatting errors
hard printer failure errors
machine fault errors
6-14, 6-16
P
printing
packet
black to white ratio
overview
4-3
5-1
definition of term
packet control characters
factory defaults
packets
G-2
1-4
problems
check digit miscalculated
getting technical support
human readables cut off
3-7
6-3
7-5
batch
check digit scheme
guidelines
5-2
3-13
1-5
image time and changing data
image time and unchanging data
7-4
7-3
padding data
syntax
parameters
3-6
3-6
imaging time and repeating field
parameters
7-4
2-18
1-5
incorrect symbols print
invalid packet syntax
list of data errors
definition of term
for batch control field
for batch data field
for batch header
repeating
G-1
5-3
5-4
5-2
7-4
6-4
list of flash memory errors
list of format errors
6-16
6-13
6-17
6-14
6-16
list of hard printer failure errors
list of machine fault errors
list of memory card errors
PDF417 bar codes
security/truncation
width/length
3-9
3-10
missing/overlapping due to
magnification
7-5
3-7
7-5
7-2
1-5
B-6
placing
no check digit generated
off tag errors
poor print quality
human readables
point size
positioning
7-5
B-19
programming conventions
proportional fonts, magnification of
proportionally spaced fonts
definition of term
graphic image in a field
graphic image in a format
graphic image in a packet
pre-image
4-9
4-10
4-8
G-2
definition of term
G-2
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explained
setting
R
5-6
RAM
storing images
rotating
bar codes
format number
supply size
2-2
2-2
2-2
4-7
unit of measure
size of
2-14
2-17
2-17
2-6
constant text characters
constant text fields
text characters
monospaced fonts
proportaional fonts
smart imaging
B-4
B-6
7-1
text fields
rough sketches
2-6
1-8
soft fonts
definition of term
source field, of copy data
special characters, using batch data
standard features
standard fonts, list of
G-2
3-4
5-4
1-1
B-1
run length graphic packet
sample
4-17
S
sample
storage device
storing
images
4-7 - 4-8
bar code density option
batch control field
batch data field
3-8
5-3
4-7
4-8
5-4
5-2
images in flash
images in RAM
sum of digits calculation
sum of products calculation
supply
batch header
4-7
3-15
3-14
batch method downloading
calculate check digit option
check digit scheme packet
copy field
5-6
3-7
3-13
3-4
about the layout grid
measurement on a grid
symbol set
1-8
1-8
C-1
C-1
C-2
C-3
2-7
C-1
font, bold style
B-6
B-5
A-9
2-2
font, standard style
format
format header
ANSI
entering
hex graphic packet
inc/dec field option
monospaced font magnification
padding data
4-15
3-11
B-4
3-6
Internal table
options
selecting
symbols
price field option
proportional font magnification
run length graphic packet
sequential method downloading
text field
3-8
monetary
3-7
B-6
4-17
5-6
syntax
constant text field
format header
2-15, 2-18
2-2
2-3
B-19
scalable font
schemes
customizing check digits
security/truncation
using option 51
3-13
3-9
segments
defining
2-19
2-11
selecting bar code type
selector, check digit
description of
3-13
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T
V
table
bar code lengths
variable length
padding for
vectors
2-9
2-9
3-6
fixed/variable bar codes
hexadecimal conversion
run length conversion
special characters, batch data
technical support
terms defined
C-17
C-21
5-5
defining
2-19
C-13
Vietnamese characters
volatile RAM
definition of term
6-3
G-1
G-2
text fields
W
character rotation
color attributes
defining
2-6
2-5, 2-16
2-3
width/length
using option 52
worksheet
3-10
determining distance
justification
modifying character height
2-4
2-6
check digit
filling in
format
D-2
1-10
D-1
2-4
modifying character spacing 2-4, 2-15
modifying character width
online configuration
overview
D-2
1-10
2-5
placing proportionally spaced
characters
2-3
2-6
2-3
rotating
syntax
thickness
line
trailing spaces
finding
2-21
7-5
transparent overlay
explanation
2-5
B-1, B-20, B-23, C-2
TrueType font
types of fields
brief description
1-9
U
unit of measure
setting
2-2
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