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1. 65 gt uue1 0 0 115 0 50 100 150 109 133 183 0 4 Format Design Tools Supply Layout Indicat Metric E m 51 mm Width 38 mm Width 30 mm Width 900 800 700 673 600 500 419 gt 400 300 200 165 N N o 3 3 100 3 3 i a 2 92 mm 9 0 100 200 m 400 275 337 464 zoL Supply Layout 4 Indicates Graphic no print area 2 0 Width 1 5 Width 1 2 Width 45 Dots 600 45 Dots 509 500 400 317 300 200 125 __ gt 100 0 22 Dots 0 100 200 300 209 255 351 0 6 Format Design Tools ujue1 O Y 2 9 n o OPTION 1 9 1ndNI 4009 ZY 1 1571530 9H AdO2 01 SM LYVLS 94 vH 91314 54
2. 5 2 Defining the Batch Control 5 3 Defining Batch Data Fields toe wate iae 5 4 Using Special Characters in Batch 5 4 Merged or 05 5 5 Incrementing Fields 5 5 Downloading Methods 5 6 Sequential 5 6 Batch us ace nd n es MR ds 5 6 Batch Quantity Zero 0 5 6 Modifying Formats si ed 5 7 Optional Entry Method 5 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 6 1 Printing Diagnostics 6 2 Reading Diagnostics 5 6 3 If You Receive an Error 6 3 Calling Technical 6 3 Da mie pred s bases t dt o 6 4 Format 6 4 EITOIS fer iru diee 6 7 Option Errors 6 7 Online Configuration Errors 6 9 Check D
3. X 1 1 100 2 60 7 29 14 58 1 10 6 61 18 52 38 04 L W Dots 5 14 28 1 100 18 23 51 04 96 88 1 10 46 30 129 65 246 06 Uh af ag Dots 35 98 186 Height Magnification 1x w 1 100 13 02 91 15 1 10 33 07 231 51 dots 25 175 B 16 Fonts Triumvirate Typeface Bold Cond 18 pt Font 1010 Point sizes greater than 12 include only the following special characters 0123456789 amp DFKLMPS kpr 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 X instead of the upside down question mark 5 Width Mag Minimum Average Maximum 1x 1 100 in 7 81 10 94 21 88 1 10 mm 19 84 27 78 8 55 56 0 Dots 15 21 42 0 7x 1 100 in 54 69 76 56 153 12 1 10 mm 138 91 194 47 388 94 Dots 105 147 294 Height Magnification 1x 8 7 1 100 in 20 31 142 19 1 10 mm 51 59 361 16 dots 39 273 Fonts 17 CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold Cond 22 pt Font 1011 Point sizes greater than 12 include only the following special characters 0123456789 amp DFKLMPS kpr 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 X instead of the upside
4. 8 Sample Format Packet 9 Hanglag Example u 9 Tag a is ne 0 Label Example a uz sas A 10 Receipt Format Example A 11 Label Sample sqan ee Y era ime Te e Rt Rer eus A 11 Label Sample 3 A 12 FONTS MEME LC B 1 Bitmap Font Information 4 Monospaced Font Magnification B 4 Proportional Font Magnification B 6 Scalable Font B 19 TrueType Font Information B 20 Downloading TrueType 6 B 20 Using International B 21 Selecting a Symbol 8 B 22 International 23 Licensing Your Fonts B 23 Locating the Font Number in a Font B 24 SYMBOL SETS CODE 1 Supported Symbol Sets and Code Pages C 1 Selecting a Symbol Set or Code 0
5. Data from Previous Field 43609 sarono NI HVHO Fixed Characters 4009 Zz 13595 WAS SIL LOY LON ELL AN3NWN ITV LLL OVW AIM OLL OVIN LOH 61 81 dV9 21 NWN109 91 vL HVHO dO EL 01514 21 531 NI HWVN 88 Maava H19N31 93 LVINYOS 24 2 9 Fixed Characters 5641311 1X31 sarono NI HVHO OPTION 52 OPTION 50 OPTION 51 OPTION 31 OPTION 4 OPTION 1 Bar Code Densities Copy Data from Previous Field Fixed Characters PDF417 Security Truncation 4009 dO Sq ial 1X31 3 18 NON PDF417 Aspect Ratio Check Digit 9 1 3009 W3avaH NOISN3WIG NWN109 MOM 436409 W3Q0v3aH l nv4iaq 1 13437 38 4009 W3Qv3aH IVNOLLIGQV 3OVdS TWNOLLIGGV dV9 HVHO TWNOLLIGGV 4 13 HLGIM LOG AN3N3713 HVN HLGIM LOG 3009
6. GLOSSARY Batch Data 2 Batch Control E 0 1 4 2 Batch Header B 1 N 1 Batch Packet B 1 N 1 2 Monarch Bitmapped Fonts Buffer Field Field Definition Field Parameters Flash Memory Format Defines the actual information as fields within printed on the label Defines the print job as a field First line of a batch immediately following Identifies the format and batch quantity Contains a batch header and the batch data Enclosed within 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 Storage area in the printer s memory that holds specific data images formats etc Can be text bar codes lines boxes constant or non printable text It is the result of a field definition Any string of parameters that pertain to one field A field definition begins with a field identifier such as T D T 1 10 V 250 50 0 1 1 1 B5 0C 9 1 Parameters that apply to field separated commas In the above example B is a field element for black print on a white background Contains information that is SAVED on power down Layout or design for your printed label 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
7. 193 9 3 39 3009 W3Qv3aH 1 1571530 AdO9 OL FORMAT WORKSHEET NOILVIOM 99 lHVlS 245 qai 23s 3dOW 59 3009 W3Q0Vv3aH S310n0 NI HVHO NWN109 v9 29 4009 LOY 2 9 19 5641311 135 WAS 12 Format Supply 5 o ZO Format Date TC6035FW Rev AA 8 02 Customer Name Software Version SS3NMOIHL 90 NWN109 so NWN109 O 1 31 l1H9I3H 68 ALISN3G NWN109 S310n0 NI HVHO 212 Ni3llVd 81 LOY LOY 015 21 69 HVHO dO 0705 89 109 GNA IHL9N31 91 OVW CIM 29 91514 OVIN 19 99 SD dV9 v9 319NV ST 564134 NWN109 2 NWN109 t1 21 1X31 INVISNOO 11
8. ket Reference Ma mual _ EM N B 2 5 a snm i p S 28025 on WM I m y 429 9 629 A AVERY DENNISON TC6037PR Rev AF 1 08 2002 Paxar Americas Inc a subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corp All rights reserved Each product program carries respective written warranty the only warranty on which the customer can rely Paxar reserves the right to make changes in the product the programs and their availability at any time and without notice Although Paxar has made every effort to provide complete and accurate information in this manual Paxar shall not be liable for any omissions or update will incorporated later edition of this manual 2002 Paxar Americas Inc a subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corp rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written permission of Paxar Americas Inc WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not ins
9. 1 200 200 MAXI M3 1 93 020 020 33 7 0 8 5 0 1 MaxiCode bar code 33 B 1 N 1 1 gt 030 Message header C 01 02996 Transportation header C M5E1G45 029 Postal Code This field determines Mode 124 029 Country code 066 029 Class service 1712345679 029 Tracking number C UPSN 029 Origin carrier 12345 029 UPS shipper number 089 029 Julian day of pickup C 029 Shipment ID empty C ly TA 29 Package count 10 029 Weight Ib C Y 029 Address validation 029 Street address empty C TORONTO 029 City empty C ON 030 State 004 EOT A 8 Samples Sample Format Packet F 25 A R B 200 200 Fmt 25 C 140 40 0 1 2 1 W C 0 0 SAMPLE 1 B 1 12 F 85 40 1 2 40 5 L 01 T 2 18 V 50 50 1 3 1 1 B L 0 0 11 SAMPLE FORMAT 25 1 1 02802811111 2 TEXT FIELD ES TEXT FIELD 1 HangTag Example 1 275 125 1 01 228 20 0 50 8 8 1 0 0 0047896320 1 0047896320 C 203 20 0 50 8 8 A 1 0 0 045 1 iE 12 09 203 55 0 50 8 8 1 0 0 12 1 C 203 85 0 50 8 8 A L 0 0 099 1 00654113 1158 178 20 0 50 8 8 1 0 0 00654113 1 C 178 85 0 50 8 8 A 1 0 0 1158 1 C 54 37 0 50 14 14 A L 0 0 49 99 1 Sample Batch Packet By lp E 0 0 1 1 Sampl
10. MONARCH MONARCH MONARCH MONARCH Field Field 2 6 Defining Fields T15 sym set Example Symbol set Use 0 for the Internal Symbol Set For scalable fonts use 1 ANSI Symbol Set 100 Macintosh 101 Wingdings 102 Unicode user input for particular mapping 103 BIG5 user input for Unicode mapping 104 GB2312 user input for Unicode mapping 105 SJIS user input for Unicode mapping Code Page 932 Japanese Shift JIS 106 GB2312 user input for GB2312 mapping Code Page 936 Simplified Chinese 107 BIG5 user input for BIG5 mapping Code Page 950 Traditional Chinese 437 DOS Code Page 437 Domestic 850 DOS Code Page 850 International 852 DOS Code Page 852 Latin 2 855 DOS Code Page 855 Russian 857 DOS Code Page 857 IBM Turkish 860 DOS Code Page 860 MS DOS Portuguese 1250 Code Page 1250 Latin 2 1251 Code Page 1251 Cyrillic 1252 Code Page 1252 Latin 1 1253 Code Page 1253 Greek 1254 Code Page 1254 Turkish 1255 Code Page 1255 Hebrew 1256 Code Page 1256 Arabic 1257 Code Page 1257 Baltic 1258 Code Page 1258 Vietnam The CG Triumvirate typefaces support only the ANSI and DOS Code Page 437 and 850 Symbol Sets The scalable font font 50 does 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
11. 2 8 Defining Constant Text 5 2 15 Defining Line Fields aaa a 2 19 E mon 2 19 2 22 DEFINING FIELD OPTIONS 3 1 Applying Field Options 3 2 Combining Field Options 3 2 Option 1 Fixed 3 3 Cp Copy Dal E oq gata aa ie eda 3 4 Merging FIGS MC ETT 3 5 ER es 3 5 Option 30 Pad Ju s s oL 3 6 Sample Use for Padding 3 6 Option 31 Calculate Check Digit csi re 3 7 Option 42 Price adea Eee dE 3 7 Option 50 Bar Code 5 3 8 Option 51 PDF417 Security Truncation 3 9 Option 52 PDF417 Width Length ee 3 10 Option 60 Incrementing Decrementing Fields 3 11 Fixing the First Number in the Incrementing Sequence 3 11 Option 61 Re image Field 522225453 EX REP aX 3 12 yupaqaaqaqsqasaqausa 3 13 Sum of Products Calculation 3 14 Sum of Digits Calculation 3 15 CREATING 4 1 Overview of Bitmapped Image
12. 14 24 15 16 1 1 By 1 By B l 1 DO 2 B 120 16 B 121 24 B 122 24 B 123 32 B 124 32 13 24 16 16 17 16 O7FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC IFFOFFFFFFFFFFFFFF SFFE0007FFFF8000FF80 391E0027FFFF803FFFCO 1C7FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFCO 1 1 OFFDFFFFFFFFFFEOFF FFFFFFFFFFFFFFF8 SFFFFFFFFFFFFFEO O3FFFFFFFFFFFF O7FFFF80 FFFF00000000FFEO0 078000FFFFFFFFOOIF T78FFFFFFFFFFFFFFEOG6O0 0187FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC18 027FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF2 OLFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF8 FEFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFEO I Q7FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC FFFFFFFFFFFFFFCO OLFFFFFFFFFFF8 4 16 Creating Graphics Sample Run Length Graphic Packet G 99 A R G 0 0 0 99WIRE B 39 50 R Z ed EzSEU B 40 39 R R 41 34 R l 4 42 30 R DpZoD R R R R 43 25 EdZZEdE 44 23 BeZZMeB 5 23 BCZZW U UJ UJ DO UU UJ UJ nm 46 23 ZZZA P 47 23 R ZDSZE 48 24 TZkU 49 25 HtRqJ B 50 27 GsSsG D 0 4 4 B 51 27 ChZWgC D 0 4 4 B 52 34 R ZZEdC D 0 4 4 B 53 30 R NzkN 1 D 0 4 4 B 70 5 R AuGsSsG B 71 5 R BtChZWgC B 72 6 R DxZZEdC
13. F 1 A R E 600 400 Fmt 1 Monospaced Fonts All characters have the same width and are easy to Option R 4 6 1 3 1 Packet B 1 N 1 2 Monarch Pre image Proportionally Spaced Fonts Scalable Fonts center justify Standard bold and reduced are monospaced 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 Any string of characters within 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 All characters have different widths and are difficult to center justify CG Triumvirate Typefaces 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 TrueType Fonts Volatile RAM overwritten All characters follow the TrueType outline font standard All characters are scalable and smooth at any point size Contains information that is LOST on power down INDEX A batch data using special chars 5 4 batch header algorithm in sum of digits 3 15 syntax 5 2 algorithm in sum of products 3 14 defining 5 2 alignment bar code 2 14 definition of term G 1 5 2 using zero quantities 7
14. O mapping method hexadecimal 4 2 4 4 method run length 4 2 4 5 Maxicode data stream A 5 MaxiCode information A 5 measurement on 1 8 memory storing images in flash 4 8 storing images in RAM 4 7 merging copied data 3 5 fields with option 4 3 4 modifying formats 5 7 modulus description of check digit calc 3 13 sum of digits 3 15 in sum of products 3 14 monetary using price formatting 3 7 monospaced fonts definition of term G 2 monospaced fonts magnification of 4 o online configuration worksheet opaque overlay explanation optimizing print quality print speed repeating field parameters using zero batch quantities option definition of term optional entry method options field Index 5 options field brief list of calculating check digits copy data customized bar code density general overview incrementing decrementing fields ordering padding data price formatting restrictions security truncation for PDF417 using multiple width length for PDF417 PX packet definition of term packet control characters factory defaults packets batch check digit scheme guidelines padding data syntax parameters definition of term for batch control field for batch data field for batch header repeating PDF417 bar codes security truncation width length placing human readables point size positioning graphic image in a field graphic image in a format graphic image
15. 6 44 Divide the sum of the digits the modulus 10 this case only to the whole number The balance is called the remainder 4 10 44 40 4 Defining Field Options 3 15 5 Subtract the remainder from the modulus The result becomes the check digit In this case the check digit is 6 10 4 6 3 16 Defining Field Options CREATING GRAPHICS This chapter provides information how to out the graphic image using the hexadecimal 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 Creating Graphics 4 1 Overview of Bitmapped Images 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 Determining a Method 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 h
16. Dots 21 63 133 Height Magnification 1x m 7 1 100 6 77 47 40 1 10 mm 17 20 120 39 dots 13 91 Fonts B 7 Triumvirate Typeface Bold 8 pt 1001 Width Mag Minimum Average Maximum 1x 1 100 1 56 5 73 10 94 1 10 3 97 14 55 L 27 78 w Dots 3 11 21 7 1 100 6 9 20 7 41 4 1 10 17 5 m 52 6 105 2 lt gt Dots 14 42 84 Height Magnification 1x 1 100 8 33 58 33 1 10 21 17 148 17 dots 16 112 B 8 Fonts Triumvirate Typeface Bold 10 pt Font 1002 Width Mag Minimum Average Maximum 1x 1 100 1 56 6 77 13 02 1 10 3 97 I 17 20 L 33 07 w Dots 3 13 25 7x 1 100 in 10 94 47 40 91 15 1 10 mm 27 78 m 120 39 291 51 lt Dots 21 91 175 Height Magnification 1x 7 1 100 in 10 42 72 92 1 10 mm 26 46 185 21 dots 20 140 Fonts 9 CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold 12 pt Font 1003 Width Mag Minimum Average Maximum 1x 1 100 2 60 8 85 16 15 1 10 6 61 22 49 41 01 m L w Dots 5 47 31 7x 1 100 18 23 67 94 113 02 1 10 46 30 157 43 287 07 Dots 35 119 217 Height Magnification 1x 1 100 12 50 87 50 1 10 31 75 222 25
17. a o z gt l gt x o lt OV mM N 8 10 Symbol Sets Code Pages Code Page 1253 Greek K H v O 22 8 28 P uJ gt gt gt lt e gt WN Ow Y ABT AEZHOIKAMN 192 1 ab cd ef gh oPQRSTUVWXY ZOE J c ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO 80123456789 Code Page 1254 Turkish N gt x gt gt o 2 o G JKLMNO amp OABCDEFGHI 01234567829 Symbol Sets Code Pages 11 Code Page 1255 Hebrew 1 4 AR I C 12 Symbol Sets Code Pages Code Page 1257 Baltic h gt N gt S N UGN dU n Fa Tom ur om O IG I abcdefgh PQRSTUVWXY ZOE s A B C DEF GHIJ KLMNO 801234656789 Code Page 1258 Vietnamese N gt lt gt oz gt o2 F a A 80123456789 Symbol Sets Code Pages 13 ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart 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
18. gt gt defining bar code type bar codes batch control field batch data field batch header bitmap fields boxes check digit scheme w sod check digit scheme w sop constant text fields duplicate fields graphic header lines next bitmap fields text fields definition of terms density using option 50 to customize design tools about the grid 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 using grids worksheet overview determining format content diagnostics 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 bar code field constant text character constant text field of lines text character text field 2 11 2 8 5 3 5 4 5 2 4 12 2 22 3 15 3 14 2 15 4 14 4 10 2 19 4 13 2 3 G 1 ks ox 5 double byte fonts downloading batch method batch quantity zero method methods overview sequential method E errors data description of flash memory format hard printer failures machine faults memory card features printer feed mode selection field bitmap defining definition of term duplicate defining next bitmap defining options field
19. English 1 Metric 2 Dots 1 For Quick Response bar codes the value you enter is the symbol s maximum height Small bar codes may not be scannable Appearance of text with bar code For UPC and EAN use 1 or 5 8 For all others use 8 Options 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 Q N Choose L R C B or E to align the bar code data correctly in the field For 12 of 5 Code 39 Mod 43 Codabar MSI you can use L R C Bor 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 Top of field points to top of supply 1 Top of field points to left of supply 2 of field points to bottom of supply 3 of field points to right of supply Note Serial bar codes printed at speeds greater than 1 5 IPS may not scan properly B 3 12 F 150 70 1 2 80 7 L 0 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 withou
20. 1 C 182 122 0 50 8 8 A L 0 0 4 00 11 C 163 122 0 50 8 8 A 1 0 0 0 26 11 C 140 123 0 50 8 8 A 1 0 0 4 26 11 Sample Batch Packet B 1 N 1iE 0 0 1 Label Sample 2 1 110 200 11 2011 C 92 70 0 50 7 7 A L 0 0 PRETZELS 11 B 1 12 F 45 50 1 2 40 7 D 901 R 1 028400067362 PRETZELS Cp 8 105 0 50 7 107 105 Ay 1 05 07 Sif Oy t Sample Batch Packet 0 28400 06736 2 5 79 B 1 N 1IE 0 0 1 11 Samples A 11 Label Sample 3 1 400 200 1 2040 150 21 0 50 14 12 0 1 PACK 1 C 150 46 0 50 14 12 A L 0 1 WAREHOUSE 12 11 C 285 70 0 50 10 10 A L 0 1 07 14 00 14 C 110 70 0 50 10 10 A L 0 1 4425 11 1 13 95 165 8 6 90 8 1 1 rb NI 1 0315355110299 2 1 214 176 0 50 7 9 0 1 11 4 1 1 13 1 1 DH DW DW Sample Batch Packet 1 0 0 1 11 BATTERY PACK WAREHOUSE 12 4425 07 14 00 0315355110299 A 12 Samples FONTS This appendix shows examples of the fonts loaded in your printer s memory Number Font Size and Appearance Type of of Dots Between Spacing Characters 1 Standard monospaced 3 203 dpi 2 Reduced monospaced 1 203 dpi 3 Bold monospaced 3 203 dpi 4 OCRA like monospaced 3 203 dpi 5 HR1 for numeric data monospaced 2 203 dpi 6 HR2 for numeric d
21. 1 10 17 5 122 6 dots 14 98 Fonts B 5 Bold 1x 1 100 in 16 7 117 24 1 10 mm 42 4 297 8 dots 34 238 Proportional Font Magnification 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 CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold 8 pt Width Mag Minimum Average Maximum e a 1x 1 100 in 1 56 5 73 10 94 1 10 mm 3 97 14 55 L 27 78 w Dots 3 11 21 7x 1 100 6 9 20 7 41 4 1 10 mm 17 5 52 6 105 2 x Dots 14 42 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 13 Average font dots x 5 magnification 65 dots an average letter of the CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold at 5x CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold 6 5 pt Font 1000 Width Mag Minimum Average Maximum 1x 1 100 in 1 56 4 69 9 90 1 10 mm 3 97 1 11 91 L 25 14 w Dots 3 9 19 1 100 10 94 32 81 69 27 1 10 27 78 83 34 175 95
22. 2 Each digit in the field is multiplied by the weight assigned to it field 52324521 9 weight string 4 1 2 3 412 3 4 products 2026616 54336 3 Next the product of each digit is added together This is the sum of the products 20 1 2 1 6 6 16 5 4 3 36 98 4 Divide the sum of the products by the modulus 10 this case only to the whole number The balance is called the remainder 9 10 98 90 8 3 14 Defining Field Options 5 Subtract the remainder from the modulus The result becomes the check digit In this case the check digit is 2 10 8 2 of Digits Calculation This is an example of how the printer uses Sum of Digits to calculate a check digit for this data 2 3 2 4 5 2 1 9 1 Weights are applied to each digit starting with the last digit 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 weight string 5 2 4 1 3 2 2 3 5 1 2 2 1 3 9 4 2 Each digit in the field is multiplied by the weight assigned to it field 5 23 245 2 1 9 weight string 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 products 20 2 6 616 5 4 336 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 285042 646 41 6 45 44 3 3
23. 480 Dots 244 416 F8 name Format name optional 0 8 characters enclose within quotation marks Example F 1 A R E 300 100 TEXTILES Format 1 TEXTILES uses a three inch long by one inch wide label 2 2 Defining Fields Defining Text Fields Create a separate definition for each text field If text falls on two lines each line of text requires a separate definition Syntax T1 T T2 field T3 of char T4 fix var T5 row T field of char fix var row column gap font hgt mag wid mag color alignment char rot field rot sym set Text Field 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 Fixed length V Variable length For monospaced fonts distance from bottom of print area to the pivot point The pivot point varies depending on how text is justified gt i Z lt Ni Left Center Right Justified Balanced End Justified For proportionally spaced fonts distance from bottom of print area to baseline of characters in field English 0 365 Metric 0 927 Dot 0 741 AMPLE Note The minimum printable length for peel mode is 0 435 inches 11 mm or 88 dots Defining Fields 2 3 column Distance from the left edge of the print area to the pivot point to find the column location English 0 189 Metric 0
24. Incrementing end position must 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 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 Truncation code must standard or truncated bar code Aspect code must be C columns or R rows Option definition must be 5 set or template Input device device must be D Default H Host K Keyboard N None or S Scanner 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 6 8 Troubleshooting Online Configuration Error Description Code 251 Power up mode must 0 online 252 Language selection must be 0 English 253 Batch separator code in a system setup packet must be 0 off 254 Slash zero selection must be 0 standard zero or 1 slashed zero 255
25. Length Codes Set dots mils Available 2 5 2 76 219 9 11 12 1 5 6 8 0109 Price CD 4 114 3 14 8 14 17 UPCE 2 76 2 9 9 N A 6 or 7 1 5 6 8 0 09 2 5 4 114 3 14 8 9 12 8 2 76 2 9 9 8 1 5 6 7 8 0109 2 5 4 114 3 14 8 10 13 13 2 5 2 76 2 9 9 12 13 1 5 6 7 8 0109 Price CD 4 114 3 14 8 15 18 Interleaved 1 1 1 21 103 4 1 3 0 0 to 2710 8 0 to 9 2 of 5 2 24 12 59 1 1 2 5 2015 3 3 2 7 34 5 1 3 0 with Barrier Bar 4 4 2 6 29 6 1 2 5 5 5 6 4 19 7 1 3 0 6 6 3 4 19 7 1 2 5 7 7 5 3 14 8 1 3 0 8 8 8 3 14 8 1 2 3 9 9 6 3 14 8 1 2 0 10 11 2 2 9 9 1 3 0 11 11 0 2 9 9 1 3 0 12 12 7 2 9 9 11215 13 14 5 219 9 1 2 0 Code 39 1 1 4 10 49 3 1 2 5 0 to 2710 8 SPACE MOD43 2 1 7 8 39 4 1 2 5 Extended 3 3 5 4 19 7 1 2 5 0 to 9 Code 39 4 4 2 3 14 8 1 3 0 AtoZ 6 6 3 2 9 9 1 3 0 7 7 0 2 9 9 1 25 11 3 9 4 19 7 1 2 0 12 12 7 1 4 9 1 3 0 20 3 0 5 24 6 1 2 2 Codabar 2 2 1 8 39 4 1 3 0 0 to 26 8 NW7 3 3 0 6 29 6 1 2 5 0 to 9 4 4 6 4 19 7 1 2 5 atod 5 5 1 4 19 7 1 2 0 7 8 4 2 9 9 1 3 0 8 9 2 2 9 9 1 2 5 9 10 1 2 9 9 1 2 0 Code 128 20 3 5 7 0 5 24 6 0 to 2710 8 to 4 4 418 7 4 19 7 Code 16 6 5 8 11 7 3 14 8 8 8 7 11 5 2 9 9 Note 2 12 Defining Fields For 2015 bar codes pad field data to the left with a zero when odd number of characters are used Codab
26. 25448985689 23448 8568 n Balanced Fields End Justified Fields 0 1 1 English 0 365 0 927 Dot 0 741 SAMPLE 11112 42355 B6 column Distance from the lower left edge of the print area to the pivot point English 0 189 Metric 0 480 SAHPLE Dots 0 383 Note Allow a minimum of 1 10 inch between the scan edge of code label edges other data 2 10 Defining Fields 7 font 8 density Bar code Options 1 UPCA 2 UPCE 3 Interleaved 2 of 5 4 Code 39 no check digit 5 Codabar 6 EAN8 7 EAN13 8 Code 128 9 MSI 10 UPCA 2 11 UPCA 5 12 UPCE 2 13 UPCE 5 14 8 2 15 16 17 21 22 23 31 32 33 36 40 41 44 50 8 5 EAN13 2 EAN13 5 LAC POSTNET Code 93 Code 16K PDF 417 Maxicode Quick Response Code 39 MOD 43 check digit UPCA amp Price CD EAN13 amp Price CD Interleaved 2015 w Barrier Bar Note The two dimensional bar codes only apply to the 6037 printer Bar code density Use the following table for other bar codes Note Ifthe field contains 11 digit UPC bar code the printer automatically zero suppresses it into a 6 digit UPCE bar code Defining Fields 2 11 Bar Code Density Density Narrow Narrow to Data Appearance Char Type Selector or cpi Wide Ratio
27. 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 Determining the Print Area 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 Maximum Maximum Minimum Minimum Print Measure Supply Size Print Area Supply Size Area English 1 100 205 x 400 189 x 365 120 x 55 109 x 20 Metric 1 10mm 521 x 1016 480 x 927 305 x 140 277 x 51 Dots 416 x 812 384 x 741 244 x 112 221 x 41 1 203 dots 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 Getting Started 1 7 Drawing Rough Sketches 234 9 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
28. syntax constant text field 2 15 2 18 format header 2 2 Index 7 oT table bar code lengths 2 9 fixed variable bar codes 2 9 hexadecimal conversion C 17 run length conversion C 21 special characters batch data 5 5 technical support 6 3 terms defined G 1 text fields character rotation 2 6 color attributes 2 5 2 16 defining 2 3 determining distance 2 4 justification 2 6 modifying character height 2 4 modifying character spacing 2 4 2 15 modifying character width 2 5 placing proportionally spaced characters 2 3 rotating 2 6 syntax 2 3 thickness line 2 21 trailing spaces finding 7 5 transparent overlay explanation 2 5 TrueType font B 1 B 20 B 23 C 2 types of fields brief description 1 9 U unit of measure setting 2 2 8 Index variable length padding for vectors defining Vietnamese characters volatile RAM definition of term W width length using option 52 worksheet check digit filling in format online configuration overview o E os 9 d Y Hw coc oS 2 29 555 c2 So 99 5 w 458088 att p m e OL LL 5 oo 225
29. 01 Spaces are ignored except within character strings Getting Started 1 5 Starting with Design 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 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 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 Identify the field types that appear on your label See Considering Field Types for more information Decide which fonts you want to use See Considering Fonts for more information 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 format packet based how you filled out your worksheet See Chapter 2 Defining Fields for more information For your application to use the format use the PCL library functions in the Programmer Manual Execute your application 1 6 Getting Started Determining Format Contents Before you lay out your format you need to make a few decisions For
30. 1 100 23 44 164 05 1 10 mm 59 53 416 72 dots 54 315 B 12 Fonts CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold Cond 6 5 pt Font 1006 Width Mag Minimum Average Maximum 1x 1 100 1 04 3 65 6 25 1 10 mm 2 65 9 26 15 88 v Dots 2 7 12 7X 1 100 in 7 29 25 52 43 75 1 10 mm 18 52 64 82 111 13 TA Dots 14 49 84 Height Magnification w 1 1 100 6 77 47 40 1 10 mm 17 20 120 39 dots 13 91 Fonts B 13 CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold Cond 8 pt Font 1007 Width Mag Minimum Average Maximum 1 1 100 1 56 4 69 8 85 1 10 mm 3 97 11 91 22 49 L wW Dots 3 9 17 1 100 10 94 32 81 67 94 1 10 mm 27 78 83 34 157 43 m m Dots 21 63 119 Height Magnification 1x 7 1 100 8 85 61 98 1 10 22 49 157 43 dots 17 119 14 Fonts Triumvirate Typeface Bold Cond 10 pt Font 1008 Width Mag Minimum Average 1x 1 100 in 2 08 5 73 11 98 1 10 mm 5 29 14 55 30 43 Dots 4 11 23 1 100 14 58 40 10 83 85 1 10 37 04 101 86 212 99 _ Dots 28 77 161 Height Magnification 1x 1 100 10 94 76 56 1 10 mm 27 78 194 47 dots 21 147 Fonts B 15 CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold Cond 12 pt Font 1009 Width Mag Minimum Average Maximum
31. 1 Model 2 Numeric Data 1167 2710 Alphanumeric data 707 2710 8 byte data 486 2710 Kanji data 299 1817 Note 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 4 fix var Fixed F variable V length field Bar Code Number of Characters Fixed or Variable UPCA 12 UPCA 2 14 F UPCA 5 17 F UPCA Price CD 12 F UPCE 7 F UPCE 2 9 F UPCE 5 12 F EAN8 8 F EAN8 2 10 F EAN8 5 13 F EAN13 13 F EAN13 2 15 EAN13 5 18 F EAN13 Price CD 13 F POSTNET 9 or 11 F 0 2710 Forv Code 39 w or w o CD or MOD43 0 2710 V Codabar 0 2710 V Code 128 0 2710 V Code 93 0 2710 V MSI 0 14 For V PDF 417 0 2710 For V Maxicode 15 99 For V Code 16K 0 2710 V Quick Response 1167 2710 numeric V 707 2710 alphanumeric Note The two dimensional bar codes only apply to the 6037 printer Defining Fields 2 9 5 Distance from bottom of the print area to the point of the field 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 0 25448 85689 48 85689 Left Center Right Justified Fields my 689 234 0
32. 101 7 124 f 66 102 7D 125 g 67 103 126 h 68 104 delete 7F 127 C 16 Symbol Sets Code Pages Binary to Hex Conversion Chart Binary Hex Binary Hex 00000000 00 00100000 20 00000001 01 00100001 21 00000010 02 00100010 22 00000011 03 00100011 23 00000100 04 00100100 24 00000101 05 00100101 25 00000110 06 00100110 26 00000111 07 00100111 27 00001000 08 00101000 28 00001001 09 00101001 29 00001010 0A 00101010 2A 00001011 0B 00101011 2B 00001100 0C 00101100 2C 00001101 oD 00101101 2D 00001110 00101110 2 00001111 00101111 2 00010000 10 00110000 30 00010001 11 00110001 31 00010010 12 00110010 32 00010011 13 00110011 33 00010100 14 00110100 34 00010101 15 00110101 35 00010110 16 00110110 36 00010111 17 00110111 37 00011000 18 00111000 38 00011001 19 00111001 39 00011010 1 00111010 00011011 1 00111011 3B 00011100 1C 00111100 30 00011101 10 00111101 3D 00011110 1 00111110 00011111 1 00111111 Symbol Sets Code Pages 17 Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart continued Binary Hex Binary Hex 01000000 40 01100000 60 01000001 41 01100001 61 01000010 42 01100010 62 01000011 43 01100011 63 01000100 44 01100100 64 01000101 45 01100101 65 01000110 46 01100110 66 01000111 47 01100111 67 01001000 48 01101000 68 01001001 49 01101001 69 01001010 4A 01101010 6A 01001011 4B 01101011 6B 01001100 4C 01101100 6 01001101 4 01101101 60 01001110 4 01101
33. 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 11
34. 3 batch method of downloading bar code explained 5 6 defining aspect ratios 3 10 batch packet PDF417 options 3 10 definition of term G 1 bar code alignment 2 14 batch quantity zero bar code density downloading explained 5 6 syntax 3 8 batch quantity defined 5 2 bar codes bitmap character lengths A defining fields 4 12 Customizing density oe defining next fields 4 13 defining 25 defining the header 4 10 defining densities 3 8 hexadecimal chart C 17 determining distance 2 10 hexadecimal method 4 2 4 4 generating check digits 3 7 overview 4 2 justification 2 14 run length chart C 21 list of types 2 11 run length method 4 2 4 5 placing human readables 7 5 storing the image 4 7 rotating 2 14 bitmapped fonts selecting density 2 11 definition of term G 1 selecting human readables 2 14 black to white print ratio 4 3 batch boxes overview of packet 5 2 defining 2 22 batch control determining distance 2 22 definition of term G 1 buffer batch control field definition of term G 1 defining 5 3 syntax 5 3 sample 5 3 batch data definition of term G 1 batch data field defining 5 4 syntax 5 4 sample 5 4 using entered copied data 5 5 batch data sample w special chars 5 5 Index 1 0 calling technical support changing bar code density security level of PDF417 character rotation in constant text field in text field characters magnifying font size number of in bar code number of in text padding placement of human readables c
35. 480 Dots 0 383 1112 42845 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 Standard 5 HR1 2 Reduced 6 HR2 3 Bold 10 Triumvirate Typeface Bold 9 pt 4 OCRA like 11 Triumvirate Typeface 6 pt 50 EFF Swiss Bold scalable Triumvirate CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold Typeface Bold Cond 1000 6 5 pt 1006 6 5 pt 1001 8pt 1007 8pt 1002 10 pt 1008 10pt 1003 12 pt 1009 12 pt 1004 18 pt 1010 18 pt 1005 22 1011 22pt Letter Gothic Bold 1012 1013 9 valid downloaded font selector number 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 amp DFKLMPS kpr All other point sizes use the whole symbol set This information may not ap
36. 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 End column is invalid Line segment or box end column is defined outside of printable area 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 6 6 Troubleshooting 046 Line type must segment V vector 051 Imaging mode in the graphic header must be 0 Batch Errors Error Description Code 101 The format referenced by batch is not in memory 102 Print quantity is outside the range 0 999 104 Batch mode must be N new or U update 105 Batch separator in a batch control field must be 0 off 106 Print multiple is outside the range 1 24 108 Multiple part supply is outside the range 1 5 Option Errors Error Description Code 200 Option number must be 1 4 30 31 42 50 51 52 60 or 61 201 Copy length is outside the range 1 2710 202 Copy start position must be 1 255 203 Destination start position must be 1 255 204 Source field must be 0 999 205 Copy type must be 1 copy after rules or 2 copy before rules 206 Increment Decrement selection must be 1 increment or D decrement Troubleshooting 6 7 207 208 209 210 211 212 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 Incrementing start position must 0 2710
37. Note As you increase the error correction level the maximum number of characters in the field decreases Mask number Undefined Leave blank or use 0 Type of data input Options A Automatic M Manual Type of characters Options Alphanumeric B Binary K Kanji N Numeric Note In binary mode the number of characters must be represented by the 4 digit number in decimal 1 D0205E9 Q0A C B006qrcode 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 Structured Append QR Code Packet 2 1 B 1 200 V 50 50 36 0 100 2 B 0 1 B 2 N 1 E 200 200 QRCODE2 1 00202 9 00 012345678 9 A60 129 064 159 252 224 064 A 4 Samples Sample MaxiCode Packets 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 Respo
38. R 61 Reimages the constant field that appears next to a variable field FROM MONARCH MARKING SYSTEMS DAYTON OH Ox 5 of 18H 23456 78901 Shipper Num 78961 Re Image ON FROM MONARCH MARKING SVSTEMS DAYTON OH BOX 5 of 18 1 HI Shipper Num 78964 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 3 12 Defining Field Options Using Check Digits 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 1 Check Digit Header A2 selector Assign a number from 1 10 to this check digit formula A3 action The action to perform Enter A to add the ch
39. Using Code 128 Function C 2 Entering Extended C 2 Using International Character Sets Symbol C 2 Internal Symbol Set__ _ C 3 ANSI Symbol SOB 0 4 Bold Character Set caede eder er 0 4 OCRA Character 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 Latin2 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 C 10 Code Page 1252 Latin 1 C 10 Code Page 1253 C 11 Code Page 1254 Turkish C 11 Code Page 1255 Hebrew C 12 Code Page 1256 C 12 Code Page 1257 Baltic 1
40. bars not at the bottom of the human readable characters With Fields 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 Printer Optimization 7 5 7 6 Printer Optimization SAMPLES 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 Sample Quick Response Packets 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 characte
41. 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 Copyunformatted data without price characters pad characters etc Example R 4 3 1 3 1 1 1 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 3 4 Defining Field Options Merging Fields 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 1 203 Non printable 2 339 Non printable 3 8 Text 4 BLUE Text 5 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 Sub Fields 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 Defining Field Options 3 5 Option 30
42. 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 1 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 1 RODGER DIST B 1250 2 8292 At this time printer is imaging all associated fields including fields that copy from other fields Printer Optimization 7 3 3 Repeat step 2 for each field except the last B 1 U 0 3 BROADWAY B 1 0 0 1 4 555 WEST OAK AVE 4 Forthe 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 5 DAYTON OHIO Increasing Throughput 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 hos
43. definition definition of term field elements definition of term field options brief list of calculating check digits copy data customized bar code density incrementing decrementing fields ordering overview padding data price field restrictions security truncation for PDF417 using multiple width length for PDF417 6 4 6 16 6 13 6 17 6 14 6 16 O O Www 3 1 WWW WW CO Co NN O O N N 0 P Index 3 fields formats bar code rotation 2 14 decisions to make 1 7 batch control syntax 5 3 defining bar codes 2 8 batch data syntax 5 4 defining boxes 2 22 constant text rotation 2 17 defining constant text fields 2 15 deciding a type 1 9 defining lines 2 19 finding trailing spaces 7 5 defining text fields 2 3 font considerations 1 9 defining the header 2 2 padding 3 6 designing 1 6 1 8 picking a font 1 9 determining content 1 7 repeating parameters 7 4 field types described briefly 1 9 text field rotation 2 6 filling in worksheets 1 10 types briefly described 1 9 font considerations 1 9 using a worksheet 1 10 referenced in batch packet 5 2 using data entry copied fields 5 5 sample 1 2 A 9 fixed data using grids 1 8 in constant text field 2 17 formats modifying 5 7 in text field 2 3 formatting errors flash list of 6 13 storing images 4 8 flash memory G definition of term G 1 flash memory errors generating check digits with option 31 3 7 list of 6 16 graphic font definin
44. do not have to convert your dots when using the run length method 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 11100000 11100000 11111100 11111110 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000001 00000001 00000001 00000001 00000001 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000011 01111100 10000011 10001111 11111111 11111331 11111111 01111111 00011111 00011100 00000000 00000011 00011111 00011100 00000000 00000011 00011111 00011100 00000000 00000011 00011111 00011100 00000000 00000011 00011111 00011100 00000000 00000011 00011111 00011100 00000000 00000011 00011100 00000000 00000000 00000001 00111110 11000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 10000000 11000000 00000011 00111111 11111111 11000000 00000011 00111111 11111111 11000000 00000011 00111111 11111111 11000000 00000011 00111111 11111111 11000000 00000011 00111111 11111111 1
45. down question mark 5 Width Mag Minimum Average Maximum TX 1 100 in 9 38 13 02 26 56 1 10 mm 23 81 1 33 07 0 67 47 Dots 18 25 51 7 1 100 65 63 91 15 185 94 1 10 mm 166 69 231 51 472 28 Dots 126 175 357 Height Magnification 1x 7 1 100 24 48 171 35 1 10 62 18 435 24 dots 47 329 B 18 Fonts Scalable Font Information 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 Ifthe 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 plac
46. have three options RAM Temporary Storage Flash Using RAM 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 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 Using Temporary Storage 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 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 Creating Graphics 4 7 Using Flash You can use flash memory when the graphic image
47. i UhR __ ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPORSTUVWXYZ abcdefqhijklm nopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 lt gt amp N f PO 111 0 UyOUCRFaiounin 5 55 oaBoTH SE EFPLEVOREWBY Bold Font ABCDEFGHI NOPQRSTUVWXYZ 012345678964 1 amp x SEYRFPLK KER GP EWBY_ ABCDEF GH JKLM N SEYRFPLK i Skor SWBY_ B 2 Fonts Reduced Font ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPORSTUVAXYZ abedetgh kin 0123456789 425 Ud TOGA 2 ERE RBY ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVAKYZ abcdefghi jk m nopqrs tuvWxyz 0123456789 25 SA M 11 Qu as3 ent Bach _ SEVOFPLIEZERERBY OCRA like Font ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVUXYZ 0123456289 tam OREBY SEYRFPLKVSRCP ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUMUXYZ 0123455789 tama OREBY SEYRFPLETSR OP These samples were printed using Code 437 CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklm nopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 lt gt c eaaaso rail ler ran ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklm nopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 lt gt 5 N Y rah ir EFF Swiss Bold Font ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ abedefgh
48. in a packet pre image definition of term 6 Index Q WwW 3 1 Q Q Q Io O is G 2 1 4 3 13 price fields formatting option 3 7 restrictions with check digits 3 7 restrictions with incrementing 3 2 syntax 3 8 print area 1 7 maximum size 1 7 print control in batch control field 5 3 printer features 1 1 printers data errors 6 4 data formatting errors 6 13 hard printer failure errors 6 17 machine fault errors 6 14 6 16 printing black to white ratio 4 3 overview 5 1 problems check digit miscalculated 3 7 getting technical support 6 3 human readables cut off 7 5 image time and changing data 7 4 image time and unchanging 7 3 imaging time and repeating field parameters 7 4 symbols print 2 18 invalid packet syntax 1 5 list of data errors 6 4 list of flash memory errors 6 16 list of format errors 6 13 list of hard printer failure errors 6 17 list of machine fault errors 6 14 list of memory card errors 6 16 missing overlapping due to magnification no check digit generated off tag errors poor print quality programming conventions proportional fonts magnification of proportionally spaced fonts definition of term RAM storing images rotating bar codes constant text characters constant text fields text characters text fields rough sketches run length graphic packet sample 8 sample bar code density option batch co
49. option and a downloaded International TrueType font TrueType fonts are designed to be regionally specific therefore all code pages may not be supported ina given font See Appendix C Symbol Sets Code Pages for more information Note Only the 6032 printer supports printing International fonts T 2 10 V 250 80 0 1 1 1 B C 0 0 0 1 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 Defining Fields 2 7 Defining Bar Code Fields Each bar code Syntax B1 B B2 field B3 of char 2 8 Defining Fields field requires a separate definition B field of char fix var row column font density height text alignment field rot Bar Code Field 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
50. pos 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 1 5 1 6 j 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 Fixing the First Number in the Incrementing Sequence 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 Defining Field Options 3 11 Option 61 Re image Field 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 R1 R Option Header R2 61 Option 61 Example
51. the dotted lines represents the graphic image starting at 0 0 with a fixed amount of white space 10 10 around the graphic image Within the Field 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 Creating Graphics 4 9 Within Format 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 Pat s Parts 3 8 inch Wire 3 55 8 Pack Defining the Graphic Header 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 G1 G Graphic Header G2 graphID Unique number from 0 999 to identify
52. the graphic image G3 action The action to perform to the graphic Options Add the graphic Clear the graphic from the printer 4 10 Creating Graphics 64 device G5 units G6 row 67 column G8 mode G9 Graphic storage device R Volatile RAM format must contain a graphic field T Temporary Storage F 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 Unit of measure Options E English measured in 1 100 inches M Metric measured in 1 10 mm Graphic measured in dots For bitmapped graphics G is the only valid option 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 0 365 Metric 0 927 Dot 0 741 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 0 189 Metric 0 480 Dots 0 383 Imaging mode Enter 0 Graphic name optional 0 8 characters enclose in quotation marks G 99 A R G
53. 0 0 0 99Wire 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 Creating Graphics 4 11 Creating Bitmap Fields 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 B1 B B2 row B3 column B4 algorithm 5 data Example B row column algorithm data Bitmap Field Distance in dots from the graphic image s bottom margin to the bitmap line English 0 365 Metric 0 927 Dot 0 741 Distance in dots from the graphic image s left edge to the bitmap line English 0 189 Metric 0 480 Dots 0 383 Coding method for bitmap data H Hex Representation R Run Length Encoding Character string made up of hex or run length encoding Do not put spaces or any other character between the numbers Range 0 2710 B 39 56 H 3FFFFFFO 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 4 12 Creating Graphics Creating Next Bitmap Fields This field uses the previous field s row and column locations It allows you to use the bitmap or duplicate fie
54. 00 0 DC2 12 18 SOH 01 1 DC3 13 19 STX 02 2 DC4 14 20 ETX 03 3 NAK 15 21 EOT 04 4 SYN 16 22 ENQ 05 5 ETB 17 23 ACK 06 6 CAN 18 24 BEL 07 7 EM 19 25 Backspace 08 8 SUB 1A 26 Tab 09 9 Escape 1B 27 linefeed 10 cursor right 1C 28 home 0B 11 cursor left 1D 29 form feed 0C 12 cursor up 1E 30 carriage return 00 13 cursor down 1F 31 so 0 14 space 20 32 Sl OF 15 21 33 10 16 j 22 34 DC1 11 17 23 35 C 14 Symbol Sets Code Pages ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart continued Char Hex Decimal Char Hex Decimal 24 36 3B 59 25 37 lt 3C 60 amp 26 38 3D 61 27 39 gt 62 28 40 63 29 41 40 64 2 42 41 65 2 43 42 66 20 44 43 67 2D 45 D 44 68 2E 46 E 45 69 2 47 46 70 0 30 48 6 47 71 1 31 49 48 72 2 32 50 49 73 3 33 51 J 4A 74 4 34 52 K 4B 75 5 35 53 L 4C 76 6 36 54 M 4D 77 7 37 55 N 4E 78 8 38 56 4 79 9 39 57 50 80 58 51 81 Symbol Sets Code Pages 15 ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart continued Char Hex Decimal Char Hex Decimal R 52 82 i 69 105 s 53 83 j 6A 106 T 54 84 k 6B 107 U 55 85 6 108 56 86 6D 109 57 87 6E 110 x 58 88 6 111 59 89 70 112 2 90 71 113 5B 91 72 114 5 92 73 115 50 93 74 116 AA 5E 94 u 75 117 _ 5F 95 76 118 60 96 w 77 119 a 61 97 x 78 120 b 62 98 y 79 121 c 63 99 2 122 64 100 123 65
55. 0000 00000000 11000000 11000000 Creating Graphics 4 5 1 Count the number of consecutive OFF ON dots in 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 2 11 26 off z 9 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 45 off zs 6 F 3 Write the letter codes sequence uninterrupted for each row row 1 position 50 row 2 position 39 row 3 position 34 EzsF row 4 position 30 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 4 6 Creating Graphics Determining to Store the Image Once you have mapped out your graphic image determine how you want to store it You
56. 0000 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 4 4 Creating Graphics 3 One row time convert each group of eight binary digits to starting eero 01 eere at position 49 4 Write the values for each row continuous string row 1 position 49 O3FFFFFF00000 5 Repeat steps 3 through 4 for each row on the grid 6 Insert the hex values in syntax format Using the Run Length Encoding Method 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 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000010 00000011 00000001 00000000 00000000 00000000 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
57. 000000 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 0000
58. 00000000000000000000110001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110 00000000000000000000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110 00000000000000000000000111111111111111111111111111111000000000000000000011111111111111111111111111111110 00000000000000000000000111111111111111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111111111100 00000000000000000000000001111111100000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000011111111110000 00000000000000000000000000011111110000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000001111111000000 00000000000000000000000000011100000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111100000000111000000 00000000000000000000000000000000001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110000111000000 00000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000 00000000000000000000000000011111110000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000001111111000000 00000000000000000000000000011100000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111100000000111000000 00000000000000000000000000000000001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110000111000000 00000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000 00000000000000000000000000011111110000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000001111111000000 0000000000000000000
59. 0000000011100000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111100000000111000000 00000000000000000000000000000000001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110000111000000 00000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000 00000000000000000000000000011111110000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000001111111000000 00000000000000000000000000011100000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111100000000111000000 00000000000000000000000000000000001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110000111000000 00000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000 00000000000000000000000000011111110000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000001111111000000 00000000000000000000000000011100000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111100000000111000000 00000000000000000000000000000000001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110000111000000 00000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000 00000010000000000000000000011111110000000000000000000111111111111111111100000000000000000001111111000000 00000011000000000000000000011100000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111100000000111000000 00000001111000000000000000000000001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110000111000000 00000000111000000000000000000011111
60. 1 Type the following bar code data SAMPLE FORMAT 1 02802811111 the following text field data 28028 111 TEXT FIELD 2 TEXT FIELD 1 Save your file as SAMPLE FMT For your application to use the format use the PCL library functions in the Programmer Manual Getting Started 1 3 Using Conventions some guidelines to follow when using MPCLII MPCLII Punctuation Use the following symbols when creating MPCLII packets Character Decimal Description Value left bracket 123 start of header right bracket 125 end of header vertical bar 124 field separator comma 044 parameter separator ABC 034 Quotation marks enclose character strings Empty quotes quotation marks identify null strings or unused fields comment 039 Grave accents enclose comments Any data enclosed in grave single quotation marks Note The field separator is the split vertical bar which we are representing as accents is ignored Do not embed comments within a quoted string Grave accents are also used to reject mainframe data These MPCL characters are the default 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 1 4 Ge
61. 1000000 00000011 00111111 11111111 00000011 00111111 00000000 11111111 00000000 00000000 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11110000 00000000 00000000 11111111 11111111 11110000 00000000 11111111 11111111 11110000 00000000 11111111 11111111 11110000 00000000 11111111 11111111 11110000 00000000 11111111 11111111 11110000 00000000 11111111 11111111 11110000 11111111 11111111 00111111 11000000 00000000 00111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 21121113 11111000 00000000 00000111 00000111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000111 12141113 11111111 00000000 00000111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000111 11111111 11111111 00000000 313111111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 00000000 11111111 11111111 11111111 00000000 11111111 11111111 11111111 00000000 11111111 11111111 11111111 00000000 11111111 11111111 11111111 00000000 11111111 11111111 11111111 00000000 11111111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 11111111 11111111 11111111 21441133 00000000 11111111 11111111 11111111 00000000 11111111 11111111 11111111 00000000 11111111 11111111 11331113 00000000 21441131 11111111 11111111 00000000 11111111 11
62. 1000000 co 11100000 EO 11000001 C1 11100001 E1 11000010 C2 11100010 E2 11000011 C3 11100011 E3 11000100 C4 11100100 E4 11000101 C5 11100101 E5 11000110 C6 11100110 E6 11000111 C7 11100111 E7 11001000 C8 11101000 E8 11001001 C9 11101001 9 11001010 11101010 11001011 CB 11101011 EB 11001100 11101100 11001101 CD 11101101 ED 11001110 CE 11101110 EE 11001111 11101111 11010000 DO 11110000 FO 11010001 D1 11110001 1 11010010 02 11110010 2 11010011 03 11110011 11010100 04 11110100 F4 11010101 D5 11110101 F5 11010110 D6 11110110 F6 11010111 D7 11110111 F7 11011000 D8 11111000 F8 11011001 D9 11111001 F9 11011010 DA 11111010 FA 11011011 DB 11111011 FB 11011100 DC 11111100 11011101 DD 11111101 FD 11011110 DE 11111110 FE 11011111 DF 11111111 FF C 20 Symbol Sets Code Pages Dot to Length Encoding Chart ON Black Dots of Dots Code of Dots Code 1 A 14 N 2 B 15 3 C 16 P 4 D 17 Q 5 E 18 R 6 F 19 s 7 20 T 8 H 21 U 9 22 10 9 23 11 24 x 12 25 Y 13 M 26 2 White Dots of Dots Code of Dots Code 1 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 N O Q 3 N lt x Z lt O 5 Symbol Sets Code Pages 21 22 Symbol Sets Code Pages FORMAT DESIGN TOOLS D Use copies of these worksheets and grids to create formats batch data and c
63. 110 6 01001111 4 01101111 6 01010000 50 01110000 70 01010001 51 01110001 71 01010010 52 01110010 72 01010011 53 01110011 73 01010100 54 01110100 74 01010101 55 01110101 75 01010110 56 01110110 76 01010111 57 01110111 77 01011000 58 01111000 78 01011001 59 01111001 79 01011010 5 01111010 7A 01011011 5B 01111011 7B 01011100 5C 01111100 7 01011101 5 01111101 70 01011110 5 01111110 7E 01011111 5 01111111 18 Symbol Sets Code Pages Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart continued Binary Hex Binary Hex 10000000 80 10100000 0 10000001 81 10100001 1 10000010 82 10100010 A2 10000011 83 10100011 A3 10000100 84 10100100 A4 10000101 85 10100101 5 10000110 86 10100110 6 10000111 87 10100111 AT 10001000 88 10101000 A8 10001001 89 10101001 A9 10001010 8A 10101010 AA 10001011 8B 10101011 AB 10001100 8C 10101100 AC 10001101 8D 10101101 AD 10001110 8E 10101110 AE 10001111 8F 10101111 AF 10010000 90 10110000 BO 10010001 91 10110001 B1 10010010 92 10110010 B2 10010011 93 10110011 B3 10010100 94 10110100 B4 10010101 95 10110101 B5 10010110 96 10110110 B6 10010111 97 10110111 B7 10011000 98 10111000 B8 10011001 99 10111001 B9 10011010 9A 10111010 BA 10011011 9B 10111011 BB 10011100 9C 10111100 BC 10011101 9D 10111101 BD 10011110 9E 10111110 BC 10011111 9F 10111111 BF Symbol Sets Code Pages 19 Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart continued Binary Hex Binary Hex 1
64. 111111 11111111 00000000 21441131 11111111 11110000 00001111 00000000 11110000 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 00000000 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 11111111 11111111 00000000 11111111 11111111 00000000 11111000 00001111 00000000 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 01111111 00000000 00000000 11111110 11111111 01111111 00000000 11111110 11111111 01111111 00000000 11111110 11111111 01111111 00000000 11111110 11111111 01111111 00000000 11111110 11111111 01111111 00000000 11111110 11111111 01111111 11111110 11111111 00000000 00000000 11000000 00011110 11100001 11111110 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 00111111 00011111 00000001 11100001 11111110 00011111 00000001 11100001 11111110 00011111 00000001 11100001 11111110 00011111 00000001 11100001 11111110 00011111 00000001 11100001 11111110 00011111 00000001 11100001 11111110 00000011 11100011 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 11110000 00001100 11111110 11111110 11111110 11111100 11110000 11000000 11000000 11000000 00000000 11000000 11000000 11000000 00000000 11000000 11000000 11000000 00000000 11000000 11000000 11000000 00000000 11000000 11000000 11000000 00000000 11000000 11000000 1100
65. 111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111000000000 00000000111111000000000000011100000000111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111100000001111000000 00000000111111100000000000000000001111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110001111000000 2 Section off the grid columns of eight If any rows 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
66. 3 Code Page 1258 Vietnamese 13 ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion C 14 Binary to Hex Conversion C 17 Dot to Run Length Encoding Chart C 21 ON 0 21 OFF White C 21 FORMAT DESIGN TOOLS D 1 Worksheet 0 2 Check Digit Worksheet r r dog D 3 GLOSSARY dre d edd c 6 1 STARTED Before you read this manual review the printer information the Equipment Manual About This Manual 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 MPCLII packet Standard Features The following features are standard on the printer Feature 6032 6037 DPI 203 203 Max Print Image 1 89 x 3 84 1 89 x 3 84 Print Speed Up to 2 per second Up to 4 per second LCD 2 line graphical with 4 line or 8 line gr
67. 50 The printer sensed a calibration of different sized black marks Make sure the correct supply is loaded 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 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 the error persists call Technical Support 6 14 Troubleshooting 751 752 753 756 757 758 762 763 765 768 790 791 Printer did not sense black mark when expected supply may be jammed For these errors Check the supply tracking e supply marks e 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 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 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 relo
68. 93 V 020 20 33 7 0 8 L 0 MaxiCode bar code 33 B 1 N 1 Batch header 1 450660000 Postal code zip code This field determines Mode Country code C 840 Class of service C 280301 Message header Transportation header 1712345678 029 Tracking number C UPSN 029 Origin carrier SCAC 12345 029 UPS shipper number C 0709029 Julian day of pickup 029 Shipment ID empty C 112029 Package count C Weight Ib 029 Address validation C 60 SADDLEBROOK CT 029 Street address empty 029 City empty C OH 030 State c 004 EOT A 6 Samples 2 Sample F 1 A R E 200 200 MAXI M2 1 93 020 020 33 7 0 8 1 0 1 MaxiCode bar code 33 B 1 N 1 1 1 gt 030 Message header 01 02996 Transportation header 068100000 029 Postal Code This field determines Mode 840 029 Country code 001 029 Class of service 1712345675 029 Tracking number C UPSN 029 Origin carrier 12345 029 UPS shipper number 089 029 Julian day of pickup C 029 Shipment ID empty C 1 L 029 Package count C 10 029 Weight Ib C Y 029 Address validation 029 Street address empty 029 City empty C CT 030 State 004 EOT 2 EOS e y SUR Rust Samples A 7 3 Sample
69. B T73 7 R CtNzkN B 74 8 R FmChZWhC B 75 8 R GsZZEdC B 76 11 R JiNzkN B 77 12 R NbJzzeC B 78 16 R JaElZKmD R R B 79 17 R QsSsG l B 80 27 R ChZWgC D 0 4 4 B 81 34 R ZZEdC D 0 4 4 B 82 30 R NzkN D 0 4 4 B 83 27 R GsSsG D 0 4 4 B 98 30 R ZZJ B 99 29 R ZZM B 100 27 R JbZZE Creating Graphics 4 17 B 101 26 R B 102 26 R B 103 27 R 104 27 10528 Ry 106 32 107 34 108 38 B 109 53 R D 0 1 2 111 48 R 112 33 R 113 29 R 114 25 R 115 23 R 116 22 R 117 22 R 0 1 21 120 23 By 1215 25 Re B 122 29 R B 123 32 R B 124 39 R CbHnTiP GeZWcG JaZReH 271 ZZE zo ZF PzfK CpZBoE DcZZGfB BdZZMeB AbZZVbA ZZZB ZZM zT 4 18 Creating Graphics Placing the Graphic a Format include graphic within format 1 Design the graphic image as shown in Designing Bitmapped Images 2 f 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
70. B2312 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 Vertical magnification must be 1 7 or for TrueType Scalable fonts use 4 250 the point size Troubleshooting 6 5 021 022 023 024 025 030 031 032 033 040 041 042 043 044 045 Horizontal magnification must 1 7 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 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 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 Human readable option must be 1 no CD or NS 5 NS at bottom no CD 6 CD at bottom no NS 7 CD and NS at bottom 8 no text 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 Line thickness must be 0
71. FFFFFFFFFFFEOLCO D B D B D B B B B B B B B n SFFFFFFFFFFFFFEI1CO dS n TES N n I O03FFF0000000007FFE I 0400001 00007 00001 0 0600001 1 H 030000003FFFFFFFFFFFFFEI1CO 01000003FFF0000000007FFE H FCOO1COGFFFFFFFFFFFEOO0CO H FEO00003FFFFFFFFFFFFFEOCO H IFF803FFF0000000007FFE 00000000000001 0 Oy amp FP 0 x O T lo Or OF s ps gt n zl B OD Ta 79 16 7 00007 00001 0 B 80 24 H 1CO3FFFFFFFFFFFEO1CO 0 4 41 81 32 1 0 4 4 82 24 03 0000000007 0 4 3 B 83 24 H 1FCOO0007FFFF00001FCO D 0 4 3 98 24 Creating Graphics 4 15 99 24 100 24 101 24 102 24 103 24 104 24 105 24 106 24 B 107 32 B 108 32 B 109 48 D 0 1 42 11 48 L2 323
72. Pad Data 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 R1 R Option Header R2 30 Option 30 R3 L R Indicates type of padding L Pad field on left side Pad field on right side R4 character 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 1 Pads data with an on the left side of the field Sample Use for Padding 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 3 6 Defining Field Options Option 31 Calculate Check Digit 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 R1 R Option Header R2 31 Option 31 R3 gen ver Enter G to generate a check digit R4 che
73. Supply type must be 0 black mark 1 die cut or 2 non indexed 256 Printhead energy must be 0 Standard supplies 1 Fax paper or 2 Synthetic supplies 257 Feed mode must be 0 continuous or 1 on demand if option is available 258 Supply position is outside the range 259 Contrast adjustment must be 28 40 dots 260 Print adjustment must be 99 99 dots 261 Margin adjustment must be 99 99 dots 262 Speed adjustment must be 0 263 Primary monetary symbol is invalid 264 Secondary symbol selection must be 0 none or 1 print secondary sign 265 Monetary decimal places must be 0 3 266 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 Troubleshooting 6 9 268 269 270 271 272 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 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 Un
74. ad supplies This error may occur if you remove a label too quickly in on demand mode The printer does not recalibrate after this error 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 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 Troubleshooting 6 15 792 793 Printer not initialized Printer job queue full Flash Memory Errors 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 Memory Expansion Errors These errors occur when there is a problem with the Print Engine memory expansion option 860 861 862 There is an e
75. aphical with backlight backlight Number of Keys 24 38 Memory 4 MB RAM 1 MB RAM 4 MB Flash 2 MB Flash Prints 2D Bar Codes No Yes On Demand Sensor Not available Yes Supports International fonts Yes No Getting Started 1 1 Creating NPCLII Format Packet 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 25 2 Type the following constant text field C 140 40 0 1 2 1 W C 0 0 SAMPLE FORMAT 1 3 Type the following bar code field B 1 12 F 85 40 1 2 40 5 L 0 4 Type the following text field 7 2 18 V 50 50 1 1 1 1 B L 0 0 1 1 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 1 2 Getting Started You created format packet for your MPCLII printer Now 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
76. ar uses as the start and stop characters if not included with the data All bar codes with Density Density Narrow Narrow to Data Appearance Char Set Type Selector or cpi Element Wide Ratio Length Codes dots mils Available CODE 93 3 3 7 6 29 6 0 to 2710 8 00H to 4 4 5 5 24 6 5 5 6 4 19 7 7 7 5 3 14 8 10 11 2 2 9 9 MSI 4 4 2 4 19 7 1 2 0 0 to 14 8 0 to 9 5 5 6 3 14 8 1 2 0 7 7 2 2 9 9 1 2 5 POSTNET 0 fixed at 24 118 2 10 49 3 4 19 7 5 0 5 6 9 8 0109 4 3 dot 11 MaxiCode 7 99 8 00H to FFH Bar Code Density Element Row Height Aspect Data Appearance Char Set Type Selector Width dots mils Ratio Length Codes dot mils Available _ EI PDF417 1 2 9 8 2 9 8 1 1 0 to 2709 8 00H to 2 2 9 8 4 19 7 1 2 FFH 3 2 9 8 6 29 6 1 3 4 3 14 8 3 14 8 1 1 5 3 14 8 6 29 6 1 2 6 3 14 8 9 44 3 1 9 7 4 19 7 4 19 7 1 1 8 4 19 7 8 39 4 1 2 9 4 19 7 12 59 1 1 3 Bar Code Type Density Data Length Selector Quick Response Models 1 0 Model 1 0 1167 and 2 Numeric 0 707 Note Model 2 0 Alphanumeric 0 486 8 bit 0 299 Kanji 2710 Numeric Alphanumeric and 8 bit 0 1817 Kanji Values in bold indicate the default Defining Fields 2 13 9 height 10 text 11 alignment 12 field rot Example Bar code height in 1 100 inches 1 10 mm or dots Minimum values
77. ata monospaced 1 203 dpi 10 CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold proportional varies w each letter 11 CG Triumvirate Typeface 6 pt proportional varies w each letter 50 EFF Swiss Bold scalable varies w each letter 1000 CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold 6 5 pt proportional varies w each letter 1001 CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold 8 pt proportional varies w each letter 1002 CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold 10 pt proportional varies w each letter 1003 CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold 12 pt proportional varies w each letter 1004 CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold 18 pt proportional varies w each letter 1005 CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold 22 pt proportional varies w each letter 1006 CGTriumvirate Typeface Bold Condensed 6 5 pt proportional varies w each letter 1007 CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold Condensed 8 pt proportional varies w each letter 1008 CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold Condensed 10 pt proportional varies w each letter 1009 CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold Condensed 12 pt proportional varies w each letter 1010 CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold Condensed 18 pt proportional varies w each letter 1011 CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold Condensed 22 pt proportional varies w each letter 1012 Letter Gothic Bold 6 pt monospaced 1 1013 Letter Gothic Bold 9 pt monospaced 2 Fonts 1 These samples were printed using the Internal Symbol set Standard Font ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefqhijklm nopqrstuvwxyz c ei ih 8500 yOUeRf
78. be R volatile RAM T temporary storage or F flash memory 6 4 Troubleshooting 007 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 020 Unit of measure must English Metric G Dots See Defining the Format Header in Chapter 2 for more information 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 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 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 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 G
79. c Note Symbol sets 102 107 require the 6032 print engine memory expansion option and a downloaded International TrueType font B 22 Fonts International Font Sample F 3 A R E 150 200 SIMPLE T 1 5 V 10 10 0 100 30 30 B L 0 0 1021 gt Symbol Set Parameter B 3 U 1 Font Number 1 125 000 125 002 125 004 125 005 This example prints these four characters with Unicode batch 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 Licensing Your Fonts 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 Foundr 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 Fonts 23 Locating the Font Number Font Packet 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 Cal
80. ced 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 other fonts varies with each letter Defining Fields 2 15 5 font Style of font Options 1 Standard 5 HR1 2 Reduced 6 HR2 3 Bold 10 CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold 9 pt 4 OCRA like 11 CG Triumvirate Typeface 6 pt 50 EFF Swiss Bold scalable CG Triumvirate CG Triumvirate Typeface Bold Typeface Bold Cond 1000 65 1006 6 5 pt 1001 8pt 1007 8pt 1002 10pt 1008 10 pt 1003 12pt 1009 12pt 1004 18 pt 1010 18 pt 1005 22pt 1011 22 Letter Gothic Bold 1012 1013 9 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 amp DFKLMPS kpro e All other point sizes use the whole symbol set This information may not apply to optional fonts C6 hgt mag Height magnifier 1 7 times With TrueType scalable fonts use 4 250 for the font s point size C7 wid mag Width magnifier 1 7 times With TrueType scalable fonts use 4 250 for the font s point size C8 color Options for standard printer fonts B Opaque Normal Black Normal D R W Opaque Normal White Normal Transparent Normal Black Normal Options for scalable fonts Normal Black Bo
81. ceed 30 percent of any given square inch of the label Line Types You can create horizontal and vertical lines There are two ways to define lines Segments You choose the starting point and ending point Vectors 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 L1 L Line Field L2 type Type of line Only vertical and horizontal lines are supported Options S Segment You choose the starting point and ending point V Vector You choose the starting point angle and length L3 row Distance from bottom of print area to the starting point SAHPLE English 0 365 Metric 0 927 Dot 0 741 111124234 L4 column Distance from left edge of the print area to line origin SAMPLE English 0 189 Metric 0 480 Dots 0 383 1112 42345 Defining Fields 2 19 L5 angle end row L6 length end col If Using Segments SAMPLE 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 111122355 Angle of line Options 0 90 180 or 270 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 SAHPLE Ranges
82. ch Lane bad Monotype Imaging mE Miamisburg OH 45342 Li lon TABLE CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 113r euam oe C e i ea re ex ER ERE dS 1 1 About This 1 1 Standard a ed Ed 1 1 Creating an MPCLII Format Packet 1 2 Using MPCLII 1 4 MPCLII PUneIBall h 1 4 Standard Syntax 1 5 Starting with a 1 6 Determining Format 1 7 Determining the Print 1 7 Drawing Rough 5 1 8 Using Supply Layout 1 8 Considering Field 1 9 Considering Fonts ces n 1 9 Using the Format Worksheet 1 10 Filling the Format Worksheet 1 10 DEFINING FIELDS uii o ROLE RE 2 1 Defining the Format 2 2 Defining Text 2 3 Defining Bar Code Fields
83. ck 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 Generates a check digit using the previously defined check digit scheme 5 Option 42 Price Field 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 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 Defining Field Options 3 7 42 1 Uses a price field that prints the monetary symbol and notations as defined in the monetary formatting packet Option 50 Bar Code Density You can apply this option to bar code fields when you wa
84. 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 Size 12 1 1 Blue and this would be appended Q NH Defines batch data field Size 12 prints field 1 blank line appears in field 2 Blue and this would be appended prints in field 3 Using Special Characters in Batch Data 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 5 4 Printing For example you can use or 034 to print the character in your batch data otherwise the tilde characters ignored You can also use where XXX is the decimal equivalent of an unprintable character Sample Batch Data with Special Characters Decimal Character 034 is What Prints 1 123 034456789 123 456789 2 094983 126LG4451 094 is 983 LG4451 7126 is Merged or Sub Fields If a field is completely filled by data copied from other fields use quotati
85. d 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 Defining Field Options 3 3 Option 4 You create 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 R1 R Field Option Header R2 4 Option 4 R3 src fld Field number from which data is copied Range 0 999 R4 src start 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 Number of characters to copy Range 1 2710 R6 dest start Position number where copied
86. dots 24 168 B 10 Fonts Triumvirate Typeface Bold 18 pt Font 1004 Point sizes greater than 12 include only the following special characters 0123456789 amp DFKLMPS kpr 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 X instead of the upside down question mark Width Mag Minimum Average Maximum 1x 1 100 in 7 81 12 50 22 92 1 10 mm 19 84 31 75 58 21 y Dots 15 1 24 8 44 0 1 100 54 69 87 50 160 42 1 10 mm 138 91 222 25 407 46 Dots 105 168 308 Height Magnification 8 1x 1 100 19 27 134 90 1 10 mm 48 95 342 64 dots 37 259 Fonts B 11 Triumvirate Typeface Bold 22 pt 1005 Point sizes greater than 12 include only the following special characters 0123456789 amp DFKLMPS kpr 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 X instead of the upside down question mark 5 Width Mag Minimum Average Maximum TX 1 100 in 9 38 15 63 27 08 1 10 mm 23 81 1 39 68 68 79 0 Dots 18 30 8 52 0 7 1 100 65 63 109 38 189 58 1 10 mm 166 69 277 81 481 54 Dots 126 210 364 Height Magnification 1x 8 7
87. dth 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 R1 R Option Header R2 52 Indicates Option 52 row column _ Indicates if you are defining the number of rows or columns R Row C 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 Defines the column width of 10 which expands the PDF417 bar code length by 10 3 10 Defining Field Options Option 60 Incrementing Decrementing Fields 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 R1 R Option Header 2 60 Option 60 R3 I D incrementing field D decrementing field R4 amount Amount to increase or decrease Range 0 999 R5
88. eck digit scheme A4 device Format storage device Use R A5 modulus Number from 2 11 The modulus is used to divide the sum of products or the sum of digits A6 fld_length The maximum number of characters the field will contain Range 0 2710 A7 D P Algorithm The algorithm determines how the check digit is calculated Options D sum of digits P sum of products 8 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 A 1 A R 10 5 P 65432 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 of Products Calculation This is an example of how the printer uses Sum of Products to calculate a check digit for this data 5 23 2 4 5 2 1 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 4 572 1 9 weight string 412341234
89. ement when using scalable fonts The 72 point EFF Swiss Bold sample shows the one inch cell size 6pt Sample 10pt Sample 24pt Sample 4spt Sample 72pt Sample Fonts B 19 Font Information 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 Downloading TrueType Fonts 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 bu
90. ents the row count Inserts the duplicate line after or before the current row 0 Increments inserts after 1 Decrements inserts before For example B 50 35 R GsSsG 0 0 20 2 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 117 24 D 0 1 2 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 4 14 Creating Graphics Sample Hex Graphic Packet G 99 A R G 0 0 0 99WIRE I B 39 48 H 3FFFFFFO 40 32 01 000000 8 41 32 H 3E00000000000FCO 42 24 03 0003 0000 43 24 7C3FFFFFFFFFFFFFELIFO 44 16 H 0183FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFO06 45 16 H 018FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFE 46 16 H OlFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFE 47 16 H OlFFFFFF80001FFFFFFFFE 48 16 01 0000000007 49 24 7 800007 00003 0 24 H 1FC00007FFFFOO0001FCO 4 41 1 24 1CO3
91. es A 9 Tag Example 1 200 150 1 1520 44 40 0 50 9 9 B l 12 RE T125 25541 2 50 R 1 028400067362 C 20 34 0 50 8 8 A L 0 0 SALT FREE 1 C 84 45 0 50 14 14 A L 0 0 1 19 1 Sample Batch Packet 1 0 0 1 11 0 PEANUTS 1l 7 1 0 PEANUTS SALT FREE Label Example 1 300 150 11 1530 100 90 0 50 10 10 T C 20 130 0 50 10 10 A L 0 1 PACK 1 0 1 1452 99311 1 2 22 B 1 9 F 75 55 4 7 40 8 1L 11 R 1 031535512 T 25 95 WV 1205 675 05 90 9 8 R 4 151 9y1 1 Sample Batch Packet 1 0 0 1 1 10 Samples 0315355112 A L 0 1 11 1452 99311 5 99 Receipt Format Example 1 300 175 1 C 277 15 0 50 10 18 A L 0 0 KRAMER S 1 KRAMER gt C 223 4 0 50 8 8 A L 0 0 Can Opener 1 GARAGE SALE C 202 4 0 50 8 9 A L 0 0 Travel Iron 1 Can Opener 2 50 C 179 4 0 50 8 8 A L 0 0 Total 1 aeron 5150 163 81 0 50 8 8 0 0 Tax 1 MT 4 00 C 140 32 0 50 8 8 A L 0 0 TOTAL SALE 1l Tax 0 26 C 86 47 0 50 9 9 A 1 0 0 P A I D 1l TOTALSALE 5428 C 60 45 0 50 9 9 A 1 0 0 THANK YOU 1 C 256 35 0 50 10 10 A 1 0 0 GARAGE SALE 1 PAID C 223 122 0 50 98 8 A D 0 0 92 50 14 THANK YOU C 202 122 0 50 8 8 A L 0 0 1 50
92. ex 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 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 4 2 Creating Graphics Designing Bitmapped Images 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 Special Considerations 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 the second label the
93. ffer You may need to reallocate memory to use downloaded TrueType fonts After reallocating memory resend the font format and batch packets B 20 Fonts Using International Fonts 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 Allfonts 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 e Unicode UCS 2 5 GB2312 SJIS Specify 8 symbol set based the characters to print 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 Fonts B 21 Selecting a Symbol Set Specify a symbol set based on the characters to print and one that is compatible with the fon
94. for horizontal lines English 0 189 Metric 0 480 Dots 0 383 11127 42345 Ranges for vertical lines English 0 365 0 927 Dot 0 741 2 20 Defining Fields L7 thickness Using the chart below for reference write the line thickness 1 99 in box L7 Measured in dots w 1 10 24 48 96 Note Line thickness fills upward on horizontal lines or to the right vertical lines L8 pattern Line pattern Enter Example L S 110 70 110 350 10 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 Defining Fields 2 21 Defining Fields 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 Q1 Q Box Quadrilateral Field Q2 row Distance from bottom of print area to lower left corner of box English 0 365 Metric 0 927 Dot 0 741 Q3 column Distance from left edge of print area to lower left corner of box SAHP LE English 0 189 Metric 0 480 Dot
95. g bitmap fields 4 12 legal information 23 defining duplicate fields 4 14 overview 1 9 defining next bitmap fields 4 13 scalable B 19 defining the header 4 10 TrueType B 1 B 20 B 23 C 2 hexadecimal chart C 17 fonts hexadecimal method 4 2 4 4 double byte B 21 including in a format 4 19 monospaced magnification B 4 overview of bitmap 4 2 optimizing 7 4 run length chart C 21 proportional magnification B 6 run length method 4 2 4 5 format storing the image 4 7 definition of term G 1 grid print area 1 7 overview 1 8 format header definition of term G 2 H format worksheet D 1 overview 1 10 hard printer failure errors list of 6 17 help getting 6 3 hex graphic packet sample 4 15 human readable characters placement considerations 7 5 selecting for a bar code 2 14 4 Index imaging repeating parameters 7 4 using zero batch headers 7 3 imaging time when to use scalable fonts 7 4 incrementing fields fixing the first number 3 11 restrictions 3 2 syntax 3 11 using option 60 3 11 J justification of bar code 2 14 of constant text fields 2 17 of text field 2 6 L Latin characters C 6 C 7 C 10 layout decisions to make designing a label grid print area rough sketches length of a bar code field of a text field lines defining defining as segment defining as vectors determining distance thickness M machine errors list of magnification considerations of monospaced fonts of proportional fonts 6 14 OWN
96. 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 Printer Optimization 7 1 Adjusting the Print Quality 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 Ifthe 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 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 a
97. gether See the following sections addressing individual options for specific combinations to avoid Example Ryd 3 1 3 14 Syntax R option parameter parameter R1 R Indicates field option header R2 option Option number 1 Define Fixed Characters 4 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 Fields R3 parameter s Varies per option See the following option descriptions 3 2 Defining Field Options Option 1 Fixed Data Fixed data is information a company name or store number you want to print on alllabels You can define fixed characters for an entire field or for part of a field Syntax R 1 fixed char 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 5 od Uses fixed characters 96 in positions 4 and 5 The other positions are variable Example R 1 MONARCH MONARCH appears as a fixe
98. hart hexadecimal conversion run length conversion check digit option syntax check digit schemes syntax using sum of digits using sum of products check digit worksheet check digits customizing a scheme generating code pages 100 table 101 table 1250 table 1251 table 1252 table 1253 table 1254 table 1255 table 1256 table 1257 table 1258 table 437 table 850 table 852 table 855 table 857 table 860 table ANSI table Bold table 2 Index 6 3 3 8 3 9 3 10 3 7 3 13 3 15 3 14 7 N P 2250000e 1 Cy Cy CY Cy Oy Cy Cy G KRRO BONNDABDBWONNSZSZOCOOOGAN entering Internal table OCRA table selecting color options of text constant text fields character rotation defining determining distance justification modifying character height modifying character width rotating sample control characters factory defaults copy data in partial form merging fields source field syntax copying data using option 4 Cyrillic characters D data copy option 4 deciding on a field type for batch list of errors padding option 30 picking a font data stream examples Maxicode decrementing fields fixing the first number syntax using option 60 0000 2 5 2 1 NNNNNNNN mi ox L3 2i a 2 OQ G 2 15 1 gt Q Hw gt gt an
99. 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 44 95 Using Supply Layout Grids 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 RES 2 0 Width im Metric pem 365 Metric grid is measured 1 10 millimeters mm Graphic T The printer uses dots to print images on 6 label The printhead has 203 dots per inch DPI Pitt 1 s 8 g If you want to use the supply layout grids of each is Appendix D Format Design Tools a 8 1 wBue 0 o z Dg PEI pa prr dqu 0 50 100 150 109 133 183 1 8 Getting Started Considering Field Types 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 exam
100. he 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 5 6 Printing 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 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 Repeat step 2 for each field except the last one 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 Modifying Formats The optional entry method is a quick way to modify your format fields check digit fields and configuration packets Optional Entry Method This method enables you to reset only the parameters you want to cha
101. heck digit schemes You may want to keep copies of the completed forms for your records Batch Worksheet Check Digit Worksheet Supply Layout Grids English Metric Dots Format Worksheet Format Design Tools D 1 I1nW 1no Z3 AdAL LND 93 1 S3 A1T0A 1NItid v3 d3S HO1V8 4 13 7044405 HO1V8 28 u3avaH I8 HO1V8 Batch Worksheet HO1V8 FIELD DATA vivd HO1V8 1 9384 g isnray NI HYN 1snrav 1SVHINOO 0 2 Format Design Tools it Worksheet Check Di WEIGHTS A8 WHLIHOD 1 ZV WEIGHTS A8 HION3I 9V WHLIHOD1V ZV WEIGHTS A8 SfYIndONW SV HL NJI 9V WHLIHOD1V ZV 3 SMINGOW sv HLON31 9V NOILOV 3OIA3G SNINGOW sv HOLO3I3S NOILOV 3 H3QvaH LV HOLOJT3S NOILOV IV HOLOJT3S IV Format Design Tools D 3 Supply Layout English Indicates 2 0 Width 63 1 5 Width 1 2 Width 365
102. ic 1257 Code Page 1257 Baltic 1258 Code Page 1258 Vietnam The 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 C 100 80 0 1 1 1 B L 0 0 MADE USA 0 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 2 18 Defining Fields Defining Line Fields 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 ex
103. icode 20 BIG5 21 GB 22 SJIS to SJIS 23 GB to GB 24 BIG5 to BIG5 or 25 KSC to KSC 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 The storage device type in the memory configuration packet must be R volatile RAM 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 6 10 Troubleshooting Check Digit Error Code 310 311 314 Graphic Error Code 325 327 328 340 350 351 352 380 400 401 402 403 Description 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 Errors Description Duplicating direction must be 0 insert after or 1 insert before in duplicate fields for graphics Amount of row adjustment must be 0 999 dots in duplicate fields for graphics 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 1 invalid Internal
104. ield 3 Top of character points to right of field Field rotation Lower left corner of field is the pivot point Options 0 Top of overlay points to top of supply 1 Top of overlay points to left of supply 2 Top of overlay points to bottom of supply 3 Top of overlay points to right of supply Note Rotation is affected by the pivot point which varies depending on how text is justified Fixed characters to appear in the field Maximum 2710 characters Enclose in quotation marks Defining Fields 2 17 C13 sym set Example Symbol set Use 0 for the Internal Symbol Set For scalable fonts use 1 ANSI Symbol Set 100 Macintosh 101 Wingdings 102 Unicode user input for particular mapping 103 BIG5 user input for Unicode mapping 104 GB2312 user input for Unicode mapping 105 SJIS user input for Unicode mapping Code Page 932 Japanese Shift JIS 106 GB2312 user input for GB2312 mapping Code Page 936 Simplified Chinese 107 BIG5 user input for BIG5 mapping Code Page 950 Traditional Chinese 437 DOS Code Page 437 Domestic 850 DOS Code Page 850 International 852 DOS Code Page 852 Latin 2 855 DOS Code Page 855 Russian 857 DOS Code Page 857 IBM Turkish 860 DOS Code Page 860 MS DOS Portuguese 1250 Code Page 1250 Latin 2 1251 Code Page 1251 Cyrillic 1252 Code Page 1252 Latin 1 1253 Code Page 1253 Greek 1254 Code Page 1254 Turkish 1255 Code Page 1255 Hebrew 1256 Code Page 1256 Arab
105. igit EOTS iicet atii 6 11 Graphic 6 11 Communication 5 6 12 Data Formatting Failures 6 13 Machine 6 14 Flash Memory Errors 6 16 Memory Expansion 6 16 Hard Printer Failure 6 17 PRINTER OPTIMIZATION 7 1 Adjusting the Print 7 2 Reducing Imaging 7 3 General Format Tips and 7 4 SAMPLES s ad GEHE Rok A 1 Sample Quick Response Packets A 2 Entering Batch Data for QR Code A 2 QR Code Packet A 3 Structured Append A 3 Structured Append QR Code A 4 Sample MaxiCode A 5 Mode 0 Obsolete Sample A 6 Mode 2 7 3
106. ijkim noqprstuvwxyz 0123456789 lt gt Ot 128068888 Eade uyO eevesf icunhe rab ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklm noqprstuvwxyz 0123456789 lt gt 7 112 TTE 273 26 g eFypsy iou n as CG Triumvirate Typeface ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ abedefghikim nopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 lt gt PO LIEU TIT todd rM eer pah ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ abedefghljkim hopgrstuvwxyz 0120456789 lt gt 464844 gite tto rajar pah EFF Swiss Bold 9 pt EFF Swiss Bold 15 pt EFF Swiss Bold 20 pt Fonts B 3 Bitmap Font Information 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 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 prin
107. in 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 Defines a batch header that uses format 1 and reimages all fields using the online data One label is printed with this batch 5 2 Printing Defining the Batch Control Field 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 E1 Batch Control Field 2 feed_mode Feed Mode Options 0 Continuous Feed default 1 On Demand E3 batch_sep Batch Separator Use 0 4 print_mult Number of tags 1 24 with the same image E5 multi_part Number of identical parts on one tag 1 5 Example 0 0 1 1 Defines batch control field Continuous feed mode is used separator prints between batches Printing 5 3 Defining Batch Data Fields Batch data fields should be sent field number order Use continuation fields for large amounts of data If you are using N New 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 C continuation field Identifies the text bar
108. 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 in a Format for more information about using the graphic packet a format Creating a Graphic Packet 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 Positioning the Graphic Image This section explains how to position the graphic image within a graphic packet header a field of a graphic packet or within a format Within the Graphic Packet Header 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 4 8 Creating Graphics 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
109. kets hex and run length ina sample format F 2 A R E 200 200 FMT2 99 132 30 0 0 0 146 30 198 95 5 1 5 175 100 0 1004 1 1 1 0 0 0 T 2 5 V 150 100 0 1004 1 1 B L 0 0 0 T 3 15 V 120 25 0 1003 75 1 B L1 0 0 0 4 15 95 35 0 1003 1 1 1 0 0 0 L S 84 15 84 195 10 B 5 12 F 30 65 1 2 40 1 L 0 i Pat s Parts 3 8 inch Wire 3 55 8 Pack 911 8 120 4 20 Creating Graphics PRINTING This chapter describes how to define the batch header batch control and batch data files Printing 5 1 Defining the Batch Header 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 identifies the format and how many labels to print batch control defines the print job batch data defines the actual information printed on the label optional 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 B1 B Batch Header B2 format Format number 0 999 to use B3 N U 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 rema
110. l Service for more information Font Number Example W 200 A M 68 font data font data 1 Use this number in T8 or in C5 See Defining Text Fields or Defining Constant Text Fields in Chapter 2 for more information Z Font Number Example T 1 10 V 30 10 0 200 1 1 B8 L 0 0 0 C 50 30 0 2Q00 1 1 B L 0 0 MONARCH 01 7 2 Font Number Defines a text and constant text field using the downloaded 200 font B 24 Fonts SYMBOL SETS CODE PAGES 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 Supported Symbol Sets and Code Pages 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 amp DFKLMPS kpro These fonts do not support the full ANSI character set and some characters above decimal va
111. l Sets Code Pages 7 Code Page 855 Russian Bb u Lulu 86 240 m m X x gt gt ES tL S E X r gt E E lt gt r w a A6 or Jb p bh h K wh 5f y o O b y f ce s Si J j k J KL MN O j g h a b cd ef s P Q RS T UVW X Y 7 a ABCDEFGHI 1 96 A 23456789 Code Page 857 Turkish A 1 J KLMNO N gt x gt 5 0 LL m lt 23456789 80 1 8 Symbol Sets Code Pages Code Page 860 MS DOS Portuguese T gt G J KL MNO N gt gt 5 e m g ABCDEFGHI 23456789 801 Code Page 1250 Latin 2 N gt lt oz gt o gt Y LL en lt O wT N 5 Symbol Sets Code Pages 9 Code Page 1251 Cyrillic wp c T y b x u u WW bl b 3 IO A K A MH O 2386 B r R e x 3 H Q n d d j gt I abcdefgh oPQRSTUVWXYZ 112 p 4 96 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO 90123456789 Code Page 1252 Latin 1 m a N gt oz gt D gt a ow
112. large M logo does not exceed the black to white print ratio 2 inches 2 inches gt s Exceeds 0 5 Doesnot Limit exceed limit gt 109 95 e3 Exceeds Doesnt LG WINTER o ii 37000 Creating Graphics 4 3 Using the Hex Method 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 000
113. ld B O Opaque Normal Black Normal E S Opaque Italics Black Bold F T 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 2 16 Defining Fields 09 alignment 610 char rot C11 field rot C12 fixed char There are two types of field color overlay attributes Transparent field text or constant text does not block out 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 Alignment of constant text in the field Options Align on left side of field 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 for any font Character rotation Options 0 of character points to top of field 1 Top of character points to left of field 2 Top of character points to bottom of f
114. ld 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 1 Next Bitmap Field N2 adjdir Increments or decrements the row count Inserts the duplicate line after or before the current row 0 Increments inserts after 1 Decrements inserts before For example B 50 35 R GsSsG N 0 1 R DpZoD 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 Hex Representation R Run Length Encoding 5 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 3FFFFFFO N 0 1 H 000000E00000 Defines a next bitmap graphic field beginning on row 40 The row count increments by 1 Hex representation is used Creating Graphics 4 13 Creating Duplicate Fields 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 duplicate field represents one row dots on the image Note Duplicate fields are useful when you have a graphic with a lot of repetition Syntax D adjdir adjamt count D1 D Duplicate Field D2 adjdir Increments or decrem
115. lphanumeric characters will look complete 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 MONARCH MARKING AN 1 054 WI DAYTON OHIO DAYTON OHIO DAYTON OHIO 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 7 2 Printer Optimization Reducing Imaging Time 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
116. lt l 3 5k 7 4 Code Page 100 Macintosh o Q N gt Al 8 O 4 8 k 5 Z abcdefgh A ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO 4012324567829 Symbol Sets Code Pages 5 Code Page 101 Wingdings 240 gt 4 224 gt ze 192 N ORRE 2 5 8 Q G 2 lt 9 eo lt no i Q gt 1 g lt gt 9 Ym amp e O x lt 8 Emag b EY bade Eee 2 Deo Code Page 437 Latin U S 1 e i n Tox Fx amc zta a 2 r z r b R B 2 s 5 3 lt 88 q t a q Q T A D 1 4 CO mc Be Es C 6 Symbol Sets Code Pages Code Page 850 Latin 1 uy g x f A J KL MNO N gt gt 3 E 1 23456789 Code Page 852 Latin 2 A 1 J gt gt 5 o x G n etc ABCDEFGHI 23456789 0 1 Symbo
117. lue 127 are substituted Selecting a Symbol Set or Code Page 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 Use this symbol set for extended and international Pages 437 or 850 characters with proportionally spaced fonts Symbol Sets Code Pages 1 Using Code 128 Function Codes This table lists the characters for Bar Code 128 function codes These functions are used with scanners Code Function Code 201 F1 202 F2 203 F3 204 F4 Entering Extended Characters 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 A in a text field using the Internal Symbol Set type 1 142 Using International Character Sets Symbol Sets 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 character
118. mber blank The data input mode is Manual The type of characters are Numeric and the data is 0123456789012345 QR Code Packet n F 1 A R E 200 200 QRCODE ar B 1 200 V 50 50 36 0 100 2 B 0 m B 1 N 1 1 1 HM N0123456789012345 Structured Append Mode 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 Mode identifier Use D to indicate the structured append or concatenated mode code Code number of the individual symbol in the concatenated set You must use a two digit number in decimal Samples A 3 div parity error_cor mask data input char Example 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 Level of error correction Some damaged bar codes may still be scannable if the error correction is high enough Options H Ultra high reliability level Q High reliability level M Standard level L High density level
119. nge 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 Printing 5 7 5 8 Printing TROUBLESHOOTING 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 Troubleshooting 6 1 Printing Diagnostics Labels 1 From the Diagnostics menu select Printer You see Test Label Sensors d Y 2 From the Printer menu select Test Label 3 After you select Test Label you see Diag Label Test Pattern d Y 4 From the Test Label menu select Diag Label HONARCH HONARCH MODEL 6032 S H Version 2 4 MODEL 6032 5 H Version 2 4 TOTAL INCHES 0000505 ENERGY INCHES 0000000 VOLTAGE 07 94 CONTRAST PH RESISTANCE 0384 0339 BAD DOTS 000 MEMORY 512KR 2048KN OPTIONS SHID N A Two diagnostic labels print return
120. nse bar code Mode Description 0 Obsolete Obsolete Structured Message Structured Message No Known Application No Known Application Known Application You can select which mode to use 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 0 Obsolete Sample 1 0200 0200 B 1
121. nt 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 R1 R Field Option Header R2 50 Option 50 R3 narrow Dot width of the narrow element Range 1 99 R4 wide Dot width of the wide element Range 1 99 R5 gap 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 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 ba
122. ntrol field batch data field batch header batch method downloading calculate check digit option check digit scheme packet copy field font bold style font standard style format format header hex graphic packet inc dec field option monospaced font magnification padding data price field option proportional font magnification run length graphic packet sequential method downloading text field scalable font schemes customizing check digits security truncation using option 51 segments defining selecting bar code type selector check digit description of Q oo o T 1 a gt o eae UJ T 1 000 Oi I O O1 O X O N N og UJ A 99 3 9 sequential downloading explained 5 6 setting format number 2 2 supply size 2 2 unit of measure 2 2 size of monospaced fonts B 4 proportaional fonts B 6 smart imaging 7 1 soft fonts definition of term source field of copy data special characters using batch data standard features standard fonts list of storage device storing images images in flash images in RAM sum of digits calculation sum of products calculation supply 0 BR PD gt N amp ON ON ee about the layout grid 1 8 measurement on a grid 1 8 symbol set C 1 ANSI C 1 entering C 2 Internal table C 3 options 2 7 selecting C 1 symbols monetary 3 7
123. on marks without spaces between them for data string Incrementing Fields 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 Printing 5 5 Downloading Methods You can download the format and batch data using one of three methods sequential batch and batch quantity zero Sequential Method 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 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 Batch Method 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 Batch Quantity Zero Method 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 T
124. orksheet is included in Appendix D Format Design Tools Filling in the Format Worksheet 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 1 10 Getting Started FIELDS This chapter provides reference for defining the format header text and constant text bar code fields line and box fields Defining Fields 2 1 Defining the Format Header A Format Header begins a format file Syntax F format action device measure length width name F1 F Format Header F2 format Unique number from 0 999 to identify the format F3 action Action Enter A to add the format to the printer F4 device Format storage device Options RAM default When you turn off the printer items saved in RAM are lost F Flash Memory When you turn off the printer items saved in Flash memory are saved F5 measure Unit of measure Options E English measured in 1 100 inches M Metric measured in 1 10 mm G Graphic measured in dots F6 length Supply length top to bottom in selected units English 55 400 Metric 140 1016 Dots 112 812 Note 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 120 205 Metric 305
125. 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 Defining Fields 2 5 T12 alignment 13 char rot T14 field rot Options Align on left side of field 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 Character rotation The field or supply does not rotate only the characters do Options 0 Top of character points to top of field 1 Top of character points to left of field 2 of character points to bottom of field 3 of character points to right of field MONARCH MONARCH MONARCH MONARCH ABCD coco 8890 DWN 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 Top of field points to top of supply 1 of field points to left of supply 2 of field points to bottom of supply 3 of field points to right of supply
126. ple 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 K CTP v lt x lt s s h Text Contains letters numbers or item number item description symbols you want to print 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 company name company address without changing Line or Box Highlights or separates items line marking out the regular price border around the supply Graphic Contains a bitmap image or a logos compliance label overlay Note All of the above field types except graphics are discussed Chapter 2 See Chapter 4 Creating Graphics for information on including graphics in your format Considering Fonts 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 Getting Started 1 9 Using the Format Worksheet 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 format w
127. ply 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 2 4 Defining Fields T10 wid mag T11 color 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 Options for standard printer fonts B Opaque Normal Black Normal D R W Opaque Normal White Normal Normal Black Normal Options for scalable fonts Normal Black Bold B O Opaque Normal Black Normal E S Opaque Italics Black Bold F T 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 field text or constant text does not block out existing fields Opaque The overlay field blocks out or erases existing fields Line field Line field not blocked out by blocked out by was 79 99 opaquefield was 19 45 transparentfield using attribute B using attribute O 6000 6000 Field placement in the
128. printer if you have not already done so See Creating a Graphic Packet for more information Defining the Graphic Field 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 1 rotation G1 G Graphic Field G2 graphID Unique number from 0 999 to identify the graphic image G3 row Distance between the bottom of the print area on the supply to the bottom of the graphic image Measured in selected units English 0 365 Metric 0 927 Dot 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 Creating Graphics 4 19 64 column Distance between the left edge of the print area the supply the left edge of the graphic Measured in selected units English 0 189 Metric 0 480 Dots 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 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 Sample Bitmap Graphic Image The following format shows the graphic pac
129. r code 3 8 Defining Field Options Option 51 PDF417 Security Truncation You can define a security level and choose whether or not to truncate 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 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 default a standard PDF417 bar code T truncated Example B 51 2 9 Defines a security level of 2 for a standard PDF417 bar code Defining Field Options 3 9 Option 52 PDF417 Width Length This option defines the image width or length 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 wi
130. rror occurred while the batch was imaging Resend the format batch font and or graphic packet 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 The data in this line of the batch is either missing or does not match the format 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 0 Troubleshooting 6 13 615 616 618 621 622 Bar code width is greater 16 inches 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 Magnification must be 1 7 or 4 250 for the scalable font An error occurred opening the font file Select different font to download If the error message persists call Technical Support 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 Machine Faults These errors occur when there is a problem with the printer 703 704 706 707 708 7
131. rror 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 6 16 Troubleshooting Hard Printer Failure Errors These errors are hard printer failures Call Technical Support if you receive these messages 904 No memory for native layer 907 Low RAM error 909 RAM corrupted 911 Version string mismatch SYSTEM ERROR be VECTOR 2 Bus Error 3 Address Error 4 Illegal Instruction 5 Zero Division 6 2 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 Troubleshooting 6 17 6 18 Troubleshooting PRINTER OPTIMIZATION This chapter provides information on how to improve your printer s performance by adjusting the print quality reducing the imaging time for printing providing
132. rs entered for the batch data and differs for the two models of QR Code Data Type Model1 Model2 Numeric data 1167 2710 Alphanumeric data 707 2710 8 Bit data 486 2710 Kanji data 299 1817 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 Entering Batch Data for QR Code 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 Ultra high reliability level Q High reliability level M Standard level L High density level Note As you increase the error correction level the maximum number of characters in the field decreases A 2 Samples mask Mask number Undefined Leave blank or use 0 data_input Type of data input Options A Automatic M Manual char Type of characters Options A Alphanumeric B Binary K Kanji N Numeric Note In binary mode the number of characters must be represented by the 4 digit number in decimal Example 1 0123456789012345 1 Defines the following batch data for the QR Code error correction level is H which provides very high reliability Leave the mask nu
133. s 4 2 Determining a Method 4 2 Designing Bitmapped 5 4 3 Special 4 3 Using the Hex Method ss usse ERR RR RF 4 4 Using the Run Length Encoding Method 4 5 Determining How to Store the Image 4 7 Using 4 7 Using Temporary Storage 4 7 Using Flasi auqa qasa qaqas 4 8 Creating a Graphic Packet r 4 8 Positioning the Graphic Image 4 8 Defining the Graphic 4 10 Creating Bitmap Fields 4 12 Creating Next Bitmap 05 4 13 Creating Duplicate Fields 4 14 Sample Hex Graphic Packet 4 15 Sample Run Length Graphic Packet 4 17 Placing the Graphic Format 4 19 Defining the Graphic 4 19 Sample Bitmap Graphic 4 20 PRINTING gt cct icc Sc Rc aid Ra 5 1 Defining the Batch
134. s 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 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 2 Symbol Sets Code Pages Internal Symbol Set N gt x gt 5 H i j k 1 m n o a H 0 D Q PO R S T U V W X Y Z s 8 DE F G HI J KL MN 40123 4 6 7 8 9 Symbol Sets Code Pages 3 ANSI Symbol Set N gt gt 5 e m 8 MN 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CD E F 1 ag 0 Bold Character Set C 4 Symbol Sets Code Pages OCRA Character Set r4 gt gt gt 5 lt 8 gt H A m
135. s 0 383 Q4 end row Distance from bottom of print area to upper right corner of box Ranges same as row SA HPL E Q5 end col Distance from left edge of print area to upper right corner of box Ranges same as column 2 22 Defining Fields thickness Using the chart below reference write the desired line thickness 1 99 in box Q6 Measure in dots Thickness 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 Defines a box field starting at row 240 column 80 It ends at row 270 column 130 It has a thickness of 3 dots Defining Fields 2 23 2 24 Defining Fields DEFINING FIELD OPTIONS This chapter provides a reference for defining field options in formats check digit packets Defining Field Options 3 1 Applying Field Options 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 Combining Field Options 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 Restrictions Some options cannot be used to
136. software error Call Technical Support Field separator not in expected location Field separator not found Troubleshooting 6 11 404 405 number 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 Communication Errors Error Code 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 423 Description 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 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 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 or both are XON XOFF If the error persi
137. sts call Technical Support 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 6 12 Troubleshooting Data Formatting Failures 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 571 572 573 574 575 601 603 611 612 613 614 these errors the batch still prints but the field font code or density may be incomplete missing or contain incorrect data UPC or EAN bar code data length 1 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 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 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 e
138. t General Format Tips and Hints The following tips and hints are helpful to keep in mind when designing MPCLII formats With Formats If you want to modify your format fields check digit fields and configuration commands use the optional entry method This method enables you to reset only the parameters you want to change Commas act as placeholders for unchanged parameters The optional entry method reduces file size and increases the speed at which files are sent to the printer With Packets Leave parameters blank that you do not need to change when sending online configuration packets You can group fields with similar parameters For example T 1 10 V 250 50 1 1 1 1 B C 0 0 T 2 15 45 75 3 1001 7 4 Printer Optimization first text field sets all the parameters for that field 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 With Bar Codes 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
139. t Bitmap fonts may image faster than a TrueType font but you are limited to the point size and characters you downloaded Monospaced Font Magnification 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 Reduced Bold Units Character Character Character Width Sample Width Sample Width Sample 1x 1 100 in 8 37 3 9 13 3 1 10 mm 21 26 9 9 33 78 A A A Dots 17 8 27 7x 1 100 in 49 75 24 63 84 24 1 10 mm 126 37 62 56 214 Dots 101 50 471 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 B 4 Fonts 14 Standard font dots x 5 magnification 70 3 default spacing between characters There are 73 dots in the Standard font at 5x Standard 1x a 1 100 10 8 75 9 1 10 27 4 192 8 dots 22 154 A Reduced 1x 7 1 100 6 9 48 28
140. t any field rotation 2 14 Defining Fields Defining Constant Text Fields 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 font hgt mag wid mag color alignment char rot field rot fixed char sym set 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 0 365 Metric 0 927 Dot 0 741 C3 column Distance from the lower left edge of the print area to the pivot point English 0 189 Metric 0 480 Dots 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 Redu
141. t 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 Batch Data TrueType Font use in text or constant text fields Character Mapping m o I Unicode BIG5 102 Unicode If you are unsure which character mapping to select use Unicode SJIS this symbol set because the printer automatically Unicode KSC5601 translates the character mappings Unicode GB2312 Unicode Unicode BIG5 Unicode 103 BIG5 GB2312 Unicode 104 GB2312 SJIS SJIS 105 SJIS Code Page 932 Japanese Shift JIS GB2312 GB2312 106 GB2312 Code Page 936 Simplified Chinese BIG5 BIG5 107 BIG5 Code Page 950 Traditional Chinese Characters in batch data must be entered based on their mapping Unicode et
142. talled and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CANADIAN D O C WARNING This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dicte par le minist re des Communications du Canada Trademarks Monarch Pathfinder amp Ultra 6032 and 6037 are trademarks of Paxar Americas Inc is a trademark of Paxar Corporation Avery DennisonG is a trademark of Avery Dennison Corporation Microsoft Windows and NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Hewlett Packard is a trademark of Hewlett Packard Company Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated UFST Monotype the Monotype logo and CG Triumvirate are LITHIUM ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY trademarks of Monotype Imaging Inc FOR PROPER RECYCLING OR DISPOSAL CALL YOUR LOCAL SERVICE OFFICE Avery Dennison Printer Systems Division v QE 170 Monar
143. 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 6 2 Troubleshooting Reading Diagnostics Labels 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 If You Receive an Error Message 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 Calling Technical Support 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
144. 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 Troubleshooting 6 3 Ifthese steps 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 9 o Data Errors 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 Format Errors Error Description Code 001 Format ID number must be 1 999 002 Name must be 1 8 characters inside quotes or a printer assigned name 003 Action must be A add or C clear 004 Supply length is invalid maximum is 4 See Defining the Format Header in Chapter 2 for valid lengths 005 Supply width is invalid maximum is 2 See Defining the Format Header in Chapter 2 for valid widths 006 Storage device must
145. tting Started Standard Syntax Guidelines When creating MPCLII packets 9 9 9 9 9 o Begin each packet with a start of header 4 End each packet with an end of header Define no more than 200 fields in a format Each 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 i 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 i makes your formats easier to read T 1 20 V 30 30 1 1 1 1 B C 0 0 0 T 2 10 V 50 30 1 1 1 1 B C 0 0

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