Microcom 410 Manual de usuario
MICROCOM CORPORATION
MODEL 410
DIRECT THERMAL PRINTER
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
(6dpmm version)
January 1995 Software Version 3.35
Operator's Manual
410 Direct Thermal Printer
- Revised 01/13/95 MSG -
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Copyright ©1995, Microcom Corporation, Westerville, Ohio - All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
List of Tables ................................................................ vi
List of Figures ................................................................ vi
Introduction ...................................................................1
CHAPTER 1: FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ...................................3
1.1 SPECIAL FEATURES ..............................................3
1.2 BAR CODES .....................................................4
1.3 FONTS ..........................................................4
1.4 PRINTING ........................................................4
1.5 INTERFACE COMMUNICATIONS .....................................4
1.6 PHYSICAL .......................................................5
1.7 ENVIRONMENT ...................................................5
1.8 ELECTRICAL .....................................................5
1.9 OPTIONS ........................................................5
1.10 PRINTER VARIATIONS .............................................6
1.11 APPROVALS .....................................................6
CHAPTER 2: BASIC OPERATION ................................................9
2.1 UNPACKING THE 410 PRINTER .....................................9
2.2 FRONT PANEL SWITCH AND STATUS LIGHTS .........................9
2.2.1 NORMAL MODE ............................................9
2.2.2 BATCH MODE ..............................................9
2.2.3 STATUS LABEL MODE .......................................9
2.2.4 PAPER-OUT MODE ........................................10
2.3 THE STATUS LIGHT ..............................................11
2.4 LOADING PAPER ................................................12
2.4.1 NORMAL AND TAG/TEAR MODES ............................12
2.4.2 PEEL-AND-DISPENSE MODE ................................13
2.5 CLEARING LABEL MISFEEDS: DIAPHRAGM REMOVAL .................13
2.6 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................14
CHAPTER 3: COMMUNICATIONS ...............................................15
3.1 CABLE PINOUT ..................................................15
3.2 PRINTER CABLES ...............................................16
CHAPTER 4: DESIGNING LABELS USING LDS ....................................17
4.1 CONTROL CHARACTERS .........................................17
4.2 GETTING STARTED ..............................................17
4.2.1 PC CONNECTION (SERIAL) ..................................17
4.2.2 PC CONNECTION (PARALLEL) ...............................18
4.2.3 LEARNING LDS ............................................19
4.3 FORMATTING LABELS: AN OVERVIEW ..............................19
4.3 LABEL HEADER .................................................21
4.3.1 A SAMPLE SESSION WITH A LABEL HEADER ...................25
4.4 LABEL FIELDS ...................................................26
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4.4.1 A SAMPLE SESSION WITH A LABEL FIELD .....................33
CHAPTER 5: PRINTER COMMANDS .............................................34
5.1 SPECIAL PRINTER CONTROL CODES ..............................34
5.2 PRINTER ENQUIRIES .............................................35
5.3 SENDING ^D PRINTER COMMANDS .................................36
5.3.1 SOFTWARE DIP SWITCHES AND EEPROM COMMANDS .........37
5.3.2 PRINTING COMMANDS ......................................42
5.3.3 AUTO-SIZING and VALID GAP COMMANDS .....................43
5.3.4 REAL-TIME CLOCK ........................................45
5.3.5 SERIAL NUMBER COMMANDS ...............................47
5.3.6 LABEL HEADER COMMANDS ................................49
5.3.7 SAVING FORMAT FILES COMMANDS ..........................50
5.3.8 LABEL PRESENCE SENSOR CONTROL .......................53
5.3.9 TEXT STRINGS COMMANDS .................................55
5.3.10 MISCELLANEOUS PRINTER COMMANDS ......................57
CHAPTER 6: LOGOS .........................................................59
6.1 PROCEDURE FOR USING THE PCX2410 SOFTWARE .................60
6.2 FORMAT OF LOGO FILES .........................................62
CHAPTER 7: SPECIAL DESIGNS ................................................64
7.1 DESIGNING WITH BAR CODES .....................................64
7.1.1 HUMAN READABLES .......................................64
7.2 MAKING LINES ...................................................67
7.3 REVERSE VIDEO ................................................68
CHAPTER 8: OPTIONS ........................................................69
8.1 LABEL SUPPORT RACK ..........................................69
8.2 LARGE PAPER ROLL SUPPLY HOLDER .............................69
8.3 CLOCK/BATTERY BACKED RAM SOCKET ...........................69
8.4 PCX2410 SOFTWARE ............................................69
8.5 WYSIWYG SOFTWARE PACKAGES ................................70
8.6 PARALLEL CONVERSION BOARDS .................................70
8.7 CLEANING KIT ..................................................70
APPENDIX A: WARRANTY AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ............................71
APPENDIX B: CLEANING KIT & ACCESSORIES ...................................73
APPENDIX C: CONFIGURATION GUIDE ..........................................74
BATTERY BACKED RAM WITH REAL-TIME CLOCK ..........................74
ADDITION FORMAT AREA ...............................................74
Graphic Images ........................................................74
APPENDIX D: INSTALLING THE LABEL SUPPORT RACK ...........................75
APPENDIX E: MORE LABEL SAMPLES ...........................................76
DEFAULT POWER-UP LABEL ............................................76
FONTS 410 ...........................................................77
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AIAG LABEL ...........................................................84
APPENDIX F: SAMPLE BASIC PROGRAM ........................................86
APPENDIX G: QUICK REFERENCE COMMAND SUMMARY ..........................88
Index .......................................................................96
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List of Tables
Status Light .................................................................11
Serial Port Configuration .......................................................15
Parallel Port Configuration ......................................................16
Print Speed ..................................................................23
Fonts ......................................................................28
Bar code Symbologies .........................................................29
Graphic Images ..............................................................29
Character Starting Positions ....................................................31
Enquiry Responses ...........................................................36
Clock Field Parameters ........................................................45
List of Figures
Front View ...................................................................7
Rear View ....................................................................7
Status Label .................................................................10
Printer Feed Mechanism .......................................................12
Microcom Label ..............................................................20
Label Header Parameters of a 4" X 3" Label ........................................21
Clock Option .................................................................46
European Date Format ........................................................46
U.S. Date Format .............................................................46
Time Format .................................................................46
Graphic Image in Four Rotations .................................................60
Two Graphic Images in Two Rotations ............................................61
Bar Code Rotations ...........................................................64
Bar code Human Readables ....................................................65
Thick Lines ..................................................................67
Reverse Video ...............................................................68
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Introduction
The Microcom Corporation model 410 (6 dots/mm version) is a direct thermal label printer with a
640 element, 4.16 inch wide print head. The economic size and price have no effect on the
printer's ability to handle a wide variety of labeling tasks - even the most demanding applications.
The resident Label Design Software (LDS) is a powerful and easy to use package that allows
the user to create personalized label formats. It can be driven from a PC, mini-computer,
mainframe and most special purpose computers.
Among many other features, LDS supports graphics functions and multiple serial numbering. It
offers 18 different text fonts in four rotations and all popular bar code symbologies. Graphic
images can also be loaded into the printer's memory. Fonts, bar codes and graphic images can
be multiplied in size to offer great flexibility in custom designing labels. Once the labels are
designed, they can be stored in printer memory for high speed access.
The 410 is capable of printing on most types of label stock or fax paper. It offers operation in a
tag/tear, peel-and-dispense, batch mode, and user-defined advance mode. It can handle blow-
hole, black-line, label gap and continuous stock.
Many thermal printer applications use the same label format, but change the data on every label.
This is not a problem for the Microcom Corporation model 410 printer. Data may be changed
without down-loading the same fixed format, or fixed data fields, time after time. This increases
data access time and productivity.
Various options are available for the Model 410 printer. Label creation software packages are
offered with database capabilities including quick and easy on-screen label design, custom
fonts, bar codes and graphics.
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CHAPTER 1: FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
The Microcom Corporation model 410 direct thermal printer is designed with many standard
features that are unique when compared to other printers. The 410 is built to meet the demands
of complicated applications and rigorous use. A guarantee of excellence in engineering is
provided by fulfilling the requirements for approval by UL, CSA and the FCC.
1.1 SPECIAL FEATURES
!Operates as tag or ticket feed
!Resolution of 6 dots/mm (.0065" per dot) and a print width of 640 dots (4.16")
!Print length is virtually unlimited
!WYSIWYG software compatible
!Print speeds up to 3.0"/sec (2"/sec for large supply roll, narrow stock or peel mode)
!Media supply rack allows roll size up to 5 inches OD (8 inch optional)
!Prints on die-cut, continuous, fax, or preprinted label stock
!Prints on tag stock up to 9.0 mil thickness (factory adjustment required)
!Software-controlled contrast adjustment
!Standard memory of 128K bytes ROM, 32K bytes RAM
!Easy to load label path with liner for easy misfeed removal
!Adjustable guides for easy label centering
!Preheated head for improved print quality and life
!Detects label gap, black line, or blow-hole stock
!Internal statistical counter for inches and labels printed
!Automatic label sizing on power up
!Logo/graphics capability in four rotations (with optional RAM)
!Incrementing and decrementing fields
!Machine state enquiries for security and maintenance
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1.2 BAR CODES
!Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, CODABAR, Code 128, Code 93, Plessey, Modified Plessey,
UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13
!Selectable ratios for producing HIBC, AIAG, LOGMARS, and Bookland
1.3 FONTS
!18 resident font styles, including OCR-A
!All fonts expandable in height and width up to 255 times
!Rotated fonts and bar codes: 0, 90, 180, and 270 degrees
1.4 PRINTING
!Peel function strips label off of backing
!Tag/tear mode advances label to the tear bar
!Batch mode printing
!User defined label advancement for special stock or application
!Label-presence sensor allows printer to dispense at operator's pace
!Label back-up to prevent wasted media in tag/tear and peel modes
1.5 INTERFACE COMMUNICATIONS
!Serial: RS-232C, 9 pin female D-Sub connector (DCE)
-Flow control: XON/XOFF, CTS
-Baud rate: 110 to 19200, user-selectable
-Parity: odd, even or none
-Data bits: 7 or 8
!Parallel: 25 pin female (optional)
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