Paxar TC6032DBFFUM User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................. 1-1

Installing the Download Utility......................................................................... 1-2

Creating a Lookup Table................................................................................. 1- 3

Preparing the Ultra Silver for downloading ....................................................... 1-4

Downloading a Lookup Table .......................................................................... 1-4

Checking Communication Settings................................................................... 1-6

Entering Data ................................................................................................ 1-7

Using the Keypad ....................................................................................... 1-7

Using Function Keys ................................................................................... 1-8

Data Entry Modes ....................................................................................... 1-9

Entering Upper-Case Letters ..................................................................... 1-10

Correcting Data Entry Errors ..................................................................... 1-10

About Check Digits....................................................................................... 1-10

GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................ 2-1

Overview ....................................................................................................... 2-1

Using Special Functions ................................................................................. 2 -2

Selecting a Print Method ............................................................................. 2-2

Print 1 Label 2-3 Label Strips 2-3 Trigger Mode 2-3

Changing Dates.......................................................................................... 2 -3

Turning the Backlight On or Off.................................................................... 2-3

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USING THE FORMATS ........................................................................................ 3-1

Format 1: UPCA Price Format ......................................................................... 3-1

Format 2: UPCA + Price CD Format................................................................. 3-2

Format 3: 2 Line/Price Format......................................................................... 3-3

Format 4: UPCA Only Format.......................................................................... 3 -4

Format 5: 3 Line/Price Format......................................................................... 3-5

Format 6: UPCA Price Format with Description................................................. 3-6

Format 7: UPCA + Price CD (w/Description) Format.......................................... 3-7

Format 8: EAN8 Price Format ......................................................................... 3 -8

Format 9: UPCE Price Format ......................................................................... 3- 9

Format 10: UPCA Sale Price Format.............................................................. 3-10

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INTRODUCTION

The Monarch® DB01 Download Utility enables you to transfer an application’s lookup tables and data collection files between a PC and a

Pathfinder® Ultra® Silver 6032™ printer. The lookup tables are used in

three formats, 1, 6, and 10. The download utility uses the UPCA barcode field as the key field to search the lookup tables that you create. Your printer is loaded with 10 fixed formats.

This manual contains instructions for

♦ Installing the Download Utility ♦ Preparing the Ultra Silver for downloading ♦ Creating a lookup table ♦ Downloading lookup tables ♦ Checking Communication Settings

This manual describes formats and the data that will print on your label/tag.

Note: The fixed formats appear the same no matter what size supplies

you use. However, the positioning of the fields may be different. It is recommended to use 1.2” (1211) labels for this application.

There are ten fixed formats:

♦ UPCA Price Format ♦ UPCA + Price CD Format ♦ 2 Line/Price Format ♦ UPCA Only Format ♦ 3 Line/Price Format ♦ UPCA Price Format with Description ♦ UPCA + Price CD (w/Description) Format ♦ EAN8 Price Format

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♦ UPCE Price Format ♦ UPCA Sale Price Format

Chapter 3, “Using the Formats,” describes each format in detail. Refer to the Equipment Manual for information on

♦ Using Batteries ♦ Load Supplies ♦ Basic Operations ♦ Care and Maintenance ♦ Troubleshooting

Installing the Download Utility

You install the utility like other standard Windows applications. Insert the CD into the PC, and follow the instructions. The installation program runs automatically.

Note: The installation program does not create desktop icons for either

module. It places the executable files in C:\PROGRAMFILES\Ultra Silver DB01 Download Utility

Use the download utility to:

♦ Download a lookup table. ♦ Sort the records for fast lookups. ♦ Validate your data and compile a report if errors are found.

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Creating a Lookup Table

The printer requires a comma-delimited ASCII sequential or flat file to use the database option. Create the sequential file using four commadelimited fields.

Note: Although formats may not require all of the fields, separate each

field with a comma even if the field is blank.

The four fields include the following:

♦ UPC-A bar code - numeric or alphanumeric (12 digits) ♦ department - numeric only (0-4 digits) ♦ description - alphanumeric (general information field, 0-14 digits) ♦ price - numeric only (Dollar sign and decimal automatically inserted

Note: Each record must have four columns even if one or more are

empty.

A full record might look like this example: 028028111119,7512,SHIRT,1499

Note: You must save this file to lu(1,2,3,).txt or you cannot download

successfully.

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Preparing the Ultra Silver for downloading

To prepare the Ultra Silver for downloading

a) Open the utility file named SilverDownloadDB01.exe. b) Connect the communication cable from the PC to your printer.

1. Power the printer OFF, then power the printer ON.

2. When you see the battery strength display, press the Tab key

3. You will see this menu, use the right arrow key ( ) to select Online,

press Enter.

Start Appl.

Online

The printer displays Online, and is ready for downloading.

Online

Downloading a Lookup Table

This section describes information for downloading lookup tables.

a) Open a lookup file from your directory.

There are two methods to open a lookup file

♦ Click on File, then Download File or

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♦ Click the Download Lookup button.

Download Lookup button

4. Select your lookup file by clicking on the name of the file and click

Open, or double click on the file name. Several screens flash on the printer’s display, then the online screen appears.

Online

5. Power the printer OFF, then power the printer ON.

6. Enter the date and press Enter.

Enter Date 02/17/05*******

7. You will see the menu entry for format 1. For example:

MAIN MENU

FMT 1 UPCA LU

8. Use the right arrow key ( ) to scroll between formats 1-10. Press

Enter.

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