SATO GL4XXE User Manual

GL4xxe Operator’s Manual

GL4xxe series

Read thisOperator’s Manual before and during the servicing of the

above product. Keep this document handy for future r eference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

About This Manual 1-2
General Description 1-3
Control Features 1-4

TECHNICAL DATA

Physical Characteristics 2-2
Enviromental 2-2
Power 2-2
Processing 2-2
Command 2-2
Interface Modules 2-2
Print 2-2
Sensing 2-3
Media 2-3
Ribbon 2-3
Regulatory 2-3
Character Font Capabilities 2-4
Barcode Capabilities 2-5

INSTALLATION

Unpacking & Parts Identification 3-2
Printer Installation 3-3

Site Location 3-3
Cable Connection 3-3
Media Selection 3-4
Media & Ribbon Loading 3-4

Operational Mode Selection 3-6

Continuous Mode 3-6
Tear-Off Mode 3-6
Cutter Mode 3-6
Dispense Mode 3-6
Linerless Mode 3-6

Interface Selection 3-8

RS232C High-Speed Serial Interface 3-8
IEEE1284 Parallel Interface 3-10
Universal Serial BUS (USB) Adapter 3-11
Local Area Network (LAN) Ethernet 3-11

802.11G Wireless 3-12
All Interfaces 3-14

Accessories Installation 3-22

Interface Installation 3-22
Flash Memory Card 3-22

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PRINTER CONFIGURATION

Printer Configuration 4-2
Configuration Modes 4-3

User Mode 4-3
Configuration Mode 4-4
Advanced Mode 4-5
Serial Interface Mode 4-7
Parallel Interface Mode 4-8
Centronics Interface Mode 4-9
Universal Serial BUS (USB) Interface Mode 4-10
Local Area Network (LAN) Interface Mode 4-11
Wirerless Local Area Network (WLAN) Interface Mode 4-12
PGL Emulation Mode 4-13
ZGL Emulation Mode 4-14
DGL Emulation Mode 4-15
TGL Emulation Mode 4-16
IGL Emulation Mode 4-17
Diagnostics Mode 4-18
Printer Management Mode 4-19
Misc Quick Menus 4-20

Display Inten sity Adjustment 4-20

Buffer Clear 4-20

Soft Reset 4-21
Key Lock/Unlock 4-21

Menu Definition Tables 4-22

User Mode 4-22
Configuration Mode 4-26
Advanced Mode 4-29
Serial Interface Mode 4-39
Parallel Interface Mode 4-44
Centronics Interface Mode 4-47
Universal Serial BUS (USB) Interface Mode 4-50
Local Area Network (LAN) Interface Mode 4-52
Wirerless Local Area Network (WLAN) Interface Mode 4-56
PGL Emulation Mode 4-63
ZGL Emulation Mode 4-69
DGL Emulation Mode 4-72
TGL Emulation Mode 4-75
IGL Emulation Mode 4-78
Diagnostics Mode 4-82
Printer Management Mode 4-85
Misc Quick Menus 4-88

Display Inten sity Adjustment 4-88

Buffer Clear 4-88

Soft Reset 4-88
Key Lock/Unlock 4-88

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Error Signal Troubleshooting 5-2
Troubleshooting Table 5-8
Interface Troubleshooting 5-10

Parallel Interface 5-10
RS232 Serial Interface 5-10
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface 5-10
LAN Ethernet Interface 5-11

802.11G Wireless Interface 5-11
Centronics Interface 5-11

Test Print Troubleshooting 5-12

Hex Dump Mode 5-12
Test Label Printing 5-12
Sample Test Label 5-13

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning Procedures 6-2
Replacement Procedures 6-3

Print Head 6-3
Fuse 6-4
Media Platen Roller 6-5

Adjustment Procedures 6-6

Label Sensor Positioning 6-6
Print Head Balance 6-7
Print Head Pressure 6-8
Print Head Alignment 6-9
Ribbon Guide 6-10
Ribbon Roller Alignment 6-11

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Unit 1: Introduction

INTRODUCTION

• About This Manual

• General Description

• Control Featur es

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Unit 1: Introduction

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual is laid out consistent with the product discussed and provides all of the information required for printer
installation, configuration, operation, and light maintenance. Refer to this product’s Programming Reference
document for instructions on printer programming through a host system.

This manual also i ncorporates the use of special inform ation boxes. Examples of these box es and the type of
information provided in each, are below.

WARNING: PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT, IF UNHEEDED, MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY.

CAUTION: PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT, IF UNHEEDED, MAY RESULT IN

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

ATTENTION: Provides information that is deemed of special importance but will not
result in personal injury or product damage if unheeded.

NOTE: Provides helpful hints to assist in performing the tasks at hand.

LCD DISPLAY: Provides the specific display that should be visible on the LCD at that
point.

A comprehensive Ta ble Of Contents provided at the front of this ma nual facilitates rapid movement within . The
contents identify the different Units, Chapters, and some Sections. Each references the page number of their
commencement.

The pages of this manu al have embedded headers a nd footers to assist the user i n identifying his or her exac t
position within the ma nual. The header provides the un it number followed by its na me. The footer identifies the
product on the left, the page number in the center, and the manual’s part number to the right side of the page.

Page enumeration is two-part with each separated by a hyphen. The first character set references the Unit and the
second identifie s t he p age nu mbe r with in that uni t. P ag e n umb er s b egi n w ith the num er al one (1) at the begin nin g
of a new unit and ascend sequentially.

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Unit 1: Introduction

Upper Print Assy

Rear Housing Cover

Front Housing Cover

Left Housing Cover

Lower Print Assy

Media Holder

Media Guide

Print Head Latch

Media Platen Roller

Ribbon Platen Roller

Ribbon Guide

Label Sensor

Expanded Memory Cover

Media Damper

Ribbon Supply Spindle
Ribbon Rewind Spindl e

Right Housing Cover

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The GL4e Series prin ters are speci fically desi gned for use in high- volume, lab eling applicat ions demandi ng great
reliability and around the clock operation. It’s aluminum chassis provides the needed corrosion resistance
demanded by some industrial applications. The coated interior frame provides strength and stability.

The stylish front ho us ing cov er an d op er ato r pane l a r e bo th m ol ded of ext ra -d urabl e, bla ck A BS pl as tic to not only
provide protection again st corrosive chemicals; but to also pr ovide a low-show, easy clean surface for unsightly
grim.

This printer model has the attr a cti ve ness desi r ed for co mmercial applicatio ns cou ple d with th e musc le ex pecte d of
an industrial printer.

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Figure 1-1, Primary Components

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CONTROL FEATURES

POWER

ON LINE

STATUS LABEL RIBBON

CANCEL

ENTERFUNCTION

LED Indicators

POWER

Illuminates when the power on.

ONLINE

Illuminates when communication is available.
Flashes when fails.

STATUS

Flashes when an error occurs. Flashes when
sending/receiving data.

LABEL

Flashes when paper error occurs.

RIBBON

Flashes when ribbon error occurs.

LCD Displa y

Communicates operational conditions via the use
of icons and text.

Maintenance Panel

FUNCTION

Allows movement through the various menus
and modes.

Permits the movement of the cursor for input.

ENTER

Allows the selection of an option.

CANCEL

Cancels a print job. Allows return to the previous
screen when moving through the menus.

Operator Buttons

FEED

Feeds the equivalent of a sheet of paper when
pressed once. Positions paper if misaligned.

LINE

Starts and stops printing and transmission of
data.

Power Switch

Breaks the circuit providing power to the printer.

LINE

FEED

This chapter identifies the interactive control featur es of the printer. These functions are defi ned generally here.
More specific explanations will be found throughout this manual on how to use them.

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Figure 1-2, Operator Panel

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Unit 2: Technical Data

TECHNICAL DATA

• Physical Characteristics

• Environmental

•Power

• Processing

•Command

• Interface Modules

•Print

• Sensing

•Media

• Ribbon

• Regulatory Approvals

• Character Font Capabilities

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• Barcode Capabilities

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Unit 2: Technical Data

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Width 10.75 Inches (271 mm)
Height 12.00 Inch es (305 mm)
Depth 18.00 Inches (455 mm)
Weight 33 Pounds (15 Kg)

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature 41 to 104°F (5° to 40°C)
Storage Temperature -4 to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
Storage Humidity 15 to 85% RH Non-Condensing
Operating Humidity 15 to 85% RH Non-Condensing

POWER

Input Voltage 100-120/200-240 Volts AC +/- 10%, 50/60 Hertz +/-5%
Consumption Voltage

Maximum: 222 Volts AC, 219 Watts (when print ratio is 50%)

Standby: 22.3 Volts AC, 20.6 Watts

PROCESSING

CPU 32 Bit RISC
Flash ROM 8 Megabytes
Receive Buffer 2.95 Megabytes maximum, 0.95 Megabytes near full

COMMAND

Standard
Non-Standard N/A

SATO Barcode Printer Language (SBPL)

Intelligent Command

INTERFACE MODULES

Enhanced Parallel Port IEEE1284 (EPC compatible)
Serial Port 9-Pin RS232C
Universal Serial Bus (USB) USB Adapter (480 Mbps)
Local Area Network (LAN) 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Automatic Switching
Ethernet (Wireless LAN) 802.11g Wireless Wi-Fi

PRINT

Method Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer
Maximum Speed (selectable) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Inches Per Second (50.8 - 254 mm)
Print Module (dot size) .0049 Inches (.125 mm)

Resolution
Maximum Print Width 4.09 Inches (104 mm)

Maximum Print Length 98.98 Inches (2514 mm)

GL408e: 203 Dots Per Inch (8 dpmm)

GL412e: 305 Dots Per Inch (12 dpmm)

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Unit 2: Technical Data

SENSING

Gap Position & Sensitivity Adjustable
Reflective Eye-Mark Position & Sensitivity Adjustable
Ribbon Near End Fixed (enabled/disabled)
Media Out Fixed (always enabled)
Ribbon Out Fixed (always enabled)
Cover Open Fixed (always enabled)

MEDIA

Width

Length (Continous)

Length (Tear-Off)

Type

Thickness 0.002 to 0.010 Inches ( 0.06 - 0.268 mm)
Roll Diameter Maximum: 10.43 Inches (265mm)
Core Diamet er 1.5 to 4.0 Inches (38.1 - 101.6mm)
Wind Direction Face In, Face Out (linerless only)
Fan-Fold Height Maximum: 7.87 Inches (200mm)

Media Width with Backing Paper: 0.98 to 5.16 Inches (25 - 131mm)

Media Length with Backing Paper: 0.35 to 15.75 Inches (9 - 400mm)

Media Length with Backing Paper: 0.79 to 15.75 Inches (20 - 400mm)

Media Width: 0.87 to 5.04 Inches (22 - 128mm)

Media Lengt h: 0.24 to 15.63 Inches (6 - 397mm)

Media Length: 0.67 to 15.63 Inches (17 - 397mm)

Roll or Fan-Fold

Eye-Mark or Gap

Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer

RIBBON

Width Maximum: 5.04 Inches (128mm)
Length 1476 Feet (450M)
Wound Face In, Face Out
Core Diameter 1.00 Inch (25.6 mm)
Roll Diameter Maximum: 3.35 Inches (85 mm)

REGULATORY

Radiation Noise
Static Electricity IEC61000-4-2, Level 3

AC Line Noise Above: 1000Vp-p
Packing Drop Standard ISTA-2A

Environmental (RoHS)

Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether (PBDE): below 0.1%

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FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B

EN55022 Class B

Chromium: below 0.1%

Lead: below 0.1%

Mercury: below 0.1%

Cadmium: below 0.01%

Polybrominated Bipheny (PBB): below 0.1%

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Unit 2: Technical Data

CHARACTER FONT CAPABILITIES

MATRIX FONTS

XU 5 dots W x 9 dots H (Helvetica)
XS 17 dots W x 17 dots H (Univers Condensed Bold)
XM 24 dots W x 24 dots H (Univers Condensed Bold)

OA Font (OCR-A)

OB Font (OCR-B)

AUTO SMOOTHING FONTS

XB 48 dots W x 48 dots H (Univers Condensed Bold)
XL 48 dots W x 48 dots H (Sans Serif)

VECTOR FONT

GL408e: 15 dots W x 22 dots H
GL412e: 22 dots W x 33 dots H

GL408e: 20 dots W x 24 dots H
GL412e: 30 dots W x 36 dots H

Proportional or Fixed Spacing

Font Size 50 x 50 dots to 999 x 999 dots

Helvetica, 10 Font Variations

AGFA RASTER FO NTS

A Font CG Times, 8 to 72 pt.
B Font CG Triumvirate, 8 to 72 pt.

DOWNLOADABLE FONTS

N/A

CHARACTER CONTROL

Expansion up to 12 x in either the X or Y coordinates.

Character Pitch Control

Line Space Control

Journal Print Facility

0, 90, 180, and 270 Degree Rotation

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Unit 2: Technical Data

BARCODE CAPABILTIES

UPC A/E
JAN 8/13

EAN 8/13

Code 39
Code 93

Code 128

Interleaved 2 of 5

Linear Bar Codes

Two Dimemsional

Ratios 1:2, 1:3, 2:5, User definable bar widths
Bar Height 4 to 999 dots, User progammable
Rotation 0, 90, 180, and 270 Degrees
Sequential Numbering Sequential numbering of both numerics and bar codes
Expansion Ratio of Character Height: 1 to 12 times, Width: 1 to 12 times
Graphics Full dot addressable graphics, SATO Hex/Binary, BMP or PCX formats
Form Overlay Form overlay for high-speed editing of complex formats

Industrial 2 of 5

Matrix 2 of 5

Bookland

NW-7

MSI

RSS-14

POSTNET

UCC/EAN 128

Customer Barcode

QR Code

Data Matrix

Maxi Code

PDF417

Micor PDF417

Synthetic Symbol

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Unit 3: Installation

INSTALLATION

• Unpacking & Parts Identification

• Printer Installation

• Operational Mode Selection

• Interface Selection

• Accessories Installation

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Unit 3: Installation

Accessory Box

Printer

Shipping Container

Cushion

UNPACKING & PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Unpack the printer as directed in the following procedure.

1 Place the shipping container (box) upright on a soid, flat surface.
2 Open the box, remove any loose items and the first layer of packing material.
3 Carefully lift the printer and accessories from the box and place them on a solid flat surface.
4 Remove the plastic covers from the packed items and visually inspect for physical damage.
5 Ensure all components are present as dictated on the Packing List.
6 Report damaged property.

Figure 3-1, Unpacking & Parts Identification

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Unit 3: Installation

Printer

Power ReceptaclePower Cord

Interface Cable

Interface Board

Serial Connector

Parallel Connector

LAN/WLAN Port

USB Connector

Host Computer

PRINTER INSTALLATION

This chapter prov ide s gui dan ce on how to station, connec t, and lo ad the pr in ter on ce un pac ke d. Fol lowi ng pr in ter
setup, procede to the next chapter for information on interface selection.

SITE LOCATION

• Stationed on a solid flat surface.

• Stationed away from hazardous materials.

• Stationed within operational distance of the host based on interface specifications.

CABLE CONNECTION

The diagram below (Fig ure 3-2) disp lays the pri nter’s conn ectors and p orts for p ower supply and host int erfacing.
For interfacing, choose the desired method and connect it’s respective cable as indicated.

All interface boards are integrated except the LAN/WLAN board. This will have to be installed as shown.
When the interface cable is connected, or the board is installed, the interface option will display in the configuration

menus of the operator panel. Refer to the Configuration unit of this manual to configure the printer for host
computer interfacing.

NOTE: Multiple int erfac e optio ns may di splay in the prin ter’s LCD menus, the

desired option must be chosen.

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Figure 3-2, Cable Connection Diagram

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Unit 3: Installation

Rolled Media

Media Damper

Media Holder

Media Guide

Lower Print Assy

Label Sensor

MEDIA SELECTION

The size and type of the labels or tags to be printed should have bee n taken into consideration before prin ter
purchase. Ideally, the media width will be equal to, or just narrower than, the print head. Using media that does not
cover the print head will allow the platen roller to tread on it and wear it out. The media edge will also wear a groove
in the platen roller affecting print quality.

MEDIA & RIBBON LOADING

There are two general med ia types th at may be lo aded and us ed; rolled and fan-folded. E ach of those types may
again be defined by whether thei r print application is direct ther mal or thermal transfer. Those fa ctors determine
how the media is loaded and if ribbon stock is loaded at all.

Thermal transfer media requires the use of ribbon stock f or print applicatio n. In such a scen ario, it is the ribbo n
stock (carbon paper) that contains the ink that will be transfered to the media.

Direct thermal media has a coating on the surface that is made visible through the application of heat from the print
head.

Rolled media of stan dard diameter i s loaded within t he printer and s uspended by the media holder. La rger, non­standard rolled medi a would be sus pended outs ide the prin ter at its re ar and fed inwar d. Fan-folded media w ould
also be fed inward from the rear over the rear housing cover, but is stacked as opposed to suspended.

Refer to Figures 3-3a and 3-3b for pro per media rout ing relative t o the type to be used. If that to be used is direct
thermal, ignore the ribbon stock in the figures and do not load.

Ribbon can be wound in or wound out.

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Figure 3-3a, Rolled Media Loading

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Media Guide

Media Holder

Lower Print Assy

Fan-Fold Media

Media Damper

Media Sensor

Rear Housing Cover

Ribbon Stock

Ribbon Rewind Spindle

Ribbon Supply Spindle

Upper Print Assy

Ribbon Core

Figure 3-3b, Fan-fold Media Loading

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Figure 3-3c, Ribbon Loading

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OPERATIONAL MODE SELECTION

There are two modes of printer opera tion; Dispense and Continuous . The difference between the two is the way
that the label and paper ba cking is eject ed. Before printer configuration, one must determ ine which mode wil l be
used. This chapter identifies the funtional defferences between the two.

ATTENTION: Refer to the Printer Configuration unit of this manual to program the
printer’s internal memory to suit individual needs using the integrated menu options.
Refer to the Programming Reference document to remotely program the printer’s
features and functions through a host system.

CONTINUOUS MODE

With this mode of operation, the media remains in position for printing at all times. To do so, means that the
previous printed label is only available for removal when one to four additional labels have been printed (quantity is
depended on label size). This mode of operation is specifically suited for printing bulk quantities to be applied later.

TEAR-OFF MODE

With this method of op eration, after p rinting, the printer fe eds the fi rst (outermo st) label s o that it is fully e xtended
out of the printer ’s front for removal. Pri nting of the nex t label will not begin until the prior print ed label has been
removed. This mode of operation is specifically suited for immediate application at the time of print.

Upon removal of th e prior printed label , the p rinter retrac ts the medi a so that the next label in li ne may be pri nted,
then prints. This cycle, repeats for each consecutive label.

CUTTER MODE

With the cutter assembly installed and enabled, this mode of operation will cut individual printed labels or in
multiples. The med ia will be advanced t o the cutter blade, the lab el cut will occur, and the unprinted m edia will
retract for positioning of the next print.

DISPENSE MODE

When the dispenser assembly is installed and enabled, this mode of operation will peel the paper backing from the
printed label as it i s advanced to th e printer ’s front. Once the printed lab el has been r emoved from the printer for
application, the unprinted media will retract and position itself so the next label may be printed.

This operational mode is specifically applicable to print operations where the label is to be immediately adhered.

LINERLESS MODE

When the linerless opti on is installed and enabled, this mo de of operation allows for the fe eding and printing of
linerless media. In thi s mode, the printer’s functionalit y is the same as with the continuous or tea r- off modes ­depending on configuration settings.

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LABEL PRINT DIRECTION

REFLECTIVE SENSORTRANSMISSIO N SENSOR

Base Print Po sition

CONTINUOUS MODE

REFLECTIVE SENSORTRANSMISSIO N SENSOR

Base Print & Tear-

Off Position

TEAR-OFF MODE

REFLECTIVE SENSORTRANSMISSIO N SENSOR

Base Print & Cut

Position

CUTTER MODE

Base Print Po si tion

Base Print Posi tion

REFLECTIVE SENSOR

TRANSMISSION SENSOR

Base Print &

Dispense Position

DISPENSE MODE

Base Dispense Position

Base Print Po sition

REFLECTIVE SENSOR

Base Cut Position

LINERLESS MODE

Base Print Position

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Figure 3-4, Label Reference Position

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INTERFACE SELECTION

This unit presents the printer interface types and their specifications. These specifications include detailed
information to assist in the sele ction of the most appro priate method for the printe r to interface with the host. The
five acceptable interface methods are:

• RS232C High-Speed Serial

• IEEE1284 Parallel

• Universal Serial Bus (USB)

• Local Area network (LAN) Ethernet

• 802.11g Wireless

Following the se lection of the des ired interface, pro ceed to the next unit for instructio ns on how to c onfigure the
printer for that interface type.

WARNING: NEVER CONNECT OR DISCONNECT INTERFACE CABLES (OR USE
A SWITCH BOX) WITH POWER APPLIED TO EITHER THE HOST OR THE
PRINTER. THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERFACE CIRCUITRY IN THE
PRINTER/HOST AND IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.

RS232C HIGH-SPEED SERIAL INTERFACE

INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

Asynchronous ASCII Half-duplex communication

Bi-Directional Communication
Data Transmission Rate 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps
Transmission For m Start, b1, b2, b3, b4 , b5, b6, b7, b8, Stop (b8 will be omitted if using 7 bit oriented)
Data Length 7 or 8 bit (selectable)
Stop Bit 1 or 2 bit (selectable)
Parity Bit ODD, EVEN, NONE (selectable)
Codes Used ASC II Character Codes: 7 bits, Graphics: 8 bits
Control Codes STX (02H), ETX (03H), ACK (06H), NAK (15H)
Connector (Printer Side) DB-9 Male (equivalent), 9-pin Serial Interface (PCI)
Cable Connector DB-9 Female (equivalent), 9-pin Serial Interface (PCI)
Cable Length 5 meters or less.
Signal Levels High = +5V to +12V, Low = -5V to -12V
Protocol Ready/Busy, X-On/X-Off, Protocol for Driver, Status2, Status3, Status4, Status5

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READY/BUSY INTERFACE SIGNALS

SIGNAL SIGNAL DEFINITION

FGN (Frame Ground)

TxD (Transmit Data) - Data from the printer to the host computer. Sends X-On/X-Off characters or status

data (bi-directional protocols).

RxD (Receive Data) - Data to the printer from the host computer.

RTS (Request To Send) - Used with Ready/Busy flow control to indicate an error condition. RTS is high

and remains high unless the print head is open (in this case, RTS would return to the high state after
the print head is closed and the printer is placed back online) or an error condition occurrs during
printing (e.g., ribbon out, label out).

CTS (Clear To Send ) - When thi s li ne i s hi gh , the p rint er as su mes that data is ready to be transmitted. The

printer will not receiv e data when when the line is low. If not being used, it is be tied high.

DSR (Data Set Ready) - When this line is high, the printer will not receive data. This line must be high

before data is transmitted. If not being used, it is to be tied high.
SGN (Signal Ground)
DTR (Data Terminal Ready) - This signal applies to Ready/Busy flow control. The printer is ready to

receive data when this pin is high. It goes low when the printer is offline, either manually or due to an

error condition, and wh ile printi ng in th e single -job bu f fer mo de. It w ill also g o low w hen th e dat a in th e

buffer reaches the buffer near-full level.

READY/BUSY CABLE REQUIREMENTS

DB9 HOST DIRECTION DB9 PRINTER

-- FGN (Frame Ground) Bi-Directional -- FGN (Frame Ground)
3 TxD (Transmit Data) To Printer 2 RxD (Receive Data)
2 RxD (Receive Data) To Host 3 TxD (Transmit Data)
6 DSR (Data Set Ready) To Printer 4 DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
5 SGN (Signal Ground) Bi-Directional 5 SGN (Signal Ground)
4 DTR (Data Terminal Ready) To Host 6 DSR (Data Set Ready)
8 CTS (Clear To Send) To Printer 7 RTS (Request To S end)
7 RTS (Request To Send) To Host 8 CTS (Clear To Send)

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IEEE1284 PARALLEL INTERFACE

The parallel interface is a plug-in module that can be installed by the user and conforms to IEEE1284
specifications. It automatically detects the IEEE1284 signals and operates in the high speed mode. If the
IEEE1284 signals are not detected, it will operate in the slower standard Centronics mode. For this reason, an
interface cable and host interface conforming to the IEEE1284 specification must be present to fully utilize the
speed capabilities. T his interfa ce also oper ates bi -directio nally and c an report th e status of the p rinter bac k to the
host.

SPECIFICATIONS

Printer Connector AMP 57-40360 DDK (or equivalent)
Cable Connector AMP 57-30360 DDK (or equivalent)
Cable 1.5 meter or less
Signal Level High = +2.4V to +5.0V, Low = 0V to -0.4V
Data Stream <ESC>A . . Job#1 . . <ESC>Z<ESC>A . . Job#n . . <ESC>Z

Figure 3-6, Parallel Connector Pin Assignments

PIN ASSIGNMENTS

PIN SIGNAL DIRECTION PIN SIGNAL DIRECTION

1 Strobe To Printer 19 Strobe Return Reference
2 Data 1 To Printer 20 Data 1 Return Reference
3 Data 2 To Printer 21 Data 2 Return Reference
4 Data 3 To Printer 22 Data 3 Return Reference
5 Data 4 To Printer 23 Data 4 Return Reference
6 Data 5 To Printer 24 Data 5 Return Reference
7 Data 6 To Printer 25 Data 6 Return Reference
8 Data 7 To Printer 26 Data 7 Return Reference

9 Data 8 To Printer 27 Data 8 Return Reference
10 ACK To Host 28 ACK Return Reference
11 Busy To Host 29 Busy Return Reference
12 Ptr Error To Host 30 PE Return Reference
13 Select To Host 31 INIT From Host
14 AutoFD1 To Host 32 Fault To Host
15 Not Used 33 Not Used
16 Logic Gnd 34 Not Used
17 FG Frame Gnd 35 Not Used
18 +5V (z=24k ohm) To Host 36 SelectIn1 From Host

1 Signals required for ieee 1284 mode.

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UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB)

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface is a Plug-In Interface Module that can be installed by the user. It requires
a driver (shipped with each printer that has the interface installed) that must be loaded onto the PC and configured
to support USB periphera ls usin g Wind ows 2000 or abo ve. Details for loading t he USB dr iver a re co ntained in the
USB Interface Manual that is s hipped with each pri nter wit h a USB Op tio nal inter face installed. Up t o 127 devices
may be connected to a USB port using powered hubs.

ATTENTION: This Interface Type Is Not Compatible With Windows 98 Or Windows
Me.

SPECIFICATIONS

Printer Connector USB Type B Plug
Cable 10 feet (3 m) maximum
Host Windows 2000 or above with USB Port
Power Supply BUS Power through cable
Power Consumption +5 V at 80 ma

LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) ETHERNET

A Local Area Netwo rk (LAN) inte rface is an optional Pl ug-In Interfac e Module th at can be i nstalled by the user. It
requires a driver s hip ped wit h e a ch pri nter th at has the i nterfa ce in stalle d. T h e d rive r tha t mu st be loa ded onto the
host computer and configu red to run one of the supported network pr otocols using a 10Base-T or 100Ba se-TX
LAN connection. Details for lo ading th e LAN dr iver are c ontained i n the LAN Interfa ce Manu al that i s shippe d with
each printer with a LAN Optional interface installed.

SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS

Corresponding Protocol TCP/IP
Network Layer ARP, RARP, IP, ICMP
Session Layer TCP, UDP
Application Layer LPD, FTP, TELNET, BOOTP, DHCP

NOTE: Print data can be sent by LPR and FTP of TCP/IP and dedicated socket protocol. Printer status is obtainable by
dedicated socket proto co l.

NOTE: In the TCP/IP protocol enviroment, LPD and FTP are provided for printing; TELNET for variable setup; ARP, RARP,
and BOOTP/DHCP for address setup.

LPD protocol complies with RFC1179 and handles the list of logical printer name as queue name such as lp, sjis, euc. In
addition, a banner page can be printed by a proper setup.

When sending the job by LPR, the transmission order of data file/control file within the job will not affect print operation. In
addition, if the banner page is specified, it will be added to each data file. Job deletion by LPR is not available.

FTP protocol complies with RFC959 and handles the list of logical printer name as a transfer directory. File transfer to this
directory executes print operation. It is possible to specify ASCII(A), Binary(I) and TENEX(L8) as transfer mode - although the
mode difference is dependent on the client. A banner page may be printed with a proper setup.

TELNET Complies with RFC854. This operation consists of interactive menu form and enables change and reference of
internal setup, and to display status. To change the setup, enter “root” user and password at the time of login. Default of roo t
pasword is set as null (linefeed only).

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SPECIFICATIONS

Connector RJ-45 Receptacle
Cable 10/100BaseT Category 5
Cable Length 100 meters or less
Power Supply Powered from printer
Protocol Status3 return

Protocol for Driver (cyclic response mode)
Protocol for Driver (ENQ response mode)

Status5 return
IP Address 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
Gateway Address 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255

802.11G WIRELESS

The wireless print server provides easy printer interface with 802.11g Wi-Fi compliant networks free of wired
connections. Each pr inter is shipped with an integrate d driver and interface installed . The driver must be loaded
onto the host computer and configured to run one of the supported protocols.

SPECIFICATIONS

Variable Data Rates 54, 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps
Frequency Band 2.4 GHz ISM Band
Wired Equivalent Privacy 128 bit, 64 bit (compatible with 40bit), none (WPA)
Sensitivity (typ, AAWGN, 8E-2 PER): -91dBm at 1Mbps, -88dBm at 2 Mdps, -87dBm at 5.5Mbps, -

84dBm at 11Mbps.
Range 100m indoors, 300m outdoors (enviromentally dependent)
Protocols TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, Direct Mode IPX/IP, DLC/LLC, NetBEUI, NetBIOS/IP
Protocol Status3 return

Protocol for Driver (cyclic response mode)

Protocol for Driver (ENQ response mode)

Status5 return
IP Address 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
Gateway Address 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
Communication Mode Infrastructure
SSID Optional alphanumeric character string (up to 32 characters)
Channels 01 to 11

LED INDICATOR STATUS

Network Port Off ---

Link LED (green)

Status LED (orange)

Wireless LED (green) Front Panel On Infrastructure mode

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Front Panel

Network Port Off --­Front Panel Blinking Receiving packet

Blinking Waiting for link

On Linked

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WIRELESS LAN SIGNAL STRENGTH

Off 0 to 50% (weak)

Network Port Link LED

Blinking 50 to 75% (medium)

On 75 to 100% (strong)

SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS

Corresponding Protocol TCP/IP
Network Layer ARP, RARP, IP, ICMP
Session Layer TCP, UDP
Application Layer LPD, FTP, TELNET, BOOTP, DHCP
NOTE: Print data can be sent by LPR and FTP of TCP/IP and dedicated socket protocol. Printer status is obtainable by

dedicated socket proto co l.
NOTE: In the TCP/IP protocol enviroment, LPD and FTP are provided for printing; TELNET for variable setup; ARP, RARP,

and BOOTP/DHCP for address setup.
LPD protocol complies with RFC1179 and handles the list of logical printer name as queue name such as lp, sjis, euc. In

addition, a banner page can be printed by a proper setup.
When sending the job by LPR, the transmission order of data file/control file within the job will not affect print operation. In

addition, if the banner page is specified, it will be added to each data file. Job deletion by LPR is not available.
FTP protocol complies with RFC959 and handles the list of logical printer name as a transfer directory. File transfer to this

directory executes print operation. It is possible to specify ASCII(A), Binary(I) and TENEX(L8) as transfer mode - although the
mode difference is dependent on the client. A banner page may be printed with a proper setup.

TELNET Complies with RFC854. This operation consists of interactive menu form and enables change and reference of
internal setup, and to display status. To change the setup, enter “root” user and password at the time of login. Default of root
pasword is set as null (linefeed only).

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Figure 3-7, Socket Connection Diagram

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ALL INTERFACES

Receive Buffer

The data stream is r eceived from the host to th e printer one job at a time. This allows the software program to
maintain control of the job print queue so that it can move a high priority job in front of ones of lesser importance.
A multiple job buffer a llows the printer to continuo usly rec eive print jobs whil e compil ing and p rinting othe r jobs a t
the same time. It acts much like a Print buffer to maximize the performance of the host and the printer.

The printer receives and prints one job at a time. If a print job exceeds the buffer size, transmission will be rejected
by the printer. Error conditions that occur during the Print Data transmission will cause the printer to return a NAK.

ACK/NAK Protocol

Bi-Directional ACK/NAK protocol is used for error control. In a normal transmission sequence when the
transmission is rece iv ed, t he p ri nte r w ill return an ACK (06H) sig nif yi ng t hat i t wa s r ecei ve d wi tho ut a tra nsmi ss ion
error. After the transmission command structure has been analyzed, a status byte is returned to the host. This
status byte informs the host of the validity of the command structure.
If the command structure is err or free, the printer proceeds with the prin t operation. When the print operation is
completed, a Printer Status message is returned to the host. If an error was detected during the initial transmission
sequence, a NAK (15 H) wil l be ret urned signa llin g to the host t hat the rece ived t ransmi ssion c ontained e rrors and
must be resent. If the returned Status byte indicates a comm and structure error, the error must then be corre cted
before the print data is resent to the printer.
A valid transmission t o the p rinte r mu st be bou nded by an STX/ETX pair, with the STX (02H) signi fyi ng th e star t of
the Print Data and ending with an ETX (03H) signifying the end.

Status5 Return

This communicati on pr ot oc ol is d e sign ed for t he pur po se of mo ni tor in g a nd co ntr olli ng pr in t da ta status i n th e hos t
and featuring various functions.

INTERFACE SIGNALS

SIGNAL SIGNAL DEFINITION

FGN (Frame Ground)

SxD (Send Data) - Data from the printer to the host.
RxD (Receive Data) - Data from the host to the printer.

SGN (Signal Ground)

Note: Depending on the host used, the CS and RS (maintaining at high) may need to be looped on the host side. Refer to host computer
documentation for details.

CABLE REQUIREMENTS

DB9 HOST DIRECTION DB9 PRINTER

2 Send Data To Printer 2 Receive Data
3 Receiv e Da t a To Host 3 Send Data
5 Frame Ground Bi-Directional 5 Frame Ground

RECEIVE BUFFER CONTROL

Causes For Receive Buffer Near Full Occurs when the remaing free space of the buffer drops to 0.95MB of 2.95MB

capacity or when the remaining free space is available for storing 50 of 500 items in
the history buffer.

Release Of Receive Buffer Near Full Can be released when the remaining free space rises to 1.95MB or when the

remaining free space is available for storing 200 items in the history buffer.

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NORMAL PROCESS

(Figure 3-8a)

CANCEL PROCESS

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STATUS5 TIMING CHARTS

(Figure 3-8b)

ERROR PROCESS

(Figure 3-8c)

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PRINT PROCESS

(Figure 3-8d)

COMMAND PROCESS

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STATUS5 TIMING CHARTS

(Figure 3-8e)

BCC ERROR PROCESS

(Figure 3-8f)

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EXTERNAL SIGNAL

The external signal in terf ace i s d es igned to connect the printer to an ap pli c ator. Proceed to the prin ter’s Advanced
Mode for various setup activities related to the external signal.

There are two connector types available for the external signal interface, one with a 14-pin connector and the other
with a 25-pin connector.

SPECIFICATIONS

Signal Level High: +2.4 to +5.0V, Low: +0.0 to +0.4V
Issuing/Reissuing EXT signal Enable/Disable in the Advanced Mode.
Switching EXT signal Switching jumper connector to enable +24V output by 24V and 27V power supplies.

When using 24V power supply: Short IN 24V si de by jumper connector
When using 27V power supply: Short IN 27V si de by jumper connector.

Signal Types Type I Print end signal (PREND) is “low” before printing labels, “high” after

completion of print, and “low” 20 miliseconds later.

Type II Print end signal (PREND) is “high” before printing labels, “low” after

completion of print, and “high” 20 miliseconds later.

Type III Print end signal (PREND) is “low” before printing labels, “high” from start to

end of print, and “low” upon completion of print.

Type IV Print end signal (PREND) is “high” before printing labels, “low” from start to

end of print, and “high” upon completion of print.

14-PIN CONNECTOR ASSIGNMENTS

PIN SIGNAL NAME DIRECTION LEVEL MAX CURRENT

1 Paper End Output Low 5V, 400mA
2 Ground -- -- --
3 Ribbon End Output High 5V, 400mA
4 Machine Error Output Low 5V, 400mA
5 Print Start (PRIN) Input Low High: high impedance, Low: -15mAor more, 0V
6 Print End (PREND) Output Low 5V, 400mA
7 Reprint (PRIN2) Input Low High: high impedance, Low: -15mAor more, 0V
8 EXT5V_IN Input 5V

9 Online Output Low 5V, 400mA
10 Ribbon Near End Output Low 5V, 400mA
11 -- -- -- -­12 +24V -- -- --
13 +5V -- -- --
14 FG -- -- --

Choose from Type I to Type IV for PREND (the output signal for Pin 6).

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25-PIN CONNECTOR ASSIGNMENTS

PIN SIGNAL NAME DIRECTION LEVEL MAX CURRENT

1 Frame Ground --- --- ---

2 +5V --- --- ---

3 --- --- --- ---

4 Machine Error Output Low 5V, 400mA

5 Print End (PREND) Output Low 5V, 400mA

6 Online Output Low 5V, 400mA

7 --- --- --- ---

8 Reprint (PRIN2) Input Low High: high impedance, Low: -15mA or more, 0V

9 --- --- --- --­10 --- --- --- --­11 EXT_GND --- --- --­12 +5V --- --- --­13 +24V --- --- --­14 GND --- --- --­15 EXT_GND --- --- --­16 Ribbon End Output High 5V, 400mA
17 Paper End Output Low 5V, 400mA
18 Ribbon Near End Output High 5V, 400mA
19 --- --- --­20 Print Start (PRIN) Input Low High: high impedance, Low: -15mA or more, 0V
21 --- --- --- --­22 --- --- --- --­23 --- --- --- --­24 EXT5V_IN Input --- 5V
25 GND --- --- ---

Choose from Type I to Type IV for PREND (the output signal for Pin 5). PREND will not be output when the command is “0” in
the cutter mode.

Connect EXT_GND (Pins 11, 15) to external equipment GND.
Supply EXT5V_IN (Pin 24) 5V from the external power supply.

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Figure 3-9, Input/Output Circuit Diagram

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Figure 3-10, 14-Pin Connector Assig nmen ts

START PRINTING

(Figure 3-12a)

REPRINTING

(Figure 3-12b)

Figure 3-11, 25-Pin Connect or Assignments

INPUT SIGNAL WAVE FORM

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BASIC OPERATION

(Figure 3-13a)

PAPER END

(Figure 3-13b)

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OUTPUT SIGNAL WAVE FORM

RIBBON END

(Figure 3-13c)

MACHINE ERROR

(Figure 3-13d)

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Figure 3-14, Operation Mode Flow Chart

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Printer

Serial Connector

Parallel Connector

LAN/WLAN Port

USB Connector

Protective Cove r

Printer

ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION

INTERFACE INSTALLATION

The diagram below (Figure 3-15) displays the physical installation of interface hardware. Refer to the Configuration
unit of this manual for instructions on printer setup for the interface type chosen.

Figure 3-15, Interface Installation Diagram

FLASH MEMORY CARD

The memory cartridg e provides additional storage of user data and graphics. The diagram below (Figu re 3-16)
displays the physic al installatio n of the cartridg e. Refer to the Confi guration unit of this manual for i nstructions o n
printer setup for the interface type chosen.

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Figure 3-16, Memory Card Installation Diagram

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PRINTER

CONFIGURATION

• Printer Configura t ion

• Configuration Modes

• Menu Definition Tables

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PRINTER CONFIGURATION

This unit provides in-depth instruction on printer configuration for operation and for some troubleshooting.
The printer may be configured via the buttons and/or potentiometers loacated on the printer’s operator panel. All of

the printer’s buttons, switches, and potentiometers are used either singularly, or in conjunction, to perform
configuration activities.

Refer to the Control Features chapter of the Introduction unit for identification of specific interface features.

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USER MODE

POWER

ONLINE

OFFLINE

LINE

FUNCTION

ENTER

Print Speed
4 ips*

Print Darkness
5*

Pitch Of fset

00.0 mm*

Ver Print Offset

00.0 mm*

Hor Print Offset

00.0 mm*

Label Length
152 mm*

Label Width
104 mm*

Slash Zero
Disable*

Character Pitch
Proportional*

Protocol C. Code
Standard*

Euro Character
213*

Ver BaseRefPoint
0 dots*

Hor BaseRefPoint
0 dots*

Mem Select (CC1)
Card*

Orientation
Portrait*

Units
In Millimeters*

USER MODE
Print Speed

Print Darkness
Pitch Offset
Ver Print Offset
Hor Print Offset
Label Length
Label Width
Slash Zero
Character Pitch
Protocol C. Code
Euro Character
Ver BaseRefPoint
Hor BaseRefPoint
UPC Descenders
Vert. DPI Adjust
C128 Mode Switch
Error Handling
Mem Select (CC1)
Orientation
Slew Speed Ctrl
Print Direction
Tear-Off Time
Label Missing
Clip Page
Fault Reprint
Display Ribbon
Ribbon Near End
Units
Set Label Length
TOF Detect Fault
TOF Adjust Mode
TOF Adjust

UPC Descenders
Always*

Vert. DPI Adjust
0*

C128 Mode Switch
Manual*

Error Handling
Beep*

Slew Speed Ctrl
Automatic*

Print Direction
Head First*

Tear-Off Time

01.0 seconds*

Label Missing
Fault Disable*

Clip Page
Enable*

Fault Reprint
Enable*

Display Ribbon
Enable*

Ribbon Near End
Enable*

Set Label Length
Manual*

TOF Detect Fault
3 labels*

TOF Adjust Mode
Disable*

TOF Adjust

10.1 mm*

Screens

only display if

Admin User is

enabled within the

Advanced

Mode

CONFIGURATION MODES

This chapter provides an overview of the various configuration modes of the operation menu. All of the
configuration activiti es are performed via the use of the operator pa nel located on the printer’s face. However,
many settings may also be controlled via external software commands.

USER MODE

This mode allows configuration of printing features that are prone to change from job to job. These are some of the
most basic and common adjustments of all of the configuration modes.

Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in the following chapter to provide an explanation of each menu screen.

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Figure 4-1, User Mode

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ENTER

CONFIG MODE

CONFIG MODE
Save Config.

Load Config.
Print Config.
Delete Config.
Power-Up Config.
Protect Config.
Name Config 1
Name Config 2
Name Config 3
Name Config 4
Name Config 5
Name Config 6
Name Config 7
Name Config 8
Reset Cfg Names
Auto Save

POWER

ONLINE

OFFLINE

LINE

FUNCTION

Config

Mode

ENTER

CONFIG MOD E
Save Config.

CONFIG MODE
Load Config.

CONFIG MODE
Print Config.

CONFIG MOD E
Delete Config.

CONFIG MODE
Power-Up Con fig.

CONFIG MODE
Protect Confi g.

Delete Config.
1*

Deleting
Configuration

Power-Up Con fig.
Factory*

Protect Configs.
Disable*

Name Config 1
1

Name Config 1
1*

Name Config 2
2

Name Config 2
2*

Name Config 3
3

Name Config 3
3*

Name Config 4
4

Name Config 4
4*

Name Config 5
5

Name Config 5
5*

Name Config 6
6

Name Config 6
6*

Name Config 7
7

Name Config 7
7*

Name Config 8
8

Name Config 8
8*

Save Config.
1*

Saving
Configuration

Load Config.
Factory*

Loading Factory
Configuration

Print Config.
Current*

CONFIG MODE
Reset Cfg Names

Reset Cfg Names
1*

CONFIG MOD E
Auto Save

Auto Save
Enable*

Auto Save
Enable*

CONFIGURATION MODE

The Configuration Mode i s a set of menus that allows the operator to co nfigure the printer on how to deal with
multiple print jobs. This ac tivity is focused on lo ading, sav ing, nam ing those job s, and then de leting them when no
longer needed.

Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in the following chapter to provide an explanation of each menu screen.

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Figure 4-2, Configuration Mode

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ADVANCED MO DE
Print File List

ADVANCED MO DE
Power Saver Time

ADVANCED MO DE
Run Profile

ENTER

ADVANCED MODE
Media Handling

Adv Continuous
Print Mode
Gap/Mark Sensor
Run Auto Cal
Run Profile
Power Saver Time
Pwr Save Control
Display Language
Alarm
Auto Online
Cancel Key
Ret. Status P o rt
Del Char frm F1s
Ld Char from F1s
Save Char to F1s
Del Char frm RAM
Ld Char at PwrUp
Del Set frm F1s
Ld Set from F1s
Save Set to F1s
Del Set from RAM
Ld Set at PwrUp
Main FFS
Optimize&Reboot
Print File List
Auto Locking
Set Lock Key
Max Font Buffer
Max Cache Memory
Max Cached Ch ar
Standard Chars.
Bold Chars.
Extra Bold Char.
OCR-A Chars.
OCR-B Chars.
Tall Characters
Batch Counter
Disp. Intensity
Sensor Setup
Admin User

POWER

ONLINE

OFFLINE

LINE

FUNCTION

Media Handling
Continuous*

Print Mode
Transfer*

Gap/Mark Sensor
Gap*

Display Language
English*

Auto Online
Enable*

ADVANCED MO DE

Adv Continuous
Standard*

ADVANCED MO DE
Run Auto Cal

Please Wait

Sensed Distance
XX.X mm*

Media Profile
Enter to Stop

Power Saver Time
15 minutes*

Pwr Save Control
Enable*

Alarm
On*

Set Calendar
MM/DD/YY

hh:mm

Cancel Key
Enable*

Ret. Status Port
Disable

ADVANCED MO DE
Del Char frm F1s

Ld Char from F1s
Save Char from F1s
Del Char frm RAM
Ld Char at PwrUp
Del Set frm F1s
Ld Set from F1s
Save Set to F1s
Del Set from RAM
Ld Set at PwrUp
Main FFS
Optimize&Reboot

A

F

E

D

A

C

Screens

only display if

Admin User is

enabled within the

Advanced

Mode.

ADVANCED MODE

The Advanced Mode is pr ovided to make basic printer oper at ion al ad jus tments. Typically, onc e thes e ad just m ents
or settings have been made, they will not require additional address unless a new job is downloaded. Use the keys
of the printer’s operator panel to select and enter the required options.

Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in the following chapter to provide an explanation of each menu screen.

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Figure 4-3a, Advanced Mode

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Standard Chars.
340*

Max Cached Char
01 KBytes*

View Main Files
XXXXX.XX

XXXXX.XX
XXXXXX Bytes

ADVANCED MODE
Max Font Buffer

Max Font Buffer
100 KBytes*

Auto Locking
Disable*

OCR-B Chars.
304*

Disp. Intensity
8*

Paper Out Thresh
XXX*

SENSOR SETUP
Sensed Distanc e

Max Cache Memory
900 KBytes*

Sensed Distanc e
XX.X mm

Gap/Mark Thresh
XXX*

Bold Chars.
448*

Extra Bold Char.
504*

OCR-A Chars.
384*

Select a new
lock key

Tall Characters
Disable*

Batch Counter
Disable*

MAIN FFS
Overwrite Files

View Main Files
Delete Files
Flash Avail.

ADVANCED MODE
Auto Locking

A

C

ADVANCED MODE
Set Lock Key

D

F

SENSOR SETUP
Run Manual Cal

REMOVE MEDIA
Press Enter

SENSOR SETUP
Pwr Up Auto-Cal

SENSOR SETUP
Online Auto-Cal

LOAD LINER
Press Enter

LOAD MEDIA
Press Enter

Pwr Up Auto-Cal
Enable*

Online Auto-Cal
Disable*

Gap Windowing
Disable*

Gap Length
3 mm*

Cal in Peel Mode
Disable*

Min Calib De lta
020*

Use Label Length
Disable*

Threshold Range
50%*

Mark TOF Detect
Mark Trail Edge*

F

Disp. Intensity
8*

ADVANCED MODE
Disp. Intensity

E

F

View Extd Files
XXXXX.XX

XXXXX.XX
XXXXXX Bytes

EMC FFS
Overwrite Files

View Main Files
Delete Files
Flash Avail.

B

B

Head Auto-Cal
Enable*

GL408-412e Operator’s Manual

Figure 4-3b, Advanced Mode Continued

4-6

Unit 4: Printer Configuration

INTERFACES

INTERFACES
Ignore CR/LF

Item No. Check
BCC Check
History Buffer
Comm. Protocol
Host Interface
Parallel Port
USB Port
Serial Port
Printer Mgt

POWER

ONLINE

OFFLINE

LINE

FUNCTION

Interface

Mode

ENTER

Ignore CR/LF
No*

Item No. Check
Disable*

BCC Check
Disable*

History Buffer
Temporary*

Comm. Protocol
Status 5*

Screens
only display if
Admin User is

enabled within the

Advanced

Mode

Serial Port
Baud Rate

Word Length
Stop Bits
Parity
Data Protocol
Buffer Size in K
Trickle Time
Time Out
Report Status
Data Term Ready
Request to Send
Poll Character
Poll Response
Idle Response
One Char Inquiry
Printer Status
Framing Errors

Serial Port

ENTER

Baud Rate
19200*

Word Length
8*

Stop Bits
1*

Parity
None*

Data Protocol
DTR*

Trickle Time
1/4 sec*

Timeout
10 sec*

Report Status
Disable*

Buffer Size in K
16*

Data Term Re ady
True*

Request to Send
On-Line and BNF*

Poll Character
00 Hex*

Poll Response
0 ms*

Idle Response
Disable*

One Char Enquiry
Disable*

Printer Status
Disable*

Framing Errors
Enable*

Host Interface

ENTER

Baud Rate
9600*

Word Length
8*

Stop Bits
1*

Parity
None*

Data Protocol
DTR*

Host Interface
Auto Switching*

Trickle Time
1/4 sec*

Timeout
10 sec*

Report Status
Disable*

Host Interface
Serial*

Buffer Size in K
16*

Request to Send
On-Line and BNF*

Poll Character
00 Hex*

Poll Respo n se
0 ms*

Idle Response
Disable*

One Char Enquiry
Disable*

Printer Status
Disable*

Framing Erro rs
Enable*

SERIAL INTERFACE MODE

This chapter provides the programming sequences required for RS232C and RS422 interface setup. Use the keys
of the printer’s operator panel to select and enter the required options.

Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in the following chapter to provide an explanation of each menu screen.

ATTENTION: Perform the foll owing prog rammi ng sequ ence on ly if this is the interfa ce
type to be used. Instead, refer to the appropriate interface programming chart.

GL408-412e Operator’s Manual

Figure 4-4, Serial Interface Mode

4-7

Unit 4: Printer Configuration

Prime Signal
Disable*

Offline Process
Disable*

INTERFACES

INTERFACES
Ignore CR/LF

Item No. Check
BCC Check
History Buffer
Comm. Protocol
Host Interface
Parallel Port
USB Port
Serial Port
Printer Mgmt

POWER

ONLINE

OFFLINE

LINE

FUNCTION

Interface

Mode

ENTER

Buffer Size in K
16*

Auto Trickle
Disable*

Trickle Time
1/4 sec*

Report Status
Disable*

Ignore CR/LF
No*

Host Interface
IEEE 1284

IEEE 1284
Prime Signal

Prime Signal
Disable*

Item No. Check
Disable*

BCC Check
Disable*

History Buffer
Temporary*

Comm. Protocol
Status 5*

Host Interface
Auto Switching*

TOF Acti on
Reset*

Buffer Size in K
16*

Offset Process
Disable*

ENTER

Parallel Port
Port Type

Port Type
IEEE 1284*

Screens
only display if
Admin User is

enabled within

the Advanced

Mode

Timeout
10 sec.*

PARALLEL INTERFACE MODE

This chapter provides the programming sequences requi red for IEEE1284 interface setup. Us e the keys of the
printer’s operator panel to select and enter the required options.

Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in the following chapter to provide an explanation of each menu screen.

ATTENTION: Perform the foll owing prog rammi ng sequ ence on ly if this is the interfa ce
type to be used. Instead, refer to the appropriate interface programming chart.

GL408-412e Operator’s Manual

Figure 4-5, Parallel Interface Mode

4-8

Unit 4: Printer Configuration

Timeout
10 sec.*

Prime Signal
Disable*

Offline Process
Disable*

PI Ignored
Enable*

Data Bit 8
Enable*

INTERFACES

INTERFACES
Ignore CR/LF

Item No. Check
BCC Check
History Buffer
Comm. Protocol
Host Interface
Parallel Port
USB Port
Serial Port
Printer Mgmt

POWER

ONLINE

OFFLINE

LINE

FUNCTION

Interface

Mode

ENTER

Buffer Size in K
16*

Auto Trickle
Disable*

Trickle Time
1/4 sec*

Report Status
Disable*

Ignore CR/LF
No*

Host Interface
Centronics

Parallel Port
Port Type

CENTRONICS
Data Bit 8

Item No. Check
Disable*

BCC Check
Disable*

History Buffer
Temporary*

Comm. Protocol
Status 5*

Host Interface
Auto Switching*

Data Bit 8
Enable*

PI Ignored
Enable*

Data Polarity
Standard*

Data Polarity
Standard*

Response Polarity
Standard*

Busy on Strobe
Enable*

Latch Data On
10 sec*

ENTER

Parallel Port
Port Type

Port Type
Centronics

Screens

only display if
Admin User is
enabled within

the Advanced

Mode

Resp. Polarity
Standard*

Busy on Strobe
Enable*

Latch Data On
Leading*

Prime Signal
Disable*

TOF Action
Reset*

Buffer Size in K
16*

CENTRONICS INTERFACE MODE

This chapter prov ides the programming s equences required for Ce ntronics interface setup . Use the keys of th e
printer’s operator panel to select and enter the required options.

Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in the following chapter to provide an explanation of each menu screen.

ATTENTION: Perform the foll owing prog rammi ng sequ ence on ly if this is the interfa ce
type to be used. Instead, refer to the appropriate interface programming chart.

GL408-412e Operator’s Manual

Figure 4-6, Centronics Interface Mode

4-9

Unit 4: Printer Configuration

INTERFACES

INTERFACES
Ignore CR/LF

Item No. Check
BCC Check
History Buf fer
Comm. Protocol
Host Interface
Parallel Port
USB Port
Serial Port
Printer Mgmt

POWER

ONLINE

OFFLINE

LINE

FUNCTION

Interface

Mode

ENTER

Ignore CR/LF

ENTER

Ignore CR/LF
No*

Item No. Check
Disable*

BCC Check
Disable*

History Buffer
Temporary*

Comm. Protocol
Status 5*

USB Port
Buffer Size in K

Buffer Size in K
1 to 16KB*

Timeout
10 sec*

INTERFACES
USB Port

INTERFACES
Host Interface

Host Interface
Auto Switching*

Host Interface
USB*

Screens

only display if

Admin User is

enabled within

Advanced

Mode

UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) INTERFACE MODE

This chapter provides the programming sequences required for USB interface setup. Use the keys of the printer’s
operator panel to select and enter the required options.

Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in the following chapter to provide an explanation of each menu screen.

ATTENTION: Perform the foll owing prog rammi ng sequ ence on ly if this is the interfa ce
type to be used. Instead, refer to the appropriate interface programming chart.

GL408-412e Operator’s Manual

Figure 4-7, USB Interface Mode

4-10

Unit 4: Printer Configuration

INTERFACES

INTERFACES
Ignore CR/LF

Item No. Check
BCC Check
History Buffer
Comm. Protocol
Host Interface
ETHERNET PORT
ETHERNET ADDRESS
ETHERNET SETTING
Parallel Port
USB Port
Serial Port
Printer Mgt

POWER

ONLINE
PARL / SBPL

OFFLINE

LINE

ENTER

Interface

Mode

ENTER

Ignore CR/LF

ENTER

Ignore CR/LF
No*

Item No. Check
Disable*

BCC Check
Disable*

History Buffer
Temporary*

Comm. Protocol
Status 5*

Host Interface
Auto Switching*

IP Address
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

Gateway Address
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

MAC Address
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

DHCP
Disable*

ETHERNET ADDRESS
IP Address

Subnet Mask
Gateway Address
MAC Address
DHCP

Subnet Mask
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

INTERFACES
ETHERNET PORT

ETHERNET PORT
Timeout

Timeout
10 sec*

Switch Out On
Data Timeout*

INTERFACES
ETHERNET SETTING

ETHERNET SETTING
NetBIOS Protocol

NetBIOS Protocol
Enable*

ASCII Data Port
1024*

Keep Alive Timer
3 minutes*

Ethernet Speed
Auto Select*

Job Control
Standard*

Offline Process
Disable*

INTERFACES
Host Interface*

INTERFACES
Host Interface*

Host Interface
Auto Switching*

Host Interface
Ethernet*

Screens
only display if
Admin User is

enabled within

the Advanced

Mode

LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) INTERFACE MODE

This chapter provide s the programmi ng sequenc es required fo r LAN interfa ce setup. Use th e keys of th e printer’s
operator panel to select and enter the required options.

Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in the following chapter to provide an explanation of each menu screen.

ATTENTION: Perform the foll owing prog rammi ng sequ ence on ly if this is the interfa ce
type to be used. Instead, refer to the appropriate interface programming chart.

GL408-412e Operator’s Manual

Figure 4-8, LAN Interface Mode

4-11

Unit 4: Printer Configuration

INTERFACES

INTERFACES
Ignore CR/LF

Item No. Check
BCC Check
History Buffer
Comm. Protocol
Host Interface
ETHERNET PORT
ETHERNET SETTING
WLAN ADDRESS
WLAN SETTING
Parallel Port
USB Port
Serial Port
Printer Mgt

POWER

ONLINE

OFFLINE

LINE

ENTER

Interface

Mode

ENTER

Ignore CR/LF
No*

Item No. Check
Disable*

BCC Check
Disable*

History Buffer
Temporary*

Comm. Protocol
Status 5*

IP Address
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

Gateway Address
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

MAC Address
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

DHCP
Disable*

WLAN ADDRESS
IP Address

Subnet Mask
Gateway Address
MAC Address
DHCP

Subnet Mask
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

INTERFACES
ETHERNET SETTING

ETHERNET SETTING
NetBIOS Protocol

NetBIOS Protocol
Enable*

ASCII Data Port
1024*

Keep Alive Timer
3 minutes*

Ethernet Speed
Auto Select*

Job Control
Standard*

Offline Process
Disable*

INTERFACES
Host Interface*

INTERFACES
Host Interface*

Host Interface
Auto Switching*

Host Interface
Ethernet*

Screens

only display if
Admin User is
enabled with in

the Advanced

Mode

D

A

A

INTERFACES
ETHERNET PORT

ETHERNET PORT
Timeout

Timeout
10 sec*

Switch Out On
Data Timeout*

B

B

A
C

D

E

C

C

WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN) INTERFACE MODE

This chapter provides the programming sequences required for WLAN interface setup. Use the keys of the printer’s
operator panel to select and enter the required options.

Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in the following chapter to provide an explanation of each menu screen.

ATTENTION: Perform the foll owing prog rammi ng sequ ence on ly if this is the interfa ce
type to be used. Instead, refer to the appropriate interface programming chart.

GL408-412e Operator’s Manual

Figure 4-9, WLAN Interface Mode

4-12

Unit 4: Printer Configuration

Ignore Text
Disable*

Power on IGP/PGL
Enable*

Skip Cmd Prefix
Enable*

CR Edit
Disable*

PI Slew Range
16*

Optimized Ratio
Disable*

Var Form Type
Add Nothing*

Var Form Adjust

00.0 inches*

Host Form Length
Enable*

Select SFCC
126*

Slash 0
Disable*

Auto Uppercase
Disable*

Autowrap
Disable*

Define LF Code
LF= LF*

Define CR Code
CR= CR*

Select LPI
6*

Standard Set s

0) ASCII*

EMULATION

EMULATION
Select

Select
PGL*

POWER

ONLINE

OFFLINE

LINE

FUNCTION

Emulation

Mode

ENTER

PGL Setup

Character Group
Standard Set s
Select LP1
Define CR Code
Define LF Code
Autowrap
Auto Uppercase
Slash 0
Select SFCC
Host Form Length
Var Form Adjust
Var Form Type
Optimized Ratio
PI Slew Range
CR Edit
Skip Cmd Prefix
Ignore Text
Power on IGP/PGL
Ext Execute Copy
AI 00 Spaces
Select SO Char
Ignore Mode
Select Char
Do FF at TOF
Expanded Font
Scalable Si ze
Forms Handling
PGL Normal
UPC Descenders
I-2/5 Selection
C39 Compatibl.
User-Def Ratio
Lead PDF Dist
Trunc Dyn Data
Vertical Adjust
Error Report
Boundary Check
Repeat Form Opt
Preparser Cmd
Preparser Port
Storage Select

Character Group
Standard Set s*

AI 00 Spaces
Disable*

Select SO Char
14*

Ignore Mode
Disable*

Select Char
0*

Do FF at TOF
Enable*

Expanded Font
Scalable*

Scalable Size
Normal*

Forms Handli ng
Disable*

PGL Normal
LP+ Menu*

UPC Descenders
Always*

I-2/5 Selec tion
Loading Zero*

C39 Compatbl.
Disable*

User-Def Ratio
Enable*

Lead PDF Dist

0.10 inches*

Trunc Dyn Data
Disable*

Vertical Adjust
0 dots*

Error Report
On*

Boundary Chec k
Enable*

Repeat Form Opt
Enable*

Preparser C m d
Status*

Preparser Port
Disable*

Storage Select
DISK= EMC*

Ext Execute Copy
Disable*

PGL EMULATION MODE

This chapter provides the programming sequences required to correlate the printer’s interpreter language with that
of Printronics interp retor language. Use the keys of the pr inter’s operator panel to sele ct and enter the required
options.

Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in the following chapter to provide an explanation of each menu screen.

ATTENTION: Perform the following programming sequence only if this is the
emulation type required. Instead, refer to the appropriate emulation chart.

GL408-412e Operator’s Manual

Figure 4-10, PGL Emulation Mode

4-13

Unit 4: Printer Configuration

EMULATION

ZPL Compatible
ZPL - II*

EMULATION
Select

Select
ZGL*

POWER

ONLINE

OFFLINE

LINE

FUNCTION

Emulation

Mode

ENTER

ZGL Setup
ZPL Compatible

Command Prefix
Label Prefix
Delimiter
Text Mode
Preparser Cmd
Preparser Port
MC Label Fmt
PQ Label Fmt
Label Buf Size
Host Form Length
Left Position
Top Position
Resolution Mode
Vertical Adjust
Vertical Density
IS Label Fmt
FB Width Adjust
Storage Select
Network ID
Character Group
Standard Sets

Command Prefix
126*

Label Prefix
94*

Delimiter
44*

Text Mode
Absorb*

Preparser Cmd
HS Command*

Preparser Port
Disable*

MC Label Fmt
List Form a t*

PQ Label Fmt
List Form a t*

Label Bus Size
560K Bytes*

Host Form Length
Enable*

Left Position
0 dots*

Top Position
0 dots/inch*

Resolution Mode
Full*

Vertical Adjust
Enable*

Vertical Density
207 dpi*

IS Label Fmt
List Forma t*

FB Width Adjust
0 dots*

Storage Select
B: = EMC*

Network ID
0*

Character Group
Standard Set*

Standard Sets
USA 1*

ZGL EMULATION MODE

This chapter provides the programming sequences required to correlate the printer’s interpreter language with that
of Zebra interpretor language. Use the keys of the printer’s operator panel to select and enter the required options.

Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in the following chapter to provide an explanation of each menu screen.

ATTENTION: Perform the following programming sequence only if this is the
emulation type required. Instead, refer to the appropriate emulation chart.

GL408-412e Operator’s Manual

Figure 4-11 , ZGL Emulation Mode

4-14

Unit 4: Printer Configuration

EMULATION

EMULATION
Select

Select
DGL*

POWER

ONLINE

OFFLINE

LINE

FUNCTION

Emulation

Mode

ENTER

DGL Setup

Active
Character Set
Euro Character
Control Codes
FeedBack Chars
Default Module
Units of Measure
Row Offset
Column Offset
Format Attrib.
Error Handling
Vert. DPI Adjust
Compatibility
Length Cmd (STXc)
Heat Cmd (H)
Speed Cmd (P,S)
Cut Cmd (o,:,c)
Soft. Switch (V)
Sensor Cmd (e,r)
Format Attr. (A)

Active
Yes*

Character Set
PC-8 CP 437*

Euro Character
128*

Control Codes
Standard*

FeedBack Chars
Disable*

Default Module
RAM*

Units of Measure
Imperial*

Row Offset

00.00 Inch*

Column Offset

00.00 Inch*

Format Attrib.
XOR*

Error Handling
Off*

Vert. DPI Adjust
0*

Compatibility
Standard*

Length Cmd (STXc)
Process*

Heat Cmd (H)
Process*

Speed Cmd (P,S)
Process*

Cut Cmd (o,:,c)
Process*

Soft. Switch (V)
Process*

Sensor Cmd (e,r)
Process*

Format Attr. (A)
Process*

DGL EMULATION MODE

This chapter provides the programming sequences required to correlate the printer’s interpreter language with that
of Datamax interpretor language. Use the keys of the prin ter’s operator panel to select and enter the required
options.

Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in the following chapter to provide an explanation of each menu screen.

ATTENTION: Perform the following programming sequence only if this is the
emulation type required. Instead, refer to the appropriate emulation chart.

GL408-412e Operator’s Manual

Figure 4-12, DGL Emulation Mode

4-15

Unit 4: Printer Configuration

EMULATION

Active
Yes*

EMULATION
Select

Select
TGL*

POWER

ONLINE

OFFLINE

LINE

FUNCTION

Emulation

Mode

ENTER

TGL Setup
Active

Print Errors
Character Set
Slash Zero
Image Scale
SFCC Select
EURO Symbol
Speed CMDs
AY Intensity CMD
U1/U2 Move CMDs
XS Sensor Param
XS Media ‘C’ Act
XS Media ‘D’ Act
AR Pre-Feed CMD
AX Fine Adj. CMD
Page alignment
Vert. DPI Adjust
Status Response

Print Errors
Disable*

Character Set
PC-850*

Slash Zero
Disable*

Image Scale
Disable*

SFCC Select
Auto Select*

EURO Symbol
0xB0*

Speed CMDs
Process*

AY Intensity CMD
Process*

XS Sensor Param
Process*

XS Media ‘C’ Act
Continuous*

XS Media ‘D’ Act
Tear-Off*

AR Pre-Feed CMD
Process*

AX Fine Adj. CMD
Process*

Page alignment
Center*

Vert. DPI Adjust
0*

Status Response
Disable*

U1/U2 Move CMDs
Process*

TGL EMULATION MODE

This chapter provides the programming sequences required to correlate the printer’s interpreter language with that
of TEC interpretor language. Use the keys of the printer’s operator panel to select and enter the required options.

Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in the following chapter to provide an explanation of each menu screen.

ATTENTION: Perform the following programming sequence only if this is the
emulation type required. Instead, refer to the appropriate emulation chart.

GL408-412e Operator’s Manual

Figure 4-13, TGL Emulation Mode

4-16

Unit 4: Printer Configuration

EMULATION

Active
Yes*

EMULATION
Select

Select
IGL*

POWER

ONLINE

OFFLINE

LINE

FUNCTION

Emulation

Mode

ENTER

IGL Setup
Active

Error Reporting
Mode on Power Up
Print Language
IBM Translation
Slash Zero
EURO-Symbol
Preparsing Data
Status on <ETX>
Cutter Cmd (c)
PwrUpMod Cmd (C)
EOP Dist Cmd (D)
Intens. Cmd (d)
TOF set Cmd (F)
LRP adj. Cmd (f)
Speed Cmd (S)
Stock Cmd (T)
Vert. DPI Adjust
Reported model
Saving UDCs
Save state

Error Reporting
Display on LCD*

Mode on Power Up
Advanced 5mil*

Print Language
US ASCII*

IBM Translation
Disable*

Slash Zero
Font Based*

EURO Symbol
0x0*

Preparsing data
Disable*

Status on <ETX>
Enable*

Intens. Cmd (d)
Process*

TOF set Cmd (F)
Process*

LRP adj. Cmd (f)
Process*

Speed Cmd (S)
Process*

Stock Cmd (T)
Process*

Vert. DPI Adjust
0*

Reported model
Auto detect*

Saving UDCs
Automatic*

EOP Dist Cmd (D)
Process*

IGL Setup
Active*

PwrUpMod Cmd (C)
Process*

Cutter Cmd (c)
Process*

IGL Setup
Save state*

IGL EMULATION MODE

This chapter provides the programming sequences required to correlate the printer’s interpreter language with that
of Intermec interpretor lan guage. Use the keys of the printer’s operator panel to select and enter the required
options.

Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in the following chapter to provide an explanation of each menu screen.

ATTENTION: Perform the following programming sequence only if this is the
emulation type required. Instead, refer to the appropriate emulation chart.

GL408-412e Operator’s Manual

Figure 4-14, IGL Emulation Mode

4-17

Unit 4: Printer Configuration

DIAGNOSTICS
Head On Time

XX.X Hours

DIAGNOSTICS
Priority Setting

Printer Tests
Test Count
Software Build
Hex Dump Mode
Print Error Log
Clear Error Log
Flash Installed
DRAM Installed
Ptr On Time
Printer Usage
PrintHead Usage
Head On Time
Reset Head Da ta
PrintHead Usage
Head Type
Head Voltage

POWER

ONLINE

OFFLINE

LINE

FUNCTION

Priority Setting
Command*

Printer Tests
Checkerboard*

Software Build
XXXXXX VX.XXX

Hex Dump Mode
Disable*

DIAGNOSTICS
FLASH Installed

8 Megabytes

DIAGNOSTICS

DIAGNOSTICS
DRAM Installed

32 Megabytes

DIAGNOSTICS
Printer Usage

XXXXX.X Meters

DIAGNOSTICS
PrinterHead Usage

XXXXX.X Meters

DIAGNOSTICS
Head Type

XXX DPI

DIAGNOSTICS
Head Voltage

XX.XX +/- X.XX volts

ENTER

Test Count
5 Pages*

DIAGNOSTICS
Print Error Log

DIAGNOSTICS
Clear Error Log

Error Log Clear

DIAGNOSTICS
Reset Head Data

Resetting
Head Data

ENTER

Screens

only display if

Admin User is

enabled within the

Advanced

Mode

DIAGNOSTICS
Ptr On Time

XXXXX.X Hours

DIAGNOSTICS MODE

This set of menu screen s allows for the confirmation of various prin ter configurations, testing of its operational
condition, and the m onitoring of certain pa st activities. Use the k eys of the printer’s operator panel to select and
enter the required options.

Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in the following chapter to provide an explanation of each menu screen.

GL408-412e Operator’s Manual

Figure 4-15, Diagnostics Mode

4-18

INTERFACES
Serial

Parallel
LAN / WLAN
Centronics

INTERFACES

POWER

ONLINE

OFFLINE

LINE

FUNCTION

Interface

Mode

ENTER

Printer Mgmt
SNC Port

Mgmt Protocol
SNC Port Number
SNC Port Timeout
Status Port Numb
Mgmt Port Number

Chosen:

Lan, WLAN, or S erial

ENTER

Baud Rate
19200*

Word Length
8*

Stop Bits
1*

Parity
None*

Ethernet

ENTER

Printer Mgmt
SNC Port

Mgmt Protocol
Select Port
Baud Rate
Word Length
Stop Bits
Parity
Modem
Modem NUM
Modem Status
Dial Method

Chosen:

Parallel, Centronic, or USB

ENTER

INTERFACES
Printer Mgmt

SNC Port
Disable*

Serial
Ethernet

Mgmt Protocol
PXML*

SNC Port Number
XXXXX*

SNC Port Timeout
100 seconds*

Status Port Numb
XXXXX*

Mgmt Port Number
XXXXX*

Disable

ENTER

Mgmt Protocol
PXML*

Status Port Numb
XXXXX*

Mgmt Port Number
XXXXX*

Serial

ENTER

Mgmt Protocol
PXML*

Select Port
Debug*

Host

Mgmt Port Number
XXXXX*

Modem
Disable*

Modem NUM
Enable*

Debug

ENTER

Deselect Serial
Host Interface

Host

ENTER

Modem Status
Enable*

Dial Method
Tone*

Unit 4: Printer Configuration

PRINTER MANAGEMENT MODE

This chapter provi des the progr amming seq uences required to connect and operate the printer thr ough a syt ems
network. The menu scre ens that will appear and will require addr ess, is dependent on the interface typ e to be
used.

Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in the following chapter to provide an explanation of each menu screen.

GL408-412e Operator’s Manual

Figure 4-16, Printer Management M ode

4-19

Unit 4: Printer Configuration

OFFLINE

OFFLINE

ENTER

Display Intensity
Set to XX

Display Intensity
Set to XX

Printer

saves

changes

ONLINE

CANCEL

Buffer Cleared

Printer

clears
buffer

MISC QUICK MENUS

The flow charts in this chapter provide quick access to certain printer features without having to enter their specific
printer modes. All of the keystrokes required are performed via the printer’s operator panel.

Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in the following chapter to provide an explanation of each menu screen.

DISPLAY INTENSITY ADJUSTMENT

The keystrokes identifi ed in Figure 4-17 provide the steps required to adjust the brightness o f the printer’s LCD
without having to enter the Advanced Mode.

Figure 4-17, Display Intensity Adjustment

BUFFER CLEAR

The keystrokes identified in Figure 4-18 provide the steps required to perform a Hex Dump operation without
having to enter the Diagnostics Mode.

Figure 4-18, Buffer Clear

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ONLINE

STANDBY . . .
SOFT RESET

+

OFFLINE

Printer

resets

+ ENTER

ENTER SWITCH
LOCKED

+ ENTER

OFFLINE

ENTER SWITCH
UNLOCKED

SOFT RESET

Reboots the printer back to an online state. If the reset is performed during a p arameter change, it will not be
saved. This reset will not erase any settings previously saved to non-volatile memory.

Figure 4-19, Soft Reset

KEY LOCK/UNLOCK

Certain keystrokes withi n the print er’s m enu tree is l ocked to pr event chang e unde r norma l ci rcum stances . Thes e
default menu settings may be changed however, by performing the keystrokes identified in Figure 4-20.

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Figure 4-20, Key Lock/Unlock

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INTERFACES

USER MODE
Print Speed

Print Darkness
Pitch Offset
Ver Print Offset
Hor Print Offset
Label Length
Label Width
Slash Zero
Character Pi tch
Protocol C. Code
Euro Character
Ver BaseRefPoint
Hor BaseRefPoint
UPC Descenders
Vert. DPI Adjust
C128 Mode Switch
Error Handling
Mem Selec t ( CC1)
Orientation
Slew Speed C t rl
Print Direction
Tear-Off Time
Label Missing
Clip Page
Fault Reprint
Display Ribbon
Ribbon Near End
Units
Set Label L en gth
TOF Detect Fault
TOF Adjust Mode
TOF Adjust

Print Speed
4 ips*

Print Darkness
5*

Pitch Offset

00.0 mm*

MENU DEFINITION TABLES

USER MODE (TABLE 4-1)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Permits entry into the USER Mode.

Is the menu selection screen for the USER Mode.

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Specifies the speed in inches per second (ips) at which the media passes through the printer
while printing.

The speed may be adjusted in increments of 1 ips with a range from 1 to 10 ips.
The factory default is 4 i ps.

Specifies the level of thermal energy provided from the print head to affect print darkness. The
print darkness setting needed is dependent on the type of ribbon and media instal led for use and
also relative to print speed.

The adjust ment range is from -15 to +15. The factory default is -3.

This setting vertically adjusts where the printer begins printing relative to top-of-form.
The allowable range is -12.7 to +5 millimeters.

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Ver Print Offset

00.0 mm*

Hor Print Offset

00.0 mm*

Label Length
152 mm*

Label Width
104 mm*

Slash Zero
Disable*

Character Pitch
Proportional*

Protocol C. Code
Standard*

Euro Character
213*

USER MODE (TABLE 4-1)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Specifies the distance to advance or retract the print image on the label to determine its vertical
positioning. The actual image height is not affected by this adjustment, only its location.

The factory default is -1.00 inches with a range of 6.00 inches. A negative value (-) retracts the
image and a positive value (+) advances the image placement on the label.

Specifies the lateral distance to move the print image on the label to determine its horizontal
positioning. The actual image width is not affected by this adjustment, only its location.

The factory default is 0.00 inches with a range from -1.00 inch to +1.00 inch. A negative value (-)
moves the im age closer t o the prin ter ’s center fram e and a posi tive value (+) moves t he image
from the printer’s center frame.

Typically specifies the physical label length of the media installed. However, the type of media in
addition to its size it a determinant.

• Die-Cut Labels - the measurable length of the removable label. Does not include the liner
material or gap.

• T ag S tock w/ no tices or hole s - the mea surab le leng th is from the tr ailin g edge of one notc h
or hole to the leading edge of the next notch or hole.

• T ag Stock w/ black marks on underside - the meas ua rabl e l eng th from th e leading edge of
one black mark to the leading edge of the next black mark.

• Continuous Media w/o indicators - the measurable length depends upon the image size.

The allowable label length is from 0.1 to 0.99 inches (2.5 - 2514.6mm). The factory default is 6
inches. The label length allowable is dependent on the label’s width and the printhead resolution
in use.

Specifies the physical width of the print image. The allowable range is 0.1 to 4.1 inches (2.5 -
104mm).

Deternimes if a zero is printed with or without a diagonal slash through it.

This setting determines whether each printer character occupies a designated space (Fixed)
regardless of the character’s width, or if the character’s space is representative of its width
(Proportional).

Proportional is contemporarily perferred.

The ESC sequence in SBPL commands may be defined as standard (using non-printable code
1BH) or non-standard (Hex 5E).

Changes the address of the Euro character.

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Ver BaseRefPoint
0 dots*

Hor BaseRefPoint
0 dots*

UPC Descenders
Always*

Vert. DPI Adjust
0*

C128 Mode Switch
Manual*

Error Handling
Beep*

Mem Sele ct (CC1)
Card*

Orientation
Portrait*

USER MODE (TABLE 4-1)

MENU DESCRIPTION

This setting chang es the v erti ca l base reference point for the current label job and all sub seq ue nt
label jobs. Its effect is iden tical to the <ESC>A3 Base Reference Point command.

This setting changes the horizontal base reference point for the current label job and all
subsequent label jobs. Its effect is identical to the <ESC>A3 Base Reference Point command.

This parameter allows the printing of bar code descenders when human readable data is not
presented in the UPC/EAN barcodes.

• No Change - factory default.

• Always - factory default. UPC/EAN bar codes are printed with descenders even if human
readable data is not present.

• Never - UPC/EAN bar codes are prin ted without descenders.

Allows fine adjustm ent of re solut ion us ed to s cale p age eleme nts /coord inates . In ca ses w here th e
printed label length is incorrect, the vertical resolution value used for calculations can be fine
adjusted by this menu between -100 and +100.

Negative values result in a lower DPI value and thusly a longer label. Positive values result in a
higher DPI value resulting in a shorter label. This adjustment does not affect the size of images
and downloaded bitmap fonts.

Allows compatibility with older SATO printer models. By selecting ‘Automatic’ enables the printer
to encode C128 bar code data using automatic mode switching. This action generally results in
smaller barcodes.

If enabled, the printer will beep if an invalid code is deleted in the format file being downloaded/
printed.

Specifies the memory assigned to parameters 1 and 2 of <ESC>CC command.
If the operator pa nel se lecti on is set to Card, th e comma nd <ESC>C C1 decl ares th at the memor y

cartridge is to be used to recall/st ore data (graphic & font) an d CC2 is to be used to access
internal flash memory.

If the operator panel selection is to Memory, the above scenrio is reversed.
This menu screen allows the image orientation on the printed label to be determined.

• Portrait - specifies vertical page orientation with page height being greater than its width.
The top-right corner of the image is positioned in the media’s leading right corner.

• Landscape - specifies horzontal orientation with page width being greater than its height.
The top-left corner of the image is positioned in the media’s leading left corner.

• Inv . Portrait - specifi es ve rtical pag e or ient ation with pa ge hei ght be ing gre ate r than i ts widt h.
The bottom-right corner of the image is positioned in the media’s trailing left corner.

• Inv. Landscape - specifies horizontal orientation with page width being greater than its
height. The top-right corner of the image is positioned in the media’s trailing right corner.

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Slew Speed C t r l
Automatic *

Print Direction
Head First*

Tear-Off Time

01.0 seconds*

Label Missing
Fault Disable*

Clip Page
Enable*

Fault Reprint
Enable*

Display Ribbon
Enable*

USER MODE (TABLE 4-1)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Allows selection of the manner of determining the speed of media movement during non-print
activity.

• Automatic - always the same as the print speed.

• Manual - allows the slew speed to be set. Selecting this option brings up another menu that
allows a speed range from 2 to 10 ips. The factory default is 6 ips, but the maximum slew
speed is also determined by theprinter model.

Determines basic print image orientation.

• Head First - the edge of the image that has been determined to be the top will be printed
first. In the case of a portait, the head will print and exit the printer first.

• Foot First - the edge of the image that has been determined to be the bottom will be printed
first. In the case of a portrait, the head will be printed and exit the printer last.

Note: This feature will not change the orientation of any test patterns in the DIAGNOSTIC mode.
Allows specification of the number of seconds after the buffer is empty that the printer will wait

before it advances media to the tear bar position. This is applicable when Media Handling is set
to Tear-Off Strip or Continuous mode and Continuous mode is set Tear-strip Full.

The allowed range is .1 to 60.0 seconds and the factory default is 1.0 seconds.

Allows a label to be detected at the tear bar for the Peel-Off Media mode.

• Fault Disable - factory default. The printer does not generate a fault condition if a missing
label is encountered.

• Fault Enable - the printer generates a fault condition if a missing label is encountered.

Determines how the printer handles images that are too large for one physical page length when
using gap or black mark media.

• Enable - factory default. When the user selected page length is greater than the physical
page length, the printer clips the excess data to fit the physical page and the excess data is
lost. The media sensor consequently looks for the gap, notch, hole, or black mark and when
detected, uses it as the top-of-form position for the next label. Any remaining data is clipped
from the label being printed.

• Disable - when the user selected page length is greater than the physical page length
dictated by the gap, notch, hole, or black mark on media, the printer continues to print the
remaing excess dat a onto th e next p hysicla p age. Th e medi a sens or looks for the ga p, notc h,
hole, or black mark only after the media has advanced the distance specified by the label
length value in the Media Setup menu or by the Host Forms Length value sent by via the
software. An y gaps, notches, holes , or black marks that e xist prior to reachi ng the Label
Length or Host Forms Length are ignored.

Note: When Disable is selected, media sensing reliability can be improved, but the correct label
length value must be entered . If the v alue is too lo ng, the p rint er will ig nore the actua l gap or m ark
it needs to detec t. When gap sensing is used, the Label Length value is equal to the physical
length of a die-cut o r rem ov ab le l abe l. W hen ey e-m ark se nsi ng is used, the Label Length value is
the physical distance from the leading edge of one eye-mark to the leading edge of the next.

This menu option determines how the printer handles data that was printing when an error
occurred.

• Disable - factory default. Will not reprint a label affected by an error condition.

• Enable - Will reprint a label affected by an error condition.

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When enabled and the printer is online, 1 to 4 asterisks will display on the LCD indicating the
approximate amount of ribbon remaining on the supply spindle.

**** = full to 3/4 full, *** = 1/2 to 3/4 full, ** = 1/4 to 1/2 full, * = 1/8 to 1/4 full.

Enable is the factory default.

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Ribbon Near End
Enable*

Units
In Millimeters*

Set Label Length
Manual*

TOF Detect Fault
3 labels*

TOF Adjust Mode
Disable*

TOF Adjust

10.1 mm*

CONFIG MODE

USER MODE (TABLE 4-1)

MENU DESCRIPTION

When enabled and the amount of ribbon remaining on the supply spindle is approximately 75 to
50 meters or less, the ON LI NE indicator of the operat or panel will fl ash and ‘Ribb on Low’ will
display on the second line of the LCD. The warning message will not prevent printing.

The Display Ribbon option must be enabled for the warning to display. Disable is the factory
default setting.

This menu screen allows selection of millimeters or inches as the unit of measure.
Inches is the factory default.

Allows selection of whether the Sensed Distance value derived from an Auto or Manual Calibrate
will be used to set the Label Length value in the Media Setup menu.

• Manual - factory default. The Sensed Distance value derived from an Auto or Manual
Calibrate will not override or change the Label Length value.

• Automatic - when an Auto or Manual Calibrate is performed, the Sensed Distance value
derived from either calibration will override and change the Label Length value. If Auto or
Calibrate is not performed, the current Label Length value will be used.

Note: When Set Label Length = Automatic and the label sensor is set to Gap, the printer will
subtract the Gap Length value (in the Sensor Setup menu of the Advanced Mode) from the
Sensed Distance value obtained when the Auto or Manual Calibrate wa s performed. Setting the
label length to ‘Automatic’ sets the ‘Use Label Length’ menu to ‘Disable’ in the Sensor Setup
menu of the Advanced Mode.

Allows selection of t op-o f-form de tec tio n fau lt. T he printer displays a ‘Gap Not Detected’ fault and
stops printing when media has advanced a distance equal to the selected quantity or more times
the Label Length value set in menu.

• 3 Labels - factory default.

• 9 Labels

• 1 Label

Allows the top-of-form distance to be set using the TOF Adjust menu.

• Enable - enables the adjustment through the TOF Adjust menu.

• Disable - factory default. Disables the adjustment through the TOF Adjust menu.

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This option sets the distance from the top-of-form (TOF) that is left blank (unprinted) after a label
has been removed in Tear-Off Strip. Print ing norm al ly starts at top-of-form, but when enabled, th e
print start position can be adjusted from 0.00 to 0.40 inches from top-of-form in increments of

0.01 inches.
This adjustment is useful if a die-cut label sticks to the platen because of jagged edges created

by poor label removal using the tear bar. By controlling how much blank space there is from top­of-form, the amount of media called back after being torn off can be controlled.

CONFIGURATION MODE (TABLE 4-2)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Permits entry into the CONFIGURATION Mode.

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CONFIG MODE
Save Config.

Load Config.
Print Config.
Delete Config.
Power-Up Config.
Protect Config.
Name Config 1
Name Config 2
Name Config 3
Name Config 4
Name Config 5
Name Config 6
Name Config 7
Name Config 8
Reset Cfg Names
Auto Save

CONFIG MODE
Save Config.

Save Config.
1*

Saving
Configuration

CONFIG MODE
Load Config.

Load Config.
Factory*

Loading Factory
Configuration

CONFIGURATION MODE (TABLE 4-2)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Is the menu selection screen for the CONFIGURATION Mode.

This menu allows up to eight unique configurations to be saved to meet different printer
requirements. These saved configurations eliminate the need to change the parameter settings
as needed. The configurations are stored in memory and will not be lost when the printer is
powered off.

Note: If the Protect Configs feature is enbled, the new configuration will not be saved unless the
exisitng configuration has first been deleted.

The factory default is 1.
Is a sub-menu of the con figurat ion sav e featu re. This menu s creen permit s a p arti cular pr int job to

be assigned a numeral reference. As many as eight printer configurations may be saved.

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Is an informational menu screen displaying the configuration is being saved.

The printer can store up to eight configurations in memory. This menu set allows the selection
and loading of a specific configuration.

Is a sub-menu of the configuration load feature. This menu screen permits a particular
configuration to be assigned a numeral reference. As many as eight configurations may be
loaded.

The factory default is Factory.

Is an informational me nu screen displaying the configuration is being loaded.

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CONFIG MODE
Print Config.

Print Config.
Current*

CONFIG MODE
Delete Config.

Delete Config.
1*

Deleting
Configuration

CONFIG MODE
Power-Up Config.

Power-Up Config.
Factory*

CONFIG MODE
Protect Config.

Protect Configs.
Disable*

Name Config 1
1

CONFIGURATION MODE (TABLE 4-2)

MENU DESCRIPTION

This menu set is used to print a list of various stored printer configurations. It is recommended
that a printed list of loaded/saved configurations be kept for quick reference.

Is a sub-menu of the configuration print feature.
The factory default is Current.

This menu set is used to delete specific configurations stored in the printer’s memory.

Allows the selection of the configuration to be deleted. The factory default may not be deleted.
The factory default is 1.

Is an informational menu screen displaying the configuration is being deleted.

This menu set allows the sel ection of which s tored co nfigura tion w ill be i niliz ed when the printer i s
powered on. Any one of the saved configurations or the factory default configuration may be
chosen.

The factory default is Factory.

Allows the selection of the configuration that will be initialized at startup.

This menu set determines if a new configuration will overwrite an exisitng configuration.

Allows the selection of the desired option.

• Disable - factory default. Will overwrite.

• Enable - will not overwrite.

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There is a menu set for each of the saved configurations (1 through 8). By entering the specific
menu set designated for a particular configuration, that configuration may be provided with a text
name. The assigned text name may not exceed 15 characters.

When a configuration has been assigned a name here, all other menus (Save, Load, Print,
Delete, Power-Up, Protect) relative to that particular configuration will also display the assigned
file name.

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Name Config 1
1*

CONFIG MODE
Reset Cfg Names

Reset Cfg Names
1*

CONFIG MODE
Auto Save

Auto Save
Enable*

ADVANCED MODE

CONFIGURATION MODE (TABLE 4-2)

MENU DESCRIPTION

This menu screen permits the designation of the desired file name. Use the arrow keys of the
printer’s operator panel to scroll and select appropriate characters in the appropriate sequence.

This menu set permits file names for print configurations to be reset to their respective default
configuration number. Either a particular file may reset or all.

The available options for file name reset is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or All. The factory default is 1.

This menu set allows selection of whether the printer will automatically prompt the operator to
save alterations made to any of the stored configurations.

Allows selection of the desired menu option.

• Enable - factory default. Will prompt.

• Disable - will not prompt.

Note: If currently in the Factory Config menus and a change is made, pressing ENTER saves to
Config 1 or the next available configuration set and becomes the Power-Up Config.

If the Current Config is configuration set 1 and a change is made, pressing ENTER will save the
change to Config 1.

ADVANCED MODE (TABLE 4-3)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Permits entry into the ADVANCED Mode.

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ADVANCED MODE
Media Handling

Adv Continuous
Print Mode
Gap/Mark Sensor
Run Auto Cal
Run Profile
Power Saver Time
Pwr Save Control
Display Language
Alarm
Auto Online
Cancel Key
Ret. Status Port
Del Char frm F1s
Ld Char from F1s
Save Char to F1s
Del Char frm RAM
Ld Char at PwrUp
Del Set frm F1 s
Ld Set from F1 s
Save Set to F1s
Del Set from RAM
Ld Set at PwrUp
Main FFS
Optimize&Reboot
Print File List
Auto Lockin g
Set Lock Key
Max Font Buffer
Max Cache Me mory
Max Cached Cha r
Standard Chars.
Bold Chars.
Extra Bold Char.
OCR-A Chars.
OCR-B Chars.
Tall Characters
Batch Counter
Disp. Inten sity
Sensor Setup
Admin User

Media Handling
Continuous*

ADVANCED MODE (TABLE 4-3)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Is the premiere menu screen of the Advanced Mode. Allows scrolling and selection of its primary
menu options.

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Permits selection of the media handling method desired.

• Tear-Off - factory default. Prints labels until the print buffer is empty, then positions the last
label over the tear bar for removal.

• Continuous - prints continuously and feeds the printed labels along with its backing paper.

• Peel-Off - prints die-c ut l abe ls and automatically peels away the backing paper as each label
advances from the printer. The printer waits until the printed label is taken for application
before printing the ne xt lab el . Th is me tho d i s onl y su pported whenthe Valu e P eel or the Peel­Off Rewinder optio n is ins ta lle d. A Remov e Label mess age will displ ay on th e LCD pro mptin g
label removal for each label printed.

• Cut - cuts printed lab els or tags at the us er sp eci fie d inte rva ls. C utti ng ma y occu r afte r each
printed label/tag or follow ing a s pecif ied quan tity. Only available with cutte r asem bly inst al led.

• Rewind - rewinds printed labels onto a spindle assembly. This option is used for efficient
storage of the printed labels to be applied at a later date. Only available with rewinder
assembly installed.

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Adv Continuous
Standard*

Print Mode
Transfer*

Gap/Mark Sensor
Gap*

ADVANCED MODE
Run Auto Cal

Please Wait

Sensed Distance
XX.X mm*

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MENU DESCRIPTION

Allows selection of special media modes when the Continuous option is chosen as the Media
Handling method.

• Standard - factory default. Printing occurrs without automatic media offset or positioning for
each consecutive label. In such applications, the FEED key may need to be pressed to
position the next label for printing. Will result in a blank label being fed between each printed
label to advance the media sufficiently to remove the printed label.

• Tear-Off - provides of fset m ovement of the m edia to post ion the pe rforated line o f its back ing
paper at the tear bar. This option will not result in blank labels as with the Standard method,
but only supports label lengths 2.50 inches or longer.

• Tear-Strip Full - provides offset movement of the media to position the perforated line of its
backing paper at the tear bar once the print buffer is empty for a period Test Strip Time
(media is not aligned at the tear bar until that time expires). when printable data is again
detected, a blank label is automatically fed resulting in one blank label between each print
job. This option supports label lengths 2.50 inches or longer. Shorter label lengths will result
in two or more blank labels to be automatically fed at the beginning of each print job.

This option specifies the media type to be used.

• Transfer - factory default. Indicates thermal transfer media requiring ribbon stock.

• Direct - indicates direct thermal printing using heat sensitive media without ribbon stock.

Allows specification of the label sensor to be used relative to the media type for label length
indication (gap, notch, hole, eye-mark).

• Gap - factory default. Select when using media with a liner space between die-cut labels or
when using tag stock with notches or holes as length indicators on white background media.
The top-of-form position is the leading edge of the die-cut label (trailing edge of the gap,
notch, hole).

• Disable - select when using media without label length indicators (without gap, notch, hole,
eye-mark) or to ignore any presen t length ind icators. Wh en this opt ion is cho sen, la bel leng th
will be based on th e Label Legth va lue en tered in the M edia Se tup me nu or the v alue sent vi a
host software .

• Mark - select when using eye-mark media or tag stock. The top-of-form position is the
leading edge of the eye-mark indicator (black mark).

This feature is used to improve the sensitivity and reliability of the printer’s label sensor in
detecting reference indicators (gap, notch, hole, eye-mark) as well as, a paper-out condition.

Press the ENTER key of the operator panel while ‘Run Auto-Cal’ is displayed on the LCD. the
printer will then advance media the distance required to accurately detect the label length
indicator, then stop at the top-of-form position. The LCD will momentarily display the Sensed
Distance. The end result will be a change to the Gap/Mark Threshold, Paper-Out Threshold, and
Sensed Distance values that the printer will use. The changes will take effect immediately within
the current configuration menu.

Is an informationa l menu sc reen. In dicat es t hat auto matic cali bration is in p roces s from Ru n Aut o­Cal.

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Run Auto-Cal is successfully completed when the Sensed Distance displayed correctly matches
that of the installed media. When Gap is selected, the Sensed Distance will be representative of
the length from the trailing edge of one gap to the trailing edge of the next gap (one label + one
gap). When Mark is selected, the Sensed Distance will represent the length form the leading
edge of one eye-mark to the leading edge of the next eye-mark. Run Auto-Cal supports label
lengths up to 24 inches.

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ADVANCED MODE
Run Profile

Media Profile
Enter to Stop

ADVANCED MODE
Power Saver Time

Power Saver Time
15 minutes*

Pwr Save Control
Enable*

Display Language
English*

Alarm
On*

Set Calendar
MM/DD/ YY

hh:mm

Auto Online
Enable*

Cancel Key
Enable*

ADVANCED MODE (TABLE 4-3)

MENU DESCRIPTION

This feature prov ides a graphical printout showing the relationship of the Paper-Out Threshold
and the Gap/Mark Threshold. The profile printed is to assist in setting the thresholds for difficult
media (preprinted labels and labels with poor gap/media dynamic range).

When selected, the printer will advance media and print the media profile along the length of
each label. The factory default is Print Profile.

Displays while the pri nter is printi ng the media profil e. Will conti nue to print u ntil th e ENTER key i s
pressed.

Permits entry in to the Power Saver TIme sub-menus.

The user specified time interval for this parameter sets the amount of idle time before the printer
goes into Power Saver Mode. Pressing any key or sending a print job removes the power saver
message from the LCD.

The options are 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, and 240 minutes. The factory default is 15 minutes.

Permit the Power Saver mode to be enabled or disabled as preferred.

• Enable - factory default. Permits the setting from the Power Saver Time menu to become
effective.

• Disable - the power saver feature will not function.

This menu permits the language to be chosen that will appear on the operator panel LCD. The
language options are: English, German, French, Itilian, Spanish, or Portugese.

The factory default is English.

The printer has an integrated audible alarm that may be enabled to alert the user of detected
faults. The manner of audible may also be determined in this menu.

• On - factory default. The audible alarm sounds 3 beeps when a fault occurs.

• Cont. Beep - the audible alarm emits a continuous beep upon the detection of a fault.

• Off - the audible alarm feature is disabled. Sound is not emitted upon a fault detection.

This menu screen will only appear if the real-time clock chip has been installed. If installed, the
menu will allow the time and date to be set. The time and date is expressed in hh:mm
YYYYMMMDD.

hh = hour, mm = minute, MMM = month, DD = day, YYYY = year

Allows the determination of whether the printer will automatically power up in the online state.

• Enable - factory default. The printer powers up in the online state.

• Disable - the printer powers up in the state that conditions dictate.

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Permits the determination of whether a cancel key may be used in the offline mode to clear all
data in the print buffer. The deleted data will not be printed. If enabled, the cancel key located on
the host computer keyboard shall be the underscore (_) key.

• Enable - factory default. The cancel key is functional.

• Disable - the cancel key is not functional.

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Ret. Status Port
Disable

ADVANCED MODE
Del Char frm F1s

Ld Char from F1s
Save Char from F1s
Del Char frm RAM
Ld Char at PwrUp
Del Set frm F1 s
Ld Set from F1 s
Save Set to F1s
Del Set from RAM
Ld Set at PwrUp
Main FFS
Optimize&Reboot

MAIN FFS
Overwrite Files

View Main Files
Delete Files
Flash Avail.

View Main Files
XXXXX.XX

XXXXX.XX
XXXXXX Bytes

ADVANCED MODE (TABLE 4-3)

MENU DESCRIPTION

This option selects the port for the Return Status Commands (i.e., ~STATUS (PGL) and ~HS
(PPI/ZGL)) to send the status back to the host.

The options are Serial, E-NET Stat Port, USB, IEEE 1284, Disable, E-NET Data Port.
Serial is the factory default.

Each option when selected, permits the deletion, loading, or saving of characters or overlay sets
to/from flash memory or Ram.

• Del Char frm F1s - deletes downl oaded character(s) from flash memory.

• Ld Char from F1s - loads downloaded character(s) from flash memory.

• Save Char from F1s - saves downloaded character(s) to flash memory.

• Del Char frm RAM - deletes downloaded character(s) from RAM.

• Ld Char at PwrUp - loads downlo aded character(s) from flash memory at power up. Can
enable or disable. Disable is the factory default.

• Del Set frm F1s - deletes downloaded overlay set(s) from flash memory.

• Ld Set from F1s - loads downloaded overlay set(s) from flash memory.

• Save Set to F1s - saves downloaded overlay set(s) to flash memory.

• Del Set from RAM - seletes downloaded overlay set(s) from RAM.

• Ld Set at PwrUp - loads downloaded overlay set(s) from flash memory at power up. Can
enable or disable. Disable is the factory default.

• Main FFS -

• Optimize&Reboot - reclaims flash space from deleted flash files. After pressing the ENTER
key on the printer’s operator panel, wiat for the printer to reboot. Will optimize both the Main
and Extd file system if present.

Main Flash File System.

• Overwrite Files - factory defa ult. This option preve nts files in the main file syst em from being
overwritten by disabling the overwrite function.

• View Main Files - displays a list of files in the main file system. Pressing ENTER on the
printer’s operator panel display file size.

• Delete Files - allows deletion of files in the main file list. Contact your adminstrator for
assistance.

• Flash Avail. - displays the amount of flash memory available to save or download files into
main flash.

Is the screen that appears if the View Main Files option is selected from the MAIN FFS menu
screen. Displays the list of files in the main file system.

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Is the screen that appears if the Flash Avail. option is selected from the MAIN FFS menu screen.
Displays the amount of flash memory available to save or download files into flash.

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EMC FFS
Overwrite Files

View Main Files
Delete Files
Flash Avail.

View Extd Files
XXXXX.XX

XXXXX.XX
XXXXXX Bytes

ADVANCED MODE
Print File List

ADVANCED MODE
Auto Lockin g

Auto Lockin g
Disable*

ADVANCED MODE
Set Lock Key

ADVANCED MODE (TABLE 4-3)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Extended Memory Card - Flash File System

• Overwrite Files - factory default. This option prevents files in the extended file system from
being overwritten by disabling the overwrite function.

• View Main Files - displays a list of files in the extended file s ys tem . Pres si ng ENTER on the
printer’s operator panel display file size.

• Delete Files - allows deleti on of files in the exten ded file l ist. Contact your admi nstrator for
assistance.

• Flash Avail. - displays the amount of flash memory available to save or download files into
extended flash.

Is the screen that appears if the View EMC Files option is selected from the EMC FFS menu
screen. Displays the list of files in the extended file system.

Is the screen that appears if the Flash Avail. option is selected from the EMC FFS menu screen.
Displays the amount of flash memory available to save or download files into extended flash.

Prints a summary of the files stored in extended flash memory and several statistics on file
system usage.

Is a menu option w ith in the m ain m en u o f t he ADVANCED MODE a nd al low s advancement to the
Auto Locking sub-menu to be enabled or disabled as desired.

Is the sub-menu of the Auto Locking feature.

• Disable - factory default. The ENTER key of the printer’s operator panel must be manually
locked.

• Enable - the printer automatically locks the ENTER key 5 minutes after the last operator
panel key is pressed.

Is a menu option w ith in the m ain m en u o f t he ADVANCED MODE a nd al low s advancement to the
Set Lock Key sub-menu to select a lock key.

Normally, the down arrow key and the ENTER key i s press ed si mult aneo usly to lock or unl ock th e
printer menu. This set of menus allows a personal choice of operator panel keys for this purpose
as long as they are not already used for another function. There is not a limit on how many keys
can be selected.

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Select a new
lock key

ADVANCED MODE
Max Font Buffer

Max Font Buffer
100 KBytes*

Max Cache Memory
900 KBytes*

Max Cached Cha r
01 KBytes*

Standard Chars.
340*

Bold Chars.
448*

ADVANCED MODE (TABLE 4-3)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Is the sub-menu of the Set Lock Key feature.
When this menu is displayed, simultaneously press the combination of keys desired to be the

new lock keys.
If the entry is valid, the display will read “Enter the new lock key again”. Accurately repeat the

entry and “Lock key has been changed” will appear. In case of an error in the second entry,
“Validation Failed” will appear and the process must be begun again.

If the entry was invalid, the display will read “Invalid key selection” and another set of keys will
have to be chosen.

The new lock key designation will remain in effect even if the printer is powered off and then on
again. Press the FUNCTION key to exit the Advanced Mode.

Is a menu option w ith in the m ain m en u o f t he ADVANCED MODE a nd al low s advancement to the
Max Font Buffer sub-menu.

Allows selection of the maximum amount of DRAM to be allocated for downloading fonts (True­Type, Scalable, Bit-Map). The range is from 100 to 800 KBytes. Factory default is 100 KBytes.

Maximum Cache Memory. This option specifies the size of the memory block that can be
allocated to the font cache. The font cache stores bitmaps that are created on demand from the
font outlines stored on the printer flash. The cache allows the printer to print scalable fonts at
optimum speed.

To calculate the memory requirement, use the following equation:
(HS x VS x Average Height x Average Width x NumOf Char)/8
HS = horizontal res ol uti on, VS = vertical resolution, Average Hei gh t = av era ge ch arac ter he ight in

inches, Average Width = av erage character width in inches, NumOf Char = number of cha racters
to be cached.

For most applications, the default settings for font memory is acceptable. Therefore, do not
change the defaults unless the application requires an uncommon memory configuration.

Maximum Cached Characters. This option specifies the size of the largest character that can be
stored in the font cache. To calculate the memory requirement, use this equation:

(HS x VS x Average Height x Average Width)/8
HS = average character height in inches, VS = vertical resolution, Average Height = average

character height in inches, Average Width = average character width in inches, NumOf Char =
number of characters to be cached.

For most applications, the default settings for font memory is acceptable. Therefore, do not
change the defaults unless the application requires an uncommon memory configuration.

This menu e ntry pe rmits the t hickness or font weight of standard t ext fonts to be ad justed. T he
range is 0 to 512, and the factory default is 340.

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This menu entry permits the thickness or font weight of bold text fonts to be adjusted. The range
is 0 to 512, and the factory default is 448.

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Extra Bold Char.
504*

OCR-A Chars.
384*

OCR-B Chars.
304*

Tall Characters
Disable*

Batch Counter
Disable*

ADVANCED MODE
Disp. Intensity

Disp. Intensity
8*

SENSOR SETUP
Sensed Distance

Sensed Distance
XX.X mm

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MENU DESCRIPTION

This menu entry permits the thickness or font weight of extra bold text fonts to be adjusted. The
range is 0 to 512, and the factory default is 504.

For most applications, the default settings for font memory is acceptable. Therefore, do not
change the defaults unless the application requires an uncommon memory configuration.

Permits character weight adjustment of resident OCR-A characters. The allowed range is 0 to
512, and the factory default is 384.

Permits character weight adjustment of resident OCR-A characters. The allowed range is 0 to
512, and the factory default is 304.

Increases the point height of resident Intellifont characters.

• Disable - factory default. Standard resident font character height is maintained.

• Enable - increases the point height by app rox im ate ly 10% .

Permits the display of the quantity of pages remaining in a print job.

• Enable - factory def ault. Will d isplay on t he operator panel LCD. Is only suppor ted in PGL
and ZGL. If the correct execute command is absent from the print file, “0 Pages” will
continually display.

• Disable - the quantity of pages remaining to be printed will not display. Instead, the Active
emulation and interface will display on the operator panel LCD.

Display Intensity. Is a menu option within the main menu of the ADVANCED MODE and allows
advancement to the Disp. Intensity sub-menu.

Display Intensity. Allows the light intensity of the operator panel LCD to be adjusted. The
allowable range is 0 to 20, the factory default is 10.

Is the first menu screen of the Sensor Setup portion of the ADVANCED MODE. The sub-menus
to follow allow values and settings to be established relative to the printers media sensors.

This value represents in inches, the distance that was sensed between the top-of-form of one
label to the top-of-form of the next label. With gapped media loaded, the distance equals the
physical label length plus one gap, notch, or hole (trailing edge to trailing edge).

With eye-mark media loaded, the distance equals the leading edge of one eye-mark to the
leading edge of the next eye-mark. This value is automatically determined only after successful
completion of Auto or Manual Calibrate and cannot be manually changed. The factory default is

0.00 inches.

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Gap/Mark Thresh
XXX*

Paper Out Thresh
XXX*

SENSOR SETUP
Run Manual Cal

REMOVE MEDIA
Press Ente r

LOAD LINER
Press Ente r

LOAD MEDIA
Press Ente r

SENSOR SETUP
Pwr Up Auto-Cal

Pwr Up Auto-Cal
Enable*

ADVANCED MODE (TABLE 4-3)

MENU DESCRIPTION

This menu sets a value that when exceeded by the output of the media sensor, is recognized by
the printer as a gap or eye-mark. When Auto or Manual Paper Calibrate is performed, the value
displayed is equal to the gap/eye-mark threshold value set by this procedure. If running the
procedure does not p rovide a reliable top-of-form detection (e .g., w he n usi ng un us ual m ed ia), th e
Gap/Mark Thresh value can be manually set to th desired value .

The factory default is 171 with a range of 000 to 255.
Note: If the Gap/Mark Sensor (in ADVANCED MODE) is set for gap sensing, the factor y defa ult is

140. The factory default is 75 for eye-mark sensing.
This menu allows selection of a value that when exceeded by the output of the media sensor, is

recognized by the printer as a paper-out condition. When Auto or Manualcalibrate is performed,
the value displayed is equal to the paer-out threshold value set by this procedure. If running this
procedure does no t provi de a re liable pa per-out det ection (e.g., wh en us ing no n-st and ard me dia),
the Paper Out Thres value can be manually set to the desired value.

The factory default is 171 with a range of 000 to 255.
Note: If the Gap/Mark Sensor (in ADVANCED MODE) is set for gap sensing, the factor y defa ult is

160. The factory default is 150 for eye-mark sensing.
This menu prov ides another me thod of improvin g the printer ’s media sensin g and is only used

when Auto Calibrate has failed or the Gap/Mark Threshold or Paper Out Threshold values
derived from Auto Calibrate do not improve the media sensors’ gap or eye-mark sensing
capability.

Is the final stage of the Ru n Ma nua l C al proce ss . The printer uses the statistically derived values,
advances media, stops at the top-of-form position, and momentarily displays the Sensed
Distance. When complete, the Gap/Mark threshold, Paper Out Threshold, and the Sensed
Distance values the printer will use is changed. These value changes take effect immediately
within the current configuration menu.

This menu prompts the ope r ator to man ual ly ins ert ju st th e lin er (p a per ba ck in g) for G ap s ens in g,
or the black bar (eye-mark) for Mark sensing. Ensure that either is underneath sensor prior to
pressing the ENTER key of the preinter’s operator panel.

This menu prompts the operator to manually insert both the liner (paper backing) with label for
Gap sensing, or the black bar (eye-mark) with label for Mark sensing. Ensure that either is
underneath sensor prio r to pressing the ENTER key of the preinter’s operator panel.

Is the first menu screen of a sub-menu set within Sensor Setup of the ADVANCED MODE. The
sub-menu to follow determines if the printer will perform a self-test and automatic calibration
when the printer is powered on.

Allows determinatio n of whethe r the print er wil l perform a self-t est and automa tic cal ibrati on when
the printer is powered on. If enabled, once the automatic calibration is complete, the printer will
momentarily display the determined Sensed Distance.

• Enable - factory default. Automatic calibration will be performed at power up initialization.

• Disable - automatic calibration will not be performed upon initialization.

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Head Auto-Cal
Enable*

SENSOR SETUP
Online Auto-Cal

Online Auto-Cal
Disable*

Gap Windowing
Disable*

Gap Length
3 mm*

Cal in Peel Mode
Disable*

Min Calib Delta
020*

ADVANCED MODE (TABLE 4-3)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Head Automatic Calibration. Allows selection of whether the printer performs a media calibration
after a Printhead Open fault.

• Enable - factory default. Performs media calibration each time the fault condition is cleared.

• Disable - does not perform media calibration when the fault has been cleared.

Is the first menu screen of a sub-menu set within Sensor Setup of the ADVANCED MODE. The
sub-menu to follow determines if online automatic calibration will be enabled or disabled.

Determines if automatic calibration will occur when the printer is online. Will perform Run Auto­Cal and when complete, the printer will momentarily display the Sensed Distance, then resume
printing any pending jobs.

• Disable - factory default. Automatic calibration will not occur each time the printer is brought
online.

• Enable - automatic calibration will occur each time the printer is brought online.

Note: This feature will not function when there is data in the buffer and when Fault Reprint of the
USER MODE is enabled. This feature must also be enbled prior to printing any data.

Permits aut omat ic c ompe nsa tio n for any m edi a imp erfe cti ons t hat may affec t the s ens or’s abili ty
to read reference indicators.

• Disable - factory default. When the leading edge of a gap is detected, the printer
continuously looks for the leading edge of the next label and uses it as the top-of-form
position.

• Enable - when the leading edge of a gap is detected, the printer ignores the first 90% of the
gap length value specified in the Gap Length menu option. The result is that cross
perforations or unusual media discrepancies within the gap are filtered out. This allows the
printer to reliabl y det ect th e actual leading edge of the nex t lab el an d us e i t a s the to p-o f-form
position. With this option , perforations or unusual media di screpancies within the gap can
cause inaccurate top-of-form detection.

Allows the actual length (height) of a gap measured in .01 inch increments to be set. The
allowable range is 0.05 to 1.00 inches.

Note: If an incorrect gap length is set, the image on the label will shift accordingly.
The factory default is 0.12 inches.

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Setting determines if a calibration (Run Auto-Cal or Pwr Up Auto-Cal) will be performed while in
the Peel-Off Media Handling mode.

• Disable - factory defa ult. The pri nte r w ill no t pe rmi t c ali brat ion an d a “C ANNOT CA LIBRATE/
Disable Peel-Off” message will breifly display. Additionally, if PwrUp Auto-Cal is enabled, the
printer will not perform calibration at power up.

• Enable - Run Auto-Cal can be performed from the operator panel. If the PwrUp Auto-Cal
option is enabled, calibration will be performed at power up.

Minimum Calibrate Delta. Permits the sensor minimum threshold value that is required to detect
the difference between the label and a gap, notch, hole or eye-mark to be changed. This allows
bolder gaps to be used as the top-of-form while intermidiate gaps are ignored.

Increasing the value makes the sensors less sensitive to intermidiate gaps or noise. Decreasing
the vlaue mak es the sensors more sensitive for detec ting gaps on low contr ast media where
there is little differnece between the label and the liner.

The factory default is 012 with a range of 012 to 050.

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Use Label Length
Disable*

Threshold Range
50%*

Mark TOF Detect
Mark Trail Edge*

INTERFACES

ADVANCED MODE (TABLE 4-3)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Determines if the Label Length value set in the Media Setup menu is used during Run Auto-Cal.
Run Auto-Cal relies exclus ivel y in it s abili ty to detec t varyi ng transi tions betwee n labels and gap s,
notches, holes, or eye-marks while advancing media during the calibration process to determine
sensed distance . The amou nt of media ad vance d is based o n the q uantity of transi tions detecte d.

Althugh the Use Lable Length keeps its value (enable/disable) at all times, it will always be
disabled when Set Label Length is set to Automatic. The correct setting will take effect when Set
Label Length is set to manual. Based on the setting on the Label Length menu in the USER
MODE, the Use Label Length menu will be ignored.

• Disable - factory default.

• Enable - the Label L ength value set in th e USER M ODE is us ed in t he cali brate a lgorith m.
This causes the Ru n Au to-C a l pro ce ss to adv an ce media the minimum distance to detec t the
true gap, notch, hole, or eye-mark used for top-of-form sensing. This resolves problems
where the sensors may mi st ake high noise levels or preprint ed image s within the la bel as the
reference i n di ca t or t h at c ou l d r esu lt i n a se nse d di sta nc e v al ue m uc h s ho r t er t h an t h e a ct u al
label length. Note that setting a Label Length value less than half the actual label length in
use will result in erroneous sensed distance values when Run Auto-Cal is performed.

This option allows the user to select the optimal threshold range for the label stock in use. The
printer defaults to using a th reshol d range of 50 % of the pos itiv e going pu lse tha t represe nts eac h
reference indicator detected after doing an Auto or Manual calibrate. the printer then detects
anything within the label with that threshold range as top-of-form.

While this range is ideal for most medias, some labels with a preprinted image,liner gap or inlay
can confuse the media sensors causing a false top-of-form detection. In most cases this can be
resolved selecting a higher threshold range so the printer will only trigger on the true top-of-form
position.

Note: A new threshold range will not take effect until an Auto or Manual Calibate is successfully
performed. Run a Media Profile after a Calibrate to visually verify that the new range is the best
possible selectio n.

The factory default is 50% with an allowable range of 5 to 95% in 5% increments.
Mark Top-Of-Form Detect. Allows selection of the point of measure for the start print position to

be determined.

• Mark Trailing Edge - factory default. Printer adjusts the top-of-form to the label’s trailing
edge.

• Mark Leading Edge - printer adjus t s the top-of-form to the label’s leading edge.

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SERIAL INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-4)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Permits entry into the INTERFACES Mode.

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INTERFACES
Ignore CR/LF

Item No. Check
BCC Check
History Buffe r
Comm. Protocol
Host Interface
Parallel Port
USB Port
Serial Port
Printer Mgt

Ignore CR/LF
No*

Item No. Check
Disable*

BCC Check
Disable*

History Buffe r
Temporary*

Comm. Protocol
Status 5*

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SERIAL INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-4)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Is the menu selection screen for the INTERFACES Mode.

Determines whether the print data code will be deleted. Hexadecimal graphic data will not be
deleted.

• No - factory default. Will not be deleted.

• Yes - will delete all carriage returns (CR) and line feed (LF) commands in the data stream ­including graphics and 2D barcodes.

This menu screen is only available when Status 5 is selected for Bi-Com interface. Determines
how the printer will react if the item number (ID Command) is set to be processed by the printer.

• Disable - factory default. Does nothing regardless of whether the item number is included in
the format.

• Cancel - errors when the incorrect item number is being accessed. When the printer is
brought back online from the error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is canceled.

• Resume - errors when the incorrect item number is being accessed. When the printer is
brought back online from the error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is canceled.

Block-Check-Code Algorithm Check. Only available when Status 5 is selected for Bi-Com
interface. Determines how the printer will react if the BCC is set to be processed by the printer.

• Disable - factory default. Does nothing regardless of whether the BCC is included in the
format.

• Cancel - errors when the incorrect BCC is being accessed. When the printer is broght back
online from an error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is printed.

• Resume - error when the incorrect item number is being accessed. When the printer is
brought back online from the error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is canceled.

The history buffer stores a history of printer statuses. Is only available when Status 5 is selected
for Bi-Com interface.

• Temporary - factory default. Store the history buffer in the internal RAM. This memory is
deleted when the printer’s power is turned off.

• Permanent - stores the history buffer in Flash (internal or optional) Memory. This memory
can only be cleared through the printer’s display.

Communication Protocol. Selects the mode of Bi-Directional communications. In most cases this
menu does not need to be altered and is meant to help support legacy applications which may
have incorporated old er b i-di rec tio nal statuses. Anything other than Staus 5 or Standard (none) is
not recommended.

• Status 5 - factory default. Most advanced of the options. This status is the most recent and
represented in the interface specifications. For more information, refer to the appropriate
section in the programming and interface guide.

• Standard - bi-directional interface is not used.

• Status 2 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.

• Status 3 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.

• Status 4 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.

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Host Interface
Serial*

Serial Port
Baud Rate

Word Length
Stop Bits
Parity
Data Protocol
Buffer Size in K
Trickle Time
Time Out
Report Status
Data Term Ready
Request to S end
Poll Character
Poll Response
Idle Response
One Char Inquiry
Printer Status
Framing Errors

Baud Rate
19200*

Word Length
8*

Stop Bits
1*

Parity
None*

SERIAL INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-4)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Is the main menu screen fo r the Host Interface option of the INTERFACES mode. There are only
two options relative to the serial interface, ignore all others.

• Serial - factory default. Allows the operator to select the interface and the relative menus will
follow.

• Auto Switching - the printer automatically switches to the relative interface type and moves
into the applicable menus.

Is the menu selection screen for the Serial Port option of the INTERFACES mode.

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Allows setting the baud rate for the serial interface. The baud rate is the speed serial data is
transferred between the host computer and the printer. The options for RS232 and RS422 are
600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200 baud.

Note: If using RS232 and the selected baud rate is greter than 19200, data loss may occur. To
correct this, it may be necessary to lower the baud rate or use RS422. An increase in the Buffer
Size in K parameter from the default (1 Kbyte) may be required to improve performance.

The factory default is 9600.
This menu allows the length of the serial data word to be set. The data word length can be set to

7 or 8 bits and must match the corresponding data bits setting in the host computer.
The factory default is 8.

This menu allows the quantity of stop bits in the serial word to be set. either 1 or 2 stop bits m ay
be selected, but the setting must match the corresponding stop bit setting in the host computer.

This menu screen allows the parity to be set, but the setting must match that of the host
computer. The options are: Odd, Even, Mark, Sense, or None.

The factory default is None.

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Data Protocol
DTR*

Buffer Size in K
16*

SERIAL INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-4)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Allows the serial interface protocol type to be selected to meet host interface requirements.

•DTR - The printer controls the data flow by sending this hardware signal to the host. If there
is enough room in the printer buffer, the printer will send a high signal; if the buffer is full, the
printer will send a low signal. DTR tells the host if it is safe to send more data (if the host
sends data during an un safe con dition , dat a will be lo st). DTR is not ava ilable when RS422 is
selected.

• XON/XOFF - factory default. The printer controls the flow of communication from the host by
turning the transmission on and off. In some situations, such as when the buffer is full or the
timing of signals is too slow/fast, the printer will tell the host to stop transmission by sending
an XOFF character. An XOFF character is sent when the quntity of empty bytes in the buffer
is less than or equal to 25 percent of the buffer size. If the host keeps sending data after an
XOFF is sent, the printer firmware will continue to send an XOFF for every 16 characters
received. W hen cleared, the pr inter will resume r eceiving data (XON). The data does not
have any End of Text Codes; XON/XOFF is a non-block protocol.

• ETX/ACK - End of Text/Acknowledge. The host controls the flow of communication to the
printer by sending a block of data and ending the block with an End of Text (ETX) signal.
When the printer receives the EXT signal, it acknowledges the ETX, thereby acknowledging
it has received the entire block of data.

• ACK/NAK - Acknowledge/Negative Acknowledge. When the device acknowledges ACK, it
has accepted a transmission. When the device acknowledges NAK, it has not accepted a
transmission.

• Series1 1 Char - The printer controls the flow of communicaiton from the host by turning the
transmission on and off using repsonse characters sent to the host. If the quantity of valid
bytes in the buffer reaches 75 percent of the buffer size, the online or offline and buffer full
response character is sent. If the buffer is completely full, an online or offline buffer full
response is sent every time a character is sent to the host. Whever the printer state changes
to online or offline, the appropriate response character is sent. If the idle response option is
enabled, the printer will send a response character every two seconds while the quantity of
valid bytes in the buffer is less than 75 percent of the buffer size. If a poll character is
received (configurable from the Poll character xx Hex option on the operator panel from the
Hex 0 through FF), the printer will send a response character in milliseconds later
(configurable from the Poll character xx MS on the operator panel from 0 throgh 30). This in
milliseconds is called the poll delay. The poll character will be removed from the input data
stream and will not be processed. This may cause problems with the transmission binary
data (e.g., control codes, bit image, etc.). If a poll delay is started due to the receipt of a poll
character and another poll character is received, the second poll character has no effect and
is removed from the inpu t data stream. If a transmission (from buf fe r full to empty or online to
offline) occurs during a poll delay, the new printer state will be sent at the end of the poll
delay.

• Series1 2 ch ar - This protocol behaves exactly the same as the Series 1 Char except there
is a two-character response to the host.

This menu configures the amount of memory allocated for the serial port buffer. The range is 1 to
16 Kbytes in 1 kbyte increments.

Note: If a baud rate 19200 or greater is selected, the Buffer Size in K parameter may need to be
increased from the default to 16 Kbytes to improve performance.

The factory default is 16.

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Trickle Time
1/4 sec*

Timeout
10 sec*

Report Status
Disable*

Data Term Ready
True*

Request to S end
On-Line and BNF*

Poll Character
00 Hex*

SERIAL INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-4)

MENU DESCRIPTION

When the printer is printing data from a host and a second job is recieved by the printer from a
different host, Trickle Time prevents the second host from timing out while waiting for its data to
be printed. In order to su pport this f eature, th e port has to be able to acce pt data from the host
and store it for future use.

For example, the printer is printing a job from the serial port and then receives a second print job
from the parallel port, the data from the parallel port will trckle bit by bit into the print buffer to
prevent a timeout error from being sent back to the host connected to the parallel port.

The selected value should be less than the host timeout value, but not too much shorter or else
the printer fills up its buffer too fast. This function is applicable for C/T hotport.

the options are 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 seconds and Off. The factory default is 1/4.
This is the value used by the prin ter to time out from th e curren t port and c heck th e other s electe d

Port Types fro data print. When the printer has not received data from the host after a certain
period of time, it must timeout in order to service other ports.

The factory default is 10 seconds with an allowable range of 1 to 60 seconds.

When a fault condition occurs in the printer, normally only the active port reports the fault to the
host. Whe the Report Status menu option is enabled, the port will report any fault even when it is
not the current, active port.

The options are Disable and Enable. The factory default is Disable.

Data Terminal Ready. This configuration is part of hardw are fl ow contr ol and d etermi nes whe n the
Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal is generated. This signal indicates if the printer is ready to
receive data.

• True - factory default. Continuaously asserts the DTR signal.

• False - never asserts the DTR signal.

• On-Line and BNF - buffer not full. Asserts the DTR signal when the printer is online and the
internal serial buffer is not full.

• Off-Line or BF - buffer full. Asserts the DTR signal when the printer is offline or the internal
serial buffer is full.

• On-Line - asserts the DTR signal when the printer is online.

This configuration is part of hardware flow control and determines when the Request to Send
(RTS) signal is generated. This signal indicates whether or not the printer is ready to receive
data.

• On-Line and BNF - factory defa ult. Ass erts the RTS si gnal when the prin ter is on line and
the internal serial buffer is not full.

• Off-Line or BF - buffer full. Asserts the RTS signal when the printer is offline or the internal
serial buffer is full.

• On-Line - asserts the RTS signal when the printer is online.

• False - never asserts the RTS signal.

• True - factory default. Continuaously asserts the RTS signal.

This optio n is for the Series1 pro tocol. Whe never the pr inter rece ives this ch aracter, it sends a
response to the host indicating the current state of the printer (refer to Series1 protocol).

The allowable range is 00 to FF Hex, and the factory default is 00 Hex.

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Poll Response
0 ms*

Idle Response
Disable*

One Char Enquiry
Disable*

Printer Status
Disable*

Framing Errors
Enable*

INTERFACES

INTERFACES
Ignore CR/LF

Item No. Check
BCC Check
History Buffer
Comm. Protocol
Host Interface
Parallel Port
USB Port
Serial Port
Printer Mgmt

SERIAL INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-4)

MENU DESCRIPTION

This option is for the Series1 protoc ol. Af te r recei vi ng a poll cha rac ter, the printer will wait the poll
response time in milliseconds before sending the response.

The allowable range is 0 to 30 ms, and the factory default is 0 ms.

This option is for the Series1 protocol.

• Disable - factory default.

• Enable - the printer se nds a re sp ons e c ha rac ter e ve r y t w o seconds while the quanity of valid
bytes in the buffer is less than 75 percent of the buffer size.

One Character Enquiry. This mode uses the poll character to detect a request from the host and
sends a response back to the host.

• Disable - factory default. Poll character will not detect.

• Enable - poll character will detect.

If enabled, allows the printer to respond according to two different response tables when an ENQ
command is sent to the printer.

• Disable - factory default. A response is not sent.

• ENQ/STX - when the printer receives an ENQ, the printer responds with a status according
to ENQ/STX parameters.

• ENQ - when the printer receives an ENQ, the printer responds with a status according to
ENQ parameters.

These are possible errors tha t can occur when serial int erface settings of the pri nter do not m atch
those of the host computer.

• Enable - factory default. If a framing error occurs, a fault message will display on the
operator panel.

• Disable - if a framing error occurs, a fault message will not display on the operator panel.

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PARALLEL INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-5)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Permits entry into the INTERFACES Mode.

Is the menu selection screen for the INTERFACES Mode.

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Ignore CR/LF
No*

Item No. Check
Disable*

BCC Check
Disable*

History Buffe r
Temporary*

Comm. Protocol
Status 5*

Host Interface
Auto Switching*

PARALLEL INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-5)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Determines whether the print data code will be deleted. Hexadecimal graphic data will not be
deleted.

• No - factory default. Will not be deleted.

• Yes - will delete all carriage returns (CR) and line feed (LF) commands in the data stream ­including graphics and 2D barcodes.

This menu screen is only available when Status 5 is selected for Bi-Com interface. Determines
how the printer will react if the item number (ID Command) is set to be processed by the printer.

• Disable - factory default. Does nothing regardless of whether the item number is included in
the format.

• Cancel - errors when the incorrect item number is being accessed. When the printer is
brought back online from the error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is canceled.

• Resume - error when the incorrect item number is being accessed. When the printer is
brought back online from the error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is canceled.

Block-Check-Code Algorithm Check. Only available when Status 5 is selected for Bi-Com
interface. Determines how the printer will react if the BCC is set to be processed by the printer.

• Disable - factory default. Does nothing regardless of whether the BCC is included in the
format.

• Cancel - errors when the incorrect BCC is being accessed. When the printer is broght back
online from an error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is printed.

• Resume - error when the incorrect item number is being accessed. When the printer is
brought back online from the error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is canceled.

The history buffer stores a history of printer statuses. Is only available when Status 5 is selected
for Bi-Com interface.

• Temporary - factory default. Store the history buffer in the internal RAM. This memory is
deleted when the printer’s power is turned off.

• Permanent - stores the history buffer in Flash (internal or optional) Memory. This memory
can only be cleared through the printer’s display.

Communication Protocol. Selects the mode of Bi-Directional communications. In most cases this
menu does not need to be altered and is meant to help support legacy applications which may
have incorporated old er b i-di rec tio nal statuses. Anything other than Staus 5 or Standard (none) is
not recommended.

• Status 5 - factory default. Most advanced of the options. This status is the most recent and
represented in the interface specifications. For more information, refer to the appropriate
section in the programming and interface guide.

• Standard - bi-directional interface is not used.

• Status 2 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.

• Status 3 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.

• Status 4 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.

Is the main menu screen fo r the Host Interface option of the INTERFACES mode. There are only
two options relative to the serial interface, ignore all others.

• Auto Switching - the printer automatically switches to the relative interface type and moves
into the applicable menus.

• Parallel - factory default. Allows the operator to select the interface and the relative menus
will follow.

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Parallel Port
Port Type

Port Type
IEEE 1284*

Buffer Size in K
16*

Auto Trickle
Disable*

Trickle Time
1/4 sec*

Timeout
10 sec.*

Report Status
Disable*

IEEE 1284
Prime Signal

Prime Signal
Disable*

PARALLEL INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-5)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Is the menu selection screen for the Parallel Port option of the INTERFACES mode.

This menu allows selection of the type of printer parallel port interface to be used with the host.
IEEE1284 is the default and the only option applicable to the parallel interface.

This menu configures the amount of memory allocated for the parallel port buffer. The range is 1
to 16 Kbytes in 1 kbyte increments.

Note: If a baud rate 19200 or greater is selected, the Buffer Size in K parameter may need to be
increased from the default to 16 Kbytes to improve performance.

The factory default is 16.
This feature is used to prevent a host computer from timing out because the parallel interface is

busy for too long.

• Enable - factory defa ult. Wh en the printer’s b uff ers are almo st f ull, th e print er begi ns to trickl e
data in from the host (at the rate set in the Trickle Time menu) until the buffers start to empty.

• Disable - is not used.

When the printer is printing data from a host and a second job is recieved by the printer from a
different host, Trickle Time prevents the second host from timing out while waiting for its data to
be printed. In order to su pport this f eature, th e port has to be able to acce pt data from the host
and store it for future use.

For example, the printer is printing a job from the serial port and then receives a second print job
from the parallel port, the data from the parallel port will trckle bit by bit into the print buffer to
prevent a timeout error from being sent back to the host connected to the parallel port.

The selected value should be less than the host timeout value, but not too much shorter or else
the printer fills up its buffer too fast. This function is applicable for C/T hotport.

The options are 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 seco nds and Off. The factory default is 1/4.
This is the value used by the prin ter to time out from th e curren t port and c heck th e other s electe d

Port Types for data print. When the printer has not received data from the host after a certain
period of time, it must timeout in order to service other ports.

The factory default of 10 seconds with an allowable range of 1 to 60 seconds.

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When a fault condition occurs in the printer, normally only the active port reports the fault to the
host. Whe the Report Status menu option is enabled, the port will report any fault even when it is
not the current, active port.

The options are Disable and Enable. The factory default is Disable.

Is a menu subset of the IEEE1284 option. Will move into the Prime Signal menu to enable or
disable the option.

Is a normally low sign al on t he parallel port. When initiated, it is des ign ed t o res et t he parallel port
and clear the printer buffer.

• Disable - factory default. No action when the signal is initiated by the host.

• Enable - reboots interface and clears the printer buffer when the signal is asserted.

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TOF Action
Reset*

Offline Process
Disable*

INTERFACES

INTERFACES
Ignore CR/LF

Item No. Check
BCC Check
History Buffer
Comm. Protocol
Host Interface
Parallel Port
USB Port
Serial Port
Printer Mgmt

Ignore CR/LF
No*

Item No. Check
Disable*

PARALLEL INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-5)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Top-Of-Form Action. When enabled, the printer will feed out the job in process when the prime
signal is activated through the parallel interface. If disabled, the job in process may be aborted.

Allows determination of whether the printer will process data w hile offline.

• Disable - factory default. The printer does not process parallel/network data while offline.

• Enable - the printer continues to process (but not print) the current network/parallel job while
the printer is offline until the printer’s buffer is full.

CENTRONICS INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-6)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Permits entry into the INTERFACES Mode.

Is the menu selection screen for the INTERFACES Mode.

Determines whether the print data code will be deleted. Hexadecimal graphic data will not be
deleted.

• No - factory default. Will not be deleted.

• Yes - will delete all carriage returns (CR) and line feed (LF) commands in the data stream ­including graphics and 2D barcodes.

This menu screen is only available when Status 5 is selected for Bi-Com interface. Determines
how the printer will react if the item number (ID Command) is set to be processed by the printer.

• Disable - factory default. Does nothing regardless of whether the item number is included in
the format.

• Cancel - errors when the incorrect item number is being accessed. When the printer is
brought back online from the error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is canceled.

• Resume - error when the incorrect item number is being accessed. When the printer is
brought back online from the error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is canceled.

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BCC Check
Disable*

History Buffe r
Temporary*

Comm. Protocol
Status 5*

Host Interface
Auto Switching*

Parallel Port
Port Type

Port Type
Centronics

CENTRONICS
Data Bit 8

CENTRONICS INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-6)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Block-Check-Code Algorithm Check. Only available when Status 5 is selected for Bi-Com
interface. Determines how the printer will react if the BCC is set to be processed by the printer.

• Disable - factory default. Does nothing regardless of whether the BCC is included in the
format.

• Cancel - errors when the incorrect BCC is being accessed. When the printer is broght back
online from an error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is printed.

• Resume - error when the incorrect item number is being accessed. When the printer is
brought back online from the error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is canceled.

The history buffer stores a history of printer statuses. Is only available when Status 5 is selected
for Bi-Com interface.

• Temporary - factory default. Store the history buffer in the internal RAM. This memory is
deleted when the printer’s power is turned off.

• Permanent - stores the history buffer in Flash (internal or optional) Memory. This memory
can only be cleared through the printer’s display.

Communication Protocol. Selects the mode of Bi-Directional communications. In most cases this
menu does not need to be altered and is meant to help support legacy applications which may
have incorporated old er b i-di rec tio nal statuses. Anything other than Staus 5 or Standard (none) is
not recommended.

• Status 5 - factory default. Most advanced of the options. This status is the most recent and
represented in the interface specifications. For more information, refer to the appropriate
section in the programming and interface guide.

• Standard - bi-directional interface is not used.

• Status 2 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.

• Status 3 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.

• Status 4 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.

Is the main menu screen fo r the Host Interface option of the INTERFACES mode. There are only
two options relative to the serial interface, ignore all others.

• Auto Switching - the printer automatically switches to the relative interface type and moves
into the applicable menus.

• Centronics - factory default. Allows the operator to select the interface and the relative
menus will follow.

Is the menu selection screen for the Parallel Port option of the INTERFACES mode.

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Is a submenu that allows the Centronics interface to be chosen.

Is a menu set that permits entry into the Data Bit 8 enable/disable menu.

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Data Bit 8
Enable*

PI Ignored
Enable*

Data Polarity
Standard*

Resp. Polarity
Standard*

Busy on Strobe
Enable*

Latch Data On
Leading*

Prime Signal
Disable*

TOF Action
Reset*

Buffer Size in K
16*

CENTRONICS INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-6)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Is typically for a line-printer and should not normally be enabled. Is used for legacy applications
which interpret the 8th data bit line as a PI signal.

• Enable - factory default. The PI line is not passed directly from the host to printer; all 8 bits
are used for data bits. Characters in the Hex 80 to FF range can be accessed.

• Disable - when the PI line is enabled, data bit 8 internsionally indicates PI line status. To use
the PI line, disable data bit 8 and enable the Host PI configuartion option (under PI Ignored
option.

Paper Instruction Ignored. This signal is used to control vertical paper motion.

• Enable - factory default. Ignores the PI signal and treats the data as characters or control
codes.

• Disable - causes the printer to interpret the eight data lines as VFU commands when the PI
signal is true.

This parameter must be set to match the response polarity of the host computer.

• Standard - factory default. Does not expect the host computer to invert data.

• Inverted - expects the da ta received on the data lines from the host computer to be inverte d.
One become zeros and vice versa.

Response Polarity. This parameter must be set to match the response polarity of the host
computer.

• Standard - factory default. Does not invert the response to the host computer.

• Inverted - inverts the response signal sent to the host computer.

The strobe signal tells the prin ter when to loo k for dat a on the data lines. Th e printer c an eithe r be
set to assert a busy signal after each data byte or after the printer’s buffer has filled.

• Enable - factory default. Asserts a busy signal after each character is received.

• Disable - asserts a busy signal only when the print buffers are full.

Specifies whether the data is read on the leading or trailing edge of the data strobe signal.
The options are Leading and Trailing. Leading is the factory default.

Is a normally low sign al on t he parallel port. When initiated, it is des ign ed t o res et t he parallel port
and clear the printer buffer.

• Disable - factory default. No action when the signal is initiated by the host.

• Enable - reboots interface and clears the printer buffer when the signal is asserted.

Top-Of-Form Action. When enabled, the printer will feed out the job in process when the prime
signal is activated through the Centronics interface. If disabled, the job in process may be
aborted.

Regardless of this menu, the prime signal will also reset the printer.

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This menu configures the amount of memory allocated for the serial port buffer. The range is 1 to
16 Kbytes in 1 kbyte increments.

Note: If a baud rate 19200 or greater is selected, the Buffer Size in K parameter may need to be
increased from the default to 16 Kbytes to improve performance.

The factory default is 16.

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Auto Trickle
Disable*

Trickle Time
1/4 sec*

Timeout
10 sec.*

Report Status
Disable*

Offline Process
Disable*

INTERFACES

CENTRONICS INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-6)

MENU DESCRIPTION

This feature is used to prevent a host computer from timing out because the parallel interface is
busy for too long.

• Enable - factory defa ult. Wh en the printer’s b uff ers are almo st f ull, th e print er begi ns to trickl e
data in from the host (at the rate set in the Trickle Time menu) until the buffers start to empty.

• Disable - is not used.

When the printer is printing data from a host and a second job is recieved by the printer from a
different host, Trickle Time prevents the second host from timing out while waiting for its data to
be printed. In order to su pport this f eature, th e port has to be able to acce pt data from the host
and store it for future use.

For example, the printer is printing a job from the serial port and then receives a second print job
from the parallel port, the data from the parallel port will trckle bit by bit into the print buffer to
prevent a timeout error from being sent back to the host connected to the parallel port.

The selected value should be less than the host timeout value, but not too much shorter or else
the printer fills up its buffer too fast. This function is applicable for C/T hotport.

The options are 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 seco nds and Off. The factory default is 1/4.
This is the value used by the prin ter to time out from th e curren t port and c heck th e other s electe d

Port Types for data print. When the printer has not received data from the host after a certain
period of time, it must timeout in order to service other ports.

The factory default of 10 seconds with an allowable range of 1 to 60 seconds.

When a fault condition occurs in the printer, normally only the active port reports the fault to the
host. When the Report Status menu option is enabl ed, the p ort will rep ort any fa ult even whe n it is
not the current, active port.

The options are Disable and Enable. The factory default is Disable.

Allows determination of whether the printer will process data w hile offline.

• Disable - factory default. The printer does not process parallel/network data while offline.

• Enable - the printer continues to process (but not print) the current network/parallel job while
the printer is offline until the printer’s buffer is full.

UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-7)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Permits entry into the INTERFACES Mode.

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INT E RF A CE S
Igno re CR /L F

Item No. Che c k
BCC Check
Histo ry B u ffer
Com m . P rotocol
Ho s t Inte rfa ce
ETHERNET PORT
ETHERNET ADDRESS
ETHERNE T SETTING
Paralle l Po r t
USB Port
Serial P o rt
Printer Mgt

Ignore CR/LF
No*

Item No. Check
Disable*

BCC Check
Disable*

History Buffe r
Temporary*

UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-7)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Is the menu selection screen for the INTERFACES Mode.

Determines whether the print data code will be deleted. Hexadecimal graphic data will not be
deleted.

• No - factory default. Will not be deleted.

• Yes - will delete all carriage returns (CR) and line feed (LF) commands in the data stream ­including graphics and 2D barcodes.

This menu screen is only available when Status 5 is selected for Bi-Com interface. Determines
how the printer will react if the item number (ID Command) is set to be processed by the printer.

• Disable - factory default. Does nothing regardless of whether the item number is included in
the format.

• Cancel - errors when the incorrect item number is being accessed. When the printer is
brought back online from the error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is canceled.

• Resume - errors when the incorrect item number is being accessed. When the printer is
brought back online from the error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is canceled.

Block-Check-Code Algorithm Check. Only available when Status 5 is selected for Bi-Com
interface. Determines how the printer will react if the BCC is set to be processed by the printer.

• Disable - factory default. Does nothing regardless of whether the BCC is included in the
format.

• Cancel - errors when the incorrect BCC is being accessed. When the printer is broght back
online from an error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is printed.

• Resume - errors when the incorrect item number is being accessed. When the printer is
brought back online from the error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is canceled.

The history buffer stores a history of printer statuses. Is only available when Status 5 is selected
for Bi-Com interface.

• Temporary - factory default. Store the history buffer in the internal RAM. This memory is
deleted when the printer’s power is turned off.

• Permanent - stores the history buffer in Flash (internal or optional) Memory. This memory
can only be cleared through the printer’s display.

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Comm. Protocol
Status 5*

INTERFACES
Host Interface

Host Interface
USB*

USB Port
Buffer Size in K

Buffer Size in K
1 to 16KB*

Timeout
10 sec*

INTERFACES

UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-7)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Communication Protocol. Selects the mode of Bi-Directional communications. In most cases this
menu does not need to be altered and is meant to help support legacy applications which may
have incorporated old er b i-di rec tio nal statuses. Anything other than Staus 5 or Standard (none) is
not recommended.

• Status 5 - factory default. Most advanced of the options. This status is the most recent and
represented in the interface specifications. For more information, refer to the appropriate
section in the programming and interface guide.

• Standard - bi-directional interface is not used.

• Status 2 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.

• Status 3 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.

• Status 4 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.

Is the menu selection screen for the USB Port option of the INTERFACES mode.

Is the main menu screen fo r the Host Interface option of the INTERFACES mode. There are only
two options relative to the serial interface, ignore all others.

• Auto Switching - the printer automatically switches to the relative interface type and moves
into the applicable menus.

• USB - factory default. Allows the operator to select the interface and the relative menus will
follow.

Is a transitional screen that will allow the buffer size to be established in the following screen.

This menu configures the amount of memory allocated for the serial port buffer. The range is 1 to
16 Kbytes in 1 kbyte increments.

Note: If a baud rate 19200 or greater is selected, the Buffer Size in K parameter may need to be
increased from the default to 16 Kbytes to improve performance.

The factory default is 16.
This is the value used by the prin ter to time out from th e curren t port and c heck th e other s electe d

Port Types for data print. When the printer has not received data from the host after a certain
period of time, it must timeout in order to service other ports.

The factory default of 10 seconds with an allowable range of 1 to 60 seconds.

LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-8)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Permits entry into the INTERFACES Mode.

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INTERFACES
Ignore CR/LF

Item No. Check
BCC Check
History Buffer
Comm. Protocol
Host Interface
ETHERNET PORT
ETHERNET ADDRESS
ETHERNET SETTING
Parallel Port
USB Port
Serial Port
Printer Mgt

Ignore CR/LF
No*

Item No. Check
Disable*

BCC Check
Disable*

History Buffe r
Temporary*

LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-8)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Is the menu selection screen for the INTERFACES Mode.

Determines whether the print data code will be deleted. Hexadecimal graphic data will not be
deleted.

• No - factory default. Will not be deleted.

• Yes - will delete all carriage returns (CR) and line feed (LF) commands in the data stream ­including graphics and 2D barcodes.

This menu screen is only available when Status 5 is selected for Bi-Com interface. Determines
how the printer will react if the item number (ID Command) is set to be processed by the printer.

• Disable - factory default. Does nothing regardless of whether the item number is included in
the format.

• Cancel - errors when the incorrect item number is being accessed. When the printer is
brought back online from the error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is canceled.

• Resume - errors when the incorrect item number is being accessed. When the printer is
brought back online from the error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is canceled.

Block-Check-Code Algorithm Check. Only available when Status 5 is selected for Bi-Com
interface. Determines how the printer will react if the BCC is set to be processed by the printer.

• Disable - factory default. Does nothing regardless of whether the BCC is included in the
format.

• Cancel - errors when the incorrect BCC is being accessed. When the printer is brought back
online from an error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is printed.

• Resume - errors when the incorrect item number is being accessed. When the printer is
brought back online from the error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is canceled.

The history buffer stores a history of printer statuses. Is only available when Status 5 is selected
for Bi-Com interface.

• Temporary - factory default. Store the history buffer in the internal RAM. This memory is
deleted when the printer’s power is turned off.

• Permanent - stores the history buffer in Flash (internal or optional) Memory. This memory
can only be cleared through the printer’s display.

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Comm. Protocol
Status 5*

INTERFACES
Host Interface*

Host Interface
Auto Switching*

INTERFACES
ETHERNET PORT

ETHERNET PORT
Timeout

Timeout
10 sec*

Switch Out O n
Data Timeout*

INTERFACES
ETHERNET SETTING

LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-8)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Communication Protocol. Selects the mode of Bi-Directional communications. In most cases this
menu does not need to be altered and is meant to help support legacy applications which may
have incorporated older bi-directional statuses. Anythin other than Staus 5 or Standard (none) is
not recommended.

• Status 5 - factory default. Most advanced of the options. This status is the most recent and
represented in the interface specifications. For more information, refer to the appropriate
section in the programming and interface guide.

• Standard - bi-directional interface is not used.

• Status 2 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.

• Status 3 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.

• Status 4 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.

Is the menu selection screen for the Host Interface option of the INTERFACES mode.

There are only two options relative to the serial interface, ignore all others.

• Auto Switching - the printer automatically switches to the relative interface type and moves
into the applicable menus.

• Ethernet - factory default. Allows the operator to select the interface and the relative menus
will follow.

Is the menu selection screen for the Ethernet Port option of the INTERFACES mode.

Is a menu subset of the Ethernet Port option. Will move into the Timeout menu.

This is the value used by the prin ter to time out from th e curren t port and c heck th e other s electe d
Port Types for data print. When the printer has not received data from the host after a certain
period of time, it must timeout in order to service other ports.

The factory default of 10 seconds with an allowable range of 1 to 60 seconds.

Determines when other ports are active and able to communicate with the printer when the
Ethernet interface is not in use.

• Data Timeout - factory default. The other ports (Parallel, Serial, USB) are able to send data
to the printer when the timeout setting has been reached. This setting is adjustable via the
display menu item Timeout.

• Session Close - the other ports (Parallel, Serial, USB) are able to send data to the printer
when the port has been closed. Example: If a RAW port of 9100 is open, the printer will not
accept data from another inte rface until that port is closed by the host.

Is the menu selection screen for the Ethernet Setting option of the INTERFACES mode.

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ETHERNET SETTING
NetBIOS Protocol

NetBIOS Protocol
Enable*

ASCII Data Port
1024*

Keep Alive Timer
3 minutes*

Ethernet Speed
Auto Selec t*

Job Control
Standard*

Offline Process
Disable*

ETHERNET ADDRESS
IP Address

Subnet Mask
Gateway Address
MAC Address
DHCP

LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-8)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Is a transitional screen that allows entry into the Net BIOS Protocol menu.

Allows determination of if the NIC will recognize the NetBIOS protocol.

• Enable - factory default. Will recognize.

• Disable - will not recognize.

This options allows for the port number to be set for ASCII print jobs. The data port number must
match the host computer setting.

The allowable range is 0 to 65535, and the factory default is 9100.

Determines the amount of time that the tcp connection will remain connected after the print job
has terminated.

The allowable range is 2 to 10 minutes, and the factory defaul t is 3 minutes.

This menu appears only if a 10/100Base-t Network Interface Card (NIC) is installed. There are
five different speed modes to allow compatibility with different systmes and networks.

• Auto Select - factory default. Tells the 10/100Base-T NIC to perform an automatic detec tio n
scheme and configure itself to be one of the other allowable options.

• 10 Half Duplex - communicates at 10 megabytes per second using half duplex.

• 10 Full Duplex - communicates at 10 megabytes per second using full duplex.

• 100 Half Duplex - communicates at 100 megabytes per second using half duplex.

• 100 Full Duplex - communicates at 100 megabytes per second using full duplex.

Determines how the printer and/or NIC card respond when a job has been completed. The
definition of a complete job is also determined by this setting.

• Standard - factory default. The NIC card responds to the host that the job is complete when
the entire print job has been accepted by the printer.

• Enhanced - the NIC card responds to the host that the job is complete when the entire job
has not only been accepted by the printer, but also completely printed.

• Off - without synchronization between the NIC and the printer. The NIC card is simply a
pass-trough and the printer tells the host when the job is complete.

Determines whether the printer processes incoming data when it is in an offline state.

• Disable - factory default. The printer does not process data while offline.

• Enable - continues to process (but not print) the current network/parallel job while the printer
is offline until in a buffer-near-full state.

Is the menu selection screen for the Ethernet Address option of the INTERFACES mode. Its
menu options are explained in the following five menu screen descriptions.

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IP Address
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

Subnet Mask
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

Gateway Address
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

MAC Address
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

DHCP
Disable*

INTERFACES

LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-8)

MENU DESCRIPTION

This menu allows the IP Address to be set for the TCP/IP protocol in four three-digit segments
(SEG1 through SEG4). If the IP Address is assigned by Bootp, ARP, or DHCP it is dynamic and
read only.

The factory defaults for SEG1 through SEG4 are 000, 000, 000, and 000.
Note: When chan ging the I P Addr ess, the pr inte r rese ts the Netw ork I nterf ace C ard ( NIC) when

the printer is placed online. When the printer r esets the NIC, the LCD displays DO NOT POWER
OFF. After the NIC has completed initialization, the LCD displays E-NET INIT to signal that the
NIC andd printer are in in itialization process. When both the NIC and printer have completed the
initialization, theLCD displays E-NET READY.

Allows the Subnet Mask to be set for the TCP/IP protocol in four three-digit segments (SEG1
through SEG4). If the Subnet Mask is assigned by Bootp, Arp or DHCP, it is dy namic and read
only.

The defaults for the SEG1 through SEG4 are 000, 000, 000, and 000.
Note: When changing the Subnet Mask, the printer resets the NIC when the printer is placed

online. When the printer resets the NIC, the LCD displays DO NOT POWER OFF. After the NIC
has completed i ts initi alization , th e LCD di splays E-NET INIT to signa l that the NIC an d p rinter a re
in the initialization process. When both the NIC and printer have completed initilization, the LCD
displays E-NET READY.

Allows the Gateway Add res s to b e s et for the TCP/IP protocol in four three-digit segmen t s (SEG 1
through SEG4). If the Gateway Address is assigned by Bootp, ARP, or DHCP, it is dynamic a nd
read only.

The defaults for the SEG1 through SEG4 are 000, 000, 000, and 000.
Note: When changing the Gateway Address, the printer resets the NIC when the printer is place

online. When the printer resets the NIC, the LCD displays DO NOT POWER OFF. After the NIC
has completed i ts initi alization , th e LCD di splays E-NET INIT to signa l that the NIC an d p rinter a re
in the initialization proc es s. Wh en both the NIC and printer have completed initialization, the LCD
displays E-NET READY.

This is an info rma tional screen that displays the man ufa ctu r er’s a ssig ned number. This number i s
unique for each NIC.

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Allows the DHCP protocol to be enabled or disabled through this menu.
The factory default is Disable.
Note: Consult with your systems administrator for the appropriate setting.

WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN) INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-9)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Permits entry into the INTERFACES Mode.

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INTERFACES
Ignore CR/LF

Item No. Check
BCC Check
History Buffer
Comm. Protocol
Host Interface
ETHERNET PORT
ETHERNET SETTING
WLAN ADDRESS
WLAN SETTING
Parallel Port
USB Port
Serial Port
Printer Mgt

Ignore CR/LF
No*

Item No. Check
Disable*

BCC Check
Disable*

History Buffe r
Temporary*

WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN) INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-9)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Is the menu selection screen for the INTERFACES Mode.

Determines whether the print data code will be deleted. Hexadecimal graphic data will not be
deleted.

• No - factory default. Will not be deleted.

• Yes - will delete all carriage returns (CR) and line feed (LF) commands in the data stream ­including graphics and 2D barcodes.

This menu screen is only available when Status 5 is selected for Bi-Com interface. Determines
how the printer will react if the item number (ID Command) is set to be processed by the printer.

• Disable - factory default. Does nothing regardless of whether the item number is included in
the format.

• Cancel - errors when the incorrect item number is being accessed. When the printer is
brought back online from the error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is canceled.

• Resume - errors when the incorrect item number is being accessed. When the printer is
brought back online from the error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is canceled.

Block-Check-Code Algorithm Check. Only available when Status 5 is selected for Bi-Com
interface. Determines how the printer will react if the BCC is set to be processed by the printer.

• Disable - factory default. Does nothing regardless of whether the BCC is included in the
format.

• Cancel - errors when the incorrect BCC is being accessed. When the printer is brought back
online from an error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is printed.

• Resume - errors when the incorrect item number is being accessed. When the printer is
brought back online from the error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is canceled.

The history buffer stores a history of printer statuses. Is only available when Status 5 is selected
for Bi-Com interface.

• Temporary - factory default. Store the history buffer in the internal RAM. This memory is
deleted when the printer’s power is turned off.

• Permanent - stores the history buffer in Flash (internal or optional) Memory. This memory
can only be cleared through the printer’s display.

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Comm. Protocol
Status 5*

Host Interface
Ethernet*

ETHERNET SETTING
NetBIOS Protocol

NetBIOS Protocol
Enable*

ASCII Data Port
1024*

Keep Alive Timer
3 minutes*

Ethernet Speed
Auto Selec t*

WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN) INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-9)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Communication Protocol. Selects the mode of Bi-Directional communications. In most cases this
menu does not need to be altered and is meant to help support legacy applications which may
have incorporated old er b i-di rec tio nal statuses. Anything other than Staus 5 or Standard (none) is
not recommended.

• Status 5 - factory default. Most advanced of the options. This status is the most recent and
represented in the interface specifications. For more information, refer to the appropriate
section in the programming and interface guide.

• Standard - bi-directional interface is not used.

• Status 2 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.

• Status 3 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.

• Status 4 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.

There are only two options relative to the serial interface, ignore all others.

• Auto Switching - the printer automatically switches to the relative interface type and moves
into the applicable menus.

• Ethernet - factory default. Allows the operator to select the interface and the relative menus
will follow.

Is a transitional screen that allows entry into the Net BIOS Protocol menu.

Allows determination of if the NIC will recognize the NetBIOS protocol.

• Enable - factory default. Will recognize.

• Disable - will not recognize.

This options allows for the port number to be set for ASCII print jobs. The data port number must
match the host computer setting.

The allowable range is 0 to 65535, and the factory default is 9100.

Determines the amount of time that the tcp connection will remain connected after the print job
has terminated.

The allowable range is 2 to 10 minutes, and the factory defaul t is 3 minutes.

This menu appears only if a 10/100Base-t Network Interface Card (NIC) is installed. There are
five different speed modes to allow compatibility with different systmes and networks.

• Auto Select - factory default. Tells the 10/100Base-T NIC to perform an automatic detec tio n
scheme and configure itself to be one of the other allowable options.

• 10 Half Duplex - communicates at 10 megabytes per second using half duplex.

• 10 Full Duplex - communicates at 10 megabytes per second using full duplex.

• 100 Half Duplex - communicates at 100 megabytes per second using half duplex.

• 100 Full Duplex - communicates at 100 megabytes per second using full duplex.

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Job Control
Standard*

Offline Process
Disable*

ETHERNET PORT
Timeout

Timeout
10 sec*

Switch Out O n
Data Timeout*

WLAN ADDRESS
IP Address

Subnet Mask
Gateway Address
MAC Address
DHCP

IP Address
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN) INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-9)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Determines how the printer and/or NIC card respond when a job has been completed. The
definition of a complete job is also determined by this setting.

• Standard - factory default. The NIC card responds to the host that the job is complete when
the entire print job has been accepted by the printer.

• Enhanced - the NIC card responds to the host that the job is complete when the entire job
has not only been accepted by the printer, but alos completely printed.

• Off - without synchronization between the NIC and the printer. The NIC card is simply a
pass-through and the printer tells the host when the job is complete.

Determines whether the printer processes incoming data when it is in an offline state.

• Disable - factory default. The printer does not process data while offline.

• Enable - continues to process (but not print) the current network/parallel job while the printer
is offline until in a buffer-near-full state.

Is a menu subset of the Ethernet Port option. Will move into the Timeout menu.

This is the value used by the prin ter to time out from th e curren t port and c heck th e other s electe d
Port Types for data print. When the printer has not received data from the host after a certain
period of time, it must timeout in order to service other ports.

The factory default of 10 seconds with an allowable range of 1 to 60 seconds.

Determines when other ports areactive and able to communicate with the printer when the
Ethernet interface is not in use.

• Data Timeout - factory default. The other ports (Parallel, Serial, USB) are able to send data
to the printer when the timeout setting has been reached. This setting is adjustable via the
display menu item Timeout.

• Session Close - the other ports (Parallel, Serial, USB) are able to send data to the printer
when the port has been closed. Example: If a RAW port of 9100 is open, the printer will not
accept data from another inte rface until that port is closed by the host.

Is a subset of menus of the INTERFACES mode. Additional menus may be selected form here.

This menu allows the IP Address for the TCP/IP protocol to be set in four three-digit segments
(SEG1 through SEG4). If the IP Address is assigned by Bootp, ARP, or DHCP, it is dynamic and
read only.

When changing the IP Address, the printer resets the Network Interface Card (NIC) when the
printer is placed online. When the printer resets the NIC, the LCD displays “DO NOT POWER
OFF”. After initialization is complete, the LCD displays “E-NET INIT” to signal that the NIC and
printer are in the initialization process. When both the NIC and printer have completed
initialization, the LCD displays “E-NET READY”.

The factory default is 000.000.000.000 .

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Subnet Mask
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

Gateway Address
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

MAC Address
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

DHCP
Disable*

WLAN SETTING
Signal Strength

Operation Mode
SSID Name
Reset SSID Name
Min Xfer Rate
Channel
Ant. Diversity
Preamble
Power Mgt
Transmit Power
Internat. Mode
Auth Method
Reset WEP Keys
WEP Key 1
WEP Key 2
WEP Key 3
WEP Key 4
Default WEP Key

Signal Strength
255%*

WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN) INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-9)

MENU DESCRIPTION

This menu allows the Subnet Mask for the TCP/IP protocol to be set in four three-digit segments
(SEG1 through SEG4). If the Subnet Mask is assigned by Boo tp, ARP, or DHCP, it is d ynamic
and read only.

When changing the Subnet Mask, the printer resets the Network Interface Card (NIC) when the
printer is placed online. When the printer resets the NIC, the LCD displays “DO NOT POWER
OFF”. After initialization is complete, the LCD displays “E-NET INIT” to signal that the NIC and
printer are in the initialization process. When both the NIC and printer have completed
initialization, the LCD displays “E-NET READY”.

The factory default is 000.000.000.000 .
This menu allows the Gateway Address for the TCP/IP protocol to be set in four three-digit

segments (SEG1 through SEG4). If the Subnet Mask is assigned by Bootp, ARP, or DHCP, it is
dynamic and read only.

When changing the Gateway Address, the printer resets the Network Interface Card (NIC) when
the printer is placed on lin e. When the printer resets the NIC, the LC D displays “DO NOT POWER
OFF”. After initialization is complete, the LCD displays “E-NET INIT” to signal that the NIC and
printer are in the initialization process. When both the NIC and printer have completed
initialization, the LCD displays “E-NET READY”.

The factory default is 000.000.000.000 .
This is an info rma tional screen that displays the man ufa ctu r er’s a ssig ned number. This number i s

unique for each NIC.

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Allows the DHCP protocol to be enabled or disabled through this menu.
The factory default is Disable.
Note: Consult with your systems administrator for the appropriate setting.

Is a subset of menus of the INTERFACES mode. Additional menus may be selected form here.

This is an informational screen that dis play s the fact ory set sign al streng th of the wirel es inte rface
and cannot be changed.

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SSID Name
SSID Name (01 – 15)

SSID Name (16 – 30)
SSID Name (31 – 32)

SSID Name XX - XX
*

WLAN SETTING
Reset SSID Name

Min Xfer Rate
Auto-negociable*

Channel
Default*

Ant. Diversity
Diverse*

Preamble
Default*

Power Mgt
0 ms. *

Transit Power
100% *

WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN) INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-9)

MENU DESCRIPTION

A 1 to 32 character, case-sensitive string that identifies the Extended Service Set Identification
(ESS_ID) network with which the unit is affiliated. ESS_ID is also referred to as NET_ID.

This character string is broken up into three sets. This menu allows a psecific set to be selected
and the idenitification entered into the menu screen that follows.

These characters may be alphanumeric, symbols, or spaces.

This menu allows the determination of if the SSID Name is too be reset.

Minimum Tranfer Rate. Allows the minimum speed at which the wireless option will accept a
connection to be set in millions of bits per second.

• Auto-negociate - factory default. Automatically selects.

• 1Mb/sec. - 1 million bits per second.

• 2Mb/sec. - 2 million bits per second.

• 5.5Mb/sec. - 5.5 million bit s per second .

Allows the wireless channel to be selected for the device to communicate.

• Default - factory default. the interface card detects the correct channel to communicate with
the Access Point in infrastructure mode.

• Select Channel - the allowable range is 1 to 15.

Antenna Diversity. Allows the type of antenna to be used to be selected.

• Diverse - factory default. Select to use the antenna with the best reception.

• Primary - select to use the primary antenna on the server.

• Auxiliary - select to use the auxiliary antenna on the server.

Allows the preamble length in tranfer packets to be selected. Preamble is the delay needed
between packets of data. The preamble selection is dependent on the network.

• Default - factory default. The wireless option automatically determines the length.

• Short - preamble of 96 microseconds. This is appropriate for most newer networks.

• Long - preamble of 192 microseconds. This is for legacy systems that do not support the
higher preamble rates.

Power Management. Th is me nu all ow s the pow e r-sa ve and sl eep modes to be set. The value set
wil be in milliseconds. If set to zero, the power-save mode will be disabled.

The allowable range is 0 to 1000 ms., and the factory default is 0 ms..

Allows the transmission power to be set as a percentage of full power capabilities.
The allowable range is 0 to 100%, and the factory default is 100%.

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Internat. Mode
Disable*

Auth Method
Open*

WLAN SETTING
Reset WEP Keys

WLAN SETTING
WEP Key X

WEP Key X
Key Format

Key Format
Hexadecimal *

Key Width
128 Bits *

Byte XX
00 *

EMULATION

WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN) INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-9)

MENU DESCRIPTION

International Mode. Allows the determination of whether the wireless option adapts to
international frequency requirements in Europe.

• Disable - factory default. Conforms to European standards.

• Enable - does not conform to European standards.

Authentification Method. Allows the authentification method used for the wireless network
interface to be selected.

• Open - factory default. Provides open authentification.

• Shared - provides shared key authentification.

Allows all four WEP keys to be simultaneously reset.

Allows which WEP Key will be formatted in the following menus.

Is a transitional menu screen that wil lead to menu screens that will allow the WEP Key to be
formatted.

Allows WEP Key input format to be selected.

• Hexadecimal - factory de fault. Valid characters are 0 to 9 and A to F (upper ca se onl y) with a
maximum of 32 characters.

• ASCII - allows for alphanumeric characters to be used with a maximum of 16 characters.

Allows the operator to select the width of the key desired.

• 128 Bits - factory default. 32 Hex values or 16 ASCII characters.

• 40 Bits - 10 Hex values or 5 ASCII characters.

Enables the encryption (sc ramble ) of informa tio n for secu rity purpo ses. Up to fou r encripti on key s
may be set in either ASCII or hexdecimal format, and in either 40 or 128 bits . The mode bits
chosen, the greater the difficulty of decoding the information.

Note: None of the WEP Key Configuration menus display on the configuration printout.

PGL EMULATION MODE (TABLE 4-10)

MENU DESCRIPTION

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Permits entry into the EMULATION Mode.

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EMULATION
Select

Select
PGL*

PGL Setup

Character Group
Standard Sets
Select LP1
Define CR Code
Define LF Code
Autowrap
Auto Uppercase
Slash 0
Select SFC C
Host Form Length
Var Form Adjust
Var Form Type
Optimized Ratio
PI Slew Range
CR Edit
Skip Cmd Prefix
Ignore Text
Power on IGP/PGL
Ext Execute Copy
AI 00 Spaces
Select SO Char
Ignore Mode
Select Cha r
Do FF at TOF
Expanded Font
Scalable Si ze
Forms Handling
PGL Normal
UPC Descenders
I-2/5 Selection
C39 Compatibl.
User-Def Ratio
Lead PDF Dist
Trunc Dyn Data
Vertical Adjust
Error Report
Boundary Check
Repeat For m O pt
Preparser Cmd
Preparser Port
Storage Select

Character Group
Standard Sets*

PGL EMULATION MODE (TABLE 4-10)

MENU DESCRIPTION

Allows the specific emulation to be selected or if the Select option is chosen, the menu to follow
will contain a list of emulation options available.

Allows the selection of the specific emulation to be selected from a list.
The allowable emulation options are: PGL for Printronics, ZGL for Zebra, TGL for TEC, IGL for

Intermec, SGPL for SATO, and DGL for Datamax.

Is the menu selection screen for the EMULATION Mode.

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This menu selects the character set used by the printer.

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