Avery Dennison Monarch 9855 Programmer Manual - Manual (Page 14)

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U s i n g G l o b a l C o m m a n d s
The following commands can be used in any section.
Keys Description Values
Log Saves the value as a string to the log buffer. "any string"
LogNum Evaluates the numeric expression and saves the result to
the log buffer.
Any expression evaluated as
a number
Echo1 Writes the contents to the top line of the printer's display. "firstline"
Echo2 Writes the contents to the second line of the printer's
display. "secondline"
EchoNum1 Displays the numeric value of the expression following the
equal sign.
Any expression evaluated as
a number
EchoNum2 Displays the numeric value of the expression following the
equal sign. Any expression evaluated as
a number
WaitSec Pauses for the specified number of seconds. Displays a
countdown on the second line of the printer's display.
0 to 999999
WaitMS Amount of time to show items on the printer's display (in
milliseconds). 0 to 999999
WaitKey Pauses until any button is pressed on the printer's control
panel.
Any value
G e t t i n g S t a r t e d
Follow these steps to get the most from NCL:
1. Decide what you want to do: configure the printer or network card,
clone a printer, or update firmware.
2. When configuring the printer or network card, only include the items
you need to change; for example, the print speed, contrast or
security.
3. Decide if the configuration should be saved in the printer’s flash
memory, so it is used every time the printer is turned on or reset.
4. Create the NCL file based on your answers above. See Chapters
2 – 7 for more information.
5. Transfer the NCL file to the printer. See Chapter 4, “Requesting File
Transfers,” for more information.
6. Correct any common problems that may occur by viewing the NCL log
files. See Chapter 9, “Troubleshooting,” for more information.