Microcom 438 - Manual (Page 5)

438 Operator’s Manual - 880052-0100 i
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... VII
CHAPTER 1: ......................................................................... PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS
..................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 General Specifications ......................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Printing Specifications.......................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Media Specifications ............................................................................................ 1-2
CHAPTER 2: FEATURES AND OPTIONS ................................................ 2-1
2.1 Fonts.................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Graphics............................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Bar codes............................................................................................................. 2-1
2.4 Special Features .................................................................................................. 2-2
2.5 Options................................................................................................................. 2-2
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED............................................................ 3-1
3.1 Unpacking and Inspection.................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Connecting the Printer ......................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.1 Printer Power ................................................................................................ 3-2
3.2.2 RS232 Serial Communication Interface ........................................................ 3-3
3.2.2.1 RS-232 Serial Cables ............................................................................ 3-3
3.2.3 USB Communication Interface...................................................................... 3-4
3.2.4 Optional Ethernet Communication Interface ................................................. 3-4
3.2.5 Optional Cutter Interface............................................................................... 3-4
3.3 Loading Media ..................................................................................................... 3-4
3.4 Print Button and Status Indicator Light................................................................. 3-5
3.4.1 Print Button ................................................................................................... 3-6
3.4.2 Status Indicator Light .................................................................................... 3-7
3.5 Printer Modes....................................................................................................... 3-7
3.5.1 Idle Mode: GREEN ...................................................................................... 3-7
3.5.2 Halted Mode: RED ....................................................................................... 3-8
3.5.2.1 Steps to clear the >STOCK OUT< error ............................................... 3-8
3.5.2.2 Steps to clear the >STOCK OUT< error with “E-Z Out function”............ 3-8
3.5.2.3 Automatic Stock Eject on >STOCK OUT<............................................. 3-8
3.5.3 Paused Mode: Solid or Flashing AMBER .................................................... 3-8
3.5.4 Diagnostic Mode ........................................................................................... 3-8
3.5.4.1 Entering Diagnostic Mode...................................................................... 3-9
3.5.4.2 Statistics Label....................................................................................... 3-9
CHAPTER 4: DESIGNING LABELS USING LDS...................................... 4-1
4.1 Control Characters............................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 LDS Design Exercises ......................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.1 PC Connection (Serial) ................................................................................. 4-1
4.2.2 Format Creation............................................................................................ 4-2
4.3 Label Design: An Overview.................................................................................. 4-3