6-2 Packet Reference Manual
Downloading Files
There are several ways to download files to the printer.
Make sure the communication settings at the host match those at the printer.
Port Connection
♦ Serial port
Connect the printer to the PC with a serial cable. Send the
communication settings packet to select the printer’s communication
settings. See “Defining the Communication Settings Packet
” in Chapter
2 for more information.
Use the Command prompt, terminal emulator (communications)
software, such as Tera Term or our MPCL Toolbox software to
download files.
Command Prompt Example
COPY LABEL1.FMT COM1
Transmits a file called “LABEL1.FMT” to COM1.
COPY LABEL1.BCH COM1
Transmits a batch called “LABEL1.BCH” to COM1.
If using the COPY command to download formats, set flow control to
DTR (not XON/XOFF).
♦ USB port
Connect the printer to the PC with a USB cable. Use the Command
prompt or terminal emulator (communications) software, such as Tera
Term to download files.
♦ Ethernet
Connect the printer with an Ethernet cable and use MonarchNet2 or
other software to download files.
♦ 802.11 a/b/g/n
network
Connect to the printer using MonarchNet2™ or other software to
download files. Refer to the MonarchNet2 Operating Instructions for
more information
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