Classification: Avery Dennison – Public Printing 9-1
PRINTING
This chapter explains the differences between online and offline printing.
Before printing
♦ load supply
♦ connect the printer to a host (a PC or a network)
♦ make sure the printer is ready to receive data.
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 your PC with a serial cable. 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 you use the COPY command to download your formats, set flow
control to DTR (not XON/XOFF).
♦ USB port
Connect the printer to your 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.
The printer accepts files in MPCLII, MLI, or XML format.
MPCLII files include configuration packets, formats, batches (print jobs), fonts, scripts,
check digits, or graphics.
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