External links
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Communication Links
The standard recommended Comms connection for SmartDate 5 is Ethernet.
The method of communication is via Markem.Imaje Device Communication Protocol
(DCP)
RS-232 communication is also available but only for use with Markem.Imaje Next
Generation Printer Control Language (NGPCL)
This is used for remote selection of Jobs in the local database, updating field data on
the image etc.
NGPCL Communication
(Next Generation Print Control Language)
NGPCL is a protocol that is used to connect Markem.Imaje NextGen based printers to
simple line control equipment.
This equipment is typically PLC based and is not capable of handling more complex
message structures such as DCP (Device Communication Protocol)
An example where NGPCL might be used is where a SmartDate 5 is being used to print
information that changes from one print to the next.
A check weigh machine could be used to send specific information about the weight of
individual packs.
This data would be used to complete the updated field information on the print design.
Another example might be where the line device informs SmartDate 5 to select a spe-
cific Job and set an Allocation of 10.
SmartDate 5 would then limit the number of times that the Job was printed to 10.
Printer Status information can also be supplied to the line device.
NGPCL can be connected via RS-232 or Ethernet.
For more information about NGPCL please contact your local Markem.Imaje office or
agent.
for parts & service call QLC (800) 837-1309
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