Printing 6-1
P RINTING
This chapter describes how to
♦ download files to the printer
♦ define the batch header, batch control, and batch data files
♦ create batch files.
This chapter also lists some special printing considerations.
Turn on the printer and make sure it is ready to receive data before you download. See your
host’s documentation, system administrator, or “Downloading Methods” for information on ways to
download.
When downloading, send your packets in this order:
1. Memory configuration packet (M)
2. Configuration packets (A-G)
3. Any of the following:
♦ Check digit packets (see Chapter 4)
♦ Format packets (see Chapter 3)
♦ Graphic packets (see Chapter 5)
4. Batch data (see “Defining the Batch Header”)
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. 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 you use the COPY command to download your formats, set flow
control to DTR (not XON/XOFF).
♦ Parallel port
(optional)
Connect the printer to your PC with a parallel cable. Use the
Command prompt or terminal emulator (communications) software,
such as Tera Term to download files.
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