iv Packet Reference Manual
Using Special Characters in Batch Data ................................................................................................. 6-9
Sample Batch Data with Special Characters ........................................................................................ 6-9
Special Printing Considerations with the Optional Knife ........................................................................... 6-9
Serial Bar Code Printing Information ................................................................................................... 6-9
Downloading Methods ........................................................................................................................... 6-9
Sequential Method ............................................................................................................................ 6-9
Batch Method .................................................................................................................................... 6-9
Batch Quantity Zero Method .............................................................................................................. 6-10
Modifying Formats ............................................................................................................................... 6-10
Optional Entry Method ...................................................................................................................... 6-10
Creating Batch Files for Downloading .................................................................................................... 6-10
STATUS POLLING ..................................................................................................................................... 7-1
Inquiry Request (ENQ) .......................................................................................................................... 7-1
Inquiry Response .............................................................................................................................. 7-1
ENQ Reference Table - Byte #2 ............................................................................................................. 7-2
ENQ Reference Table - Byte #3 ............................................................................................................. 7-4
Job Request ......................................................................................................................................... 7-6
Job Response ................................................................................................................................... 7-6
Job Status 0, 1, 2 Response Table (Status 1 Codes) ............................................................................ 7-8
Job Status 0, 1, 2 Response Table (Status 2 Codes) ............................................................................ 7-9
Status Polling Considerations for Script Mode........................................................................................ 7-10
DIAGNOSTICS AND ERRORS ..................................................................................................................... 8-1
Printing a Test Label ............................................................................................................................. 8-1
If You Receive an Error Message ....................................................................................................... 8-2
If the PC and Printer Are Not Communicating ...................................................................................... 8-2
Calling Technical Support ..................................................................................................................... 8-2
Additional Diagnostics Information ......................................................................................................... 8-3
Data Errors .......................................................................................................................................... 8-3
Format Errors ................................................................................................................................... 8-3
Batch Errors ..................................................................................................................................... 8-5
Option Errors .................................................................................................................................... 8-5
Online Configuration Errors ................................................................................................................ 8-6
Check Digit Errors ............................................................................................................................. 8-8
Graphic Errors .................................................................................................................................. 8-8
Communication Errors ....................................................................................................................... 8-9
Data Formatting Failures ...................................................................................................................... 8-10
Machine Faults .................................................................................................................................... 8-11
RFID Errors ......................................................................................................................................... 8-11
Machine Faults (Continued) .............................................................................................................. 8-13
Script Errors ....................................................................................................................................... 8-15
Hard Printer Failure Errors ................................................................................................................... 8-15
PRINTER OPTIMIZATION ........................................................................................................................... 9-1
Adjusting the Print Quality ..................................................................................................................... 9-1
Reducing Imaging Time ......................................................................................................................... 9-2
General Format Tips and Hints .............................................................................................................. 9-3