Monarch 9906 User manual

Packet

Reference

Manual

Monarch® 9906 Printer

TC9906PR Rev AE

7/15

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WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be

required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CANADIAN D.O.C. WARNING

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from

digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department

of Communications.Le présent appareil numérique német pas de bruits radioélectriques

dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans

le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicte par le ministére des Communications

du Canada.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED................................................................................................................................... 1-1

About This Manual................................................................................................................................ 1-1

Standard Features................................................................................................................................ 1-1

Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................. 1-1

Creating an MPCLII Format Packet ........................................................................................................ 1-2

Sample Batch Packet......................................................................................................................... 1-2

Designing a Format .............................................................................................................................. 1-3

RFID Format Design Tips................................................................................................................... 1-3

Determining the Print Area.................................................................................................................... 1-5

Non-Print Zones................................................................................................................................ 1-5

Using Supply Layout Grids.................................................................................................................... 1-5

About Field Types................................................................................................................................. 1-6

Interchanging Packets........................................................................................................................... 1-6

Using the Format Worksheet.................................................................................................................. 1-6

Filling in the Format Worksheet.......................................................................................................... 1-6

CONFIGURING THE PRINTER.................................................................................................................... 2-1

Setting Communication Parameters........................................................................................................ 2-1

Using Parallel Communications.............................................................................................................. 2-1

Using MPCLII Conventions.................................................................................................................... 2-2

MPCLII Punctuation........................................................................................................................... 2-2

Standard Syntax Guidelines............................................................................................................... 2-2

Using Online Configuration Packets....................................................................................................... 2-3

Configuration Packet Header.............................................................................................................. 2-3

Configuration Syntax Guidelines......................................................................................................... 2-5

Making Print Adjustments...................................................................................................................... 2-5

Defining the System Setup Packet ......................................................................................................... 2-6

Defining the Supply Setup Packet.......................................................................................................... 2-7

Defining the Print Control Packet........................................................................................................... 2-9

Defining the Monetary Formatting Packet ..............................................................................................2-10

Defining the Control Characters Packet.................................................................................................2-11

Resetting Control Characters ............................................................................................................2-12

Using Immediate Commands.............................................................................................................2-12

Enabling Immediate Commands.........................................................................................................2-12

Sending Immediate Commands..........................................................................................................2-12

Defining the Communication Settings Packet.........................................................................................2-15

Defining the Backfeed Control Packet ...................................................................................................2-16

Special Considerations When Using Backfeed....................................................................................2-17

Defining the Memory Configuration Packet ............................................................................................2-18

Checking Current Buffer Sizes ..........................................................................................................2-18

About Memory Buffers..........................................................................................................................2-19

Buffer Worksheet .............................................................................................................................2-20

Buffer Allocation Considerations........................................................................................................2-20

Memory Considerations with Downloaded TrueType Fonts...................................................................2-20

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About Flash Memory............................................................................................................................2-20

Formatting Flash Memory..................................................................................................................2-21

Checking Available Flash Memory .....................................................................................................2-21

Flash Memory Guidelines..................................................................................................................2-21

Defining the Time/Date Packet .............................................................................................................2-22

Clearing Packets from Memory .............................................................................................................2-22

Using the Font Packet..........................................................................................................................2-23

Uploading Format Header Information...................................................................................................2-26

Defining a Network Console Packet.......................................................................................................2-27

Defining the RFID Setup Packet............................................................................................................2-28

DEFINING FIELDS..................................................................................................................................... 3-1

Defining the Format Header................................................................................................................... 3-1

Defining Text Fields.............................................................................................................................. 3-2

Defining Bar Code Fields ...................................................................................................................... 3-7

Defining Non-Printable Text Fields........................................................................................................3-20

Defining Constant Text Fields...............................................................................................................3-21

Defining Line Fields.............................................................................................................................3-25

Line Types.......................................................................................................................................3-25

Defining Box Fields..............................................................................................................................3-27

Defining the RFID Data Field................................................................................................................3-28

DEFINING FIELD OPTIONS........................................................................................................................ 4-1

Applying Field Options.......................................................................................................................... 4-1

Combining Field Options.................................................................................................................... 4-1

Restrictions ...................................................................................................................................... 4-1

Applying Options to the RFID Data Field ................................................................................................ 4-2

Using Option 1 (Fixed Data) .................................................................................................................. 4-2

Using Option 2 (Data Type Restrictions)................................................................................................. 4-3

Using Option 3 (Data Entry Templates) .................................................................................................. 4-3

Using Option 4 (Copy Data)................................................................................................................... 4-4

Merging Fields.................................................................................................................................. 4-5

Sub-Fields........................................................................................................................................ 4-5

Using Option 5 (Define Data Entry Sources) ........................................................................................... 4-5

Using Option 6 (Upload Field Data)........................................................................................................ 4-6

Using Option 7 Print Time/Date ............................................................................................................. 4-7

Using Option 20 (Define Data Entry Prompts) ......................................................................................... 4-8

Using Option 21 (Define Extended Field Names)..................................................................................... 4-8

Using Option 30 (Pad Data)................................................................................................................... 4-9

Sample Use for Padding .................................................................................................................... 4-9

Using Option 31 (Calculate Check Digit)................................................................................................. 4-9

Using Option 42 (Price Field)................................................................................................................4-10

Using Option 50 (Bar Code Density)......................................................................................................4-10

Using Option 51 (PDF417 Security/Truncation)......................................................................................4-11

Using Option 52 (PDF417 Width/Length) ...............................................................................................4-12

Using Option 53 (Optional Settings for Aztec)........................................................................................4-12

Using Option 60 (Incrementing/Decrementing Fields) .............................................................................4-13

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Fixing the First Number in the Incrementing Sequence........................................................................4-13

Using Option 61 (Re-image Field).........................................................................................................4-14

Using Option 64 (Program AFI Field for UHF RFID)................................................................................4-15

Using Check Digits ..............................................................................................................................4-15

Sum of Products Calculation .............................................................................................................4-16

Sum of Digits Calculation..................................................................................................................4-17

CREATING GRAPHICS............................................................................................................................... 5-1

Overview of Compliance Labels............................................................................................................. 5-1

Overview of Bitmapped Images.............................................................................................................. 5-2

Determining a Method........................................................................................................................ 5-2

Designing Compliance Labels................................................................................................................ 5-2

Designing Bitmapped Images................................................................................................................. 5-2

Special Considerations...................................................................................................................... 5-3

Using the Hex Method ....................................................................................................................... 5-3

Using the Run Length Encoding Method.............................................................................................. 5-5

Determining How to Store the Image...................................................................................................... 5-6

Using Flash ...................................................................................................................................... 5-6

Using Volatile RAM ........................................................................................................................... 5-6

Using Temporary Storage .................................................................................................................. 5-6

Creating a Graphic Packet..................................................................................................................... 5-7

Positioning the Graphic Image............................................................................................................ 5-7

Defining the Graphic Header ................................................................................................................. 5-8

Creating Bitmap Fields.......................................................................................................................... 5-9

Creating Next-Bitmap Fields.................................................................................................................5-10

Creating Duplicate Fields.....................................................................................................................5-10

Sample Compliance Graphic Packet......................................................................................................5-11

Sample Hex Graphic Packet .................................................................................................................5-12

Sample Run Length Graphic Packet......................................................................................................5-13

Placing the Graphic in a Format............................................................................................................5-14

Defining the Graphic Field....................................................................................................................5-14

Sample Compliance Label....................................................................................................................5-15

Sample Bitmap Graphic Image..............................................................................................................5-15

About the Compressed Graphics Packet................................................................................................5-16

PRINTING ................................................................................................................................................. 6-1

Downloading Files ................................................................................................................................ 6-1

About Batch Packets (Print Jobs)........................................................................................................... 6-2

Defining the Batch Header..................................................................................................................... 6-2

Defining the Batch Control Field ............................................................................................................ 6-3

Defining Batch Data Fields.................................................................................................................... 6-4

Merged or Sub-Fields ........................................................................................................................ 6-4

Incrementing Fields........................................................................................................................... 6-4

Creating Gen2 RFID Data...................................................................................................................... 6-5

Entering Batch Data for QR Code .......................................................................................................... 6-7

Structured Append Mode.................................................................................................................... 6-8

Structured Append QR Code Packet ................................................................................................... 6-8

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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

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SAMPLES .................................................................................................................................................A-1

Sample UPCA Format Packet ................................................................................................................A-1

Sample Batch Packet.........................................................................................................................A-1

Sample MaxiCode Packets ....................................................................................................................A-1

Mode 0 (Obsolete) Sample................................................................................................................. A-2

Mode 2 Sample................................................................................................................................. A-3

Mode 3 Sample................................................................................................................................. A-4

MaxiCode Compression Sample .........................................................................................................A-5

Sample Data Matrix Packets..................................................................................................................A-6

Square Data Matrix Packet................................................................................................................. A-6

Rectangular Data Matrix Packet .........................................................................................................A-6

Sample Data Matrix with Function 1....................................................................................................A-6

Sample Quick Response Packets...........................................................................................................A-7

Sample QR Code Packet....................................................................................................................A-7

Sample QR Code with URL Packet .....................................................................................................A-7

Structured Append QR Code Packet ...................................................................................................A-7

Sample GS1 DataBar Packets ...............................................................................................................A-8

GS1 DataBar with Function 1 .............................................................................................................A-8

GS1 DataBar EAN13 with Composite ..................................................................................................A-8

GS1 DataBar 14 Stacked Omni Directional.......................................................................................... A-8

GS1 DataBar Expanded.....................................................................................................................A-8

GS1 DataBar Expanded (no composite) ..............................................................................................A-8

Sample Aztec Packet............................................................................................................................A-9

Sample Intelligent Mail® Packet ............................................................................................................A-9

Sample Compliance Packet ................................................................................................................. A-10

Sample Batch Packet....................................................................................................................... A-10

Sample Format Packet........................................................................................................................ A-11

Sample Zero Batch Packet............................................................................................................... A-11

Sample Data Entry Format Packet........................................................................................................ A-12

Sample RFID Data Fields.................................................................................................................... A-12

RFID Data Field with a Copy Option.................................................................................................. A-13

ASCII HEX...................................................................................................................................... A-13

ASCII HEX Incrementing Field.......................................................................................................... A-13

SSCC96 ......................................................................................................................................... A-14

SGTIN 96 ....................................................................................................................................... A-15

Password Lock................................................................................................................................ A-16

Permalock and Password Lock......................................................................................................... A-16

FONTS......................................................................................................................................................B-1

PaxarSymbols Font 56 Characters......................................................................................................B-4

Paxar Font 70 and Font 71 Characters................................................................................................B-4

NAFTA Font 72 and Font 73 Characters..............................................................................................B-5

Bitmap Font Information........................................................................................................................B-6

Monospaced Font Magnification............................................................................................................. B-6

Proportional Font Magnification .............................................................................................................B-6

Scalable Font Information ..................................................................................................................... B-7

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TrueType Font Information ....................................................................................................................B-8

Downloading TrueType Fonts.............................................................................................................B-8

Using International Fonts ......................................................................................................................B-8

Selecting a Symbol Set......................................................................................................................B-9

International Font Sample................................................................................................................ B-10

Arabic Font Sample......................................................................................................................... B-10

Licensing Your Fonts .......................................................................................................................... B-10

Locating the Font Number in a Font Packet .......................................................................................... B-11

SYMBOL SETS/CODE PAGES ....................................................................................................................C-1

Supported Symbol Sets and Code Pages................................................................................................C-1

Selecting a Symbol Set or Code Page.................................................................................................C-1

Using Code 128 Function Codes............................................................................................................C-1

Entering Extended Characters ...............................................................................................................C-2

Using International Character Sets/Code Pages...................................................................................C-2

Internal Symbol Set...........................................................................................................................C-2

ANSI Symbol Set...............................................................................................................................C-3

Bold Character Set............................................................................................................................C-3

OCRA Character Set .........................................................................................................................C-4

Code Page 100 (Macintosh)...............................................................................................................C-4

Code Page 101 (Wingdings)...............................................................................................................C-5

Code Page 437 (Latin U.S.) ...............................................................................................................C-5

Code Page 850 (Latin 1)....................................................................................................................C-6

Code Page 852 (Latin 2)....................................................................................................................C-6

Code Page 855 (Russian) ..................................................................................................................C-7

Code Page 857 (IBM Turkish).............................................................................................................C-7

Code Page 860 (MS-DOS Portuguese)................................................................................................C-8

Code Page 1250 (Latin 2) ..................................................................................................................C-8

Code Page 1251 (Cyrillic)..................................................................................................................C-9

Code Page 1252 (Latin 1) ..................................................................................................................C-9

Code Page 1253 (Greek) ................................................................................................................. C-10

Code Page 1254 (Turkish) ............................................................................................................... C-10

Code Page 1255 (Hebrew)............................................................................................................... C-11

Code Page 1256 (Arabic)................................................................................................................. C-11

Code Page 1257 (Baltic).................................................................................................................. C-12

Code Page 1258 (Vietnamese)......................................................................................................... C-12

ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart............................................................................................... C-13

Binary to Hex Conversion Chart........................................................................................................... C-16

Dot to Run Length Encoding Chart....................................................................................................... C-18

ON (Black) Dots.............................................................................................................................. C-18

Off (White Dots).............................................................................................................................. C-18

FORMAT DESIGN TOOLS ..........................................................................................................................D-1

Online Configuration Worksheet.............................................................................................................D-2

Batch Worksheet ..................................................................................................................................D-3

Check Digit Worksheet..........................................................................................................................D-4

Supply Layout Grids (English) ...............................................................................................................D-5

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Supply Layout Grids (Metric) .................................................................................................................D-6

Supply Layout Grids (Dots)....................................................................................................................D-7

Format Worksheet ................................................................................................................................D-9

Sample Format Worksheet................................................................................................................... D-10

GLOSSARY...............................................................................................................................................G-1

INDEX........................................................................................................................................................ I-1