Ethernet & USB-B Board (Issue 1.03) 11 January 2010 Page No- 2 -
Foreword
It’s assumed you have been trained using Codesoft, Recovermode or Termode.
The printer has been installed correctly, switched on and communication leads are connected.
For more information on the above refer to the Codesoft Overview Manual or Recovermode
Manual.
Through out this document the Address, Gateway and Mask are examples only; the actual
Address, Gateway and Mask would have to be obtained from the end user (Customer).
To implement the required system variable changes, these have to be changed using the Serial or
the USB Port on the Printer. (Not Ethernet connection)
A suitable Firmware must be sent to the Printer using the Serial or the USB Ports on the Printer.
(Will not work with TCP/IP connection)
Formats, Fonts, Graphics can be sent via any connection available. (Serial, USB or Ethernet)
Sending the wrong typed information to the printer will cause errors
Error number: - 26 Sys param unknown. (Possible missed typed system variable.)
84 Sys param out of range. (Incorrect value sent to the printer.)
TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocols
“Maximum Transmission rates 10 megabit per second”
You need to change the values of three new System Variables: -
SYSIPADD = IP Address
SYSIPGW = Default gateway (not required)
SYSIPMASK = Subnet mask
The other new System Variables related to this board are: -
SYSIPMAC = MAC Address. This identifier is dedicated to the Card installed on the Processor Board.
Each Card has its own unique identifier and cannot be changed.
If this returns 000000000000 (Zeros) check the connector.
(This is automatically assigned by the manufacturer)
SYSIPTEST = 0Internal use only (Open Date) variable used to check the TCP_IP Card
When tested returns 1 = OK and defaults 0 after testing.
SYSISIP = 1 The Network part of the Card has been recognised by the Processor
Boards. If this returns 0 (Zero) check the connector.
SYSISUSBIN = 1 The USB part of the Card has been recognised by the Processor Boards. If
this returns 0 (Zero) check the connector.
Port Number
Communication Port Number required when using Codesoft, Recovermode and Termode.
Port Number = 9100 The port number, is the port address.
Port Number must be 9100, for these Cards.
