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Almost  all  commands  that  the  printer  can  receive
through the interfaces and then performs can be ente-
red in the batch files. When a batch file is  processed,
the  commands  it  contains  are  added  to  the  data
stream  of  the  print  program  sequentially,  as  if  they
were  coming  through  the  interface  from  outside.  This
way, all settings that can be done by command can be
processed  via  batch  file.  Besides  settings  commands,
batch files can also contain text and graphics.
The  file  structure  consists  of  one TMenu  and  a TINIT,
which  are  both  processed  with  each  system  boot-up  ,
as well as 10 files that can be used freely and can be
retrieved  by  command.  Some  of  these  files  can  be
addressed  through  additional  events.  If  the  controller
has  an  EEPROM,  it  contains  a  file  structure  that  is
identical to that of the program memory (flash).
When a file is retrieved, the printer will check, if it con-
tains  data  in  the  EEPROM.  If  not,  the  file  will  be  pro-
cessed  in  the  flash. This  allows  flash  files  to  be  over-
written. Flash files can only be changed at the factory.

Factory Settings Allocated in the Flash Memory:

• "TINIT" ...settings after hardware RESET

• "T0 "   ......self test through FEED button after reset
• "T1 "   ......form feed through NEXT button <1sec.
• "T2 "   ......power-off through OFF button >3sec.
• "T3 - T9" : unused

Text or Graphics, Batch Files in the EEPROM

For the printing of text and graphics, the GPT-4454 has
an 8 KB EEPROM (app. 6 KB can be used for logos)
and the GPT-4454 has a 32 KB EEPROM (app. 30 KB
can be used for logos).

It is recommended to store logos PCL compressed.
By using the Windows driver, compression rates of
app. 3 - 4:1 can be achieved.
For comparison: Uncompressed full graphics of 5 cm
length take up 40 KB, or app. 11.4KB compressed.

Configuration of the Printer with TMenu and TINIT

After  a  hardware  RESET  (connecting  the  power
supply),  the  printer  will  check  for  a  described  TMenu
and/or TINIT in the EEPROM. If the search is success-
ful,  it  will  process  the  commands  in  these  batch  files,
and will then be ready for operation. If not, the TMenu
and/or the TINIT will be processed in the Flash with the
factory settings.

ATTENTION! By using these files in the EEPROM,

you are changing the standard factory settings.

Creating and Saving Logos:

A special printer driver is available for creating
logos.

TMenu

The OPD-Menue

is a printer function that allows the

user to edit the TMenu in the EEPROM. The TMenu
can only be changed through this menu .

Structure of the TMenu:

{density}

{power consumption}

<ESC>]<DEZ115><DEZ40

{baud rate, settings}

{power-down time}

<ESC>P1

{font}

<ESC>D0

{text orientation}

<ESC>W0<ESC>H0

{text size}

<ESC>S0

{text spacing}

<ESC>h104

{print width}

TINIT

The TINIT is always processed subsequent to the
TMenu. In the TINIT, other presets that were not incor-
porated in the menu can be executed. It also allows
settings to be blocked in the menu by repeating them
here.

The following TINIT file is an example of a file that can
be modified by the user. It is available for downloading
from the Internet at the URL: www.oem-printer.com/
flash.
The file will erase the TINIT, while printing out all acti-
ons in italics at the same time. Any commands can be
entered in der TINIT.

Erase Tinit ...

<ESC>uUERAS

Special Number S-??? / Status 24nov03
Programm Tinit mwithGE-xxxx...

{Comments}

<ESC>s@PROG<00h><11h>
<ESC>r1<28h><3Ch><01h><12h> {charging parame-
ters}
<A9h><01h><3Ch><01h><40h>
<19h><01h><85h><0Ah><8Ch>

All programmed!

If a command of the TMenu is repeated in the
TINIT, this value can no longer be changed
through the menu.

12 Batch Files

Batch Files