Datamax Mark II E-4205e, Руководство оператора

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Chapter 3 – Printer Operation 13
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The printer contains many user adjustable parameters. These parameters are configurable using a few
methods. The table below lists the most popular ways of configuring the printer and the pros and cons of
each. Choose the method that best addresses your application.
Method Description Pros Cons For More Info
DMXConfig
Program*
DMXConfig (located on the
Accessories CD-ROM) is a Windows
based configuration utility that
allows the user to make changes to
the existing printer setup via a
direct connection to the host
computer’s serial, USB, or parallel
connection.
Easy to use, gives
the user the most
control of the
printer.
Software must be
installed on a
Windows based host
computer.
See
Section 3.5
Internal Web
Pages*
Internal web pages are simple HTML
pages that can be accessed with
any web browser via the optional
Ethernet port.
Easy to use. Printer
can be configured
from any host
connected to the
network regardless
of physical location
or host operating
system.
No additional
software required.
Printer must be
equipped with an
Ethernet option.
Depending on the
complexity of the
network, initial
connection may not
be possible until
network parameters
are set via another
method.
See
Appendix C.3
Windows
Driver
The Windows printer driver (located
on the Accessories CD-ROM).
Many applications
require use of
driver for printing
from 3
rd
party
applications. This
can be an all in one
solution for some
users that do not
require advanced
setups.
Requires installation
of a driver on a
Windows based host.
Only basics
parameters can be
configured.
See
Section 3.6
Internal Menu
System
Internal menu system that uses the
printers front panel buttons to
navigate to desired printer settings.
Since the printer is not equipped
with a display, feedback is printed
directly on the label stock.
No host or software
required.
Complicated
procedure.
Requires loading of
label and ribbon (if
equipped).
See
Appendix B
DPL
Programming
Commands
DPL Programming Language
commands can be built into custom
label formats or sent individually to
the printer.
DPL commands can
be built directly into
label formats which
can configure the
printer on the fly.
DPL programming
knowledge needed.
See the
Class Series
Programmer’s
Manual
* Recommended methods