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User Manual and Technical Guide

The O'Neil

microFlash Series

of Printers

By O'Neil Product Development

Содержание microFlash Series

Страница 1: ...User Manual and Technical Guide The O Neil microFlash Series of Printers By O Neil Product Development ...

Страница 2: ...roduction User Manual and Technical Guide The O Neil microFlash Series of Printers O Neil Product Development Inc 8 Mason Irvine CA 92618 949 458 0500 Fax 949 458 0708 www oneil pdi com Version 7 0 12 27 1999 ...

Страница 3: ...82 1 1992 EN60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 MicroFlash3 1997 EN55022 1987 EN50082 1 1992 EN60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 MicroFlash4t 1999 EN55022 1995 EN50082 1 1997 EN60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A11 MicroFlash4tCR 1999 EN55022 1995 EN50082 1 1997 EN60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A11 2t 1998 EN55022 1987 EN50082 1 1992 EN60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 2tCR 1998 EN55022 1995 EN50082 1 1997 EN60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 2I 1998 EN55022 198...

Страница 4: ...However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation...

Страница 5: ...l Product Development Inc makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Acceptance of the microFlash Printer is conditional on the acceptance of this warranty If the buyer does not accept the terms of this warranty he is to return the product in its original condition within 10 days o...

Страница 6: ...akes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose O Neil Product Development Inc shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this manual or the examples herein This guide is copyrighted All rights...

Страница 7: ...croFlash4tCR 16 The microFlash4tCR Parts List 17 Features and Benefits 18 Quick Demo 19 Wake Up 19 Self Test 19 Using the Demo with DOS 19 Using the Demo Program with Windows 3 1 20 Using the Demo Program with Windows 95 20 Wireless Printing 21 Self Test 22 microFlash Configuration 23 Windows 3 1 Installation 23 Windows 95 Installation 24 Flash Configuration 24 Buttons and Pull Down Menus 25 Butto...

Страница 8: ...e Menu 37 Configure Menu 38 Transmit Menu 39 Updating the microFlash 40 Installing the Windows Driver with Windows 3 1 40 Installing the Windows Driver with Windows 95 40 Paper Loading 41 Out of Paper 41 Removing Paper Core 42 Paper Loading 42 Automatic Paper Loading MF2 3 42 Automatic Paper Loading MF2t 2tcr 2I 2icr 4t 4tcr 43 Manual Paper Loading MF2 3 4t 4tcr 43 Manual Paper Loading MF2t 43 Bat...

Страница 9: ... Easy Print Command General Format 58 Print Command Format 59 Quick Reference for Easy Print Commands 60 Easy Print Example 1 61 Example 1 Text with Field Options 61 Explanation of Command Strings 61 Easy Print Example 2 62 Text and Bar Code with Field Options 62 Explanation of Command Strings 62 Easy Print Command Section 63 Notes on the use of PDF 417 71 CardReader Commands 75 Operational Comman...

Страница 10: ...ations 89 Printer Specifications 89 Battery Specifications 92 Cable Specifications 93 Thermal Paper Specifications 94 Guidelines for Using a Q Mark to Align Forms microFlash2 3 2t 4t 95 Parking Ticket Showing Q Mark Area for microFlash2 96 Parking Ticket Showing Q Mark Area for microFlash3 97 Parking Ticket Showing Q Mark Area for microFlash 2t 2tcr 98 Parking Ticket Showing Q Mark Area for microF...

Страница 11: ...meter away The microFlash was designed to be run on internal software that you can modify with the microFlash Configuration Program see Chapter 3 This program offers complete user control of the printer It also allows you to add enhancements as they are developed Every time O Neil develops a faster print speed or other new capabilities you can get a brand new printer just by installing new softwar...

Страница 12: ...al and Technical Guide The O Neil microFlash Series of Printers The microFlash2 Battery Casing End Boot Charge Indicator RJ 11 Port DC Power Jack Paper Knob IR Window Paper Release Lever Self Test Button Paper Casing End Boot ...

Страница 13: ...able 210050 002 Telxon DB25M Cable 210050 005 Teklogix Cable 210050 006 Timewand II Cable 210050 007 Symbol 3100 Cable 210050 008 Fujitsu AT 3000 Cable 210082 000 Power Adapters Part Number AC Power Adapter 110 Volt 490008 003 AC Power Adapter 220 Volt 490017 000 Cigarette Lighter Adapter 5 Amp 6 510002 002 Replacement Rubber Boots Part Number O Neil Logo Set 280043 010 280044 001 Supplies Part Nu...

Страница 14: ...d Technical Guide The O Neil microFlash Series of Printers The microFlash3 Paper Knob IR Window DC Power Jack Charge Indicator Under boot Paper Release Lever Battery Casing End Boot Paper Casing End Boot Self Test Button RJ 11 Port ...

Страница 15: ... DB25M Cable 210050 005 Teklogix Cable 210050 006 Timewand II Cable 210050 007 Symbol 3100 Cable 210050 008 Fujitsu AT 3000 Cable 210082 000 Power Adapters Part Number AC Power Adapter 490008 003 AC Power Adapter 220 Volt 490017 000 Cigarette Lighter Adapter 5 Amp 6 510002 002 Replacement Rubber Boots Part Number O Neil Logo Set 280103 000 280104 000 Supplies Part Number microFlash3 Replacement Ba...

Страница 16: ...on User Manual and Technical Guide The O Neil microFlash Series of Printers The microFlash2t IR Window Self Test Feed Button RJ 11 Port DC Power Jack Paper ReleaseLever Charge Indicator Battery Paper Latch Tear Bar ...

Страница 17: ...mber Data Cable DB9F RJ11 R A coiled 210164 000 RJ11 Adapter Cable Right Angle Allows the 2t to use MF2 3 cables 210158 000 Power Adapters Part Number AC Power Adapter 110 volt 490008 003 AC Power Adapter 220 volt 490017 000 Cigarette Lighter Adapter Right Angle 5 Amp 6 510002 003 Supplies Part Number microFlash2t Replacement Battery NMH 1800mAhr 550025 000 microFlash Cleaning Cards 770015 000 mic...

Страница 18: ... Manual and Technical Guide The O Neil microFlash Series of Printers The microFlash2tCR Latch Tear Bar Battery Charge Indicator Self Test Feed Button IR Window DC Power Jack Paper ReleaseLever RJ 11 Port Paper Card Reader ...

Страница 19: ...ip 220097 000 microFlash2tCR printer Linerless Mag Stripe Smart Card Reader Stainless Belt Clip 200098 000 MicroFlash2tCR printer Linerless Mag Stripe Smart Card Reader Swivel Belt Clip 220099 000 Cables Part Number Data Cable DB9F RJ11 R A coiled 210164 000 RJ11 Adapter Cable Right Angle Allows the 2tCR to use MF2 3 cables 210158 000 Power Adapters Part Number AC Power Adapter 110 volt 490008 003...

Страница 20: ...Introduction User Manual and Technical Guide The O Neil microFlash Series of Printers The microFlash2i Latch Tear Bar Battery Charge Indicator Self Test Feed Button IR Window DC Power Jack RJ 11 Port Paper ...

Страница 21: ...able Right Angle Allows the 2t to use MF2 3 cables 210158 000 Power Adapters Part Number AC Power Adapter 110 Volt 490008 003 AC Power Adapter 220 Volt 490017 000 Cigarette Lighter Adapter Right Angle 5 Amp 6 510002 003 Supplies Part Number microFlash2i Replacement Battery NMH 1800mAhr 550025 000 microFlash2i Paper 2ply impact 740023 201 Swivel Belt Loop 210156 000 microFlash User Guide Includes C...

Страница 22: ...ction User Manual and Technical Guide The O Neil microFlash Series of Printers The microFlash2iCR Latch Tear Bar Battery Charge Indicator Self Test Feed Button IR Window DC Power Jack RJ 11 Port Paper Card Reader ...

Страница 23: ...l Belt Clip 220113 000 Cables Part Number Data Cable DB9F RJ11 R A coiled 210164 000 RJ11 Adapter Cable Right Angle Allows the 2iCR to use MF2 3 cables 210158 000 Power Adapters Part Number AC Power Adapter 110 Volt 490008 003 AC Power Adapter 220 Volt 490017 000 Cigarette Lighter Adapter Right Angle 5 Amp 6 510002 003 Supplies Part Number microFlash2iCR Replacement Battery NMH 1800mAhr 550025 000...

Страница 24: ...duction User Manual and Technical Guide The O Neil microFlash Series of Printers The microFlash4t Latch Tear Bar Battery1 Battery2 Self Test Feed Button IR Window RJ 11 Port DC Power Jack Charge Indicator Paper ...

Страница 25: ...he MF4t to use MF2 3 cables 210158 000 Power Adapters Part Number AC Power Adapter 110 volt 490008 003 AC Power Adapter 220 volt 490017 000 Cigarette Lighter Adapter Right Angle 5 Amp 6 510002 003 Supplies Part Number microFlash4t Replacement Battery Li ion 1350mAhr 550030 000 microFlash Cleaning Cards Box of 25 770015 000 microFlash4t Paper 740009 400 microFlash4t Paper Linerless 740009 401 Swive...

Страница 26: ... User Manual and Technical Guide The O Neil microFlash Series of Printers The microFlash4tCR Latch Tear Bar Battery2 Battery1 Self Test Feed Button Charge Indicator RJ 11 Port IR Window DC Power Jack Paper Card Reader ...

Страница 27: ...les Part Number Data Cable DB9F RJ11 R A coiled 210164 000 RJ11 Adapter Cable Right Angle Allows the MF4tCR to use MF2 3 cables 210158 000 Power Adapters Part Number AC Power Adapter 110 volt 490008 003 AC Power Adapter 220 volt 490017 000 Cigarette Lighter Adapter Right Angle 5 Amp 6 510002 003 Supplies Part Number microFlash4t Replacement Battery Li ion 1350mAhr 550030 000 microFlash Cleaning Ca...

Страница 28: ...types of damage and variable weather conditions The 2i 2iCR 2t 2tCR 4t 4tCR is entirely encased in a protective shell of blow molded high density polyethylene The microFlash series of printers can withstand multiple drops to concrete on every face without damage Flash Memory O Neil introduced flash memory to the mobile printing industry to provide printers that are easily personalized through soft...

Страница 29: ...now awake Self Test To print a self test press and hold the red self test button for four seconds The microFlash will print a self test Using the Demo with DOS To run the demo connect your personal computer to the microFlash using your microFlash download cable Insert the microFlash Configuration disk in the A drive Type CD sample to change to the sample directory Type DIR to see a list of files i...

Страница 30: ... the File menu in Notepad open the A drive and select any file from the sample directory on your microFlash Configuration disk e g fonts Choose Page SetUp and change all margins to 0 Then choose Print from the file menu Using the Demo Program with Windows 95 Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Printers Double click Add Printer Follow the instructions on your screen being sure t...

Страница 31: ...Manual and Technical Guide The O Neil microFlash Series of Printers Quick Demo 21 Wireless Printing To run the demo wirelessly see Chapter 3 microFlash Configuration Program to set up infrared communication ...

Страница 32: ...tire image is received by printer before printing Page 83 Infrared Set by the user to Off or IrDA or ASK or ASK CRC or Direct or Direct CRC or PULSE or PULSE CRC Page 31 104 Device Name Shows type of device microFlash2 3 2t 2tcr 2I 2icr 4t or 4tcr Page 31 Device Nickname Shows user name for printer Page 31 IrDA Ver The 1 0 refers to the IrDA standard in use The next two digits refer to any IR modi...

Страница 33: ...urations chosen here can be saved under different file names for different applications Windows 3 1 Installation Insert the microFlash configuration software in a floppy drive Next open the Program Manager in Windows Now open the File Menu Select RUN At the prompt enter A Setup or B to determine the floppy drive Once the microFlash Main Menu is open Install should be highlighted Press the OK butto...

Страница 34: ...croFlash configuration icon titled Flash Configuration will appear on the screen Click on the Flash Configuration icon You will be prompted to choose a printer Highlight the printer type to display both choices Once you have made your selection click on OK You can return to this menu at a later date when sending a new configuration to a different printer Just click on the Flash Configuration icon ...

Страница 35: ...ious functions of the microFlash Configuration Program You can either click on a button to activate that function or use its pull down menu To use a pull down menu click on one of the key words at the top of the screen For example click on Configure to pull down the Configure Menu which has the options shown below For more on the Configure Menu and the Transmit Menu see the Pull Down Menus section...

Страница 36: ...r Options Allows you to change the beeper and time out configuration Paper Options Allows you to determine the darkness of the print and the number of sheets of paper you use Infrared Parameters Allows you to choose the type of infrared link you want Fonts Available fonts You can add or remove fonts Graphics Selections Choose graphics for download to the microFlash Transmit Configuration Transmits...

Страница 37: ...e File menu select Save As Communication Parameters Communications let you adjust the microFlash to your hand held device The Port Settings are for downloading purposes only Click on Port as shown below to choose either COM1 or COM2 depending on which one you selected to to download your configuration to the printer Parameters Port settings COM 1 or 2 Baud Rate MF2 3 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 3840...

Страница 38: ... the hand held device to the microFlash To select a baud rate click on the arrow to the right of the field to display your choices Choose one by clicking on it Data Bits You must select the data bits appropriate to your hand held device You may choose 7 or 8 bits To select a number click on the arrow to the right of the field to display your choices Choose one by clicking on it Parity You must als...

Страница 39: ... disturbing to you or to those around you In this case you may choose to turn the beeper off Highlight the word On to display both choices Then choose Off by clicking on it Time Out The microFlash does not have an OFF button Instead it uses a timer function to go into a sleep mode to conserve battery charge The timer function allows you to set the number of seconds that will pass before the microF...

Страница 40: ...e print quality to change 15 lighter 0 medium 35 darker If the print appears too faint adjust the sensitivity towards the darker end of the scale until the print is dark and crisp It is best to avoid setting the heat sensitivity higher than what is required by the paper Choose the heat sensitivity rating by pressing the down arrow and clicking on the setting you want Linerless Labels You may need ...

Страница 41: ...omputer and printer A Word on IrDA IrDA is the standard for wireless communication set by the Infrared Data Association The O Neil microFlash series of printers are the first ruggedized portable printers in the world to be IrDA compliant IrDA Settings The max IrDA baud is 38 4kbits for microFlash 2 3 The printers will receive IrDA data and print the data at the same time If the IrDA session is bro...

Страница 42: ...ou have made your changes press the Transmit button to transmit the new set to your printer The fonts you select will depend on your requirements and the amount of memory in your printer For information on other available fonts see Chapter 11 or call your O Neil representative for the most recent additions to the O Neil font set The first column shows you the name of the font The second column ref...

Страница 43: ...tion 33 Asian Fonts When you add an Asian font you must add an additional font K ASC to make the download complete Example1 If you add the font ASN A you must add K ASC after Example2 If you add the font ASN B you must add K ASC after Example2 If you add the font SHJIS you must add K ASC after ...

Страница 44: ... window will appear Adding PCX Files To add PCX files of your own in the download to the microFlash press the add button Any PCX files resident in the O Neil directory will appear in the File Name list Highlight any of the PCX file names to preview that graphic When the file you want is highlighted press the OK button to include the file in the microFlash download file Note If there are any proble...

Страница 45: ...X format PCX files for Graphic download must be 1 Version 0 0 3 0 or 5 0 2 Generated for 203 dpi resolution 3 Saved in a black and white format These requirements are mandatory But most artwork packages output PCX graphics in the proper format Be sure that areas on your receipt or label that will hold graphics are dimensionally defined to be the exact size in dots as the graphic symbol to be print...

Страница 46: ...ware There will be a pause then the printer will beep provided the beeper is turned on The computer will then download the configuration information to the microFlash This will take just a few minutes and the transmit status will appear on your computer screenPrint out a self test by pressing and holding the microFlash s red self test button for four seconds The self test will verify that your par...

Страница 47: ...plore Here are some important details regarding a few of the key pull down menus File Menu Click on the word File to access your File menu The following screen will appear File Menu Choices New To create a new configuration Open To open an existing configuration Save To save the current configuration Save As To save the new configuration under a new name Select Printer Type To select a configurati...

Страница 48: ...tion menu The following screen will appear Configure Menu Choices Communication Parameters Choose parameters Printer Options Choose beeper and time out options Paper Options Choose paper options Infrared Choose infrared options Fonts Choose fonts Graphics Choose graphics Negotiation Parameters Set the maximum baud rate during download Printer Binary Choose printer type for this configuration ...

Страница 49: ...g screen will appear Whether you click on the Transmit button or use the Transmit pull down menu Transmit allows you to send to the correct configuration Using your pull down menu you can also update the printer Transmit Menu Choices Configuration Send current configuration to printer Update Firmware Install new firmware updating the microFlash Tip Save your current configuration before you Update...

Страница 50: ...the Program Manager in Windows Now click on Main and then click on Print Manager From the Options menu choose Printer Setup Choose the Add button Then double click Install Unlisted or Updated Printer At the A prompt click on Browse Select w31 to install the Windows Drive with Windows 3 1 Click on OK twice Choose the microFlash printer If you want to change the port that is assigned to your printer...

Страница 51: ...lever is up the printer will suspend operation until the paper is present and the lever is down The printer will continue to communicate with the hand held as long as it does not time out Once the printer restarts it will finish the rest of the print job where it left off The 2i printer has no paper out indication and will continue to print with no paper providing the printer does not time out The...

Страница 52: ...r core and pull up The paper rod will snap out Remove the empty paper core and discard Paper Loading Standard Paper If you are using standard paper you can load the paper automatically or manually Experiment to find out which method is best for you Linerless Labels If you are using linerless paper it is recommend that you use the manual paper loading method Automatic Paper Loading MF2 3 Press the ...

Страница 53: ...r between the roller and the platen Push on the paper until the tip is peeking out the other side If it seems too tight to insert the tip disengage the paper release lever and turn the feed knob Now grab the tip and pull it through until the paper is straight Push down the paper lever Insert the plastic paper rod through the center of the paper roll Place the narrow end of the rod into the small h...

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Страница 55: ...with an AC adapter microFlash2 Battery Power To determine the current charge on the battery pack print out a self test by pressing and holding the red self test button for four seconds If the battery is good you will see the abbreviation for the word GOOD next to the Battery voltage print out The microFlash2 printer has a built in low battery detector When the printer s battery voltage is low the ...

Страница 56: ... a built in low battery detector When the printer s battery voltage is low the printer will beep three times indicating a Low Battery Warning This will only happen however if the printer is awake The microFlash2t 2tcr 2i 2icr is charged in approximately six to nine hours microFlash4t 4tcr Battery Power To determine the current charge on the battery pack print out a self test by pressing and holdin...

Страница 57: ...harged the light will glow green Replacing the Fuse If the printer does not respond when it is connected to the cigarette lighter adapter it is possible that the fuse in the adaptor may be blown To check remove the cigarette lighter adapter from all power supplies and unscrew the cover over the pin Pull out the fuse If the elements in the fuse appear broken replace the fuse Replacement Fuse Rating...

Страница 58: ...f the printer where you see its bar code label against the heel of your hand Lift out plug Slide battery out Slide the new battery in Insert the plug back into the battery You may also need to charge the new battery Replacing the microFlash2t 2tcr 2i 2icr Battery Open the cover and slide the battery away from the printhead towards the hinge Then lift out the battery from the tray Slide the new bat...

Страница 59: ...orts The mode you choose will depend on the sophistication of your receipt and label requirements and on a variety of other factors discussed below Line Printer Default Mode Line Printer Mode is for receipts and labels with text and simple bit mapped graphics such as a signature that do not need to be stored Easy Print Easy Print is for receipts and labels with complex graphics or any graphics sto...

Страница 60: ...phics mode select 53 ESC B Begin acceptance of compressed graphics 54 ESC E End acceptance of compressed graphics 54 SO Set double wide print 54 SI Condensed print 54 FF Form feed 55 LF Line feed 55 CR Carriage return 55 ESC w n Font select Range for n is 21 26 hex 55 ESC Reset the printer 56 ESC Hn Multiply height n times 57 ESC Q n1n2 Advance n1n2 from Q mark 57 ESC R n International Font select...

Страница 61: ...tem 3 red version 1 00 7 Åw 8 TOTAL 3 00 9 ÅEZ Explanation of Command Strings Line 1 2 The Å character is what the ESC character looks like on your screen Lines 1 2 print RECEIPT in 7 2 cpi font using Åw sequence Line 3 6 Print Item 1 3 information in a 20 4 cpi font using Åw sequence Line 7 8 Prints the Total in a 7 2 cpi font using Åw sequence Line 9 Go to Easy Print Mode The left arrow Å repres...

Страница 62: ...he range for n is 1 255 ESC A n Set Interline Spacing Format ESC A n Dec 27 65 n Hex 1B 41 n Function Sets the number of blank dot lines that are fed between character lines It will add n eight bit binary number blank lines after completion of the current line and before the next line begins printing The default for n is 0 where n number of inter character blank dot lines in a single character The...

Страница 63: ...he print head As customary with bit map data a 1 bit indicates a dot is on 0 bit indicates the dot is off Graphics printed in this manner must be the exact width of the head in bits Bit 7 of the first byte of data received will print at the left most dot on the head as you view the head with the paper feeding away from you The printer will remain in bit map graphics mode until the total amount of ...

Страница 64: ...aphics byte followed by the number of times that byte is to be repeated Once the compressed graphics data command ESC B is received each dotline must be preceded by the G or U or an A may be sent followed by the number of lines to advance When all data has been sent the final bytes must be ESC E to exit compressed graphics data Compressed graphics mode requires a graphic image the same width as th...

Страница 65: ...ine to print and the paper to advance O Neil has provided both commands for the convenience of all programmers some of whom may be more used to using a Line Feed command some of whom are more used to using Carriage Return Note To print and advance n lines use that number of CR commands or LF commands or CR LF or LF CR combinations ESC w n Select Font Format ESC w n Dec 27 119 n Hex 1B 77 n Functio...

Страница 66: ...5 7 96 chars impact 5x7 IM5X8 22 1 40 64 5 8 96 chars impact 5x8 The space in the chart above represents the space character This is the basic list of fonts For the entire list See Appendix C To compare the fonts run the demo program and print the sample files See Chapter 2 Quick Demo ESC Reset Printer Format ESC Dec 27 64 Hex 1B 40 Function Resets the printer to defaults Here s an important Easy ...

Страница 67: ...Q mark see Chapter 9 ESC R n Select International Character Set Format ESC R n Dec 27 82 n Hex 1B 52 n Function Selects international 0 USA 4 Denmark 1 France 5 Sweden 2 Germany 6 Italy 3 UK 7 Spain ESC Hn Set Double Wide and Double High Format ESC n Dec 27 33 n Hex 1B 21 n Function Selects font height and width for one line Must apply to entire line n 10h 16d Double High n 20h 32d Double Wide n 3...

Страница 68: ... receipt might contain your company logo at the top a signature line at the bottom and an identifying bar code in the middle Easy Print Command General Format There are four things to remember about all Easy Print Commands 1 They all look like this Command Information where information is the set of instructions if any the printer needs to carry out a command 2 For some commands no information is ...

Страница 69: ... The user can multiply the height or width of text graphics and bar codes Name The Name of what you are printing is the style of font or bar code or line or the file name of the graphic An example of the name of a font is MF102 Do not put spaces in the Name or the printer will reject your print request Row Column where to print text graphics bar codes and lines A typical print request will consist...

Страница 70: ...e 64 Back Page 64 LP Page 64 Print Page 58 Print Request Global Options Page 65 Print Request Information Page 65 row column Page 65 Name of what is printed Font Bar Code Line Graphic Page 69 72 Field Options used to heighten or widen image Page 70 Print Data the bar code graphic or text Page 65 66 TP Self Test Printout Page 65 Query Class of Commands Page 101 ...

Страница 71: ...Set to Easy Print Mode The Å is how the ESC character looks on the screen Line 2 Left bracket and PRINT begins print request Line 3 Print Total 13 15 in a 22 6 cpi font that has been vertically and horizontally multiplied to twice its normal size Note that there are no spaces in the row and column information nor any spaces in the font name Line 4 Print the date 01 01 97 in a 22 6 cpi font that is...

Страница 72: ...s how the ESC character looks on your screen Line 2 Left bracket and PRINT begins print request Line 3 4 Starting at row 10 column 30 print Item 1 and Item 2 information in a 22 6 cpi font Line 5 Print a Code 39 bar code that has been heightened and widened The embedded Total doesn t have the word Total because this bar code wasn t wide enough to embed the whole word Line 6 Print the human readabl...

Страница 73: ...EAD nnn A left bracket begins the command set AHEAD nnn AHEAD nnn or Ahead nnn or A nnn advances the paper by nnn dotlines Ahead is an alternative to using the paper knob and manually advancing the paper The range for nnn is 1 to 65 000 The command is enclosed in left and right brackets A right bracket ends the command set BACK nnn Back Command Format BACK nnn A left bracket begins the command set...

Страница 74: ... Series of Printers LP LP puts printer in Line Printer Mode The command is enclosed in left and right brackets A right bracket ends the command set TP Self Test Printout TP A left bracket begins the command set TP TP commands a self test print out A right bracket ends the command set ...

Страница 75: ...olumn row column specify the row and column where each line of text or graphics will be placed The row and column numbers are separated by a comma with no spaces anywhere The range for each row is 1 65 000 The column range for the microFlash2 is 1 384 The column range for the microFlash3 is 1 576 In a typical print request there may be five or more row col for the single word Print Name Name is th...

Страница 76: ...ity allows you to specify how many copies of a label or receipt you wish to print Example PRINT QUANTITY 5 10 30 MF107 Hi DEMAND Demand Global Option Format DEMAND microFlash2 3 only Function Used with the QUANTITY command or alone DEMAND allows you to print a given number of copies stopping between each copy Just press the red button on the printer to print each copy You can print less than the Q...

Страница 77: ...or nnn dot lines and stops even if the image is not yet complete If however there is no Q mark on the paper the printer continues its search See also the STOP option for use as a safeguard Example PRINT QSTOP500 10 30 MF107 Hi world Note The Q must be positioned so that it does not sit under the sensor when the paper is properly aligned See Appendix A Chapter 9 for more on the Qmark ROT270 ROT270 ...

Страница 78: ...r example for the microFlash series which have a 203 DPI mechanism specifying STOP 500 will give a 2 5 total height image from the top of the paper to where it has stopped under the print head The STOP option can be used with the QSTOP option Set the STOP to stop the printing just after the stop using the QSTOP option This way the paper will always stop advancing whether paper with Q marks is load...

Страница 79: ... for lower case 26 chars for upper case plus symbols etc MF072 7 2 95 characters large block MF102 10 2 223 characters medium block bold MF107 10 7 96 characters block bold MF185 18 5 96 characters block normal Default FontÎ MF204 20 4 224 characters block normal Default Font microFlash2 3 2t MF226 22 6 96 characters small block microFash 2i Only Default 2i FontÎ IM5X7 22 1 96 characters for impac...

Страница 80: ... be even Controller will insert leading zero to assure an even number of digits BC128 Code 128 Automatically selects Codes A C for the shortest bar code Allows all ASCII characters EN128 EAN 128 Uses Codes C for the shortest bar code Allows all ASCII characters UPC A UPC A 0 9 must have 11 digits or error controller calculates check digit EAN08 EAN 8 0 9 must have 7 digits or error controller calc...

Страница 81: ... 4 321 863 characters level 5 3 YDIM specifies the height of each element in units of 005 inches Default is 1 4 WDIM specifies the width of each element in units of 005 inches Default is 1 PDF 417 symbols contains 1 A maximum of 1848 text characters fewer if mixed with arbitrary bytes 2 A minimum of 3 rows and a maximum of 30 rows 3 A minimum of 1 column and a maximum of 30 columns 4 Error detecti...

Страница 82: ...ed under the five character name ALOGO See Chapter 3 on how to use the Graphics button in the microFlash Configuration Program to store a graphic automatically Example 2 above makes the logo twice as big as it would be otherwise Print Global Options1 row column Name Field Options Data Graphic Field Options These options are used to widen or heighten the graphic Field Option Abbr Description HMULTn...

Страница 83: ...be drawn around text or graphics Example 1 PRINT 60 30 HLINE length 200 thick 2 Example 2 PRINT 60 30 VLINE length 50 thick2 Explanation Example 1 prints a horizontal line 200 dotlines long and two dotlines thick Example 2 prints a vertical line 50 dotlines long and 2 dotlines thick There is only a single vertical bar because there is no data to enclose Abbr Name Description T HLINE Horizontal lin...

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Страница 85: ... Stripe and Smart Card reader Format for these configuration commands follows the self writing three character configuration commands similar to IR related configuration commands In all cases the printer will respond with either a NAK N crc or a WACK W crc indicating the printer is busy writing to flash followed by an ACK A crc The CRC is the common CRC 16 General Reader Operational Commands The c...

Страница 86: ... one Turn LED on F flash Begin flashing LED General Reader Configuration Commands The red and green LEDS and buzzer can be configured to be under host control or the printer s control The printer can control the LEDs only if EITHER the MAG card read is enabled OR the Smart Card is enabled but not both If the LEDs are configured to be under host control the MG and MR commands will override the prin...

Страница 87: ...rd reader Temporarily overrides Flash setting Response MD Command MZ Zero Magnetic card data use to assure data is from CURRENT read Response MZ Command MR Read Magnetic card data all data read from card is returned Including start stop characters and delimiters Returns data delimited as follows N no card data read OR T1 delimits Track 1 data sent if track 1 is enabled T2 delimits Track 2 data sen...

Страница 88: ...ters to be set should be set in a single command with options separated by semicolons Command CMR data Configure Magnetic Card Reader requires data CMR data T1 ON or OFF to enable or disable reading Track I T2 ON or OFF to enable or disable reading Track II T3 ON or OFF to enable or disable reading Track III E ON or OFF to enable or disable the magnetic card read D IN or OUT or BOTH for card read ...

Страница 89: ... commands to the card reader and meaning of responses Command SP data Controls Power to the Smart card requires data Response for power ON SP ATR data Where ATR data is Answer To Reset data returned by card Response for power OFF SP SP data 0 zero Turn power off 1 one Turn power on printer returns ATR for async card Command SW data ICC card write requires command to be written to card ISO 7816 Use...

Страница 90: ...BIN or HEX to receive status data responses from card in binary or ASCII Hex A ON or OFF to enable the autoprint stand alone demo Example to turn the autoprint demo ON 1 put the printer into Easy Print by sending three characters ESC EZ 2 configure the printer by sending CSR A ON Operational Scenarios General The magnetic card and button data are read automatically by the 2tcr 2icr 4tcr and buffer...

Страница 91: ...on may choose to zero the buffer before prompting the insertion of the card to assure the data is from the card about to be inserted and not a previously read card An application then may choose the following sequence if the operator of the equipment is trained i e not a consumer end user this uses the automatically generated LED Buzzer status indicators Handheld prompts the user to insert then re...

Страница 92: ...e application then might choose to handle a microprocessor based smart card as follows Handheld prompts the user to insert their card User inserts the smart card into the card reader slot waking up the reader Handheld polls the reader looking for the card to be inserted Handheld commands reader to power up the card reader returns the card s answer to reset unique to each card type Handheld command...

Страница 93: ...three months if used infrequently O Neil Product Development Inc offers a printer cleaning card that is used to clean the microFlash2 3 2t It is a paper sized card that has been saturated with a cleaning solution 1 Tear open the pouch containing the cleaning card and remove the card 2 Remove the receipt paper from the printer and insert the cleaning card into the paper feed 3 Press the red self te...

Страница 94: ...nter in any other way than that described above This could result in damage to the print head and void your warranty Cleaning the Exterior When the outside of your microFlash needs cleaning use a soft cloth and mild cleanser if necessary Do not use abrasive cleanser chemicals or scrubbing pads as your printer s finish could become marked ...

Страница 95: ...ot time out Once the printer is operational the suspended print batch if any will continue to print insuring that all receipts are properly printed Printer Not Printing 1 Print a self test If the self test will not print check battery voltage by plugging the microFlash into a wall outlet using the AC adapter Repeat the self test and check the Battery Voltage print out Charge battery if necessary o...

Страница 96: ...ations settings baud rate handshaking etc However if you are using IrDA the infrared standard set by the Infrared Data Association you will not have to worry about baud rate or parity or data bit settings as they are set automatically 2 Updating your firmware will delete any data stored in the printer s internal memory Thus you may need to add your old format files to your new setup program before...

Страница 97: ... The Name see format above is the name of the bar code font graphic or line There can be no spaces in the name A typo in the font name e g MF225 instead of MF226 is a common error 5 A vertical bar follows the Name of what will be printed and its field options if any A vertical bar signals the end of the data 6 A right bracket signals the end of the command Downloading Problems 1 Download via cable...

Страница 98: ...abel printing can cause the print head to become sticky Use the cleaning method described on in Chapter 7 Cleaning Your Printer Attempts to clean the printer by other methods could result in costly damage to the print head Print is too light If you are not getting satisfactory darkness connect your printer to the personal computer containing your microFlash configuration program and click on the P...

Страница 99: ...rint Duration More than 2 800 inches per charge More than 13 000 inches per charge Operating 15 to 50 degrees Celsius 15 to 50 degrees Celsius Interface RS232C infrared IRDA ASK RS232 infrared IRDA ASK Characters Full IBM and internat l char sets Full IBM and internat l char sets Protocol Easy Print Protocol for Bar Codes Stored Graphics Rotated Fonts Easy Print Protocol for Bar Codes Stored Graph...

Страница 100: ...ar includes print head OEMs 3 months Extended warranties available 1 year includes print head OEMs 3 months Extended warranties available Specs microFlash 2I microFlash 2icr Dimension 4 625 x 7 125 x 1 75 inches 118mm x 181mm x 44mm 4 625 x 7 125 x2 75 inches 118mm x 181mm x 70 8mm Weight 23 3 ounces 660 grams 27 7 ounces 785 grams Print Method Impact dot matrix ink ribbon cassette Impact dot matr...

Страница 101: ...o batteries More than 1800 inches per charge using a single battery More than 4900 inches with two batteries Operating 15 to 50 degrees Celsius 15 to 50 degrees Celsius Interface RS232C infrared IrDA ASK RS232C infrared IrDA ASK Characters Full IBM and internat l char sets Full IBM and internat l char sets Protocol Easy Print Protocol for Bar Codes Stored Graphics Rotated Fonts Easy Print Protocol...

Страница 102: ...2i 2icr microFlash 4t 4cr Cell Size 5 X AA 6 X 4 3A 5 X 4 3A 2 X 4 3A Type Ni Cad DR30 NMH DR10 NMH LIP260 LI ION Nom Voltage 6 0 V 7 2 V 6 0 V 7 2 V Rated Capacity 85 Ah 3 5 Ah 1 8 Ah 1 35 Ah Operating Temp 20 50 C 4 122 F 20 50 C 4 122 F 20 50 C 4 122 F 20 50 C 4 122 F Weight 4 5 ounces 127 g 12 5 oz 354 g 6 6 oz 187 g 3 1 oz 88 g Agency N A Listed UL2054 Listed UL2054 N A ...

Страница 103: ...e microFlash uses an RJ 11 six position six conductor modular jack The printer cable is specially designed to provide strain relief Modular Connector DB9F Connector Output 1 VBATT Output 2 TXD 2 RXD Input Input 3 RXD 3 TXD Output Output 4 DTR 8 CTS Input Common 5 Ground 5 Ground Common Output 6 VCC 1 CD 4 DTR 6 DSR 7 RTS 9 RI ...

Страница 104: ...inches 2 26 inches 4 40 inches Roll Diameter 1 75 inches 2 inches 2 inches 2 inches 2 25 inches Core Size actual core 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches Core Size OD 625 inches 625 inches 625 inches 625 inches 625 inches Paper Thickness 002 inches 002 inches 002 inches 005 inches 005 inches 625 Core Size OD Roll Diameter 4 Core Size Use only O Neil Product Development s recommend paper s...

Страница 105: ...r out and Q mark sensing it is important that the Q mark not sit under the sensor when the paper has stopped This will cause a paper out condition Therefore there is an area on the top of form where the Q mark cannot be located By on top we mean that the top of form would emerge from the print mechanism and then the Q mark would emerge after top of form 4 Although the Q mark may be located in diff...

Страница 106: ...croFlash Series of Printers Parking Ticket Showing Q Mark Area for microFlash2 1 0 15 25 65 4 No Qmark 5 The Qmark can go anywhere between the dotted lines except the 5 region shown above The recommended location is shown below The height of the Qmark can be between 15 and 25 ...

Страница 107: ...ecifications 97 Parking Ticket Showing Q Mark Area for microFlash3 6 15 25 5 No Qmark 4 The Qmark can go anywhere between the dotted line and the edge of the paper except in the 5 region shown above The recommended location is shown below The height of the Qmark can be between 15 and 25 ...

Страница 108: ...Flash Series of Printers Parking Ticket Showing Q Mark Area for microFlash 2t 2tcr 15 25 37 73 5 No Qmark 5 The Qmark can go anywhere between the dotted lines except the 5 region shown above The recommended location is shown below The height of the Qmark can be between 15 and 25 ...

Страница 109: ...fications 99 Parking Ticket Showing Q Mark Area for microFlash 4t 4tcr The Qmark can go anywhere between the dotted line and the edge of the paper except in the 5 region shown above The recommended location is shown below The height of the Qmark can be between 15 and 25 15 25 No Qmark 5 6 3 ...

Страница 110: ...the RS 232 port You will need more wake up characters for faster speeds No wake up characters are needed for IrDA For ASK Pluse about 150 wake up characters are needed at 9600 baud The first character sent wakes up the printer the next few null characters will be lost during power up ASCII Character Codes Decimal Hexadecimal Control Character Character 000 00H NUL null Note If you use the timer fu...

Страница 111: ... appropriate table to interpret the printer s reply Query Format Query Format ESC Query Reply Format Query Query1 Reply1 QueryN ReplyN Function The word Query in the Query Format above is replaced in each case by a specific command For example send the string BT Interpreting the Reply to a Query Consult the table for each Query command to interpret the reply Each reply will contain several pairs o...

Страница 112: ...ailable the amount used and amount remaining for application Print head ESC PH Returns type of print head in use and number of dots across Infrared ESC IR Returns info about IR settings Fonts ESC FN Returns a list of fonts available Graphics ESC GR Returns list of downloaded graphics Formats ESC FM Returns list of all formats Shows Easy Print commands with variable and fixed data that represent a ...

Страница 113: ...attery voltage and temperature H O Print head temperature is in acceptable range Rows marked with asterisk apply to Easy Print and Line Printer Mode Rows without an asterisk apply only to Easy Print Query Reply Definition E N N no error E c c command error invalid command E d d data error e g letter in numeric only bar code E f f font not available E g g global parameter error E o o overrun of buf...

Страница 114: ...ty is set N 8 There are 8 data bits H B Hardware and software handshaking are enabled D 10 The darkness burn time is set to 10 Y 1 The paper is 1 ply S Y The sound is on T 0060 The time out is set for 60 seconds Query Reply Definition L LP EZ Default mode Line Printer or Easy Print EZ B 012 024 048 096 192 384 Baud rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 19 2K or 38 4 baud P N E O Parity is None Even or Odd N 7 ...

Страница 115: ... This is a reply to a BATTERY query V 6 8 The current battery voltage is 6 8 Volts T 25 8 Battery temperature is 25 8 degrees Centigrade CH C Complete charge Query Reply Definition V n n Battery Voltage n n volts T nn nC Battery Temperature nn n degrees C or nn nn degrees C CH C F I N T W C Complete F Fast Charge I Initialization N No Charge T Trickle Charge W Wait to restart SB00 SB nn TBD Reserv...

Страница 116: ...code and download file Reply Example VR F 4 09 B 2 05 D 1 0 Reply Explanation VR This is a reply to a VERSION query F 4 09 The firmware main program version is 4 09 B 2 05 The boot code version is 2 05 D 1 0 The download file version is 1 0 Query Reply Definition F n nn Firmware version is n nn B n nn Boot code version is n nn D n n Download fonts graphics formats version is n n ...

Страница 117: ...512 Reply Explanation MY This is a reply to a MEMORY query FS 1M This printer contains a 1M bit flash memory FM AMD The Flash Manufacturer is AMD RS 1M RAM Size 1M DT 049152 Total Flash area available for Download is 49 152 bytes DR 000512 Download Flash memory Remaining Out of the 49 152 bytes 512 bytes remain available Query Reply Definition FS 1 Meg 4 Meg Flash Size 1 Meg 128K bytes or 4 Meg 51...

Страница 118: ...5 6C Reply Explanation PH This is a reply to a PRINTHEAD query TD 0384 The print head in this printer has 384 dots across DD 203 The dot density is 203 dots per mm M LPT3245 The print head model number is LPT3245 T 25 6C The current print head temperature is 25 6 degrees Centigrade Query Reply Definition TD Nnnn Total Number of dots across this print head DD Nnn Dot Density of this print head dots...

Страница 119: ... version is 00 DV 00 The DIRECT version is 00 IV 1 0 06 The IrDA version specification supported is 1 0 and the firmware is version 06 IN microFlash2 The device nickname is microFlash 2 ID The device name is 1234567890123456789 Query Reply Definition P OFF IrDA ASK ASC CRC DIRECT DIRECT CRC Protocol selected is OFF IrDA ASK ASK with CRC DIRECT or DIRECT with CRC AV nn ASK software Version nn DV nn...

Страница 120: ...2 96 US 224 CHR BLOCK NORMAL CPI 20 4 Reply Explanation FN This is a reply to a FONT query N5 MF107 The first font has the name MF107 N1 26 The one character name is or 26H L The first font is a resident font UV 1 The user version is 1 UD 01 02 96 The user date is 01 02 96 US 96chars blockbold The font is a 96 character block bold font CPI 10 7 The font has 10 7 characters per inch N5 MF204 The ne...

Страница 121: ...V 1 UD 05 29 96 US Big Logo Reply Explanation GR This is a reply to a GRAPHICS query N5 LOGO1 The graphic has a five character name LOGO1 N1 z 7A The graphic has a one character name of z or 7AH L D This is a downloaded graphic UV 1 The user version is 1 UD 05 29 96 The user date is 5 29 96 US Big Logo The user descriptive summary is Big Logo Query Reply Definition N5 xxxxx 5 character Name is xxx...

Страница 122: ... UV 1 UD 05 29 96 US PROPERTY ID LABEL BC Reply Explanation FM This is a reply to a FORMATS query N5 LABEL The format has a 5 character name of LABEL L D The format is a downloaded format UV 1 The user versionis 1 UD 05 29 96 The user date is 05 29 96 US PROPERTY The user descriptive summary is PROPERTY ID ID LABEL BC LABEL BC There is no other format loaded Query Reply Definition N5 xxxxx 5 chara...

Страница 123: ...N Cancel Query Format ESC CN Reply Format ESC CN Function Cancels demand printing ESC RE Reset Query Format ESC RE Reply Format ESC RE Function Resets printer ESC RS Status Card Reader Card Reader Option Query Format ESC RS Reply Format ESC RS Function Returns Card Reader Status ESC MR Read Magnetic Card Card Reader Option Query Format ESC MR Reply Format ESC MR Function Returns Magnetic Card Read...

Страница 124: ...114 User Manual and Technical Guide The O Neil microFlash Series of Printers ...

Страница 125: ...35 MF055 96 chr large block 11 24 18 5 24 36 MF185 96 chr blk normal 9 24 22 6 25 37 MF226 97 chr small block 19 26 10 7 26 38 MF107 96 chr block bold 13 27 15 6 2A 42 MF156 224 Chs Cd Pg 8859 1 4 5 50 7 A 41 65 PT04A 64 chr small block 6 9 33 8 B 42 66 PT05H 96 chr small block 6 24 33 8 B 42 66 PT05T 96 chr tall block 8 12 25 3 C 43 67 PT06H 96 chars small block 8 12 25 3 C 43 67 PT06X 193 chars ...

Страница 126: ...226 224 Chs Cd Pg 8859 1 16 16 12 6 a 61 97 ASN A 11146 chr MSB A1 E7 16 16 12 6 b 62 98 ASN B 3374 chr MSB A1 C8 16 16 12 6 c 63 99 SHJIS 7000 chr Shift JIS 8 16 25 3 z 7A 122 K ASC 8 Bit ASCII Use w ASN 4 30 30 Prop d 64 100 ARABT Arabic Simplified 4 30 30 Prop e 65 101 ARABS Arabic Traditional 10 30 20 4 2B 43 A ASC Arabic Compliment to T S To view a few of these fonts run the demo program See ...

Страница 127: ...rinter Bit Mapped Graphics This is the type of graphics that can be printed in Line Printer Mode It is a type of graphics which can be viewed as a bit map where each dot in the graphic corresponds to a given bit in the memory map Baud Rate The speed of communications between the PC or hand held and a peripheral device such as the microFlash printer Boot Version The version of the boot sector firmw...

Страница 128: ...Easy Print Store Graphic command the CRC is a number calculated by your program which is matched against the number calculated by the printer after the graphic is received If the printer s CRC number and the program s CRC number match the data was received in its entirety Otherwise the graphic will be rejected Interference with the data can be caused by electrical noise Device Name The IrDA name o...

Страница 129: ...ry to change operating system fonts graphics or configurations The user never has to send the printer back to the factory for an update The printer never has to wait for a computer to send graphics since graphics are stored in flash memory Flow Control A method of controlling the communications between a hand held computer and a peripheral device such as the microFlash Format Refers to the lay out...

Страница 130: ...hey come out of the printer saving labor costs LI ION Battery Pack Rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries assembled into a pack for portable printing Ni Cad Battery Pack Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium batteries assembled into a pack for portable printing Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack Nickel metal hydride batteries delivers high energy density in a rechargeable pack for portable printing 1M or 4 M Mem...

Страница 131: ... standard cable connection Stored Graphic A graphic such as a company logo that is stored in the printer s flash memory Since the graphic need not be fetched from the computer s memory it can be printed in a flash Time Out The amount of time a microFlash printer stays on before going into sleep mode ...

Страница 132: ... 113 Cancel Line Buffer 52 Carriage Return 55 Changing to Easy Print Mode 56 57 Charging the microFlash 46 86 Cigarette Lighter Adapter 47 86 Cleaning and Maintenance 83 84 Cleaning Card 83 COM Port 27 28 118 Communication Parameters 27 Compressed Graphics 54 118 Configuration Menu 24 Configuration Query 104 Cyclic Redundancy Check Defined 118 D Darkness of Print 30 Data In Easy Print 59 Data Bits...

Страница 133: ... Infrared 1 22 31 109 119 Infrared Data Association 1 31 Infrared Query 109 IrDA 31 120 L Line Feed 55 Line Printer Mode 49 50 120 Bit Mapped Graphics 53 Cancel Line Buffer 52 Carriage Return 55 Compressed Graphics 54 Enlarging Graphics 57 Fonts 56 Form Feed 55 Go to Easy Print Mode 56 57 Line Feed 55 Reset Printer 56 Select Font 55 Set Double Wide Print 54 Set Form Length 52 Set Interline Spacing...

Страница 134: ...ifications 89 Printhead Query 108 Printing Multiple Copies 66 Multiple Copies on Demand copy by copy 66 Programming the microFlash 86 Q Qstop Global Option 67 Quantity Global Option 66 Querying the Printer Battery Query 105 Configuration Query 104 Fonts 110 Formats Query 112 Graphics 111 Infrared Query 109 Interpreting the Reply 101 Memory Query 107 Printhead Query 108 Quick Reference 102 Status o...

Страница 135: ...4 49 121 T Thermal Paper Specifications 94 Time Out 22 29 121 Timer 29 Transmit 32 36 39 Troubleshooting 85 Downloading Problems 87 Print Quality Problems 88 Programming Problems 86 U Updating the microFlash 40 V Version Query 106 Voltage 22 45 46 105 W Wake the printer 19 29 Wake Up Characters 100 Warranty 89 90 91 Windows 3 1 23 Windows 95 24 40 Windows Driver 40 Wireless 21 ...

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