Downloading - Weber Marking Systems

Datamax Printers: Graphics
Downloading Graphics
Procedure
Notes
Datamax printers support downloading PCX graphics into the printer.
Datamax does not support rotation of graphics; that is, once the
graphic is downloaded, it will only print in that one orientation.
Datamax does not supply any tools for downloading graphics. You
must add a special header to the PCX graphic you want to download
and then copy or send that file to the port to which the printer is
connected.
Header format: IPdata
where
= 02 hex,
I stands for Input Image Data,
is the memory module to which the graphic is
downloaded: A, B or F
P stands for PCX image format,
is the name the graphic will be stored under
in the printer (maximum 16 characters),
stands for Carriage Return, which is 0D hex,
is the PCX file
NOTE: Make sure that the printer is powered on and attached to the
computer before starting this procedure.
1. Open the PCX file using a hex or binary editor.
2. Insert the header shown above at the beginning of the file,
substituting a module identifier and graphic name in the
appropriate places.
3. Save the file under a new name.
4. Send the file to the printer use a communications program or DOS.
You can display memory module contents using the front panel setup.
Do this to verify that the graphic was stored in the printer.
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