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PrintNet Enterprise Suite User’s Manual

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100Chapter 3File DownloadFigure 80. Update Properties for the Vending Room PrinterThe Update Properties dialog box opens. See Figure 80.In this exampl

Download the Files101Figure 81. Configuration Download SettingsSince the printer will download a configuration file, you can click Settings to open th

102Chapter 3File DownloadFigure 82. File Download: ManufacturingExample 3In this example, the user selected the Manufacturing folder, then selected Ap

Download the Files103Figure 83. File Download: Building AExample 4In this example, the user selected the Building A folder, then selected Applications

104Chapter 3GPIO ManagerRecovery FileWhenever a printer downloads a program (firmware) file, the configurations and flash memory are erased. You can c

Recovery File105Media ProfilerThe Media Profiler application is only available for thermal printers. It provides a means to analyze media sensing prob

106Chapter 3Media ProfilerThe Menu And ToolbarFigure 85. Media Profiler Menu and ToolbarFileOpen: Opens a dialog wherein the user can select a previou

The Menu And Toolbar107CaptureFigure 86. The Start Media Profiling Dialog BoxStart: Opens the Start Media Profile dialog box. See Figure 86.From the P

108Chapter 3Media ProfilerProfiler ViewFigure 87. Profiler ViewThe center part of the Media Profiler window is the profiler view. The profiler view is

Profiler View109Profile GraphicFigure 88. Profiler GraphicThe profile graphic has four horizontal divider lines to indicate the quarter values of the

111OverviewPrintNet Enterprise SuitePrintNet Enterprise Suite (PNE) allows you to organize all of the printers in your office remotely in a single dat

110Chapter 3Media ProfilerThe CrosshairFigure 89. The CrosshairThe crosshair appears when the Show Crosshair menu item is checked (the default). When

Profiler View111ZoomFigure 90. ZoomingYou can use the zoom selection box to set the zoom factor. See Figure 90. You can enter a zoom factor or select

112Chapter 3Media ProfilerAdjust the OriginFigure 91. Adjusting the OriginBy default the origin of the graph is located at the first sample of the cap

For More Information113Operator PanelPNE includes a virtual operator panel that simulates all the functions of the physical operator panel on your pri

114Chapter 3Operator PanelFigure 92. Line Matrix Printer Virtual Operator Panel (P8000 Cabinet)Figure 93. Line Matrix Printer Virtual Operator Panel (

For More Information115Figure 94. Line Matrix Printer Virtual Operator Panel (P7000 Cabinet and Pedestal)Figure 95. Line Matrix Printer Virtual Operat

116Chapter 3Operator PanelFigure 96. Line Matrix Printer Virtual Operator Panel (P5000 Cabinet)Figure 97. Line Matrix Printer Virtual Operator Panel (

For More Information117Figure 98.Thermal Printer Virtual Operator Panel (SL4M/T4M)Figure 99.Thermal Printer Virtual Operator Panel (SL5000/T5000)Menu/

118Chapter 3Operator PanelPrimary/Secondary Operator KeysClicking the primary and secondary operator keys in the operator panel causes the printer to

Disabled Indicator119Disabled IndicatorNormally, when you control the printer via the operator panel, the Disabled light is off, and the Enable button

12Chapter 1Printer SetupPrinter SetupYour printer uses the diagnostic port to communicate with PNE. The diagnostic port must be configured to interact

120Chapter 3Information CaptureThe following are descriptions of the Information Capture menus.FileSave As: Saves the configuration or error log displ

Directory121DirectoryFlash File System: Displays the file system information for your printer.NOTE:If your printer is equipped with an EM (External Me

122Chapter 3AutoID Data ManagerAutoID Data ManagerSee “AutoID Data Manager” on page 281.ODV Quality WizardFigure 103. ODV Quality Wizard WindowNOTE:Yo

Directory123Speed KeysFigure 104. The Speed Keys WindowThe Speed Keys are single buttons that allow you to perform a specific operation without having

124Chapter 3Job CaptureJob CaptureFigure 105. Job Capture WindowJob Capture is an application that captures host datastreams through a specified host

Job Capture Features125Select FileClear Window to clear all capture information from the terminal window. Select FileQuit to close the Job Capture a

126Chapter 3Job CaptureSearch Captured DataYou can search captured data for specific sequences. Select Search Search Captured Data. Enter the data as

Job Capture Features127•Twinax Host Data•Coax Host Data•C/T Base Emulation•PCI Ethernet In•USB InNOTE:The USB port is available only on SL5000r/T5000r

128Chapter 3Web AccessOptionsDisable PrintingSelect OptionsDisable Printing to capture data without printing.Web AccessYou can access your printers u

Login To The PNE Web Site129Login To The PNE Web SiteFigure 109. The PNE Web SiteBy default, three categories of login privileges are available. See T

Operator Panel Method13Operator Panel MethodP8000 Series Line Matrix Printers1. Press ONLINE key to enter Offline mode.2. Press ↵ key to enter Menu mo

130Chapter 3Web AccessThe Printer List PageFigure 112. The Printer List Web PageClick Printer List Page. The Printer List web page appears and lists t

Changing User Settings, IP Addresses, and IP Address Ranges131Changing User Settings, IP Addresses, and IP Address RangesFigure 113. The PpmLogin.xml

132Chapter 3Web AccessUser SettingsFigure 114. User Login ParametersThe user name, password, and privilege category are defined in the <UserDatabas

Changing User Settings, IP Addresses, and IP Address Ranges133IP Addresses and IP Address RangesFigure 115. Include/Exclude IP Address OptionsYou can

134Chapter 3Web Access

1354UtilitiesReboot PrinterReboots the selected printer.Set Printer PasswordPNE does not allow passwords to change unless the Supervisor password matc

136Chapter 4Set Printer PasswordTo change the printer password:1. Click the printer name to select it.2. Select UtilitiesSet Printer Password. The Ch

General Tab137Set Wireless PropertiesNOTE:For a more thorough description of these settings, refer to the Network Interface Card User’s Manual.To set

138Chapter 4Set Wireless PropertiesLEAP is to enable LEAP operation.Kerberos is to enable Kerberos operation.Sub-Channel: Determines the channel for t

WEP Encryption Tab139WEP Encryption TabFigure 118. Wireless Properties: WEP Encryption TabYou must click Read to obtain the printer’s settings before

14Chapter 1Printer SetupP5000 Series Line Matrix Printers1. On the operator panel, press the ON LINE CLEAR key to take the printer offline.2. Press UP

140Chapter 4Set Wireless PropertiesKerberos TabThe Kerberos tab contains four sub-tabs: Print Server, KDC, Set Password, and Credentials.Figure 119. W

Kerberos Tab141Figure 120. Wireless Properties:Kerberos Tab – KDC Sub-TabKDC Sub-TabYou must click Read to obtain the printer’s settings before you ca

142Chapter 4Set Wireless PropertiesFigure 121. Wireless Properties:Kerberos Tab – Set Password Sub-TabSet Password Sub-TabYou must click Read to obtai

Kerberos Tab143Figure 122. Wireless Properties:Kerberos Tab – Credentials Sub-TabCredentials Sub-TabThis tab displays the Service Principle, the date

144Chapter 4Set Wireless PropertiesEAP TabFigure 123. Wireless Properties: EAP TabYou may choose one of three commonly used authentication methods tha

WPA Tab145WPA TabFigure 124. Wireless Properties: WPA TabThis tab displays the information necessary for the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) wireless sec

146Chapter 4Macro UtilityMacro UtilityThe Macro Utility allows you to create a series of ten buttons that will do a range of things such as sending a

Configure Macro147Configure MacroFigure 126. The Configure Macro Dialog BoxTo create or edit a macro, click Configure to the right of the macro name (

148Chapter 4Macro UtilityFigure 128. The Macro String FieldYou can create a second kind of macro by typing in the Macro String field. The ASCII text a

Configure Macro149SNMP BrowserFigure 130. SNMP BrowserThe SNMP Browser enables you to view attribute values in the Printer MIB managed by the NIC. You

Operator Panel Method15SL5000e/T5000e Series Thermal Printers1. On the operator panel, press the PAUSE key to take the printer offline.2. Press ↓ and

150Chapter 4Assign IP AddressAssign IP AddressFigure 131. Assign IP AddressAllows you to assign IP addresses remotely to NICs that have not been previ

Configure Macro151Enable Remote Printer ManagementThis sets the printer’s diagnostic port to Ethernet, without having to navigate through the printer’

152Chapter 4Lock/Unlock MenusIf the following error message appears, then remote printer management has not been enabled.IMPORTANTYou may need to set

Configure Macro153Configure Print ServersFigure 136. Configure Print Servers WindowTo access the Configure Print Servers application, select one or se

154Chapter 4Configure Print Servers

1555Datastream AdapterOverviewThe datastream adapter is a software filter tool that allows you to take data from an incoming datastream and replace th

156Chapter 5CST ManagerCST ManagerUsing the CST Manager, you decide which data, as sent by the host, gets modified by the printer.Open PNE and select

The Menu And Toolbar157The Menu And ToolbarFileNew: Closes the current bundle and creates a new one. See “CSTs and CST Bundles” on page 162.Open: Open

158Chapter 5CST ManagerDelete CST: Deletes the current CST from the bundle.Import CST(s): Imports CST(s) from a bundle file.ToolsTestTests the functio

The Menu And Toolbar159Figure 140. Search Dialog BoxAvailable searches are Find, Find Next, and Find Previous. If you select Find, a Search dialog box

16Chapter 1Printer SetupSet PasswordSee “Set Printer Password” on page 135 to learn how to set passwords.If the password is unknown you must clear it

160Chapter 5CST Manager9. In PNE, select ApplicationsOperator Panel.10. Take the printer offline.11. Select PRINTER CONTROLApplic. Adapter if you ha

Input/Output Fields161Input/Output FieldsFigure 141. CST Input/Output FieldsThese fields allow you to select the appropriate Input/Output sequence. Us

162Chapter 5CST ManagerThe CST Listing FieldFigure 142. CST Listing FieldThe field below the input and output fields shows the CST. To copy an entry,

Modes163Modes And AttributesModesFourteen modes handle data: Replace, Remove, Insert, Flush, Transparent, Skip GFX Data, Select CST, CST ON, CST OFF,

164Chapter 5Modes And AttributesTransparent ModeThe Transparent mode allows you to control which data is removed, replaced, or modified. Sometimes the

Modes165Response ModeThis feature was added to the datastream adapter to allow the definition of a protocol: an interaction between the host computer

166Chapter 5Modes And AttributesAttributesFigure 144. CST: Accessing AttributesTo access attributes, right-click any item in the Input field (or selec

Attributes167Ignore CaseAllows the matching of characters to be case independent. Whether the character is “X” or “x” a match occurs.ParameterAllows c

168Chapter 5Additional FeaturesAdditional FeaturesFigure 145. Additional FeaturesThe Use Once FlagThis flag, which is set during the entry of a CST, i

The Entry On/Off Flag169To reset the used flags:•Append the Reset mode to the CST.•Check the Enable Auto Reset check box in the Edit Information dialo

Set Telemetry Path (SL5000/T5000 Series Only)17Set Telemetry Path (SL5000/T5000 Series Only)The following procedure enables you to collect data using

170Chapter 5Patterns / VariablesMemo TabUse the Memo tab to save comments with the CST (e.g., comments that describe the CST function and purpose).Pat

Pattern Character Tab171Character: Selects the character that identifies the pattern character. The available values range from 0x20 to 0xFF. The valu

172Chapter 5Patterns / VariablesPattern Character ListLists all the patterns characters that you have defined and added to the list.New: Click New to

Pattern Tab173Name: The name of the pattern. The name must be unique for this type of datastream adapter object. This name appears in pop-up menus whe

174Chapter 5Patterns / VariablesFormatted Pattern TabUse the Formatted Pattern tab to add, remove, and edit new and existing formatted patterns. You c

Formatted Pattern Tab175If you use a data pattern character that is not defined as a pattern character, the Don’t Care attribute is always selected. U

176Chapter 5Patterns / VariablesAuto Example:Pattern CharacterIdentifier: # Range: 0..9 Note: NumeralsFormatted PatternName: fpFieldData Data Pattern:

How to Use Patterns177How to Use PatternsFigure 152. Inserting Patterns in the Input FieldOnce you define the patterns you can use them in CST entries

178Chapter 5Patterns / VariablesFigure 155. Pattern Screen TipTo see pattern details, i.e., name and definition, hover the pointer over the character

Pattern Recognition Example179Figure 156. Object Definition: Pattern Character1. In the CST Manager, click Patterns / Variables. See Figure 156.Next,

18Chapter 1Loading and Using Foreign Language FontsLoading and Using Foreign Language FontsPNE supports Asian languages such as Korean, Simplified Chi

180Chapter 5Patterns / VariablesFigure 157. Defining a Pattern Character5. Click Add to add the pattern character to the list. See Figure 157.Next, se

Pattern Recognition Example181Figure 158. Defining Patterns13. Click Add to add the pattern to the list. See Figure 158.14. Click OK to return to the

182Chapter 5Patterns / VariablesFigure 159. Selecting the Input FieldNow you can use the just defined pattern in the CST. Create an entry in the CST w

Pattern Recognition Example183Figure 160. Entering the Input String25. Press the right arrow key, then the down arrow key and type 0A00 (for LF and NU

184Chapter 5Patterns / VariablesFigure 162. The Appended CST34. Click Append. See Figure 162.Now you will test the newly created CST.35. Select Tools

Pattern Recognition Example185Figure 164. Hex Entry Mode39. Type 1B. To enter the hex equivalent of <ESC>. See Figure 164.Figure 165. Mnemonics

186Chapter 5Patterns / VariablesVariable TabUse Variable tab to define variables. Use a variable to store data from the host so that it can be used at

Variable Tab187Status Response DefinitionFigure 169. Status Response GeneratorClick Status Response Definition, and the Status Response Generator dial

188Chapter 5Status Response DefinitionConditionsUse the upper section of the Status Report Generator to add new conditions or select existing conditio

How To Use Conditions And Protocols189Interface: Use this drop-down list to select which (host) interface the response should go to. Active is the int

Unix Setup19Unix SetupJava for Linux platforms also includes a font.properties file. This file needs to be modified to support the fonts on the user’s

190Chapter 5Status Response DefinitionStatus Response Generator ExampleA host computer sends out an ENQ character to request the printer’s status. The

Status Response Generator Example191Figure 172. Switching Between ASCII and Hex Entry Modes2. Define the output that should be transmitted to the host

192Chapter 5Status Response DefinitionFigure 173. Adding Conditions8. Click Add to add the entry to the list of protocol conditions. See Figure 173.9.

Status Response Generator Example193Figure 175. Response Mode Attributes15. Right-click your input string. A list of possible attributes displays. See

194Chapter 5CST Manager And EBCDICCST Manager And EBCDICIn addition to the standard ASCII character set commonly used for printing, many applications

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20Chapter 1Getting StartedGetting StartedThis section provides a short tutorial on how to set up and access a printer using PNE.1. This tutorial assum

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Application Name and Version Information203CST Manager Version Control SystemThe Version Control System (VCS) allows you to assign an application name

204Chapter 5CST Manager Version Control SystemCreating a New FileWhen creating and saving a file for the first time, the Set Application Name dialog b

Application Name and Version Information205•Subsequent SavesSelect File -> Save. The Version Confirmation dialog box opens with save options. See F

206Chapter 5CST Manager Version Control SystemViewing File Version InformationTo view version information of a file, select File -> Properties.Figu

Backup History207Backup HistoryThe CST Manager has a Backup History option that allows you to view the backup history of a file. The system maintains

208Chapter 5CST Manager Version Control System

2096GPIO ManagerIntroductionThis chapter describes the Printronix GPIO function available for the Printronix SL5000r/T5000r series Thermal printers.NO

Unix Setup21Figure 3. Printer Properties: Identification Tab4. Double-click New_Printer (A template). The Printer Properties dialog box opens. See Fig

210Chapter 6Events and ActionsEvents and ActionsGPIO operation is based on Events and Actions. Events can be either printer internal such as paper out

211OverviewTo launch the GPIO Configuration Manager, select ApplicationsGPIO Manager.The screen in Figure 181 displays. The fields on this screen are

212Chapter 6OverviewThe Toolbar And MenusThe toolbars allow the handling of files and text.Figure 182. The GPIO Configuration Manager ToolbarFileThe F

The Toolbar And Menus213The Print option allows the mapping table to be printed for later reference. When you select FilePrint, the GPIO Print Setup

214Chapter 6OverviewWhen you select FileGPIO Configuration the GPIO Configuration dialog box opens. This allows you to define the GPIO properties and

The Toolbar And Menus215Figure 186. Power-Up Settings – GPIO Control TabWithin the Power-Up Settings tab are two tabs, GPIO Control and IO.NOTE:Settin

216Chapter 6OverviewNOTE:GPIO does not always acknowledge the PAA trigger. If you use this feature, make sure the event is always acknowledged.Figure

The Toolbar And Menus217•RelaysThis section has 8 icons, each representing a single output relay. An active icon means that the relay will be active

218Chapter 6OverviewEditThe Edit menu allows you to define, delete, and rename mapping tables. You can also define data fields and reports to customiz

The Toolbar And Menus219Event To Action MappingFigure 191. Event To Action MappingSetting the criteria for mapping tables takes place in the Event to

22Chapter 1Getting StartedFigure 4. Printer Properties: Security Tab7. Click the Security tab. See Figure 4.8. If you are using PNE for the first time

220Chapter 6Event To Action MappingFigure 193. Setting Action ParametersEventsTable 9 lists the available events and the related parameters. Events pa

Events221 Event Name Description ParametersSecurity Key RequiredData Controller EventsStart Data Processing Event generated by the printer when the pr

222Chapter 6Event To Action Mapping Event Name Description ParametersSecurity Key RequiredLabel Completed 1Event that is generated by the printer when

Events223 Event Name Description ParametersSecurity Key RequiredPanel/ODV EventsPanel Key Event generated by the printer when the operator presses a k

224Chapter 6Event To Action MappingEvent Descriptions•Input Opto-CouplerFor external input signals you can specify the number of the opto-coupler to

Events225•Printer PausedThis event happens when the printer pauses because of the “pause printer” action. The printer accepts data from the host and p

226Chapter 6Event To Action Mapping•Label PrintedThis event occurs when a number of labels stored in the printer have finished printing. If the labels

Events227Figure 195. Setting Event ParametersTo select the Printer Error event, click the Event drop-down menu and select Printer Error as the event p

228Chapter 6Event To Action MappingFigure 196. Setting Panel Key Event Parameters•ODV StatusThis selection allows you to react to output from the ODV

Actions229•Timer ExpiredThis event happens when a user defined timer expires or when a user defined time is reached. See “Timers” on page 254.•Table E

Unix Setup23Figure 5. Printer Properties: Connections Tab – Network Sub-Tab9. Click the Connections tab. By default, the Network sub-tab displays.10.

230Chapter 6Event To Action MappingOn/Offline Switch Action toggles the printer between offline and online mode.NoneData ControlClear Buffer Action cl

Actions231Single Label Printing, Enable 1Action enables single label printing.None9 Single Page Printing, Enable 2Action enables single page printing.

232Chapter 6Event To Action MappingEnable GPIO Events This action allows the Event Parser to start executing all actions again.NoneReply to Host This

Actions233Action Descriptions•Output Opto-CouplersThe opto-coupler number to activate can be specified as well as the level (or state) required for th

234Chapter 6Event To Action MappingFigure 199. Output Relay Settings•Printer Offline/Printer OnlineThese two actions switch the printer offline or onl

Actions235•Move PaperThis action allows the movement of paper either to the next top-of-form (the gap) or, if required for specific applicator functio

236Chapter 6Event To Action Mapping•Sensor ActionThis action turns the media sensor on or off. See Figure 201.Figure 201. Setting Sensor Action Parame

Actions237•Reply to HostThe Reply to Host action allows the user to specify a data stream that will transmit to the host when the selected event takes

238Chapter 6Event to Action Mapping ButtonsEvent to Action Mapping ButtonsThe mapping table control buttons are used as follows:•New. Clears the Name

Multiple Actions239Multiple ActionsIf required, GPIO can execute a number of actions on a single event. Multiple actions specified for a single event

24Chapter 1Getting StartedFigure 6. Connections: Connections Tab – Access Method Sub-Tab11. Click the Access Method sub-tab. See Figure 6.The Access M

240Chapter 6Event to Action Mapping ButtonsThe ON FlagYou can use the On flag to temporarily disable entries in the GPIO mapping table. This is useful

The Status Line241Data FieldsFigure 208. The Define Data Fields Dialog BoxData fields are storage locations in the printer’s resident memory. To defin

242Chapter 6Data FieldsData Field ActionsData Field Actions are used to modify the content of the Data Field which results in an event.An example is p

Data Field Actions243Once the data field is defined and added to the list, make sure that the count decrements by one each time a form prints. To set

244Chapter 6Data FieldsFirst specify the data field itself, in this case a single (U16 Forms Count). If there are numerous data fields, select the one

Data Field Events245Figure 212. Generating a Mapping Table EntryNow each time a label or form prints, the value in the data field forms count decremen

246Chapter 6Data FieldsThe Source drop down menu is the data field for which the event is active. The Value field allows you to specify the number you

Data Field Events247The resulting mapping table in Figure 214 allows you to keep track of printed labels.Figure 214. Creating a Forms Counter EntryRep

248Chapter 6ReportsDefining ReportsContinuing with the previous example, we want to receive a message on the operator panel LCD that all forms have be

Creating Sections249Creating SectionsIn continuing with the example, let us define the message as ‘ALL DONE [xxxxx] where xxxxx represents the remaini

Unix Setup25Figure 7. Printer Database Main Window12. Click OK. The Printer Properties dialog box closes and you return to the printer database main w

250Chapter 6Reports7. Type ALL DONE [ in the data pane.8. Click Add. The Header When Done Printing section is added to the Item List pane.9. Click the

Creating Reports251Creating ReportsWe want to generate two reports using the sections just created. One report to generate during printing and the oth

252Chapter 6ReportsFigure 220. Adding Sections to a Report8. Click the New button.9. Type Label Printing Done in the Name field.10. Click Header When

Using Reports253Using ReportsTo make sure the correct report is transmitted to the operator panel LCD, add the following entry to the mapping table.Fi

254Chapter 6TimersTimersThe GPIO Manager allows timers to be used for different purposes. A timer can be programmed to create a delay between an event

Delay Timer Mode2554. Enter 2 in the MM field under Initial Delay.This specifies a two minute initial delay in which the operator has two minutes to r

256Chapter 6TimersDaily Timer ModeTo generate an event at a specific time each day, use the Daily timer mode. For example, you may want the printer to

Weekly Timer Mode257Weekly Timer ModeTo generate an event on a specific time and day, use the Weekly timer mode. In continuing with the previous examp

258Chapter 6TimersUsing TimersFigure 226. Using Timers to Activate an AlarmWhen there is a ribbon error, the “On Ribbon Error” timer starts (Figure 22

Download Mapping Tables259Once defined, the timer needs to start at power-up. GPIO uses its own timer based on the Real Time Clock. During the day, th

26Chapter 1Getting Started

260Chapter 6MappingPreloaded TableIf a GPIO board is installed in the printer but no user defined mapping table has been loaded, the printer will reve

Mapping Examples261Mapping ExamplesIndicator Lights ExampleImagine a factory floor with a number of printers. Over each printer are mounted lights tha

262Chapter 6MappingThe connections made on the printer’s I/O connector are displayed in the diagram below.Figure 229. I/O ConnectionsApplicator Exampl

Mapping Examples263Protected Printer ExampleTo protect the printer’s configuration from being overwritten, disable the operator panel buttons that are

264Chapter 6MappingPanel Selected Label PrintingImagine that the requirement is to print one of three labels without host intervention. To do this, th

Mapping Examples265Figure 234. 25 Pin and 9 Pin Serial ConnectorsOnce the PGL files and GPIO mapping table have been downloaded, and the special seria

266Chapter 6MappingPin Code Protected PrinterThe printer configuration protection described in the example on page 263 requires a special connector to

Pin Code Protected Printer267When a key is pressed, the value of the corresponding data field is added to the value in new_pin (which initially contai

268Chapter 6MappingNext to the data fields are status reports and information sent to the host if there is an error. The six reports listed in Table 1

Pin Code Protected Printer269Figure 237. Pin_Part_1 Mapping TableIf a key is pressed for the first 7 entries, the value of the related data field is a

272Printer DatabaseOverviewWhen you start PNE, the printer database window appears first. The printer database tool organizes and controls printers an

270Chapter 6MappingFigure 239. Pin_Part_3 Mapping TableThe Pin_Part_3 mapping table starts with the same seven entries. The value is added to new_pin

Application Name and Version Information271Figure 240. Prt_Locked Mapping TableIf it is the third try, the event generator timer starts and the Prt_Lo

272Chapter 6GPIO Version Control System•Last Modification Date - <month> - <day> - <year>Indicates when the GPIO Configuration File

Application Name and Version Information273Modifying an Existing FileAfter opening an existing file, the process of building and modifying the applica

274Chapter 6GPIO Version Control SystemViewing File Version InformationTo view version information of a file, select File -> Properties.Figure 243.

Backup History275Backup HistoryThe GPIO Manager has a Backup History option that allows you to view the backup history of a file. The system maintains

276Chapter 6Technical InformationTechnical InformationOpto-couplersThe opto-couplers are Vishay SFH6916 or equivalent with the following basic specifi

Voltages277CAUTIONFor safety purposes do not apply a voltage greater than 42 volts DC to the GPIO board, even though the relay is rated at 220 volts D

278Chapter 6Technical Information(*) Pin 17 is connected to a number of through holes on the GPIO printed circuit board. It can be used to supply powe

I/O Connector279Basic GPIO Schematic Diagram7856341278563412IP1AIP1CIP2AIP2CIP3AIP3CIP4AIP4CIP5AIP5CIP6AIP6CIP7AIP7CIP8AIP8C5V Ret10912111413161510912

28Chapter 2The Menu Bardatabases with PNE as you want. Databases save as .pdb files on your local hard drive.NOTE:You can open only one printer databa

280Chapter 6Electrical Inputs And OutputsElectrical Inputs And OutputsGPIO Opto-coupled Input CircuitGPIO Opto-coupled Output CircuitOpto-coupler4700

2817AutoID Data ManagerOverviewNOTE:You can set the AutoID Data Manager to launch automatically when PNE launches. See “Startup Tab” on page 32.The Au

282Chapter 7Data ValidationData ValidationNOTE:To collect EPC telemetry data, you must set EPC Mgr Report to Enable (in the RFID CONTROL or RFID menu

The Menu And Toolbar283The Menu And ToolbarFigure 246. The Menu and ToolbarPrintersStart Collection on All Printers: Starts the collection of telemetr

284Chapter 7Data ValidationLogError Logging: Logs printer errors. Options include enabling or disabling error logging.Printer ListWhen you add a print

Report Generation285Data Capture file name, all telemetry data is reset for the new file. Any existing telemetry data remains saved in the old Data Ca

286Chapter 7Data ValidationReport ParametersTo export the telemetry data to an ASCII file, select a printer or group of printers, and then select eith

Viewing Telemetry Data287Viewing Telemetry DataNOTE:You cannot view telemetry data if the data is being sent to an external database. Data must be rea

288Chapter 7Data ValidationViewing Detailed DataTo view more detailed information about a label, bar code, or RFID tag, double-click the desired item

Viewing Telemetry Data289Figure 255. Detailed RFID Version 2 Tag DataData FieldsNOTE:For the correct syntax for using the data field names in database

Preferences29SaveSaves the active database file using its current name.Save AsPrompts you to enter a name for the current database file before PNE sav

290Chapter 7Data Validation3. CaptureDateThis indicates the date and time the record was captured, using local time, in the format: Day, Month, Date,

Viewing Telemetry Data291NOTE:The hex values listed above reflect single failures. Multiple failures will create additional hex values based on the bi

292Chapter 7Data Validation•Percent Decode: This is a measure of consistency throughout the height of the bar code which indicates the number of good

Viewing Telemetry Data293Other Error Messages•Calibration Warning: In some cases, the validator can determine if it is out of calibration. When this o

294Chapter 7Data Validation•Overall Grade Failure: This is an overall data validation failure. One or more of the following errors has occurred: Decod

Viewing Telemetry Data295For an introductory description of the bar code data fields, see the Layman’s Guide to ANSI X3.182.For a complete description

296Chapter 7Data ValidationRFID Version 2 Data FieldsThese are the available RFID Version 2 data fields:Refer to the RFID Labeling Reference Manual fo

Viewing Telemetry Data297XML ReportThe XML report format conforms to a well formed XML document as defined in W3C Recommendation, Extensible Markup La

298Chapter 7Telemetry Data Export To 3rd Party DatabasesTelemetry Data Export To 3rd Party DatabasesThe AutoID Data Manager allows you to export telem

Examples Of Property Definitions2994. OdvJdbcDbFields (Database Fields List)This is a comma separated list of database field names that correspond to

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30Chapter 2The Menu BarLease Time on Printer Connection: Enter an amount (in seconds) to set the maximum amount of time a printer connection can remai

300Chapter 7Telemetry Data Export To 3rd Party DatabasesMicrosoft® Access™OdvJdbcDriver=sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriverOdvJdbcUrl=jdbc:odbc:odv;UID=odvus

Example Exporting Telemetry Data To A Microsoft Access Database301Figure 260. Adding Fields Using Design View in Microsoft Access5. Name the next thre

302Chapter 7Telemetry Data Export To 3rd Party DatabasesFigure 261. Entering the Data Source Name12. Type odv in the Data Source Name field. See Figur

Exporting Telemetry Data To A Microsoft SQL Database303Exporting Telemetry Data To A Microsoft SQL DatabaseHere is the set up for the Microsoft SQL da

304Chapter 7User Fault GenerationUser Fault GenerationUser fault generation is a feature that allows 3rd party applications to stop the printing opera

How To Generate A User Fault305How To Generate A User FaultTo generate a user fault, the AutoID Data Manager must be running. In addition, a properly

306Chapter 7Data Field NamesData Field NamesThe following is a list and of all available telemetry data fields. The first column lists the names of th

Bar Code Data Fields307Bar Code Data FieldsTable 16. Extended Label Format Data FieldsName Database NameMaximum Database Field (Bytes)Format Format 18

308Chapter 7Data Field NamesR(Black) Avg RBlackAvg 3Ratio Avg RatioAvg 3Bar Deviation Avg BarDeviationAvg 3Minimum Bar Dev AvgMinimumBarDevAvg 3Maximu

Bar Code Data Fields309Decodeability Failure DecodeabilityFailure 5Defects Failure DefectsFailure 5Percent Decode FailurePercentDecodeFailure 5Quiet Z

Preferences31Servers TabFigure 12. Preferences: Servers TabThe Servers tab allows you to assign port values for the SNMP (Simple Network Management Pr

310Chapter 7Data Field NamesRFID Data FieldsTable 18. RFID Version 1 Data FieldsName Database NameMaximum Database Field Size (Bytes)RFID Tag Failure

RFID Data Fields311Operation Type RfidOpType 5Field Type RfidFieldType 4NOTE:For the RfidRawData field, it is not necessary to set your database field

312Chapter 7Data Field Names

313AContact InformationPrintronix Customer Support CenterIMPORTANTPlease have the following information available prior to calling the Printronix Cust

314Appendix APrintronix Supplies DepartmentPrintronix Supplies DepartmentContact the Printronix Supplies Department for genuine Printronix supplies.Am

315BLinux Font Configuration File# @(#)linux.fontconfig.RedHat.9.0.properties 1.6 03/11/14# Copyright 2003 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All rights reserved.

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32Chapter 2The Menu BarStartup TabFigure 13. Preferences: Startup TabIn the Startup tab, check the AutoID Data Manager check box to set the AutoID Dat

320Appendix B# Search Sequencessequence.allfonts=latin-1sequence.allfonts.Big5=latin-1,chinese-big5sequence.allfonts.GB2312=latin-1,chinese-gb18030seq

321AAccess Method sub-tab, 66Actions, 210descriptions, 233multiple, 239After attribute, 167Alert Delivery tab, 50Alert Log, 50Alert, email, 51Applicat

322Configuration Editor tab, Preferences, 30Configuration Printout, 120Configuration Settings Differences Views, 85Configurations, 76Configurations, d

323Event to Action Mapping, 219Actions, 229Control Buttons, 238Events, 220Events, 210ExampleAuto delimiter, 176Pattern Recognition, 178Status Response

324Insert Variable attribute, 167Installation, 11Introduction, GPIO Manager, 209IP addresses, web access, changing, 131JJob Capture, 124Capture, 126Fi

325Operator Panel, 113Disabled indicator, 119in progress indicator, 119message display, 118P5000 (cabinet), 116P5000 (pedestal), 116P7000 (cabinet and

326Reports, 247create, 251define, 248sections, 249use, 253Requirements, 11Reset All Variables mode, 165Reset mode, 164Response mode, 165Restoring conf

327Using Reports, 253Using Timers, 258UtilitiesAssign IP Address, 150Configure Print Servers, 153Enable Remote Printer Management, 151Lock/Unlock Menu

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Preferences33Macro Settings TabFigure 14. Preferences: Macro Settings Tab – General Sub-TabThe Macro Settings tab has three sub-tabs: General, Network

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34Chapter 2The Menu BarFigure 15. Preferences: Macro Settings Tab – Network Sub-TabNetwork Sub-TabUse the Network tab only when the Printer Port on th

Preferences35Figure 16. Preferences: Macro Settings Tab – Serial Sub-TabSerial Sub-TabSpeed: The baud rate at which data transfers. This setting must

36Chapter 2The Menu BarFigure 17. Preferences: USB Support TabUSB support is disabled by default. It can be enabled by using the Preference setting un

The Edit Menu37Inserting an item involves three steps:1. Select a database item. (The new icon will appear below the item you select.)2. Define which

38Chapter 2The Menu BarThe View MenuFigure 19. View MenuCollapse TreeCollapses all folders on the database menu tree. Only the top level menu items di

The View Menu39StyleAngled Lines: Shows the links between database items using angled lines.Figure 20. Angled LinesHorizontal Lines: Shows the links b

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40Chapter 2The Menu BarNo Lines: Shows no lines between database items.Figure 22. No Lines

The View Menu41ToolbarAllows you to select which buttons display on the toolbar.NOTE:By default, some icons do not appear in the toolbar.For a descrip

42Chapter 2The Menu BarThe Applications MenuFigure 24. Applications MenuFor an explanation of the Applications menu options, find the menu option in T

The Status Menu43The Status MenuFigure 25. Status MenuDiscover PrintersTo search for printers on a network, select StatusDiscover Printers, or click

44Chapter 2The Menu BarPropertiesSelect StatusProperties to open the Status Monitoring Properties dialog box. The dialog box contains three tabs: Dis

The Status Menu45Figure 27. Print Server Discovery in ProgressIf Enable Print Server Discovery is enabled, a progress indicator displays while PNE dis

46Chapter 2The Menu BarFigure 28. Status Monitoring Properties:Discovery Tab – Polled Discovery Sub-Tab2.Polled Discovery: This option allows you to s

The Status Menu47Figure 30. Status Monitoring Properties:Discovery Tab – Known Printers Discovery Sub-Tab3.Known Printers Discovery: This option logs

48Chapter 2The Menu BarPolling TabFigure 32. Status Monitoring Properties: Polling TabThe Polling option allows you to control the way PNE polls print

The Status Menu49Enable: To select whether or not you want to enable polling of a specific task. If you want PNE to poll the printers according to the

1 Overview ... 11PrintNet Enterprise Suite...

50Chapter 2The Menu BarAlert Delivery TabFigure 33. Status Monitoring Properties:Alert Delivery Tab – Alert Log Sub-TabSelect StatusProperties to ope

The Status Menu51NOTE:In the remaining alert option fields, select enable or disable as desired.Offline, Warning, Media Input, Media Output, Media Pat

52Chapter 2The Menu BarNext, click Add to define a new task (see Figure 34). In the new task item, specify the following information, then click Apply

The Status Menu533.Syslog Posting: Used in a UNIX operating system, it allows PNE to log alerts to a file located in the PNE installation directory. T

54Chapter 2The Menu BarUpdate StatusUpdate Status shows the condition of the printer at the time the status is checked. To update the status of a prin

The Status Menu55•For line matrix printers, the printer was powered on with a fault condition (not allowing the ribbon to be activated), so PNE cannot

56Chapter 2The Menu BarFigure 38. The Signal Strength IconFigure 39. The Battery Power IconThe Utilities MenuFigure 40. Utilities MenuFor an explanati

The Help Menu57The Help MenuFigure 41. Help MenuUser’s Manual LocationDisplays the User’s Manual Location dialog box. This dialog box tells you where

58Chapter 2The ToolbarThe ToolbarThe PNE toolbar contains buttons that perform functions. See below for a description of each button. Refer to the spe

The Help Menu59Find Differences: Allows you to find the differences from the factory settings for all configurations (page 82).File Download: Allows y

Table of Contents3 Applications and Web Access... 71Configuration Editor...

60Chapter 2Managing the DatabaseManaging the DatabaseTo organize your databases easily and effectively, use the Edit option on the printer database me

Defining Printer Properties61Defining Printer PropertiesFigure 42. Defining Printer PropertiesBefore you can use any of the PNE applications, you must

62Chapter 2Managing the DatabaseIdentification TabFigure 44. Printer Properties: Identification TabName (Unique)/Printer Description: Assigns a name t

Defining Printer Properties63Security TabFigure 45. Printer Properties: Security TabUser/Supervisor Password: Enter the printer’s password, if appropr

64Chapter 2Managing the DatabaseTelnet Guest Password ErrorsFigure 46. Telnet Guest Password Error: Polling the Printer StatusPNE uses Telnet to poll

Defining Printer Properties65Telnet Root Password ErrorsFigure 48. Telnet Root Password ErrorIf PNE reports a Telnet error when attempting to update w

66Chapter 2Managing the DatabaseConnections TabFigure 50. Printer Properties:Connections Tab – Access Method Sub-TabThe Connections tab contains three

Defining Printer Properties67Download Mode: Identifies how PNE downloads files and configurations to the printer. Access Method is the only option ava

68Chapter 2Managing the DatabaseNOTE:The Network settings must match the settings in the operator panel menu. See “ETHERNET PARAMS”, “ETHERNET ADDRESS

Defining Printer Properties69Speed: The baud rate at which data transfers. This setting must match the speed of the printer serial debug port. See Tab

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70Chapter 2Managing the DatabaseInformation TabFigure 54. Printer Properties: Information TabContains information about your printer. Refer to the Net

713Applications and Web AccessConfiguration EditorFigure 55. Configuration Editor WindowTo access the Configuration Editor application, select a print

72Chapter 3Configuration EditorMenu TreeThe Configuration Editor displays the printer configurations in a tree format (see Figure 55). The top level o

Changing Configurations73Changing ConfigurationsConfiguration settings in the Configuration Editor can be changed two ways:•make the changes directly

74Chapter 3Configuration EditorMenu EditorFigure 58. Menu EditorDouble-click any menu item to open the Menu Editor window. Figure 58 shows the screen

Changing Configurations75Hiding/Unhiding Menu ItemsFigure 59. Hiding a Menu ItemThe Configuration Editor allows you to hide menus to make the operator

76Chapter 3Configuration EditorSaving Configuration FilesNormally, your printer can save only nine configurations in its memory. You change these conf

Opening Configuration Files77Opening Configuration FilesTo open a configuration file, select FileOpen. The Configuration Editor loads the settings fr

78Chapter 3Configuration EditorDownloading ConfigurationsYou may use the Configuration Editor to download into your printer any configurations you hav

Migration79Enhanced MethodUsing the migration utility in the Configuration Editor, all these things can be done without having to download the configu

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80Chapter 3Configuration EditorSTEP 2:Select a printer and begin the migration of the saved configuration settings.Select a Printer to Use for Migrati

Migration81 Indicates that the menu previously existed in the saved configurations and was moved to another menu, or removed from the current menu but

82Chapter 3Factory Settings DifferencesFactory Settings DifferencesThe Factory Settings Differences application allows you to keep track of migration

Menu Bar83Menu BarThe menu bar consists of a File menu and a View menu.File MenuFigure 63. Factory Settings Differences – File MenuOpenThe Open submen

84Chapter 3Factory Settings DifferencesView MenuFigure 64. Factory Settings Differences – View MenuAll Settings ViewThe All Settings view displays all

Configuration Settings Differences Views85Configuration Settings Differences ViewsThis view consists of a non-editable table that displays the menu na

86Chapter 3Factory Settings DifferencesDifferences Only ViewIn the Differences Only View mode, only the differences between the Factory configuration

Displayed Language87Flash File ManagerFigure 68. Flash File Manager WindowWith the Flash File Manager, you can view a list of the unprotected files lo

88Chapter 3Flash File ManagerGet File InfoFigure 69. Get File InfoSelect a printer, and then click Get File Info to see a list of the unprotected file

Upload89UploadFigure 70. Uploaded Flash FilesTo upload unprotected files, select a printer, and then select the files you want to upload from the File

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90Chapter 3CST ManagerFigure 71. Selecting Multiple FilesOr, you may use the Shift or Ctrl key to select single or multiple files. See Figure 71. This

Delete And Optimize91File DownloadNOTE:The terms download and upload as used here and in the software indicate the printer’s point of view. Therefore,

92Chapter 3File DownloadDefine the Download FilesAfter you insert Download files, you must define them:1. Double-click New Download File. The Define

Download the Files93Download the FilesAfter you define Download files in your database, you must download them to your printer for them to affect the

94Chapter 3File DownloadPrinter's SD card: Using PNE to download files to the printer SD card may take a while. To avoid printer network connecti

Download the Files95Changing the File DestinationIf you have the optional EM and you wish to change the destination of a single file, click Destinatio

96Chapter 3File DownloadFigure 76. Download in ProgressConfirm that the correct files will be sent to the appropriate printers. Close the dialog box t

Download the Files97Downloading ExamplesFigure 77. Sample DatabaseIn this sample printer database (Figure 77), the printers are organized according to

98Chapter 3File DownloadFigure 78. File Download: Conference Room PrinterExample 1In this example, the user selected the Conference Room printer, then

Download the Files99Figure 79. File Download: Vending Room PrinterExample 2In this example, the user selected the Vending Room printer, then selected