Printer Packet Reference Manual

Chapter 6. Printing
This chapter describes how to
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download files to the printer
✦
define the batch header, batch control, and batch data
files
✦
modify formats
✦
create DOS batch files.
Turn on the printer and make sure it is ready to receive data
before you download. See your host’s documentation, system
administrator, or "Downloading Methods" for information on
ways to download.
When downloading, send your packets in this order:
1. Memory configuration packets (M)
2. Configuration packets (A-F)
3. Any of the following:
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Check digit packets (see Chapter 5)
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Format packets (see Chapter 4)
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Graphic packets (Refer to the MPCLII Graphics Manual)
4. Batch data (see "Defining the Batch Header")
To download from a PC:
1. Check that the PC and the printer are connected.
2. Check that communications have been established
between the PC and the printer.
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