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Formatting the Memory Card

For operation, the memory card first has to be structured internally in a certain

way. Normally, memory cards are already pre-formatted in a suitable manner.

If the card you are using is not formatted at all, the Apollo will bring up one of

the messages "Unknown card" or "Structural err." Then, you may format the

card using one of the following three methods :

1. Formatting the card using a PC card drive of a lap-top and the DOS

command "FORMAT".

2. Formatting the card using the Apollo setup command "Format card".

(see Chapter 9)

3. Formatting the card using the Apollo's interface and the printer command

"Mf;name CR".

Writing on the Memory Card

There are also different methods to write onto a memory card.

The easiest way is to copy label formats, graphics, or font files directly onto the

card using a PC card drive of a lap-top or another computer and the DOS

command "COPY".

Another way is to write on the card using the card drive of the Apollo and

transfer the data via interface.

For saving a label, you need to put the label design commands into "brackets"

consisting of "Ms"-commands :

Ms LBL;ABC Command to save a file called "ABC"

H 100,0,T |

S l1;0,0,68,71,108 | Contents of the file "ABC"

T 10,10,0,3,pt15;Memory card |

A 1[NOPRINT] |

Ms LBL End of Save File command

After completing the commands the file "ABC" is stored on the card with all

commands from "J" to "A" which describe the label format.

The parameter [NOPRINT] used within the command A line will suppress the print

of the label while saving the file.

Whenever the file "ABC" is called up, exactly one label will be printed.

If you want to print the label in a variable quantity do not use the A command

within the label description.

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Printing from a Memory Card

Using a memory card provides the opportunity to print without a

connection of the Apollo to a computer.

Follow the instructions below, after the card has been installed and the printer

has been switched ON :

1. Switch printer into OFFLINE mode by pressing the key.

2. After pressing the key, the file name of the first label saved on the

card will be shown.

3. Using the key and the key, you may scroll up and down the

contents of the card. Confirm the selection by pressing the key.

4. If you have chosen a label with a set number of labels to print, the Apollo

will instantly start printing.

5. For labels with a variable number of labels, the top line of the display

shows "Number of labels", the bottom line shows "00001" with the first figure

flashing. (cursor)

Using the key and the key, the figure at the position of the

cursor may be altered. By pressing the key the cursor can be moved

on to the next figure. After confirming of the last figure, the Apollo starts to

print.

6. To pause the selection of a label or the input of the number of labels you

may press the key.

The data saved on the card is also accessible via interface and computer.

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Keyboard Adapter

The keyboard adapter option offers to connect the Apollo to a standard PC

keyboard or any other compatible input device (e.g. a bar code scanner) via its

serial interface. Using the keyboard, print jobs of an internal PC card may be

loaded and variable data may be altered. Input data requests as well as data

received from the keyboard will be shown in the display of the Apollo.

The keyboard adapter is designed for use with all keyboards which fulfill the

following requirements : MF-2 compatible, having a 5pin DIN plug, supporting

code set 3, and also operating with a maximum of 15 kBaud.

The current consumption of the connected keyboard or scanner must not

exceed 100 mA.

Installation of the Keyboard Adapter

Fig. 13 r Keyboard adapter

1 2

1 - 25 pin SUB-D plug

2 - 5 pin DIN connector

1. Change the interface setting to "RS232C, 9600 Baud, RTS/CTS" and

confirm.

2. Connect the 25 pin plug (1) of the keyboard adapter to the serial interface

connector at the rear of the printer.

Make sure that the printer is switched OFF !

3. Connect the keyboard to the 5 pin DIN connector (2) of the keyboard adapter.