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4. Printing Online
Online mode lets you transmit format, batch, and graphic data
to the printer from a host computer. Batch data is sent to the
print queue and printing then starts automatically.
Your
Programmer’s Manual
contains the information required
for sending formats and batch data. The list below shows
features that are available offline, but not available in online
mode.
• Sub-fields, merge fields, and cost code fields are not
available.
• Date and time fields are treated as regular text fields;
you must supply the date or time in the batch data for
printing.
• All check digits must be sent online for each field
requiring a check digit.
• Only certain font sizes are available online. Refer to the
Programmer’s Manual
for the font sizes.
To begin Online mode:
1. Make sure you set the online options in the printer to
match the host computer. For setting these options, see
"Setting the Online Parameters."
2. Connect the RS-232 cable interface to the printer and your
terminal device.
3. Display Online on the main menu by pressing until
you see
Select Operating Mode: ↕
Online __
Printing Online
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