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Reducing Imaging Time
Imaging time is the time it takes the printer to image the data for the first
label after the printer receives the format and batch packet. There are
several ways to reduce the imaging time: send formats and configurations
once, use a batch quantity of zero, or update batch fields.
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If the formats use the same check digit scheme, you only need to send
the check digit scheme once.
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Send formats once and use the batch update field to change information
on the label. Using a batch update field reduces the imaging time,
because only the fields that change are imaged. All other fields remain
the same as the last queued batch.
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Use the batch quantity zero method when your application requires
operator intervention to enter data. While the operator is entering data,
the previous field is sent with a batch quantity of zero. The printer
images the field, but does not print it. After the operator enters the data
for the last field, the batch quantity can be specified. The last remaining
field is imaged, and the label prints almost immediately.
To pre-image a label:
1. Send the format and a batch header in one file. The first time you send
the batch header, use the parameter N (new batch), and the parameter
0 for (zero quantity).
Example
{B,1,N,0 p }
The printer images constant text, line, box, and graphic fields, but does
not print them.
2. Input data for each field, and send it with a batch header using the
par am ete r U (update) and a quantity of zero. When the printer receives
the data, it immediately images the field, but does not print it.
Example
{B,1,U,0 p
1,"RODGER DIST CTR" p }
{B,1,U,0 p
2,"8292" p }
At this time, the printer is imaging all associated fields, including fields
that copy from other fields.
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