CognitiveTPG Advantage LX - Manual (Page 3)

Programming Overview
Bar code printers are programmable devices. Most Cognitive printers use the
same command language, which has become an industry standard.
Cognitive’s Ethernet printers accept a series of Variable Ethernet commands
specific to this line of printers. These commands and other Ethernet func-
tions are explained in this document.
In typical label printing applications, simple ASCII commands control the
printer. These commands are written to files called label formats. When sent
to the printer, each label format tells the printer how to produce one or more
labels.
One label format can print many similar labels. Label formats may be sent to
the printer individually or in batches in multiple file uploads. Several different
ASCII label formats may be combined in a single file, with each format capa-
ble of producing a different label.
This document describes the VARIABLE ETHERNET commands used specifi-
cally to configure ethernet enabled printers via label format files. Additional
information regarding general programming options, ASCII and graphics
commands used to create label formats, stored objects and menus appears
in the Programmer’s Guide.
Cognitive's e+Solutions printers are designed to work with any ethernet net-
work using TCP/IP. Cognitive enables networking features by default. Use the
commands detailed in this document to change the default settings.
Important: Read these instructions carefully and refer to other manuals as
needed to support the host system.
Note: Use the Cognitive inControl software to configure the printer without
using the programming commands. A standard version of inControl is
available on the printer’s companion CD-ROM shipped with all standard
e+Solutions printers.
Contact Cognitive or visit our web site, www.cognitive.com, for additional
information.
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Programming Overview