User’s ManualZebra® KDU Plus™
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Contentsxii980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06
6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. A1IntroductionThank you for choosing the Zebra KDU Plus, a keyboard display unit. This manual guides yo
IntroductionWhat’s in the box?2980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06What’s in the box?Save the carton in case you need to ship or store the
3IntroductionKDU Plus Features6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. AKDU Plus FeaturesThe following shows the main functional features found
IntroductionOperational Modes4980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06Operational ModesThe KDU Plus is factory set to Auto-Detect the attached
5IntroductionOperational Modes6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. ATERMINAL MODE - Terminal Mode’s primary use is to act as an debugging to
IntroductionControls6980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06ControlsThe KDU Plus has a QWERTY style keyboard that includes special function a
7IntroductionControls6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. AThe Esc key in Terminal and Forms mode functions as the Esc key only, sending the
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IntroductionControls8980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06 Notes • _______________________________________________________________________
6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. A2InstallationThis section provides basic installation and configuration instructions for using the KDU
InstallationBasic Hardware Installation10980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06The Zebra EPL and ZPL desktop printers have been designed to
11InstallationOperational Modes6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. AOperational ModesThe KDU Plus is factory set to Auto-Detect the attache
InstallationOperational Modes12980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06FORMS MODE - This is the KDU Plus default operating mode. When the Auto
6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. A3Setup ModeThis section provides detail the use of the Setup Mode to configure your KDU Plus.KDU Plus
Setup Mode14980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06Changes made in Setup mode are stored in non-volatile flash memory. These settings remain
15Setup Mode6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. ASetup Mode Menu Structure
Setup Mode16980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06Operational Mode SelectionSelecting an Operational Mode will immediately enter the selecte
17Setup Mode6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. APort SettingsEach of the KDU Plus’s serial communication ports must be configured properly
iii6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. A© 2006 ZIH Corp. The copyrights in this manual and the software and/or firmware in the label prin
Setup Mode18980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06The EPL and ZPL printers have different internal default serial port communication setting
19Setup Mode6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. AWhen it is necessary connect the KDU Plus directly to a PC, then the communications betwee
Setup Mode20980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06Change the Port Settings to match the settings shown below. (Double-click selection to acc
21Setup Mode6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. ATerminal SettingsLOCAL ECHO - This setting when ON, will enable the KDU Plus to display ch
Setup Mode22980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06Factory DefaultsThe factory default settings will be reset by selecting the YES option and
6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. A4EPL Forms ModeForms Mode is the standard operational mode of the KDU Plus. Forms Mode allows the oper
EPL Forms Mode24980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06Forms Mode BasicsThe three keys active in the Forms Mode main screen (shown above) are
25EPL Forms Mode6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. AF2 - List FormsPress the F2 function key on the KDU Plus. The printer will print a for
EPL Forms Mode26980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06If a form name is entered incorrectly or does not exist the KDU Plus will report an er
27EPL Forms Mode6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. APrinting Forms without VariablesForms without variables or counters and do not include
iv980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06FCC Compliance StatementThis device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the followi
EPL Forms Mode28980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06Printing Forms with VariablesIf the form contains variables or counters and does not i
29EPL Forms Mode6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. AIf the form also contains at least one counter, then the KDU Plus will display ‘Copies
EPL Forms Mode30980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06 Notes • ____________________________________________________________________________
6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. A5ZPL Forms ModeForms Mode is the standard operational mode of the KDU Plus. Forms Mode allows the oper
ZPL Forms Mode32980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06Forms Mode BasicsThe three keys active in the Forms Mode main screen (shown above) are
33ZPL Forms Mode6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. AF2 - List FormsPress the F2 function key on the KDU Plus. The printer will print a for
ZPL Forms Mode34980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06The ZPL form name of E:1234ABCD.ZPL would be entered as:• Press the Enter key to finis
35ZPL Forms Mode6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. AZPL Forms Mode Memory and Programming IssuesThe KDU Plus in ZPL Forms Mode utilizes pr
ZPL Forms Mode36980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06Printing Forms without VariablesForms without variables (fields or serial numbers) wil
37ZPL Forms Mode6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. AThe KDU Plus may display a ‘Processing Form ..’ when loading and parsing form commands
6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. APrefaceThis section provides you with contact information, document structure and organization, and ad
ZPL Forms Mode38980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06 Notes • ____________________________________________________________________________
6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. A6Terminal ModeTerminal Mode allows the operator to use a KDU Plus as a debugging tool and a custom app
Terminal Mode40980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06OverviewThe operation of Terminal mode is similar to Windows™ Accessories software prog
41Terminal Mode6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. ATroubleshooting - Basic Procedurea. Disconnect the KDU Plus from the printer.b. Load me
Terminal Mode42980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06f. The following printer query commands can be sent directly via the KDU Plus in Termin
43Terminal Mode6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. A Notes • _____________________________________________________________________________
Terminal Mode44980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06
6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. A7File ModeFile Mode allows the operator to use a KDU Plus as a file management and transport vehicle b
File Mode46980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06OverviewThe File Management system uses storage catalog folders to hold files for transfer
47File Mode6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. AFile Mode - OverView
PrefaceContactsvi980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06ContactsYou can contact Zebra Technologies at the following:Web Sitehttp://www.zebra.
File Mode48980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06Configuring File Mode OperationsTips for making sure File Mode functions properly.• Make su
49File Mode6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. AKDU Plus - Receiving FilesTo start the file transfer process in the KDU Plus, select the &g
File Mode50980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06You must now initiate the file transfer from the PC to the KDU Plus. Use one of many possib
51File Mode6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. AMake your file selection and press the Enter key. The KDU Plus will begin transferring the
File Mode52980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06File Download SequenceZebra printers process files sent to the printers immediately. The pr
53File Mode6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. ATo delete all files in the KDU Plus, simply select DELETE ALL in the main File Management s
File Mode54980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06 Notes • _________________________________________________________________________________
6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. A8InterfacesThe section covers the electrial connections and issues involved with connecting the KDU Pl
Interfaces56980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06OverviewAuxiliarySerial Port(AUX 2)Printer Serial Port Cable:Requires “Phantom” DC Power(C
57Interfaces6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. ACOM/PRINTER Serial Port ConfigurationsThe +5 volts from the printers (pins 1 and 9) provid
viiPrefaceDocument Conventions6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. ADocument ConventionsThe following conventions are used throughout this d
Interfaces58980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06AUX1 and AUX2 Serial Port ConfigurationInterface signal meet standard RS-232 requirements.
6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. A9EPL Language SupportEPL printers and the KDU Plus support a variety of country and language with spec
EPL Language Support60980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06Language Support Crossreference (Language Strip)The KDU Plus provides access to
61EPL Language Support6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. AEPL Programming and Language SupportThe EPL printer controls language with the E
EPL Language Support62980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06p3 = KDU Country Code. Installing the Language StripThe Language Strip matches t
6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. A10External Terminal ControlThis section documents the ANSI escape sequences and parameters that suppor
External Terminal Control64980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06KDU Plus ANSI Escape Sequence CommandsMnemonic SequenceDescriptionCPR ESC[6
6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. A11DOS File TransferWindows supports basic file transfer method utilizing the legacy Command mode scree
DOS File Transfer66980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06Windows Command Mode File TransfersThe following process describes using the DOS co
67DOS File Transfer6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. ABy default, the KDU Plus AUX ports are set to operate at different communication se
PrefaceRelated Documentsviii980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06
DOS File Transfer68980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06For Windows XP and Windows 2000, enter the following at the command prompt:MODE COM
69DOS File Transfer6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. AAs an example, the C:\> drive has a FORMS directory with the label form files th
DOS File Transfer70980548-001 Rev. A KDU Plus User’s Manual 6/12/06 Notes • _________________________________________________________________________
6/12/06 KDU Plus User’s Manual 980548-001 Rev. AContentsPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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