Definition of Programming Terms. Duplo DC-645

Before Preparing Document

Definition of Programming Terms

Barcode

(Optional)

SLIT 2

SLIT 4

SLIT 6

PAPER FEEDING DIRECTION

REG. Mark

(Optional)

SLIT 1

SLIT 3

SLIT 5

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First Cut

PAPER FEEDING DIRECTION

REG. Mark

(Optional)

Barcode

(Optional)

Crease

(CRE. 01)

Last cut

Before Preparing Document

Slit / Cut / Crease Limitations

There arer limitations for slit / cut / crease process on DC-645.

CUT1

Paper feed direction

Slit:

Up to 6 slits are possible on 1 document.

Cut:

Up to 15 cuts are possible on 1 document.

Crease:

Up to 10 creases are possible on 1 document.

SLIT2 SLIT4 SLIT6 SLIT5 SLIT3 SLIT1

Lead margin:

3.2mm ~

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CREASE1

Card length:

85mm ~

CUT2

CUT3

CREASE2

CUT4

Left margin:

3.2mm~40mm from left edge

Card width:

48mm~

Trail margin:

5mm ~

Gutter slit :

5-15mm

Right margin:

3.2mm~40mm from right edge

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Before Preparing Document

REG. Mark (Registration mark)

DC-645 automatically compensate for image drift, one of the common problems on digital printers. It detects the image drift caused on each page by reading REG. mark with built-in CCD and adjust the cut / slit / crease position accordingly.

To use this function, each documents must have REG, mark printed on them. Please refer to following instructions for specifications and position of REG. mark.

1) Specifications

REG. mark consists of 2 straight & perpendicular lines.

line length : 5 mm or more / each line thickness : 0.4 mm or more / each

Paper feed direction

Lead mark

Correct for image drift

in this direction

Side mark

Correct for image drift

in this direction

Use pen tool etc. of your software application to draw 2 straight & perpendicular lines.

2) Position

Paper feed direction : The whole REG. mark should be within 3 mm ~ 20 mm from the lead edge.

Paper width direction : The whole REG. mark should be within 3 mm ~ 20 mm from the right edge.

3mm

3mm

5mm or more

5mm or more

0.4mm or more

REG. Mark

Position Range

REG. Mark

20mm

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Before Preparing Document

BARCODE

By adding barcode which indicates job number on each document, DC-645 automatically set up the machine and start the job. Operator can press the START key and leave. Even if multiple types of jobs are loaded on the feed tray at one time, DC-645 recognizes barcode on documents also with the built-in CCD and automatically switch setup and finish the jobs.

To use this function, each documents must have BARCODE printed on them. Please refer to following instructions for specifications and position of BARCODE.

1) Specifications

Barcode type

Start and Stop code

Check digit

: CODE-39

: Required

: Optional

Minimum resolving power : 0.254 mm

Thin bar : Thick bar

Bar height

: 1 : 2.5

: 4 mm or more

Paper feed direction

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Use barcode generator function equipped on your software application or use barcode generator software.

2) Position

Paper feed direction : The whole BARCODE should be within 3 mm~ 20 mm from the lead edge.

Paper width direction : The whole BARCODE should be within 25 mm~60 mm from the right edge

(See below) q is the start code designator for CODE-39.

w is the 10’s digit data of the JOB number.

(Example: When the JOB number is 21, the data is “2”.) e is the 1’s digit data of the JOB number.

(Example: When the JOB number is 21, the data is “1”.) r is the check digit.

t is stop code of CODE-39.

1 2 3 4 5

POSITIONING THE BARCODE

60 mm

10 mm

NON PRINTING AREA

*24*

5 mm

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Before Preparing Document

How to Make a Barcode for Use DC-645

The easiest way to create the code is with a TrueType Font. Fonts are readily available from many companies on the internet. Here are two companies which have fonts suitable for use with the DC-645 (there are many companies offering fonts).

www.barcodetrader.com/bct_scan_barcode.asp

http://www.squaregear.net/fonts/

Free download of Barcode creating software.

http://www.datascan.co.uk

Samples - standard font Price £149 for a single user; £298 for 2 – 5

*The above is only an example of a homepage.

*The above is a general homepage. Note that it may be ended or the URL may be relocated.

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Before Preparing Document

Basic Font Installation Instructions

The following briefly describes what is required to install a font on a Windows or Macintosh system. The font provider will supply more detailed information, these guidelines are only intended to illustrate the basics and scope of the installation process.

On a Windows computer the font is installed through the Control Panel’s “Fonts” folder.

On a Macintosh system select the font suitcases (for TrueType 1 fonts also select the printer outline files) and drag the fonts onto the closed System Folder icon. For OS X drag the fonts onto the Fonts folder in the Library folder.

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How to use a TrueType font

Once installed, the font will appear in the word processing or desktop publishing application in the font selection area.

Please note in MS Word, typing text surrounded by the characters * and *, automatically turns on auto format to bold text. Since this is not the intended, or useful, turn off the auto formatting by following the steps below or use the 'undo last action' after typing.

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Before Preparing Document

Select Options

Delete *Bold* and _underline_with real formatting

Before Preparing Document

Creating the Barcode

Making the barcode appear on the page is extremely easy with a TrueType font. In this case we will use the example job

“01.” The application designer simply does the following:

1. Place a text box in the predefined area. Make sure the text box is large enough to hold the entire barcode. It may be necessary to increase the size of the text box after the font is created.

2. Type the desired job (program) number surrounded by a stop and start bit. Remember the stop and start bit are recognized in Code 39 as an * or asterisk.

3. Select the text, in this case the text will appear as: *01*

4. Change the font type in the font selection window to the name of the code 39 font.

The text will appear as: *01*

5. Print a sample and make sure the font is at least 4 mm tall. If not, increase the size of the code 39 font by reselecting the barcode and increasing the font size with through the Font size selection window.

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Font selection window

Font size selection window

Duplo Code 39

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Before Preparing Document

When both REG.Mark and Barcode are Printed

35mm

60mm or less

5mm 20mm

3mm

3mm 3mm

5mm or more

Barcode

Position Range

Barcode

5mm or more

0.4mm or more

REG. Mark

Position Range

REG. Mark

Feed Direction

20mm

If there is any stain or scratch that is 0.3 mm or less in the slash area, the margin of error in the finish may slightly increase.

When REG.MARK and/or BARCODE are printed outside the specified area, DC-645 cannot detect them properly. When positioning the REG mark and BARCODE on the document, take the possibility of image shift into consideration.

Non-Printing Area

35mm

3mm or more

5mm 20mm

Non Printing Area

3mm or more

3mm or more

20mm

Barcode REG. Mark

Feed Direction

The print image should not interfere the red-colored area.

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