CAB a2+ Configuration Instructions

Also see for A2+: Operator's manual Operating instructions User configuration guide

CAB a2+ Configuration Instructions Manual pdf 56 page image

56 Configuration Instructions Edition 5/06FTP printer managementA2+/A4+/A6+/A8+7 FTP printer managementUsing the File Transfer Protocol (FTP), you can manage and transfer files on the network via the Ether-net interface. You will require an FTP program (FTP client) which supports the "binary" transfer mode tomanage the printer. The printer functions as an FTP server.FTP printer management is comprised of four functions:• management of the memory card installed in the label printer (see "8" on Page 58)• printer firmware update (see "6.1.1" on Page 51)• IFFS management (see "7.2" on Page 57)• direct printing via copying .LBL files (see "7.2" on Page 57)7.1 FTP logonTo establish an FTP connection, the client must be logged on to the server. The logon type depends onthe client. The following information must be specified in any case, however:• IP address of the label printer• User name and passwordAccess to the printer management functions depends on the user name:Tab. 23:Data for establishing an FTP connectionAfter logging on, you can access the FTP server in a manner similar to a Windows folder.User name Password Executable functionsanonymous any Display and download of the files stored on the memorycard. Display of the IFFS contents.root printer PIN Display, upload and download of memory card data, theIFFS contents and FTP firmware update.Label files loaded on the memory card must be of the .LBLtype.It is absolutely necessary to define a PIN for FTP access with the username "root". The initial setting ofthe PIN can be made via the operating panel of the printer or via the printer website.