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dataPAC User’s Guide
Chapter 3 - Collecting and Reviewing Data
The screen capture utility has two parts:
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The screen capture function on the dataPAC.
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The dataPAC Screen Print and View Utility on the computer.
In addition to the screen capture capability, you can directly print the screen as a graphic
image with a parallel connection to a PCL-compatible printer. Consult your printer manual
to determine if your printer is PCL-compatible. Most of the printers available today are
equipped with PCL or a PCL compatible language. Instructions about printing screens
directly to a printer are in the following section.
Printing dataPAC Screens Directly
You can purchase a print direct accessory that allows you to connect your dataPAC to a
Hewlett-Packard® printer. Our tests have shown that Canon® and Epson® printers are not
compatible with the print direct accessory.
Note: If you want to print a previously captured image file, start the Memory Card Manager, select
the screen you wish to print, then press <F5> (Print). See “Using the Memory Card
Manager” on page 58 for more information.
1.
Connect the dataPAC to a parallel port on a printer with the cable and adapter included
in the direct print option hardware kit. You will need a cable to connect to the parallel
port on the printer.
2.
Display the screen you want to print on the dataPAC screen.
3.
Press <SHIFT><DONE>. The Save Screen Image dialog box appears.
4.
Use the arrow keys to choose the Print option from the menu and press <SELECT>.
The image prints on the printer.
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