Configuring the printer
Configuring the printer
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3.4
Explanation of Individual Menu Items
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PRINT OUT
Main Functions
definitions. This printout is helpful for future reference and when macros are
The following main functions are available:
to be changed.
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MACRO SELECT
(by pressing the
key).
To select one of the four macros which can be used for quickly changing the
While this function is operating the display shows
PRINT OUT
.
printer settings for different applications. For example: Application A needs
fanfold paper cut into single sheets with a top margin of one, application B
Main Function CHANGE MACRO
processes fanfold paper in a batch with a top margin of six. Simply by
pressing MACRO SELECT the macro containing the information for the
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Font
specific application requirements can be activated.
A font is a family of characters with the same style and size. The appearance
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CHANGE MACRO
In this part it is possible to create a macro for specific application needs (For
The fonts included in the PM SER/PAR are:
detail information see chapter
Function CHANGE MACRO
beginning on the
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Data
next page).
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Letter Gothic
Note:
Most parameters can be set via the control panel or via escape sequences
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Courier
from the host computer. The changes via escape sequences are visible in
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Micro
the column
CURRENT SETTINGS
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Orator
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INSTALLATION
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Roman
In the first sub-function named
INTERFACE
you can manipulate parameters
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Prestige
to enable communication with the host.
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Script
In the second sub-function labelled
ADJUSTMENT
you can optimize your
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OCR A
printouts. (Detail information you will find in the
Sub-Function INTERFACE /
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OCR B
ADJUSTMENT
)
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DATA BLOCK
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SAVE
Any desired changes to the default settings can be saved here. After power
see
Appendix B
for print samples.
on the new settings are activated.
While this function is operating the display flashes
SAVING NOW
.
indicates also barcodes. Detail information for printing barcodes are in
This function initiates a printout of the parameter settings and macro
To actually start the print operation it is necessary to leave the STOP mode
of the font can be varied by using attributes such as:
size
,
bold
,
italic
, etc.
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Letter Gothic Italic
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Orator-C
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DATA LARGE
Note:
PRINT TEST 3
lists all available fonts. The firmware of the printer
Appendix
G Barcodes Quick Reference
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