QMS PS 410, User Manual

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Some system parameters are stored in statusdict as ordinary data
values (integers, booleans, and strings) that may be read by
executing their names. They may be changed using the def
operator.
Please note the following when issuing commands:
■ integer in a syntax requires you to enter a number.
■ boolean is a value indicating true/false.
■ string is an ASCII string which must be enclosed in
parentheses ( ).
Changing Persistent Parameters
Persistent parameters are the non-volatile, or unchanging,
parameters in effect every time you power on. These are things like
the printer’s communication parameters, page margins, and
idle-time font conversion.
The serverdict Password
Making permanent changes is controlled by a password. Some
printers are used in a shared environment in which it is undesirable
for individual users to change the persistent state. In such cases,
only a system administrator should be permitted to make such
changes. But in the case of a dedicated printer or a small group of
cooperative users, the users should be permitted to make changes
freely.
The system administrator password is a PostScript integer. The
default value is Ø, but it may be changed to any other value by
executing the setpassword operator.
Chapter 10
P o s t S c r i p t : O p e r a t o r D i c t i o n a r y 1 0 - 3