Star Micronics 4000 Printing with the PCL mode, Printing in PCL mode from a Windows application

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Printing with the PCL mode

As mentioned before, the PCL emulation gives you the ability to print from a DOS application running under Windows, and from the MS-DOS command line from within Windows. While this is similar to the PostScript mode, it is, however, slightly more complex. You can select PCL from many Windows applications use the following steps in the Control Panel in Windows to select the PCL mode.

Printing in PCL mode from a Windows application

Note: While the WinType 4000 can print Windows applications in PCL mode, we recommend printing Windows applications via Windows Direct (GDI) mode. This mode ensures the best and most efficient printing.

Steps:

1.Switch to the Program Manager. You will see a group titled Main.

2.Double-click on the Main group icon to open this window.

3.Double-click on the Control Panel icon in the Main window.

4.Double-click on the Printers icon in the Control Panel window.

5.Double-click on the Star WinType 4000 PCL on WTPCL. This will select the PCL mode as your default printer.

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Contents WinType Safety Notice Safety Notices for FinlandBescheinigung des Importeurs Trademark AcknowledgmentsContents Iii Specifications Character tables for PCL mode Star WinType Printer Status DisplayWord about the printer IntroductionSystem requirements Maintenance & troubleshooting Setting up your printerInstalling the printer driver software and TrueType fonts Selecting print mediaHow to use this manual Features of the printerPrinter components Unpacking and checking the package contents Setting up your printerPlacing the printer Drum Installing the toner cartridgeSteps RollerPage Paper Setting up the upper paper trayGuides Connecting the printer to the computer Setting up the output trayOutput tray Output paper extender Turning the printer OFF Connecting the power cordTurning the printer on StepRelocating the printer Page Page Page Selecting print media Type Size Weight/RecommendedRecommended print media Printing media to avoid AcceptableNot AcceptablePage Page Loading envelopes Yesno Installing the printer driver and TrueType fonts Printer command languages Page Installing the printer driver and TrueType fonts MB for all 35 TrueType fonts Printer driver will run properly when you start Windows Page Removing the printer driver software PCL mode Windows Direct GDI modePostScript mode Printing with WinTypeFeatures of the printer driver software Printing with the Windows Direct GDI modePage Page Manual duplex printing If the Print Instruction Page is not checked, click this boxDuplex printing errors Using fonts in the Windows Direct GDI modeEliminating screen fonts from your application Printing with the PostScript mode Printing from a Windows applicationFonts in PostScript Mode Original PostScript Font Name TrueType SubstituteOriginal PostScript Font Name TrueType Substitute DOS Prompt Method Printing DOS applications in PostScript mode under WindowsPIF File Method Printing with the PCL mode Printing in PCL mode from a Windows applicationPrinting DOS applications in PCL mode under Windows Page Fonts in PCL Mode Keyboard Method Mouse MethodSaving download fonts and macros in the PCL mode Page Star WinType Print Manager Enabling the WinType Print ManagerIf the Use WinType Print Method One Viewing and accessing the WinType Print ManagerMethod Two Priority BeepsDisplay Print Status Toner Saving ModePower Saving Mode Smoothing OnSearch for Help On ContentsHow to Use Help AboutSize Job NameFormat TimeChanging priority in the queue Status Bar Progress BarAdd Star WinType 4000 PCL onClick on the Pause button Click on the Add button Page Steps Print Manager window Page Selecting the Printer Status Display Windows Direct GDI mode Star WinType Printer Status DisplayPage Click on Display Print Status with your mouse Double-click on the Star Animate Icon Animate window Status Display Messages JobPicture of your printer Status Display Message Window Cover OpenPrinting Power Off or Cable ProblemNV-RAM Error Fuser AbnormalityResume PauseDelete Maintenance & troubleshooting Maintaining your printerCleaning your printer Cleaning the output port windowClearing paper jams Cartridge compartmentJammed paper Page Faded print Troubleshooting Solving print quality problemsSymptom Possible Cause Action Black dotsCharacter voids Repetitive defectsBlack Blank Partial deletionsWrinkled or blurred Vertical deletionsOther mechanical problems Specifications Reference informationPower specifications Environmental SpecificationsSoftware Reliability specificationsController Paper sizeFonts Original PostScript Font TrueType SubstituteCharacter tables for PCL mode PC-8 Symbol Set PC-8 D/N Danish/Norwegian Symbol Set PC-850 Symbol Set ISO Substitution Table Glossary Default CommandConfiguration Character setFloppy disk FileFile menu FontPortrait ParityPoint PostScriptSymbols IndexSee also PCL mode RAM Customer service information Customer response