Star Micronics 4000 user manual Saving download fonts and macros in the PCL mode

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Saving download fonts and macros in the PCL mode

By default, when your application prints using the PCL mode, the PCL emulation inter- preter will start up, print your document and then automatically shut itself off. This means that the PCL interpreter will not take up memory on your computer except when needed.

However, when the PCL interpreter turns itself off, all of the fonts and macros that you have downloaded will be lost. This is the same for a conventional printer when turned off. You can save these fonts by using the Print Manager to keep the PCL interpreter active. Just use the following steps.

Steps:

1.Select the Star WinType PCL printer as described on page 36.

2.Double-click on the Print Manager icon in the WinType Tools group in the Pro- gram Manager window.

3.You can Minimize the Star WinType Print Manager to an icon if you like by clicking on the button in the upper right hand corner of the title bar.

4.Download macros or soft fonts in advance, using the download utility provided by your application's font program.

5.Start or return to your application and print your document.

Saving your fonts and macros will help decrease processing time because the PCL emu- lation interpreter has already been loaded. However, if your switch from PCL to another mode, downloaded information will be lost, just as is if you were changing languages in a conventional printer.

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Contents WinType Safety Notices for Finland Safety NoticeTrademark Acknowledgments Bescheinigung des ImporteursContents Iii Star WinType Printer Status Display Specifications Character tables for PCL modeIntroduction Word about the printerSystem requirements Selecting print media Setting up your printerInstalling the printer driver software and TrueType fonts Maintenance & troubleshootingFeatures of the printer How to use this manualPrinter components Setting up your printer Unpacking and checking the package contentsPlacing the printer Roller Installing the toner cartridgeSteps DrumPage Setting up the upper paper tray PaperGuides Setting up the output tray Connecting the printer to the computerOutput tray Output paper extender Step Connecting the power cordTurning the printer on Turning the printer OFFRelocating the printer Page Page Page Type Size Weight/Recommended Selecting print mediaRecommended print media AcceptableNot Acceptable Printing media to avoidPage 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 Printing with WinType Windows Direct GDI modePostScript mode PCL modePrinting with the Windows Direct GDI mode Features of the printer driver softwarePage Page If the Print Instruction Page is not checked, click this box Manual duplex printingUsing fonts in the Windows Direct GDI mode Duplex printing errorsEliminating screen fonts from your application Printing from a Windows application Printing with the PostScript modeOriginal PostScript Font Name TrueType Substitute Fonts in PostScript ModeOriginal PostScript Font Name TrueType Substitute Printing DOS applications in PostScript mode under Windows DOS Prompt MethodPIF File Method Printing in PCL mode from a Windows application Printing with the PCL modePrinting DOS applications in PCL mode under Windows Page Fonts in PCL Mode Mouse Method Keyboard MethodSaving download fonts and macros in the PCL mode Page Enabling the WinType Print Manager Star WinType Print ManagerIf the Use WinType Print Viewing and accessing the WinType Print Manager Method OneMethod Two Beeps PrioritySmoothing On Toner Saving ModePower Saving Mode Display Print StatusAbout ContentsHow to Use Help Search for Help OnTime Job NameFormat SizeStatus Bar Progress Bar Changing priority in the queueStar WinType 4000 PCL on AddClick on the Pause button Click on the Add button Page Steps Print Manager window Page Star WinType Printer Status Display Selecting the Printer Status Display Windows Direct GDI modePage Click on Display Print Status with your mouse Double-click on the Star Animate Icon Animate window Cover Open JobPicture of your printer Status Display Message Window Status Display MessagesFuser Abnormality Power Off or Cable ProblemNV-RAM Error PrintingPause ResumeDelete Maintaining your printer Maintenance & troubleshootingCleaning the output port window Cleaning your printerCartridge compartment Clearing paper jamsJammed paper Page Black dots Troubleshooting Solving print quality problemsSymptom Possible Cause Action Faded printRepetitive defects Character voidsBlack Partial deletions BlankVertical deletions Wrinkled or blurredOther mechanical problems Reference information SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Power specificationsPaper size Reliability specificationsController SoftwareOriginal PostScript Font TrueType Substitute FontsCharacter tables for PCL mode PC-8 Symbol Set PC-8 D/N Danish/Norwegian Symbol Set PC-850 Symbol Set ISO Substitution Table Glossary Character set CommandConfiguration DefaultFont FileFile menu Floppy diskPostScript ParityPoint PortraitIndex SymbolsSee also PCL mode RAM Customer response Customer service information