Chapter 4 IGP/PGL Emulation
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IGP/PGL Emulation
The PGL emulation is the software based Intelligent Graphics
Processor (IGP) for the line matrix family of printers. It is based
upon, and is compatible with, the IGP-100/200/400 board using the
PGL. The IGP graphics processing features are detailed below.
Features
On-Line Form and Label Generation makes it easy to create
forms or labels with a “preprinted” look for each application. IGP
programs control all graphic functions, dramatically reducing host
computer programming and processing time.
Graphic capabilities include boxes, vertical and horizontal lines with
user-selectable thickness, logos, and special alphanumeric print
features. Forms and graphic designs can be duplicated horizontally
and vertically.
Alphanumeric data can appear as prepositioned “fixed” information
(entered when the form is created), be overlayed onto the form
(positioned in a specific location after the form is created), or can be
dynamically merged with the form.
Selectable Barcodes provide you with the appropriate barcode for
your application using standard wide-to-narrow ratios. A wide
selection of barcodes is available: Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5,
UPC-A, UPC-E, MSI A through D, Code 128 Subset A, B, and C,
EAN/UCC-128, EAN 8, EAN 13, POSTNET, PostBar, Royal Mail,
and PDF417. UPC and EAN barcodes can specify add-on data.
Expanded and Compressed Character Print attract attention
where needed. Alphanumeric height and width are controlled
independently for a wide range of character sizes up to 113 times
the standard character size (up to 11.3 inches wide and tall).
Compressed print sizes of 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, and 20 characters per
inch (cpi) are available.
Logos are created using alphanumeric commands and add many
print and shading features for a “customized” appearance to forms,
reports, and labels.