Features

IGP/PGL is the Intelligent Graphics Printing firmware for the Printronix Graphics Language, which is designed for the new Printronix PSAt line of line-matrix, laser and thermal printers. The IGP/PGL provides on±line forms, bar codes, and many alphanumeric text±generation capabilities and is compatible with earlier versions of Printronix IGP protocol and programming. IGP/PGL graphics processing features are detailed below.

NOTE: The ThermaLinet Series printers are not floppy disk-based printers. As a result, reference to disk drive `A' implies the internal SRAM, disk drive `B' corresponds to the top external memory module slot, and drive `C' corresponds to the bottom memory module slot. Note also that drive `C` does not exist for the T3204 model.

On±Line Form and Label Generation makes it easy to create forms or labels with a ªpreprintedº look for each application. IGP/PGL 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 ªfixedº information (entered when the form is created), can be overlayed onto the form (positioned in a specific location after the form is created), or may be dynamically merged with the form.

Selectable Bar Codes provides you with the appropriate bar code for your application using standard wide±to±narrow ratios. A wide selection of bar codes are available: Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC±A, UPC±E, MSI A through D, Code 128 Subset B and C, Code 93, EAN 8, EAN 13, POSTNET, FIM, and PDF±417. UPC and EAN bar codes can also 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 9.9 inches wide and tall). Compressed print sizes of 10 to 30 characters per inch (cpi) are available.

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