Printronix ThermaLine Series Prompt, Numeric Values, Comments in Command Lines, Storing Data

Prompt

The prompt is the symbol (e.g., a dollar sign, period or greater than symbol) used to indicate that the host computer is ready for data input. In this manual, the prompt is shown as a period (.).

Numeric Values

In this manual, a lowercase n in the command represents a numeric value. If a command parameter includes a lowercase n, it must be substituted with an appropriate numeric value. If the lowercase n is part of an optional parameter and the option is not selected, a value for n is not required.

Comments in Command Lines

To aid in preparation or maintenance of a form or logo, comments can be added to many command lines. Comments must be preceded by a slash (/). However, do not use the /comment feature on lines containing an SFCC (i.e., CREATE, NORMAL, EXECUTE, etc.). Throughout this manual, comments are provided in parenthesis beside most command lines for better understanding of IGP/PGL operation but should not be included in your IGP/PGL files.

Storing Data

To send data to the IGP/PGL, use a host system command, such as PRINT. (Entering data through the keyboard does not store data in nonvolatile IGP/PGL memory.) Once stored in memory, the data remains until deleted, the IGP/PGL is reset with RESET command, or until the printer is turned off.

IGP/PGL files can be permanently stored to, deleted from, and retrieved from the printer external memory modules by ending CREATE, CREATE LOGO, DELETE FORM, DELETE LOGO, EXECUTE, and DIRECTORY commands with ;DISK.

For example, the following command creates a form named ORDER and stores it in the IGP/PGL printer external memory.

(cc)CREATE;ORDER;DISK

4±6 Commands