Printronix ThermaLine Series manual Print Formats in the Execute Form Mode

To Execute Forms Rapidly

In order to save reloading time, the PGL remembers the last form executed. However, a form must be loaded if it was not the last form executed, if it was used with a CREATE command since the last EXECUTE, or if any logo has been created.

Use the SETUP command to define forms at power up and execute them from internal memory rather than from external memory.

When the form to be executed is not found in internal memory, the default external memory module is automatically searched. If the form is found, it is loaded into internal memory and execution resumes; otherwise, the ªFORM NOT FOUNDº error is printed.

NOTE: If an older application uses the disk parameter for the execute command, it is ignored and the above steps are taken.

Print Formats in the Execute Form Mode

The Execute Form mode has two print formats. The standard execute command format, shown below, is used for executing nonincremental data and incremental fixed data. An incremental Execute command format, containing two additional parameters, is used for executing incremental dynamic data and is discussed on page 4±56.

During the Execute Form mode, the IGP/PGL responds to regular print format commands such as 8 lpi, and elongated characters. Some commands can be used in other modes in addition to the Execute Form mode. For example, Compressed Print, Expanded Print, Execute, Ignore, Select Format, and Vertical Line Spacing, which are also Normal mode commands, can be used in the Execute or Create Form modes. The IGP/PGL alternate character set can also be used in the Execute Form mode.

4±50 Commands