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i T able of Contents T able of Contents 1 Introduction About this Manual 1–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to Locate Information 1–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ii T able of Contents Power On IGP/PGL 2–6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Extended Execute Copy 2–6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UPC Descenders 2–7 .
iii T able of Contents Overlay Data 4–9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dynamic Data 4–9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incremental Data Fields 4–10 .
iv T able of Contents Form Length 4–64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ignore Sequence 4–65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
v T able of Contents FIM 5–67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interleaved 2/5 (I–2/5) 5–74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vi T able of Contents Data Bit 8 7–7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power–Up Character Set Selection 7–7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . User–Defined Set Command (USET) 7–8 .
1–1 Introduction 1 Introduction Chapter Contents About this Manual 1–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to Locate Information 1–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W arnings and Special Information 1–2 .
1–2 Introduction About this Manual This manual explains how to use the IGP /PGL (Intelligent Graphics Printing/Printronix Graphics Language). Use this manual in conjunction with your printer Setup Guide for complete printer–IGP/PGL compatibility .
1–3 Introduction Features IGP/PGL is the Intelligent Graphics Printing firmware for the Printronix Graphics Language, which is designed for the new Printronix PSA line of line-matrix, laser and thermal printers.
1–4 Introduction Rotated Alphanumerics permit new concepts in form design. Normal, expanded, and compressed character strings can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise, or they can be printed upside down.
1–5 Introduction How the IGP/PGL Operates IGP/PGL is an emulation that allows you to print sophisticated graphics and bar codes. Depending on what the printer is doing, it is always in a particular mode, which is transparent to the user . These modes are discussed in more detail in Chapter 2.
1–6 Introduction Printer receives data and prints text/graphics. Y ou send IGP commands to the printer . Printer prints the form designed in Create Form mode. Printer returns to Normal mode. Normal Mode Execute Form Mode Create Form Mode Normal Mode Printer Operating Mode What It Means Figure 1–1.
1–7 Introduction Modes of Operation The IGP/PGL has six modes of operation that use specific command sequences to control the IGP/PGL. • In the Normal mode, the printer waits for a Special Function Control Code (SFCC) in order to perform IGP/PGL functions.
1–8 Introduction T able 1–1. Normal Mode Commands Command Mnemonic Description Page # Compressed Print DENSITY Defines the horizontal print density in characters per inch (cpi).
1–9 Introduction Quiet Mode In this mode, the host sends all data to the LinePrinter+ emulation without any IGP/PGL interpretation––the IGP/PGL is disabled and all IGP/PGL commands are ignored. The IGP/PGL looks only for LISTEN and PTX_SETUP . Create Form Mode Create Form mode commands design forms, all form components, and bar codes.
1–10 Introduction T able 1–2. Create Form Mode Commands Command Mnemonic Description Page # Alphanumerics ALPHA Defines size, location, and content of alphanumeric characters and dynamic alphanumeric data fields. 4–12 Alpha, Incremental ALPHA Defines starting data and increment amount for fixed auto–increment fields.
1–1 1 Introduction Create Logo Mode The Create Logo mode is used in the Create Form mode. The Create Logo mode creates a logo design; this predefined logo is then “called” into a form in the Create Form mode. (The logo must be defined before it is “called.
1–12 Introduction T able 1–3. Execute Form Mode Commands Command Mnemonic Description Page No. Compressed Print DENSITY Defines the horizontal print density in characters per inch (cpi). 4–33 Dynamic Alphanumeric Data AFn Executes the dynamic alphanumeric data provided after the (cc) EXECUTE command.
1–13 Introduction Configuration Mode Selecting IGP/PGL options for running IGP/PGL files on your printer is referred to as IGP/PGL configuration. Y ou can select IGP/PGL configuration parameters by sending commands from the host or by pressing keys on the control panel.
1–14 Introduction Option Parameter V alue Comments Ext Execute Copy DISABLE* ENABLE If DISABLED, dynamic data, overlay data, etc. are not allowed if the optional Form Count parameter is specified as part of the Execute command. If ENABLED, dynamic data, overlay data, etc.
1–15 Introduction Option Parameter V alue Comments Select Font 0 * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 = US ASCII 1 1–23 = Undefined default to ASCII. 1 = German 24–31 = User–defined symbol set 2 = Swedish from the USET command.
1–16 Introduction T able 1–5. ASCII Conversion T able ASCII Dec Hex Binary Pattern SOH STX ETX EOT ENQ ACK BEL BS HT LF VT FF CR SO SI DLE DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 NAK SYN ETB CAN EM SUB ESC FS GS RS US 1 .
1–17 Introduction Alphanumeric Data Based on the requirements of a specific application, you can use one of three methods to print alphanumeric data on a form: Fixed data, Overlay data, and Dynamic data. These methods are described in more detail in the “Commands” chapter .
1–18 Introduction.
2–1 Configuration 2 Configuration Chapter Contents Configuring the IPG/PGL with the Control Panel 2–2 . . . . . . . . . . . The IGP/PGL Emulation Submenu 2–3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Define CR Code (Carriage Return) 2–4 . .
2–2 Configuration Configuring the IGP/PGL with the Control Panel Matching certain printer operational settings to those of the host computer is known as “printer configuration.
2–3 Configuration The IGP/PGL Emulation Submenu Define CR Code CR = CR* CR = CR + LF LF = LF* LF = CR + LF Autowrap Disable* Enable Select SFCC 1–255 126* Define LF Code Autoeject Disble* Enable 0.
2–4 Configuration Define CR Code (Carriage Return) This parameter forces the printer to insert an automatic Line Feed code into the data stream whenever a Carriage Return code occurs. This is to be used only if the host computer does not send Line Feeds to the printer .
2–5 Configuration Select Font This parameter allows you to select a font for the IGP/PGL feature. The default is 0, which is U.S. ASCII. The following values are valid choices: 0 U.S. ASCII 1 German 2 Swedish 3 Danish 4 Norwegian 5 Finnish 6 English 7 Dutch 8 French 9 Spanish 10 Italian V alues 1 1–23 are undefined and will default to 0.
2–6 Configuration Auto Uppercase This parameter enables the printer to print text in all uppercase. Disable . The default. The printer will print text in upper - and lowercase. Enable . The printer will print text in uppercase only . Skip Command Prefix This parameter determines if a data string before an IGP/PGL command will be ignored.
2–7 Configuration UPC Descenders This parameter allows you to leave a gap for human readable data in the UPC/EAN bar codes. Disable . The IGP/PGL does not leave a gap if there is no human readable data. Enable . The default. The IGP/PGL leaves a gap, even if there is no human readable data.
2–8 Configuration.
PTX_Setup 3–1 3 PTX_Setup Chapter Contents PTX_Setup Command Description 3–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PTX_Setup Command Parameters and V alues 3–4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DISK_IO 3–4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3–2 PTX_Setup PTX_Setup Command Description Purpose Enables the host to control PSA printer resources common to all emulations. Mode All modes (Normal, Quiet, etc.) Format (cc) PTX_SETUP <category–> [<parameter;value:> ...<parameter;value:>|<parameter;value:>.
PTX_Setup 3–3 PTX_END The end command for the PTX_SETUP . When the PTX_END command is detected, any unprintable characters following it will be ignored.
3–4 PTX_Setup PTX_Setup Command Parameters and V alues The valid SETUP parameters and value ranges are listed below according to category . DISK_IO V alid parameter/values for performing disk–related functions are listed below . Filenames must follow the MS–DOS standard and be enclosed in double quotation marks; for example, “a:filename.
PTX_Setup 3–5 DEL;“<filename>” Deletes the given file enclosed in double quotation marks from the printer external memory . If the file is not found, no action is taken. FONT ;“[drive]<font number>” Allows downloading of HP LaserJet II bitmap fonts into a memory module.
3–6 PTX_Setup ALM_NARROW;# Defines the Automatic Label Mapping narrow–web width in 1/1000ths–of–an–inch increments from 0–65535. ALM_ENABLE;<value> Enables or disables the ALM. The value ‘N’ or ’W’ enables the ALM. A “D” disables the ALM.
4–1 Commands 4 Commands Chapter Contents IGP/PGL Command Standards 4–3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Function Control Character (SFCC) 4–3 . . . . . . . . . . . . Semicolon (;) 4–3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commands 4–2 Dark Printing 4–10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thermal Printers 4–10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Line-Matrix Printers 4–10 . . . . . . . .
4–3 Commands IGP/PGL Command Standards IGP/PGL commands have many options and a specific format that you must follow to obtain the desired results. Certain elements are standard for all IGP/PGL commands. These command standards are described in the following sections.
Commands 4–4 There is a configuration option that determines whether any data preceding a command is printed or ignored. All PGL commands begin with the Special Function Control Character (SFCC). When the command is not followed by a valid line terminator , it must also end with the SFCC.
4–5 Commands The same printable character must be used at both the beginning and end of the text to be printed and cannot be used within the text. Spaces Spaces are used in the general command formats to visually separate individual command parameters.
Commands 4–6 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 V alues In this manual, a lowercase n in the command represents a numeric value.
4–7 Commands NOTE: Executing a form or calling a logo will access the default printer memory module automatically if the object is not found in memory . Uncompressed and Packed Bits Compression PGL logos support uncompressed and packed bits compression methods.
Commands 4–8 10.0 1 1.0 12.0 1 1.0 12.0 13.0 15.0 13.0 14.0 10.9 10.10 1 1.0 1 1.1 1 1.2 1 1.3 1 1.4 1 1.5 1 1.6 1 1.7 1 1.8 1 1.9 1 1.10 1 1.1 1 12.
4–9 Commands Data Fields for Alphanumeric and Incremental Data Based upon the requirements of a specific application, three methods are used to print alphanumeric data on the form: fixed (or prepositioned) data, overlay data, and dynamic data. Fixed Data Fixed data is entered during the Create Form mode as part of the form definition.
Commands 4–10 Incremental Data Fields The incremental data fields feature allows alphanumeric (and bar code) data fields to automatically update numerically or alphabetically with just one set of data sent from the host computer . A maximum of 65,535 forms can print with incremental fields automatically updated.
4–1 1 Commands Because of the second hammer bank stroke required to plot the extra columns of dots, print speed may be reduced up to half when the DARK parameter is used with Bar Code commands. However , this decreased print speed should be weighed against the significant increase in bar code PCR and extended ribbon life.
Commands 4–12 Alphanumerics Purpose Defines and positions alphanumeric data on a form as a “preprinted” static data field or as a dynamic data field. Mode CREA TE Format ALPHA [R;] [E;] [Cn;] [AFn;L;] [DIR;] [UC;] [POINT ;] SR; SC; VE; HE; (D)text(D) STOP ALPHA The Alphanumeric command; enter ALPHA.
4–13 Commands AFn;L The optional dynamic data field parameters for identifying the alphanumeric string location on a form and for designating the length of the alphanumeric string. If these parameters are used, the actual text cannot be entered during the Create Form mode; it must be entered dynamically during the Execute Form mode.
Commands 4–14 The default orientation prints character strings in the standard horizontal format. NOTE: Alpha rotation parameters (CW , CCW , INV) require more memory to implement than the default orientation. Thus, characters selected for rotation may appear in the default orientation.
4–15 Commands HE Defines the horizontal expansion factor to enlarge characters horizontally . Enter a value between 0 and 139. Zero specifies the standard font (no expansion). An HE value must be entered. Elongated (E) and compressed (Cn) characters cannot be used with a horizontal expansion other than zero.
Commands 4–16 Notice the same starting row is used for all “EXAMPLE” characters, and they are all aligned on the same baseline (or bottom), regardless of expanded or compressed parameters. The string rotates around the point of intersection of the starting row and columns shown by the “pinwheel” E.
4–17 Commands ROW 36 COLUMN 49 COLUMN 48 COLUMN 60 COLUMN 58 COLUMN 26 ROW 45 ROW 39.2 ROW 58 ROW 54.5 alpha.ex COLUMN 37 Figure 4–3. Alphanumeric Example.
Commands 4–18 Alphanumerics, Incremental Fields Purpose The incremental fields feature updates alphanumeric (and bar code) data fields in a numeric or alphabetical manner automatically using just one set of data sent from the host computer .
4–19 Commands The increment amount is defined by the numeric value of the STEPMASK data. For example, a STEPMASK value of 1 increments the ST AR TDA T A by 1; a STEPMASK value of 2 increments the ST AR TDA T A by 2.
Commands 4–20 ST ARTDA T A: STEPMASK: ABC123 Description V alue Linked subfields: ABC and 123 Printed Results: ABC123 ABC124 ABC999 ABD000 ZZZ999 AAA000 000001 .
4–21 Commands ST ARTDA T A: STEPMASK: ___1 Description V alue Single numeric field with Printed Results: ___1 ___2 __10 0001 . . . RPT = 1 ST ARTDA T A: STEPMASK: _AA98 T wo separate but linked nume.
Commands 4–22 Alphanumerics, Incremental: Fixed Data Fields Purpose T o automatically increment/decrement fixed alphanumeric data fields. Mode CREA TE NOTE: In the command format below , incremental.
4–23 Commands T o use the repeat count parameter, enter RPT and replace n with a numeric value ranging from 1 to 65,535 to specify the repeat count. The default repeat count parameter is 1, which will increment the field value each time it prints.
Commands 4–24 Comments The Incremental Alphanumeric Fixed Data Fields command is a revised version of the standard IGP/PGL alphanumeric command, but it does not replace the standard alphanumeric command.
4–25 Commands Alphanumerics, Incremental: Dynamic Data Fields Purpose Automatically increments/decrements dynamic alphanumeric data fields. Specifies the location and size of the incremental dynamic data field during the Create Form mode; STEPMASK and ST AR TDA T A parameters are supplied in the Execute command during the Execute Form mode.
Commands 4–26 c. Replace L with a number equal to the number of characters in the dynamic alphanumeric string (ST AR TDA T A) ranging from 1 to 255. d. Dynamically enter the STEPMASK and ST AR TDA T A parameters in the Execute Form mode. The length of the data must be equal to or less than the value assigned to the length ( L ) parameter .
4–27 Commands ST ARTDA T A: STEPMASK: Description V alue Single numeric field (01) Printed Results: ST ARTDA T A: STEPMASK: Unlinked subfields, alpha (A), Printed Results: Field A Field B ST ARTDA T.
Commands 4–28 Example The following program will produce the Incremental Alphanumeric data example at the bottom of the previous page. The program elements are also defined.
4–29 Commands ~CREA TE;TEST ;288 (Enters Create Form mode) VDUP;3;6 (Repeats alpha string) ALPHA (Alpha command) IAF1;5;6;5;4;4 STOP (Ends Alpha command) VDUP;OFF END (T erminates Create Form mode) .
Commands 4–30 Boxes Purpose Produces any variety of rectangular boxes. Mode CREA TE Format BOX LT ; SR; SC; ER; EC STOP BOX The Box command; enter BOX . Boxes expand down and to the right from the given row and column. (Note the position of the ending row and ending column; they do not include the line thickness.
4–31 Commands NOTE: If the SCALE;DOT command is used to specify the dot resolution, the line thickness will be specified in that dot scale, rather than as the standard 1/72” line. EC Defines the ending column of the box. Enter a value ranging from column 2 through the last column of the form.
Commands 4–32 box.ex COLUMN 16 ROW 24 COLUMN 63 ROW 51 COLUMN 58 ROW 46 COLUMN 48 ROW 44 Figure 4–4. Box Example.
4–33 Commands Compressed Print (Density) Purpose Defines the horizontal print density in characters per inch (cpi). Mode NORMAL, EXECUTE Format (cc) DENSITY ;n (cc) The Special Function Control Character . DENSITY The Density command; enter DENSITY .
Commands 4–34 Configuration Purpose Places the IGP/PGL in the Configuration mode, where changes to any or all of the IGP/PGL configuration parameters via software control can be made instead of from the printer control panel. Mode NORMAL NOTE: A separate line is required for the CONFIG command, the parameters and values, and the END command.
4–35 Commands NOTE: All CONFIG parameters except RESET must be followed by a semicolon (;). Any CONFIG parameters not entered in UPPERCASE and exactly as listed in this table will result in an Error 156. (Refer to the “Error Codes” chapter .) Comments The IGP/PGL configuration parameters available are also defined in Chapter 2.
Commands 4–36 Corners Purpose Defines corner sets. Mode CREA TE Format CORNER LT ; SR; SC; ER; EC; VL; HL STOP CORNER Enter CORNER to expand corners down and to the right from the given row and column. LT Defines the line thickness, measured in dots.
4–37 Commands NOTE: If the SCALE;DOT command is used to specify the dot resolution, the line thickness will be specified in that dot scale, rather than as the standard 1/72” line. EC Defines the ending column of the corner . Enter a value ranging from column 2 through the last column of the form.
Commands 4–38 corner .ex COLUMN 27 ROW 27 COLUMN 55 ROW 42 HORIZONT AL LENGTH 6 COLUMNS VERTICAL LENGTH 4 ROWS Figure 4–5. Corner Example.
4–39 Commands Create Purpose Places the IGP/PGL in the Create Form mode, where forms and form elements can be defined using the appropriate commands. Mode NORMAL Format (cc)CREA TE; [/]formname [;FL] [;DISK] (cc) The Special Function Control Character .
Commands 4–40 FL The optional forms length parameter to specify the maximum length of the form. (Form length cannot exceed the physical length of the page. Refer to Appendix C). Specify the form length in one of three ways: a. Enter 0 to define a form of unspecified length.
4–41 Commands Delete Form Purpose Deletes the form identified by the form name from the directory and the IGP/PGL memory . Mode NORMAL Format (cc)DELETE FORM; formname [;DISK] (cc) The Special Function Control Character . DELETE FORM The Delete Form command; enter DELETE FORM .
Commands 4–42 Delete Logo Purpose Deletes the logo identified by the logo name from the directory and the IGP/PGL memory . Mode NORMAL Format (cc)DELETE LOGO; logoname [;DISK] (cc) The Special Function Control Character . DELETE LOGO The Delete Form command; enter DELETE LOGO .
4–43 Commands Directory Purpose Prints the following information: (1) all defined forms and logos, (2) logo assignment to forms, and (3) memory usage and availability . Mode NORMAL Format (cc)DIRECTOR Y (cc) The Special Function Control Character . DIRECTOR Y The Directory command; enter DIRECT OR Y .
Commands 4–44 Duplication, Horizontal Purpose Defines both the number of times form elements are duplicated horizontally and the spacing between each duplication. Mode CREA TE Format HDUP; dup#; offset# elements to be duplicated HDUP;OFF HDUP The Horizontal Duplication command; enter HDUP .
4–45 Commands Example The following example is a horizontal duplication of a series of vertical lines. T o illustrate positioning, starting row and column are indicated on the example but do not necessarily reflect actual location on the page.
Commands 4–46 Duplication, V ertical Purpose Defines both the number of times elements are duplicated vertically and the spacing between each duplication. Mode CREA TE Format VDUP; dup#; offset# elements to be duplicated VDUP;OFF VDUP The V ertical Duplication command; enter VDUP .
4–47 Commands Example The following example is a vertical duplication of one horizontal line. The line is duplicated three times. T o illustrate positioning, the starting row and column are indicated on the example but do not necessarily reflect actual location on the page.
Commands 4–48 End Purpose T erminates the current mode of operation and must be used before entering a new mode command (EXECUTE, LOGO, NORMAL, or even CREA TE).
4–49 Commands Execute Form Mode How to Use the Execute Command Forms are printed in the Execute Form mode. In addition to printing the form in the Execute Form mode, variable data can also be entered onto the form “dynamically” during the Execute Form mode.
Commands 4–50 T o 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 CREA TE command since the last EXECUTE, or if any logo has been created.
4–51 Commands Execute Form: General Format Purpose Prints forms created in the CREA TE mode. Mode NORMAL Format (cc)EXECUTE ; formname [;P AGEn] [;FC] [;ICNTn] [;IRSTn] [(cc)AFn; (D)ASCII text(D)] [.
Commands 4–52 FC The optional form count parameter specifies the number of copies of the form to print. Enter the appropriate number . When the last page prints, the IGP/PGL returns to the Normal mode automatically .
4–53 Commands Overlay Data Overlay data can be entered during the Execute Form mode. (The words “Overlay Data” are not part of the Execute command. They are shown in the command sequence to indicate that actual overlay data can be entered following the Execute command.
Commands 4–54 Execute Form: Dynamic Alphanumeric Data Purpose Incorporates the dynamic alphanumeric data into a previously identified location on a form. Mode EXECUTE Format (cc)AFn; (D)ASCII text(D) AFn Indicates a dynamic alphanumeric field (AF) and its data (n).
4–55 Commands Execute Form: Dynamic Bar Code Data Purpose Incorporates the dynamic bar code data into a previously identified location on a form. Mode EXECUTE Format (cc)BFn; (D)data field(D) BFn Indicates a dynamic bar code field (BF) and its data (n).
Commands 4–56 Execute Form: Incremental Dynamic Data Purpose Incorporates incremental/decremental capability to dynamic alphanumeric or bar code data supplied as a part of the Execute Form mode.
4–57 Commands Supplying Dynamic Data for Incremental Fields Incremental dynamic data fields are created in the Create Form mode using the incremental alphanumeric or bar code commands. The incremental dynamic data itself is supplied during the Execute Form mode at the top of the form prior to any overlay data.
Commands 4–58 RPTn The optional incremental repeat count parameter to specify the number of times a particular field value is repeated before it is incremented. A repeated field value is useful when printing multiple rows/columns of identical labels before incrementing to the next value.
4–59 Commands Execute Form: Overlay Data Overlay data is variable alphanumeric data entered onto a predefined form. The form is completed by positioning the data in the exact location it will appear on the form when printed. The data is placed horizontally using tabs and spaces, and vertically using line feeds, form feeds, and the EVFU.
Commands 4–60 Expanded Print Purpose Selects font sizes other than the default font. Mode NORMAL, EXECUTE Format (cc)EXP AND; VE; HE (cc) The Special Function Control Character . EXP AND The Expanded Print command; enter EXP AND . VE Specifies the vertical expansion factor; enter a value ranging from 0 to 139.
4–61 Commands Font Purpose Selects typefaces other than the default Gothic font. Mode NORMAL, CREA TE, EXECUTE Format (cc)FONT [;F ACE #] [;BOLD #] [;SLANT #] [;SYMSET #] [;POINT #] NOTE: The font is activated according to the changed options upon receipt of the font command.
Commands 4–62 BOLD # Selects a bold attribute. Enter BOLD , a space, and ON or 1 to turn bold on, or OFF or 0 for no bold attribute. SLANT # Selects a slanting factor .
4–63 Commands All Font command parameters are reset to default values upon receiving a NORMAL, RESET , CONFIG;RESET , or new CREA TE command. Multiple font commands within a single form will save the last font command parameters specified. Symbol sets can also be selected using the ISET or USET commands.
Commands 4–64 Form Length Purpose Sets the length of the form to a specific number of lines at 6 or 8 lpi. Mode CREA TE Format LFORM6; n or LFORM8; n LFORM6 The Form Length command for 6 lpi forms; enter LFORM6 . LFORM8 The Form Length command for 8 lpi forms; enter LFORM8 .
4–65 Commands Ignore Sequence Purpose Enables the IGP/PGL to ignore all characters after the Ignore Sequence On (IGON) command is entered. All characters are ignored until the Ignore Sequence Off (IGOFF) command is entered.
Commands 4–66 Line Spacing Purpose Defines the lines per inch (lpi) printing format. Mode NORMAL, EXECUTE Format (cc)LPI; n (cc) The Special Function Control Character . LPI The V ertical Line Spacing command; enter LPI . n Selects the line spacing in lpi; enter any integer value from 1 to 10.
4–67 Commands Lines, Horizontal Purpose Defines horizontal lines. Mode CREA TE Format HORZ LT ; R; SC; EC STOP HORZ The Horizontal Line command; enter HORZ . LT Defines the line thickness, measured in 1/72” dots. Enter a value of 1 or greater . Horizontal line thickness expands downward from the given row .
Commands 4–68 Example The following example specifies 2 horizontal lines. The first line uses the character row in the R parameter , and the second line uses CP .DP format. T o illustrate positioning, the starting row and column are indicated on the example but do not necessarily reflect actual location on the page.
4–69 Commands Lines, V ertical Purpose Defines vertical lines. Mode CREA TE Format VER T LT ; C; SR; ER STOP VER T The V ertical Line command; enter VER T . LT Defines the line thickness, measured in 1/60” dots. Enter a value of 1 or greater . V ertical line thickness expands to the right from the starting column.
Commands 4–70 Example The following program specifies 4 vertical lines. T o illustrate positioning, the starting row and column are indicated on the example but do not necessarily reflect actual location on the page. VER T 2;36;53;61 2;50;53;61 2;60;53;61 2;70;53;61 STOP vert.
4–71 Commands Listen Purpose Disables the IGP/PGL from the “quiet” state and enables the IGP/PGL for standard operation. (The Quiet command is explained on page 4–84.) Mode NORMAL Format (cc)LISTEN (cc) The Special Function Control Character .
Commands 4–72 Logo Call Purpose Selects and positions previously defined logo(s). (The logo itself is actually defined separately in the Create Logo mode.) The logo may be defined using TIFF files, PCX raster data, or IGP/PGL dots. Mode CREA TE Format LOGO SR; SC; logoname STOP LOGO The Logo Call command; enter LOGO .
4–73 Commands Example The following sample program specifies three logo calls placing the same logo at three different locations. (The logo was previously defined and stored.) The starting row and column specify the upper left corner of the grid in which the logo was defined.
Commands 4–74 Logo Mode, Create Purpose Places the IGP/PGL in the Create Logo mode, where logos can be defined using the appropriate dot placements. (See TIFF Logo, page 4–92, and PCX Logo, page 4–81, commands to define logos using TIFF or PCX data.
4–75 Commands dot Identifies a single dot position in the row . Enter each dot number used. Dots are numbered sequentially from left to right. dot1–dot2 Identifies a series of dot positions within the row , including dot1 on the left end and dot2 on the right end.
Commands 4–76 ~LOGO;T APEHOLD;36;40 1;12–18 2;10–20 3;9–22 4;8–24 5;7–25 6;6–26 7;5–26 8;4–25 9;4–25 10;3–24 1 1;3–24 12;2–23 13;2–23 14;2–14;17–23 15;1–12;19–22;38.
4–77 Commands Normal Mode Purpose Places the IGP/PGL in the Normal mode of operation, where the data stream is not changed but monitored for a Special Function Control Character followed by an IGP/PGL command. Mode NORMAL, EXECUTE Format (cc)NORMAL (cc) The Special Function Control Character .
Commands 4–78 Page Number Purpose Defines where a page number is placed on a form and automatically increases the page number on each page. Mode CREA TE Format P AGE; SR; SC P AGE The Page Number command; enter P AGE . SR Defines the starting row of the page number .
4–79 Commands Paper Purpose Controls the printer cutter , print intensity , label sensor , page orientation (portrait/landscape), and print speed. Mode NORMAL, EXECUTE NOTE: More than one option may follow the paper command. Format (cc)P APER [;option[ #]] NOTE: Not all options may be available with your printer .
Commands 4–80 ROT ATE # Specifies the label rotation. Enter ROT A TE , a space, and either 0 (default) or 180 , for portrait, or 90 or 270 , for landscape. SPEED Specifies the print speed in lines per minute. Enter SPEED , followed by a number in the range of 0 to 9999.
4–81 Commands PCX Logo Purpose Places the IGP/PGL in the Create Logo mode, where logos can be defined using the PCX file format. Mode NORMAL Format (cc)(LOGO; logoname;PCX[;DISK](T) <PCX raster data> (cc) RASTEREND [T] END(T) (cc) The Special Function Control Character .
Commands 4–82 Comments The size and number of raster image logos are bounded by printer memory . The logo call command in the Create Form mode brings the predefined logo into a form. The starting row and column parameters refer to the upper left corner of the logo grid.
4–83 Commands Print File Purpose Prints files from the external memory module. Print File can be used to show the SETUP functions that exist. Mode NORMAL Format (cc)PRINT ; filename (cc) The Special Function Control Character . PRINT The Print File command; enter PRINT .
Commands 4–84 Quiet Purpose Places the IGP/PGL in the Quiet mode, where all data passed to the LinePrinter+ Emulation is unaffected by IGP/PGL commands except for the LISTEN, SFON/SFOFF , IGON/IGOFF , and PTX_SETUP commands. Mode NORMAL Format (cc)QUIET (cc) The Special Function Control Character .
4–85 Commands Reset Purpose Deletes all forms and logos from IGP/PGL memory . The Reset performs the following tasks: • Prints any objects in the current page • Selects the portrait orientation .
Commands 4–86 Reverse Print Purpose Defines an area of the form where form elements are reverse printed (white on black). Mode CREA TE Format REVERSE [DARK;] SR; SC; ER; EC STOP REVERSE The Reverse Printing command; enter REVERSE . DARK Optional parameter to select a denser black background.
4–87 Commands EC Defines the ending column of the reverse print field. Enter a value ranging from column 2 through the last column of the form. The ending column must be greater than the starting column. Character column or dot column is specified based on the Scale command (page 4–88), or use the CP .
Commands 4–88 Scale Purpose Defines the vertical line spacing and the horizontal pitch of the form for data positioning specified by character row and column or dot row and column. Mode CREA TE Format SCALE; DOT [;horz;vert] or SCALE; CHAR [;lpi] [;cpi] SCALE The Scale command; enter SCALE .
4–89 Commands The default scale factor uses character row and column (6 lpi and 10 cpi). Anytime CP .DP format (page 4–7) is used, the scale assumes 6 lpi and 10 cpi and a 60 x 72 dpi format. Y ou can change the Scale at any time during forms creation by using either of the Scale commands.
Commands 4–90 Select Format Purpose Enables the IGP/PGL to ignore all host–generated paper movement commands (00–0F hex). Mode NORMAL, CREA TE or EXECUTE Format (cc)SFON or (cc)SFOFF NOTE: A line terminator is not required in the Select Format Sequence.
4–91 Commands Setup Purpose Automatically executes and loads IGP/PGL commands such as forms, logos, customized print environments, etc., from external memory to the printer whenever printer power is applied or when the RESET command (page 4–85) is sent.
Commands 4–92 TIFF Logo Purpose Places the IGP/PGL in the Create Logo mode, where logos can be defined using a T agged Image File Format (TIFF). Mode NORMAL Format (cc)(LOGO; logoname;TIFF[;DISK](T) <TIFF raster data> (cc) RASTEREND [T] END(T) (cc) The Special Function Control Character .
4–93 Commands Comments The size and number of raster image logos are bounded by printer memory . The logo call command in the Create Form mode brings the predefined logo into a form. The starting row and column parameters refer to the upper left corner of the logo grid.
Commands 4–94.
5–1 Bar Codes 5 Bar Codes Chapter Contents Overview 5–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . User–Defined V ariable Bar Code Ratios 5–4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PDF Character Sizes [PDF [;LOC] [;FONT] (T)] 5–20 .
Bar Codes 5–2 Overview A bar code is a graphic representation of alphanumeric characters. Bar codes are produced by entering bar code commands in the Create Form Mode. The IGP/PGL bar codes are listed below , in T able 5–1, with detailed bar code information provided on the referenced pages.
5–3 Bar Codes T able 5–1. A vailable Bar Codes (Continued) BAR CODE MNEMONIC SYMBOL LENGTH CODE SET P AGE NO. Postnet POSTNET 5, 9 or 1 1 digits Numeric (Page 5–98) UPC–A UPC–A Numeric Numer.
Bar Codes 5–4 User–Defined V ariable Bar Code Ratios [R[D]ratio] The user–defined variable ratio for bar codes is an optional parameter . The default ratios shown in T able 5–2 through T able 5–9 are overridden by the variable ratio feature.
5–5 Bar Codes Format Size A vg. X Dim. Ratio C 3/9, Codabar X1 16.7 mil 2.8:1 Codabar (Portrait Pa g e) X1A 16.7 mil 2.2:1 (Portrait Page) X1B 13.3 mil 2.5:1 X1C 13.3 mil 2.75:1 X1D 13.3 mil 2.25:1 X1E 10 mil 2.67:1 X1F 10 mil 2.33:1 X1G 6.7 mil 2.5:1 X2 33.
Bar Codes 5–6 T able 5–2. T3306 & T3308 Binary Bar Code Sizes (Continued) Format Size A vg. X Dim. Ratio C 3/9 Codabar X1 16.7 mil 3:1 Codabar (Landsca p e Pa g e) X1A 16.7 mil 2.1:1 (Landscape Page) X1B 13.3 mil 2.56:1 X1C 13.3 mil 2.71:1 X1D 13.
5–7 Bar Codes I 25 (Landscape Page) X1 16.7 mil 2.8:1 (Landscape Page) X1A 20 mil 2.67:1 X1B 16.7 mil 2.2:1 X1C 13.3 mil 2.5:1 X1D 13.3 mil 2.75:1 X1E 10 mil 2.67:1 X1F 10 mil 2.33:1 X1G 6.7 mil 2.6:1 X2 36.7 mil 2.27:1 X2A 30 mil 2.33:1 X3 53.3 mil 2.
Bar Codes 5–8 T able 5–2. T3306 & T3308 Binary Bar Code Sizes (Continued) Format Size A vg. X Dim. Ratio MSI (Portrait Page) X1 16.7 mil 2.8:1 (Portrait Page) X2 23.3 mil 2.57:1 X3 33.3 mil 2.3:1 X4 40 mil 2.33:1 MSI (Landscape Page) X1 16.7 mil 2.
5–9 Bar Codes C 3/9 Codabar X1 20 mil 2.5:1 Codabar (Landsca p e Pa g e) X1A 13.3 mil 2.75:1 (Landscape Page) X1B 20 mil 2.83:1 X1C 13.3 mil 2.75:1 X1D 13.3 mil 2.25:1 X1E 10 mil 2.67:1 X1F 10 mil 2.33:1 X1G 6.7 mil 2.5:1 X2 26.7 mil 2.88:1 X3 40 mil 2.
Bar Codes 5–10 I 25 (Landscape Page) X1 20 mil 2.5:1 (Landscape Page) X1A 13.3 mil 2.75:1 X1B 20 mil 2.83:1 X1C 13.3 mil 2.75:1 X1D 13.3 mil 2.25:1 X1E 10 mil 2.67:1 X1F 10 mil 2.33:1 X1G 6.7 mil 2.5:1 X2 26.7 mil 2.88:1 X2A 26.7 mil 2.13:1 X3 40 mil 2.
5–1 1 Bar Codes T able 5–4. T3306 & T3308 4-Element Bar Code Sizes (Normal & Inverted Drawing) Format Size A vg. X Dim. Ratio UPC EAN (P t it P ) X1 13.3 mil (Mag: 1.03) 4:3:2:1 (Portrait Page) X1.5 16.7 mil (Mag: 1.28) 4:3:2:1 X0.5 1 1.7 mil (Mag: 0.
Bar Codes 5–12 T able 5–5. T3306 & T3308 4-Element Bar Code Sizes (Continued) Format Size A vg. X Dim. Ratio UPC EAN (L d P ) X1 13.3 mil (Mag: 1.03) 4:3:2:1 (Landscape Page) X1.5 16.7 mil (Mag: 1.28) 4:3:2:1 X0.5 1 1.7 mil (Mag: 0.90) 4:3:2:1 C128 C93 X1 13.
5–13 Bar Codes Format Size A vg. X Dim. Ratio C 3/9, Codabar X1 16.7 mil 2.67:1 Codabar (Portrait Pa g e) X1A 16.7 mil 2.33:1 (Portrait Page) X1B 13.3 mil 2.6:1 X1C 13.3 mil 2.5:1 X1D 13.3 mil 2:1 X1E 10 mil 2.5:1 X1F 10 mil 2.5:1 X1G 6.7 mil 3:1 X2 33.
Bar Codes 5–14 I 2/5 (Portrait Page) X1 16.7 mil 2.67:1 (Portrait Page) X1A 20 mil 2.75:1 X1B 16.7 mil 2.33:1 X1C 13.3 mil 2.5:1 X1D 13.3 mil 2:1 X1E 10 mil 2.5:1 X1F 10 mil 2.5:1 X1G 6.7 mil 3:1 X2 36.7 mil 2.2:1 X2A 30 mil 2.67:1 X3 53.3 mil 2.43:1 X4 70 mil 2.
5–15 Bar Codes MSI (Landscape Page) X1 16.7 mil 2.67:1 (Landscape Page) X2 23.3 mil 2.56:1 X3 33.3 mil 2.23:1 X4 40 mil 2.25:1 T able 5–7. T3204 & T3304 Binary Bar Code Sizes (CW & CCW Drawing) Format Size A vg. X Dim. Ratio C 3/9, Codabar X1 20 mil 2.
Bar Codes 5–16 Format Size A vg. X Dim. Ratio I 2/5 (Portrait Page) X1 20 mil 2.5:1 (Portrait Page) X1A 13.3 mil 2.5:1 X1B 20 mil 2.75:1 X1C 13.3 mil 2.5:1 X1D 13.3 mil 2:1 X1E 10 mil 2.5:1 X1F 10 mil 2:1 X1G 8.3 mil 2.33:1 X2 26.7 mil 2.8:1 X2A 26.
5–17 Bar Codes T able 5–8. T3204 & T3304 4-Element Bar Code Sizes (Normal & Inverted Drawing) Format Size A vg. X Dim. Ratio UPC EAN (P t it P ) X1 13.3 mil (Mag: 1.03) 4:3:2:1 (Portrait Page) X1.5 16.7 mil (Mag: 1.28) 4:3:2:1 X0.5 1 1.7 mil (Mag: 0.
Bar Codes 5–18 T able 5–9. T3204 & T3304 4-Element Bar Code Sizes (Continued) Format Size A vg. X Dim. Ratio UPC EAN (L d P ) X1 13.3 mil (Mag: 1.03) 4:3:2:1 (Landscape Page) X1.5 16.7 mil (Mag: 1.28) 4:3:2:1 X0.5 1 1.7 mil (Mag: 0.90) 4:3:2:1 C128 C93 X1 13.
5–19 Bar Codes V ariable Ratio Sample ~CREA TE;TEST (Enters Create Form mode) SCALE;CHAR ALPHA (Alpha command) 2;5;1;1;1;*Std. Ratio* STOP (Ends Alpha command) BARCODE (Bar code command) C3/9;X1;H7;3;5 “CODE39” PDF;B;N (Printable data field) STOP (Ends bar code command) / / / / / ALPHA (Alpha command) 2;30;1;1;*V ar .
Bar Codes 5–20 PDF Character Sizes [PDF [;LOC] [;FONT] (T)] UPC and EAN For UPC and EAN bar codes, a smaller Letter Gothic font will be substituted for OCR–A or OCR–B when the bar code symbol is not large enough to accommodate a 10 CPI font. Other Bar Codes For all other bar codes, OCR–A and OCR–B will print at 10 CPI.
5–21 Bar Codes Code 39 The Code 39 structure is shown in Figure 5–1 and described on the following pages. DA T A FIELD QUIET QUIET ST ART STOP LOWER GUARD BAND CODE CODE ZONE ZONE OPTIONAL READABL.
Bar Codes 5–22 Quiet Zone Both ends of the bar code structure require blank quiet zones. The quiet zones must be at least 0.25 inches wide and completely blank to ensure accurate reading of the start/stop codes and to prevent adjacent bar codes from overlapping.
5–23 Bar Codes Code 39 Command Format NOTE: Although commonly referred to as Code “39,” you must enter the command as “C3/9” (including the slash) during IGP/PGL input. BARCODE C3/9 [CD]; [VSCAN;] [MAG;] [Hn[.m];] [ BF n;L;] [ DARK ;] SR; SC [(D)data field(D)] [ PDF [;LOC] [;FONT]] STOP BARCODE The Bar Code command; enter BARCODE .
Bar Codes 5–24 BF n;L Optional parameters for assigning a dynamic bar code data field location on a form and for designating the length of the data field. W ith these parameters, the actual data for the bar code data field is dynamically provided during the Execute Form Mode; the data is not specified during the Create Form Mode.
5–25 Bar Codes SC Defines the starting column of the bar code. Enter a value ranging from column 1 to one less than the width of the form. Character column or dot column is specified based on the Scale command (page 4–88), or use the CP .DP format (page 4–7).
Bar Codes 5–26 T able 5–10. Code 39 Character Set C= Character H = Hex C H C H C H C H C H 0 30 A 41 K 4B U 55 – 2D 1 31 B 42 L 4C V 56 . 2E 2 32 C 43 M 4D W 57 / 2F 3 33 D 44 N 4E X 58 4 34 E 4.
5–27 Bar Codes CODE3–9.EX SC 15 SR 40 SR 27 SC 58 Figure 5–2. Sample Code 39 Bar Codes.
Bar Codes 5–28 Code 93 The Code 93 structure is shown in Figure 5–3 and described on the following pages. DA T A FIELD QUIET QUIET ST ART STOP LOWER GUARD BAND CODE CODE ZONE ZONE OPTIONAL READABL.
5–29 Bar Codes Quiet Zone Both ends of the bar code structure require blank quiet zones. The quiet zones must be at least 0.25 inches wide and completely blank to ensure accurate reading of the start/stop codes and to prevent adjacent bar codes from overlapping.
Bar Codes 5–30 Code 93 Command Format BARCODE CODE93[;VSCAN] [;MAG][Hn[.m]][; BF n;L] [;DARK]; SR;SC(T) [(D)<data field>(D)(T)] [ PDF [;LOC][;FONT](T)] STOP BARCODE The Bar Code command; enter BARCODE . CODE93 Designates bar code type Code 93; enter CODE93 .
5–31 Bar Codes T o use this field, perform the following steps: a. Enter BF . b. Replace n with a number ranging from 1 to 255 to identify the bar code field. The SR and SC parameters specify the exact location of the bar code field identified by n .
Bar Codes 5–32 The same character must be used at both ends of the data field, but it will not print with the data. data field Enter the data for the bar code.
5–33 Bar Codes T able 5–1 1. Code 93 Character Set Character Hex Character Hex 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Q R S T U V W X Y Z 49 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 4F 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A – .
Bar Codes 5–34 Code 93 Example The illustration below shows a horizontal Code 93 bar code generated by the following program: ~CREA TE;TEST ;288 (Enters Create Form mode) SCALE;CHAR BARCODE (Bar cod.
5–35 Bar Codes Codabar The Codabar structure is shown in Figure 5–4 and described on the following pages. DA T A FIELD QUIET QUIET ST ART STOP LOWER GUARD BAND CODE CODE ZONE ZONE OPTIONAL READABL.
Bar Codes 5–36 Quiet Zone Both ends of the bar code structure require blank quiet zones. The quiet zones must be at least 0.25 inches wide and completely blank to ensure accurate reading of the start/stop codes and to prevent adjacent bar codes from overlapping.
5–37 Bar Codes Codabar Command Format BARCODE CODABAR [CD]; [VSCAN;] [MAG;] [Hn[.m];] [ BF n;L;] [ DARK ;] SR; SC [(D)data field(D)] [ PDF [;LOC] [;FONT]] STOP BARCODE The Bar Code command; enter BARCODE . CODABAR CD Designates bar code type Codabar; enter CODABAR .
Bar Codes 5–38 BF n;L Optional parameters for assigning a dynamic bar code data field location on a form and for designating the length of the data field. W ith these parameters, the actual data for the bar code data field is dynamically provided during the Execute Form Mode; the data is not specified during the Create Form Mode.
5–39 Bar Codes SC Defines the starting column of the bar code. Enter a value ranging from column 1 to one less than the width of the form. Character column or dot column is specified based on the Scale command (page 4–88), or use the CP .DP format (page 4–7).
Bar Codes 5–40 T able 5–12. Codabar Character Set Character Hex Character Hex 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 – $ : / . + A B C D 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2D 24 3A 2F 2E 2B 41 42 43 44.
5–41 Bar Codes Codabar Example ~CREA TE;TEST ;288 (Enter Create Form mode) SCALE;CHAR BARCODE (Bar code command) CODABAR;VSCAN;X1;H7;5;20 “A12345B” PDF;B;N (Printable data field) STOP (Ends bar .
Bar Codes 5–42 Code 128B and Code 128C The Code 128 structure is shown in Figure 5–5 and described on the following pages. DA T A FIELD QUIET QUIET ST ART STOP LOWER GUARD BAND CODE CODE ZONE ZONE.
5–43 Bar Codes Quiet Zone Both ends of the bar code structure require blank quiet zones. The quiet zones must be at least 0.25 inches wide and completely blank to ensure accurate reading of the start/stop codes and to prevent adjacent bar codes from overlapping.
Bar Codes 5–44 Code 128 Command Format BARCODE C128B or C128C; [VSCAN;] [MAG;] [Hn[.m];] [ BF n;L;] [DARK;] SR; SC [(D)data field(D)] [ PDF [;LOC] [;FONT]] STOP BARCODE The Bar Code command; enter BARCODE . C128B or C12BC Designates bar code type Code 128; enter C128B or C128C .
5–45 Bar Codes T o use this field, perform the following steps. a. Enter BF . b. Replace n with a number ranging from 1 to 255 to identify the bar code field. The SR and SC parameters specify the exact location of the bar code field identified by n .
Bar Codes 5–46 The same character must be used at both ends of the data field, but it will not print with the data. data field Enter the data for the bar code.
5–47 Bar Codes T able 5–13. Code 128B Character Set Character Hex Character Hex Character Hex Character Hex SP ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , – .
Bar Codes 5–48 T able 5–14. Code 128C Character Set Character Hex Character Hex Character Hex Character Hex 00 30 30 27 32 37 54 81 FNC 1 ST AR T C STOP 35 34 38 31 26 25 21 (N/A) (N/A) 01 02 03 0.
5–49 Bar Codes Code 128B Example Figure 5–6 illustrates a horizontal and vertical Code 128B bar code generated by the following program: ~CREA TE;128B (Enter Create Form Mode) BARCODE (Bar Code co.
Bar Codes 5–50 Code 128C Example Figure 5–7 illustrates a horizontal and vertical Code 128C bar code generated by the following program: ~CREA TE;128C (Enter Create Form Mode) BARCODE (Bar Code co.
5–51 Bar Codes Code UCC –128 The Code UCC–128 structure is shown in Figure 5–8 and described on the following pages. DA T A FIELD QUIET QUIET ST ART STOP LOWER GUARD BAND CODE CODE ZONE ZONE O.
Bar Codes 5–52 Quiet Zone Both ends of the bar code structure require blank quiet zones. The quiet zones must be at least 0.25 inches wide and completely blank to ensure accurate reading of the start/stop codes and to prevent adjacent bar codes from overlapping.
5–53 Bar Codes Code UCC–128 Command Format BARCODE UCC–128; [VSCAN;] [MAG;] [Hn[.m];] [ BF n] [DARK;] SR; SC [(D)data field(D)] [ PDF [;LOC] [;FONT]] STOP BARCODE The Bar Code command; enter BARCODE . UCC–128 Designates bar code type Code UCC–128; enter UCC–128 .
Bar Codes 5–54 BF n Optional parameters for assigning a dynamic bar code data field location on a form and for designating the length of the data field. W ith these parameters, the actual data for the bar code data field is dynamically provided during the Execute Form Mode; the data is not specified during the Create Form Mode.
5–55 Bar Codes D The printable character (delimiter) identifying the start and finish of the data field. Enter any printable character other than a slash (/), the SFCC, or a character used within the data. The same character must be used at both ends of the data field, but it will not print with the data.
Bar Codes 5–56 Code UCC–128 Example Figure 5–9 illustrates a horizontal and vertical Code UCC–128 bar code generated by the following program: ~CREA TE;UCC–128 (Enter Create Form Mode) BARCO.
5–57 Bar Codes EAN 8 The EAN 8 bar code structure is shown in Figure 5–10 and described on the following pages. QUIET ZONE CHECK DIGIT CODE LEFT DA T A FIELD CENTER CODE RIGHT DA T A FIELD QUIET Z.
Bar Codes 5–58 Quiet Zone Both ends of the bar code structure have blank quiet zones. The quiet zones must be at least 0.25 inches wide and completely blank to ensure accurate reading of the start/stop codes and to prevent adjacent bar codes from overlapping.
5–59 Bar Codes EAN 8 Command Format BARCODE EAN8 [+n] ; [VSCAN;] [SCB;] [MAG;] [Hn[.m];] [BFn;] [DARK;] SR; SC [(D)data field(D)] [ PDF [;LOC] [;FONT]] STOP BARCODE The Bar Code command; enter BARCODE . EAN8 Designates bar code type EAN 8; enter EAN8 .
Bar Codes 5–60 Height adjustments are made in 0.1–inch increments; enter H and a value from 4 to 99 to select height adjustments from 0.4 to 9.9 inches. The default value is 1.3 inches. . .m is an additional number of dots for the bar code height.
5–61 Bar Codes SR Defines the starting row for the bar code. Enter a value ranging from row 1 to one less than the length of the form. Character row or dot row is specified based on the Scale command (page 4–88), or use the CP .DP format (page 4–7).
Bar Codes 5–62 FONT Optional parameter to select the font for the human readable data field. The default value, N , selects the normal ASCII 10 cpi font. Enter O to select the OCR–A 10 cpi font; enter X to select the OCR–B type font. Enter S to suppress printing the data field and the trailing lower portions of the EAN bar code.
5–63 Bar Codes EAN 8 Example Figure 5–1 1 illustrates a horizontal and vertical EAN 8 bar code generated by the following program: ~CREA TE;EAN8 (Enter Create Form Mode) BARCODE (Bar Code command) EAN8+2;H9;DARK;33;15 (Dark Code EAN 8, 2–digit add–on, H 0.
Bar Codes 5–64 EAN 13 The EAN 13 bar code structure is shown in Figure 5–12 and described on the following pages. QUIET ZONE CHECK DIGIT CODE LEFT DA T A FIELD CENTER CODE RIGHT DA T A FIELD QUIET.
5–65 Bar Codes Quiet Zone Quiet zones extend on both ends of the bar code to permit the scan to begin and end in a blank area. The IGP/PGL automatically produces an 1 1- module-wide left quiet zone; you are responsible for providing sufficient space (minimum of seven modules) on the form for the right quiet zone.
Bar Codes 5–66 EAN 13 Command Format BARCODE EAN13 [+n] ; [VSCAN;] [SCB;] [MAG;] [Hn[.m];] [ BF n;] [DARK;] SR; S C [(D)data field(D)] [ PDF [;LOC] [;FONT]] STOP BARCODE The Bar Code command; enter BARCODE . EAN13 Designates bar code type EAN 13; enter EAN13 .
5–67 Bar Codes Hn[.m] Optional parameter to adjust the overall height (vertical expansion) of the bar code symbol (including the upper and lower 0.1–inch guard bands and any human readable data). Height adjustments are made in 0.1–inch increments; enter H and a value from 4 to 99 to select height adjustments from 0.
Bar Codes 5–68 SR Defines the starting row for the bar code. Enter a value ranging from row 1 to one less than the length of the form. Character row or dot row is specified based on the Scale command (page 4–88), or use the CP .DP format (page 4–7).
5–69 Bar Codes PDF Optional parameter which affects printing of the human readable data field. The data field will print automatically in the OCR–B font (default) unless the PDF–suppress command is specified in the FONT parameter . The human-readable data field can be printed above or below the bar code symbol.
Bar Codes 5–70 EAN 13 Example Figure 5–13 illustrates a horizontal and vertical EAN 13 bar code generated by the following program: ~CREA TE;EAN13 (Enter Create Form Mode) BARCODE (Bar Code Comman.
5–71 Bar Codes FIM The FIM (Facing Identification Mark) bar code structure is shown in Figure 5–14 and Figure 5–15 and described on the following pages. The left boundary must begin 3 inches from the right edge of the mail piece. The right–most bar must be 2 inches ± 1/8–inch from the right edge of the mail piece.
Bar Codes 5–72 Return Address Area 5/8” 1–1/4” (Optional Line) (T op Line) (Optional Line) (Line Above Last) (Last Line) NON–ADDRESS DA T A NAME OF RECIPIENT INFORMA TION/A TTENTION LINE DELIVERY ADDRESS POST OFFICE ST A TE ZIP SR, SC POSITION Clear 3” NOTE: Illustration is not to scale Zone 1/8” 1–3/4” Figure 5–15.
5–73 Bar Codes Clear Zone The bar code structure requires a completely blank, 1/4–inch wide, 5/8–inch tall clear zone, reserved for only the appropriate FIM pattern. Be sure to provide sufficient space for this zone. Start/Stop Code The start/stop code is a unique character identifying the leading and trailing end of the bar code.
Bar Codes 5–74 FIM Command Format BARCODE FIM; [VSCAN;] [Hn[.m];] [BFn;] [DARK;] SR; SC [(D)data field(D)] STOP BARCODE The Bar Code command; enter BARCODE . FIM Designates bar code type FIM; enter FIM . VSCAN Optional parameter to orient the bar code structure vertically .
5–75 Bar Codes c. The information for the data field is entered dynamically during the Execute Form Mode. (Refer to “Execute Form: Dynamic Bar Code Data” on page 4–55 in the “Commands” chapter .) Do not use the data field parameter to enter data when the BFn parameters are used.
Bar Codes 5–76 FIM Example Figure 5–16 below illustrates a horizontal FIMB bar code from the following program without the POSTNET preprinted bar code (POSTNET is discussed on page 5–98.) ~CREA TE;FIMB (Enter Create Form Mode) ALPHA (Alpha command) 23;1 1;0;0;*PRINTRONIX, INC.
5–77 Bar Codes Figure 5–17 illustrates a horizontal FIMC bar code generated by the following program and bears the preprinted POSTNET bar code. ~CREA TE;FIMC (Enter Create Form Mode) ALPHA (Alpha command) 23;1 1;0;0;*PRINTRONIX, INC.* 25;1 1;0;0;*A TTN: CUST OMER SER VICE* 27;1 1;0;0;*P .
Bar Codes 5–78 Interleaved 2/5 (I–2/5), German I–2/5 The I–2/5 bar code structure is shown in Figure 5–18 and described on the following pages.
5–79 Bar Codes Quiet Zone Both ends of the bar code structure have blank quiet zones. The quiet zones must be at least 0.25 inches wide and completely blank to ensure accurate reading of the start/stop codes and to prevent adjacent bar codes from overlapping.
Bar Codes 5–80 I–2/5 Command Format BARCODE I–2/5 [CD]; [VSCAN;] [MAG;] [Hn[.m];] [ BF n;L;] [DARK;] SR; SC [(D)data field(D)] [ PDF [;LOC] [;FONT]] STOP I–2/5 German Command Format BARCODE I25GERMAN; [VSCAN;] [MAG;] [Hn[.
5–81 Bar Codes Hn[.m] Optional parameter to adjust the overall height (vertical expansion) of the bar code symbol (including the upper and lower 0.1–inch guard bands and any human readable data). Height adjustments are made in 0.1–inch increments; enter H and a value from 4 to 99 to select height adjustments from 0.
Bar Codes 5–82 SR Defines the starting row for the bar code. Enter a value ranging from row 1 to one less than the length of the form. Character row or dot row is specified based on the Scale command (page 4–88), or use the CP .DP format (page 4–7).
5–83 Bar Codes LOC Optional parameter to identify the location of the printable data field. The default value is B , locating the human readable data below the bar code. A locates the printable data field above bar code. T o compensate for printing the 0.
Bar Codes 5–84 I25.EX SR 49 SC 27 SR 44 SC 52 Figure 5–19. Sample I–2/5 Bar Codes.
5–85 Bar Codes MSI The MSI bar code structure is shown in Figure 5–20 and described on the following pages. DA T A FIELD QUIET QUIET ST ART STOP LOWER GUARD BAND CODE CODE ZONE ZONE OPTIONAL READA.
Bar Codes 5–86 Quiet Zone Both ends of the bar code structure require blank quiet zones. The quiet zones must be at least 0.25–inches wide and completely blank to ensure accurate reading of the start/stop codes and to prevent adjacent bar codes from overlapping.
5–87 Bar Codes MSI Command Format BARCODE MSI n; [VSCAN;] [MAG;] [Hn[.m];] [ BF n;L;] [DARK;] SR; SC [(D)data field(D)] [ PDF [;LOC] [;FONT]] STOP BARCODE The Bar Code command; enter BARCODE . MSI Designates bar code type MSI; enter MSI . n Designates the type of check digit combinations for the bar code.
Bar Codes 5–88 The default value is 0.9–inch. .m is an additional number of dots for the bar code height. (Dots are in the current dot scale.) BF n;L Optional parameters for assigning a dynamic bar code data field location on a form and for designating the length of the data field.
5–89 Bar Codes SC Defines the starting column of the bar code. Enter a value ranging from column 1 to one less than the width of the form. Character column or dot column is specified based on the Scale command (page 4–88), or use the CP .DP format (page 4–7).
Bar Codes 5–90 FONT Optional parameter to select the font for the human readable data field. The default value, N , selects the normal ASCII 10 cpi font. Enter O to select the OCR–A 10 cpi font; enter X to select the OCR–B type font. STOP Ends the Bar Code command while the IGP/PGL continues in the Create Form Mode.
5–91 Bar Codes MSI Example Figure 5–21 illustrates a horizontal and vertical MSI bar code generated by the following program: ~CREA TE;MSI (Enter Create Form Mode) BARCODE (Bar Code command) MSIA;.
Bar Codes 5–92 PDF417 The PDF417 structure is shown in Figure 5–22 and described on the following pages. DA T A FIELD QUIET QUIET ST ART STOP LOWER GUARD BAND CODE CODE ZONE ZONE DA T A FIELD QUIET ZONE QUIET ZONE STOP CODE ST ART CODE GUARD BAND SR, SC POSITION UPPER GUARD BAND LOWER UPPER GUARD BAND SR, SC POSITION Figure 5–22.
5–93 Bar Codes Quiet Zone Both ends of the bar code structure require blank quiet zones. The quiet zones must be at least 0.25 inches wide and completely blank to ensure accurate reading of the start/stop codes and to prevent adjacent bar codes from overlapping.
Bar Codes 5–94 PDF417 Command Format BARCODE PDF417; [X[D]n;] [Y[D]n;] [(Hn)| (Wn);] [ASPECTh:w;] [(Rn)| (Cn);] [Sn;][ BF n;L;] [DARK;] SR; SC(T) [(D)data field(D)(T)] STOP (T) BARCODE The Bar Code command; enter BARCODE . PDF417 Designates bar code type PDF417; enter PDF417 .
5–95 Bar Codes ASPECT ;h:w Optional parameter for specifying the symbol height–to–width ratio where h is the height and w is the width, both expressed as integers. The default is 1:2. Parameters Hn, Wn, Rn, or Cn cannot be entered if this parameter is used.
Bar Codes 5–96 d. The information for the data field is entered dynamically during the Execute Form Mode. (Refer to “Execute Form: Dynamic Bar Code Data” on page 4–55 in the “Commands” chapter .) Do not use the data field parameter to enter data when the BFn;L parameters are used.
5–97 Bar Codes STOP Ends the Bar Code command while the IGP/PGL continues in the Create Form Mode. Enter STOP . If STOP is not entered, an error message results.
Bar Codes 5–98 POSTNET The POSTNET bar code structure is illustrated in Figure 5–24 and Figure 5–25 and described on the following pages. The POSTNET code can be a part of the address block and appear anywhere within a vertical 4–inch area across the length of the mailpiece.
5–99 Bar Codes Return Address Area Postage Area 1/2” 1/2” SR, SC POSITION CHECK DIGIT NOTE: Illustration is not to scale CLEAR ZONE CLEAR ZONE ADDRESS BLOCK BAR CODE READ AREA 4” BAR CODE DA T A FIELD STOP CODE ST ART CODE Figure 5–25.
Bar Codes 5–100 Clear Zone The bar code structure requires a completely blank clear zone which extends 4.75 inches from the right edge of the mailpiece. In addition, a minimum clear zone of 0.040–inch above and below the bar code data must also be provided.
5–101 Bar Codes POSTNET Command Format BARCODE POSTNET ; [VSCAN;] [ BF n;L;] [DARK;] SR; SC [(D)data field(D)] STOP BARCODE The Bar Code command; enter BARCODE . POSTNET Designates bar code type POSTNET ; enter POSTNET . VSCAN Optional parameter to orient the bar code structure vertically .
Bar Codes 5–102 e. Replace L with a number equaling the total number of characters in the field. (The actual data provided dynamically during the Execute Form Mode can be less than L .) f. The information for the data field is entered dynamically during the Execute Form Mode.
5–103 Bar Codes STOP Ends the Bar Code command while the IGP/PGL continues in the Create Form Mode. Enter STOP . If STOP is not entered, an error message will result.
Bar Codes 5–104 UPC–A The UPC–A bar code structure is shown in Figure 5–27 and described on the following pages. QUIET ZONE CHECK DIGIT LEFT DA T A FIELD CENTER CODE RIGHT DA T A FIELD QUIET Z.
5–105 Bar Codes Quiet Zone Quiet zones extend on both ends of the bar code to permit the scan to begin and end in a blank area. The IGP/PGL automatically produces an 1 1–module wide left quiet zone; you are responsible for providing sufficient space (minimum of seven modules) on the form for the right quiet zone.
Bar Codes 5–106 UPC–A Command Format BARCODE UPC–A [+n] ; [VSCAN;] [SCB;] [MAG;] [Hn[.m];] [ BF n;] [DARK;] SR; SC [(D)data field(D)] [ PDF [;LOC] [;FONT] STOP BARCODE The Bar Code command; enter BARCODE . UPC–A Designates bar code type UPC–A; enter UPC–A .
5–107 Bar Codes Hn[.m] Optional parameter to adjust the overall height (vertical expansion) of the bar code symbol (including the upper and lower 0.1–inch guard bands and any human readable data). Height adjustments are made in 0.1–inch increments; enter H and a value from 4 to 99 to select height adjustments from 0.
Bar Codes 5–108 SR Defines the starting row for the bar code. Enter a value ranging from row 1 to one less than the length of the form. Character row or dot row is specified based on the Scale command (page 4–88), or use the CP .DP format (page 4–7).
5–109 Bar Codes LOC Optional parameter to identify the location of the printable data field. The default value is B , locating the human readable data below the bar code. A locates the printable data field above bar code. T o compensate for printing the 0.
Bar Codes 5–1 10 UPC–A Example Figure 5–28 illustrates a horizontal and vertical UPC–A bar code generated by the following program: ~CREA TE;UPCA (Enter Create Form Mode) BARCODE (Bar Code command) UPC–A+5;H9;DARK;39;15 (Dark Code UPC–A, 5–digit add–on, H 0.
5 – 111 Bar Codes UPC–E and UPC–E0 The UPC–E and UPC–E0 bar code structure is shown in Figure 5–29 and described on the following pages. QUIET ZONE QUIET ZONE DA T A FIELD ST ART CODE STOP.
Bar Codes 5–1 12 Quiet Zone Quiet zones extend on both ends of the bar code to permit the scan to begin and end in a blank area. The IGP/PGL automatically produces an 1 1–module wide left quiet zone. Y ou must provide sufficient space (minimum of seven modules) on the form for the right quiet zone.
5–1 13 Bar Codes UPC–E and UPC–E0 Command Format BARCODE UPC-E or UPC-EO [+n] ; [VSCAN;] [MAG;] [Hn[.m];] [ BF n;] [DARK;] SR; SC [(D)data field(D)] [ PDF [;LOC] [;FONT]] STOP BARCODE The Bar Code command; enter BARCODE . type Designates bar code type UPC–E or UPC–E0; enter UPC–E or UPC–E0 .
Bar Codes 5–1 14 BF n Optional parameter for assigning a dynamic bar code data field location on a form. W ith this parameter , the actual data for the bar code data field is dynamically provided during the Execute Form Mode; the data is not specified during the Create Form Mode.
5–1 15 Bar Codes D The printable character (delimiter) identifying the start and finish of the data field. Enter any printable character other than a slash (/), the SFCC, or a character used within the data. The same character must be used at both ends of the data field but it will not print with the data.
Bar Codes 5–1 16 LOC Optional parameter to identify the location of the printable data field. The default value is B , locating the human readable data below the bar code. A locates the printable data field above bar code. T o compensate for printing the 0.
5–1 17 Bar Codes T able 5–16. Eleven Digit Compression X X 0 0 0 X X 1 0 0 X X 2 0 0 X X 3 0 0 X X 9 0 0 X X X X 0 X X X X X 1. Manufacturer’s Number 2.
Bar Codes 5–1 18 T able 5–17. Six–Digit Zero Expansion if the 6 digit number ends with: then the MFPS Number is: and the Product Number is: (1) 0 Example: 124560 the first 2 digits (of the zero .
5–1 19 Bar Codes UPC–E and UPC–E0 Example Figure 5–30 illustrates a horizontal and vertical UPC–E bar code generated by the following program: ~ CREA TE;UPCE (Enter Create Form Mode) BARCODE (Bar Code command) UPC–E+2;H9;DARK;34;15 (Dark Code UPC–E, 2–digit add–on, H 0.
Bar Codes 5–120 Incremental Bar Code Fields W ith the incremental bar code fields feature, you can update bar code (and alphanumeric) data fields in a numeric or alphabetical manner automatically with just one set of data sent from the host computer .
5–121 Bar Codes Incrementing Bar Code Data The IGP/PGL internally counts incremental static (fixed) bar code data fields. A maximum of 255 incremental fixed bar code data fields are allowed per form. Incrementing is controlled with the STEPMASK and ST AR TDA T A command parameters as described in T able 5–18.
Bar Codes 5–122 The increment amount is defined by the numeric value of the STEPMASK data. For example, a STEPMASK value of 1 increments the ST AR TDA T A by 1; a STEPMASK value of 2 increments the ST AR TDA T A by 2.
5–123 Bar Codes ST ARTDA T A: STEPMASK: ABC123 Description V alue Linked subfields: ABC and 123 Results: ABC123 ABC124 ABC999 ABD000 ZZZ999 AAA000 000001 RPT = 1 ST ARTDA T A: STEPMASK: 1ABC123 T wo.
Bar Codes 5–124 Incremental Bar Code Fixed Data Fields The Incremental Bar Code Fixed Data Fields command is a variation of the standard IGP/PGL bar code commands. Use this command with the appropriate parameters from the standard bar code command when automatic incrementing of fixed bar code data fields is required.
5–125 Bar Codes T o use the repeat count parameter, enter RPT and replace n with a numeric value ranging from 1 to 65,535 to specify the repeat count. The default repeat count parameter is 1, which will increment the field value each time it is printed.
Bar Codes 5–126 ~CREA TE;TEST ;288 (Enters Create Form mode) VDUP;3;6 BARCODE (Bar code command) C3/9;H7;I;6;5 –00001;*12345* PDF (Printable data field) STOP (Ends bar code command) VDUP;OFF END (.
5–127 Bar Codes Incremental Bar Code Dynamic Data Fields The Incremental Bar Code Dynamic Data Field command specifies the location and size of the incremental dynamic data field during the Create Form Mode. STEPMASK and ST AR TDA T A parameters are supplied in the Execute command during the Execute Form Mode.
Bar Codes 5–128 c. Replace L with a number equal to the number of characters in the dynamic bar code string (ST AR TDA T A) ranging from 1 to 1024. The number of characters and type of characters depends on the type of bar code used.
5–129 Bar Codes ~CREA TE;TEST ;288 (Enters Create Form mode) VDUP;3;6 BARCODE (Bar code command) C3/9;H7;IBF1;6;6;5 PDF STOP (Ends bar code command) VDUP;OFF END (T erminates Create Form mode) ~EXEC.
Bar Codes 5–130.
6–1 Form Examples and Exercises 6 Form Examples and Exercises Chapter Contents Form Examples 6–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Example: Using the Setup Command 6–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Form Examples and Exercises 6–2 Form Examples NOTE: The examples in this manual were produced on an L1016 printer . Using a different type of printer or a dif ferent configuration could affect the appearance of your printed samples compared to those shown in this manual.
6–3 Form Examples and Exercises basicfrm.ex (program).
Form Examples and Exercises 6–4 Figure 6–1. Basic Cr eate Form Example.
6–5 Form Examples and Exercises Example: Using the Setup Command The following example demonstrates how the margins,landscape orientation, 8LPI and font double wide are automatically SETUP at power–up.
Form Examples and Exercises 6–6 ~CREA TE;SAMPLE;390 (Create Form; form length is 390 dots) HDUP;2;37 (2 horizontal dupes, 37 columns apart) BOX (Box command) 2;3.5;9;30;35 STOP (Stop the Box command) HORZ (Horizontal Line command) 1;14.5;9;35 1;19.5;9;35 1;24.
6–7 Form Examples and Exercises dyn1.ex Figure 6–2. Sample Form.
Form Examples and Exercises 6–8 Bar Code Fields Identify the location of the data fields for each of the six bar codes (one location at each S.O., S/N, and P/N field on the form). The type of bar code and the human readable data information is also specified within the bar code commands.
6–9 Form Examples and Exercises BARCODE (First bar code command) (Upper left S.O. field, assigned number 1) C3/9;H7;BF1;8;DARK;15.1;10.4 PDF;O (Print the data field in OCR–A font) STOP (Stop the first bar code command) BARCODE (New bar code command) (Upper left S/N field, assigned number 2) C3/9;H7;BF2;8;DARK;20;10.
Form Examples and Exercises 6–10 Dynamic Alphanumeric Fields Identify the location of the dynamic alphanumeric fields using the alphanumerics command. Input the following alphanumeric command lines after the HDUP;OFF command and befor e the Create Form mode END line.
6–1 1 Form Examples and Exercises Dynamic Alphanumeric and Bar Code Data Enter the following dynamic data following the Execute command. These dynamic data commands will supply the variable data to the bar code and alphanumeric fields previously identified in the Create Form mode.
Form Examples and Exercises 6–12 Multiple page documents must be separated by a form feed. (The “page” of data includes the Execute command, the dynamic data commands, and the Normal command.
6–13 Form Examples and Exercises dyn2.ex Figure 6–3. Dynamic Data Example.
Form Examples and Exercises 6–14 Example: Auto Increment Fields The following program, designed in accordance with current specifications for AIAG–B–3 shipping label standards, creates four automatically incrementing/decrementing AIAG labels with alphanumeric and bar code data.
6–15 Form Examples and Exercises.
Form Examples and Exercises 6–16 autoincr .ex autoincr .ex (program).
6–17 Form Examples and Exercises Figure 6–4. Auto Incr ement Fields Example.
Form Examples and Exercises 6–18 Figure 6–5. Auto Incr ement Fields Example.
6–19 Form Examples and Exercises Form Exercise In the following example, you will create and execute a form. Using character scaling (discussed in detail on page 4–88) on a 60 x 72 dot per inch (d.
Form Examples and Exercises 6–20 Creating a Box and Corners 1. On your host computer , open/create a file for your practice form. For example: Enter Format PRACTC.FRM (system format) 2. Enter the Create Form mode, and specify a form name. This is the first input for every new form.
6–21 Form Examples and Exercises 5. Now use the Execute command and form name to prepare for printing. Enter a blank line using a terminator and then the Normal command to instruct the IGP/PGL to return to the Normal mode after executing the form. Enter Format ~EXECUTE;PRACTICE (cc)EXECUTE ;formname [;P AGE n] [;FC] [;DISK] ~NORMAL (cc)NORMAL 6.
Form Examples and Exercises 6–22 boxcorn.ex SR 35 SC 16 SC 13 SR 30 ER 53 EC 61 ER 57 EC 64 Figure 6–6. Box and Corner Example.
6–23 Form Examples and Exercises Adding Horizontal and V ertical Lines 7. Now return to the file. When the file reopens, the existing program (the contents of the file) is displayed. Use your system commands to reopen the file. For example: Enter Format PRACTC.
Form Examples and Exercises 6–24 boxline.ex COLUMN 49 ROW 40 ROW 45 ROW 49 Figure 6–7. Box/Corner Example with Horizontal and V ertical Lines.
6–25 Form Examples and Exercises Adding Fixed Alphanumeric T ext 10. Use the Create Form mode Alpha command to add some fixed alphanumeric text to the form.
Form Examples and Exercises 6–26 At this point, the PRACTC.FRM file should contain the following form program data: ~CREA TE;PRACTICE BOX 2;35;16;53;61 STOP CORNER 3;30;13;57;64;5;7 STOP HORZ 1;40;16;61 1;45;16;61 1;49;16;61 STOP VER T 1;49;40;45 1;49;49;53 STOP ALPHA 31;22;0;0;*PRINTRONIX, INC.
6–27 Form Examples and Exercises Notice that the END, EXECUTE;PRACTICE and NORMAL statements are still in the file. These are always necessary to end the storage of the form in the IGP/PGL and cause it to print. Remember , a blank line must always separate the EXECUTE and NORMAL commands.
Form Examples and Exercises 6–28 Adding a Bar Code 1 1. Change the form definition by adding bar code type Code 39 (C39), one of the codes available on the IGP/PGL. First, reopen the file. Bar codes are defined in the Create Form mode; therefore, the Bar Code command must be entered before the End command line.
6–29 Form Examples and Exercises ALPHA (previously input) [R;][E;] [Cn;][ AF n;L;][DIR;] [UC;] SR;SC;VE;HE;(D)T ext(D) STOP (previously input) 13. Supply the dynamic data during the Execute Form mode (following the EXECUTE;PRACTICE line).
Form Examples and Exercises 6–30 ALPHA 31;22;0;0;*PRINTRONIX, INC. * 32;22;0;0;*17500 CAR TWRIGHT ROAD * 33;22;0;0;*IR VINE, CA 92714 * 35.9;17;0;0; * SERIAL NUMBER * 40.3;17;0;0; * P AR T NUMBER * 40.3;50;0;0;*MFG. DA TE * 45.3;17;0;0;*DESCRIPTION * 49.
6–31 Form Examples and Exercises practc2.ex COLUMN 19.3 COLUMN 39 ROW 35.7 ROW 38.7 ROW 43 ROW 47.3 ROW 51.3 Figure 6–9. Completed Practice Form Example.
Form Examples and Exercises 6–32 Logo Exercise In this exercise, you will generate a logo. The following sample uses a hand logo. Using dot scaling (discussed in detail on page 4–88) on an 8–1/2 x 1 1–inch form, a hand was drawn on a grid, with each dot tabulated by row and column position.
6–33 Form Examples and Exercises DOT POSITIONS DOT POSITIONS Row Column Row Column 1 40–42 31 1–36 2 35–42 32 1–39 3 36–42 33 1–58 4 35–42 34 1–58 5 33–41 35 1–58 6 31–40 36 1.
Form Examples and Exercises 6–34 Creating a Logo 1. Use your system commands to open a file for the logo program with the filename HNDLGO.FOM. For example: Enter Format HNDLGO.FOM (System Format) 2. Input the Special Function Control Character and Logo mode command to put the IGP/PGL in the Create Logo mode.
6–35 Form Examples and Exercises 5. Input the Special Function Control Character and Execute command for the LEFTHAND form just created. Input a blank line, the Special Function Control Character , and the Normal command to instruct the IGP/PGL to return to the Normal mode after execution.
COLUMN 33 ROW 45 HANDLOGO.EX Form Examples and Exercises 6–36 ~LOGO;HAND;56;60 1;40–42 2;38–42 3;36–42 4;35–42 5;33–41 6;31–40 7;30–38 8;29–36 9;28–35 10;27–34;52–54 1 1;24–3.
6–37 Form Examples and Exercises Form Design In this exercise, you will produce a complete form by sketching it out on a grid in the same way the logo was designed. Again, this exercise uses character scaling on an 8–1/2 x 1 1–inch (60 x 72 dpi) page.
Form Examples and Exercises 6–38 Planning the Form Layout In this example, assume you work for the HandCraft Boat Company . Y our slogan is “Quality boats crafted by hand,” and the owner , Mr . Handcraft, has asked you to design a simple form that his salespeople can use for special orders.
6–39 Form Examples and Exercises Enter Format HNDCFT .FOM (System Format) ~LOGO;HANDCRFT ;56;60 (cc)LOGO; logoname ; VL;HL [;DISK] 1;40–42 r ow#;dot;dot1–dot2;dot 2;38–42 3;36–42 4;35–42 5.
Form Examples and Exercises 6–40 Figure 6–1 1. Sample Form Design.
6–41 Form Examples and Exercises Figure 6–12 . Logo Design.
Form Examples and Exercises 6–42 Creating a Form and Adding Form Components 4. Now create the form and start adding the form components from the layout grid. (Refer to Figure 6–1 1). Use the Special Function Control Character and Create command to define a form named HCBOA TS.
6–43 Form Examples and Exercises 7. T o add the horizontal lines, define one line and then duplicate that line using the V ertical Duplication command. The line will have a single line thickness (L T), be in row (R) 30.4, starting in column (SC) 14 and ending in column (EC) 66.
Form Examples and Exercises 6–44 ALPHA [R;][E;] [Cn;][ AF n;L;][DIR;] [UC;][DARK;] SR;SC;VE;HE;(D)text(D) STOP 9. HandCraft Boats uses bar code type Code 128B (C128B) in many applications.
6–45 Form Examples and Exercises 1 1. Execute the form (HCBOA TS), return to the Normal mode (remember the blank line before the NORMAL command), exit the file using your system commands (if necessary), and print the document. Enter Format ~EXECUTE;HCBOA TS (cc)EXECUTE; formname [;P AGE n] [;FC] [;DISK] ~NORMAL (cc)NORMAL PRINT HNDCFT .
Form Examples and Exercises 6–46 hcform.ex Figure 6–13. Completed Sample Form.
6–47 Form Examples and Exercises Directory Example The Directory command lists the contents of the IGP/PGL directory in the printer system. The directory command provides the following information: .
Form Examples and Exercises 6–48 Delete Example The Delete command deletes any individual form or logo from the IGP/PGL memory module. The deletion of a form includes its directory entry and any alphanumeric or vector information associated with it.
6–49 Form Examples and Exercises Solving Program Errors If you make an error in the program to create a form or an element in the form, a coded error message and program line containing the error will print when the form is executed. These error codes are defined in the “Error Codes” chapter .
Form Examples and Exercises 6–50 From the description of the error messages and the incorrect line identified by the error message, the errors are easily located and corrected. Notice a colon was accidentally input in the Box command where a semicolon was required (error number 24).
Multinational Character Sets 7–1 7 Multinational Character Sets Chapter Contents About the Multinational Character Set 7–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Character Sets A vailable 7–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7–2 Multinational Character Sets About the Multinational Character Set The Multinational Character Set accesses one of 32 international character sets. Each character set is 96 characters long and can be accessed by configuration selection or IGP/PGL command.
Multinational Character Sets 7–3 Character Addresses Both the ASCII and multinational character sets have hex values for each character and symbol. The primary character set (ASCII characters) resides at hex addresses ranging from 00 to 7F .
7–4 Multinational Character Sets If the table has n entries, they will be used to overwrite the first n entries of the corresponding symbol set (or overlay set). Also, the hex representation of the characters are not permitted (you must use the decimal character values.
Multinational Character Sets 7–5 T able 7–2. Substitution Set Hex V alues Character Set Substitution Hex V alue U.S. ASCII 21 22 23 24 25 26 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E Danish C6 D8 C5 B0 E6 F8 .
7–6 Multinational Character Sets OCR Character Sets Purpose Accesses OCR–A and OCR–B character sets. Mode CREA TE, NORMAL and EXECUTE Format See Comments Comments In the Create mode, you can access OCR fonts using the alphanumeric command. Use the Cn parameter in the ALPHA command (“Commands” chapter , page 4–12) for more information.
Multinational Character Sets 7–7 Accessing Characters and Character Sets Data Bit 8 Y ou can access individual characters using data bit 8 addressing. The primary character set is ASCII. These character values reside at hex addresses 20 through 7F .
7–8 Multinational Character Sets User–Defined Set Command (USET) Purpose Creates custom character sets (except OCR fonts) from existing characters stored on the IGP/PGL memory module. Mode NORMAL Format (cc)USET n ca;fa END (cc) Represents the Special Function Control Character .
Multinational Character Sets 7–9 The USET and ISET commands are related as shown in T able 7–3. Therefore, ISET ;24 selects the substitution set defined as USET1, ISET ;29 selects USET6, etc.
7–10 Multinational Character Sets Character Set Selection Command (ISET) Purpose Accesses one of the 32 multinational character sets from T able 7–3. Use this command to access a different character set from the configured power–up default character set.
Multinational Character Sets 7–1 1 Multinational Character Sets.
7–12 Multinational Character Sets.
Multinational Character Sets 7–13.
7–14 Multinational Character Sets.
8–1 Error Codes 8 Error Codes Chapter Contents The Purpose of Error Codes 8–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horizontal Line Errors 8–3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V ertical Line Errors 8–4 .
Error Codes 8–2 The Purpose of Error Codes The IGP/PGL provides coded error messages to assist in “debugging” programs. The printer will print an error message number and the program line which contains the error when an error is detected.
8–3 Error Codes Horizontal Line Errors 01 HORiZontal line starting row SR out of bounds The row specified by the second parameter in the horizontal line command places the horizontal line outside the boundaries of the form.
Error Codes 8–4 V ertical Line Errors 10 VER Tical line starting column SC out of bounds The column specified by the second parameter in the vertical line command places the vertical line outside the form boundaries.
8–5 Error Codes Box Errors 20 BOX starting column SC out of bounds The left (starting) column specified by the third parameter in the box command places the box outside the form boundaries.
Error Codes 8–6 Corner Errors 30 CORNER starting column SC out of bounds The left (starting) column specified by the third parameter in the corner command places the corner outside the form boundaries.
8–7 Error Codes 38 CORNER starting column SC > ending column EC The left (starting) column parameter of the corner command is greater than or equal to the right (ending) column parameter .
Error Codes 8–8 Alpha Errors 40 ALPHA leading and trailing delimiters mismatched The leading delimiter (printable character) of the actual text string was not matched with an ending delimiter before the line terminator was found.
8–9 Error Codes 46 ALPHA X expansion HE and Y expansion VE must be zero When the expanded character parameters VE and HE are used within the ALPHA command, both values must be either zero or non–zero values.
Error Codes 8–10 Logo Errors 50 LOGO horizontal width HL > 240 or dot row > HL a. The horizontal width of the logo is equal to zero or greater than 240. The IGP/PGL automatically reverts to Normal mode when this occurs. b. A dot position specified in the logo program exceeds the specified horizontal width of the logo.
8–1 1 Error Codes 56 Insufficient memory for another LOGO call IGP/PGL memory cannot store another logo call. T o create space in the IGP/PGL memory , delete forms with logo elements (including the logos) no longer required.
Error Codes 8–12 Create Errors 60 Directory full – cannot CREA TE the form or LOGO The directory is full, or no more room exists in the IGP/PGL memory for another form. When this occurs, the IGP/PGL automatically reverts to the Normal mode. T o create space in the IGP/PGL memory , delete forms that are no longer required.
8–13 Error Codes 66 CREA TE page starting column P AGE SC out of bounds When you specify the position of the page parameters in the Create command, the column position specified will place the page number outside the form boundaries. When this error occurs, the IGP/PGL will automatically revert to the Normal mode.
Error Codes 8–14 Execute Errors 70 EXECUTE form count parameter FC error This error occurs when the parameter specifying the number of blank forms to print was entered incorrectly . When this error occurs, the IGP/PGL will automatically revert to the Normal mode.
8–15 Error Codes 77 EXECUTE format or delimiter error A format or delimiter error was detected in the Execute command; the IGP/PGL will automatically revert to the Normal mode. This error is usually caused by one or more of the following: a. A missing semicolon; b.
Error Codes 8–16 Miscellaneous Errors 80 Special function must be called from the NORMAL mode This special function must be called from the Normal mode and not the Create Form or Execute Form mode. This error is generally due to a missing End command in the Create Form mode.
8–17 Error Codes 89 EXP AND parameters out of bounds or format error The parameters of the Expand command are improperly specified. Either the parameters are out of bounds, or some type of format error was detected. The command is ignored, and processing continues.
Error Codes 8–18 Bar Code Errors 90 Insufficient memory to store the BARCODE No more room exists in the IGP/PGL memory for another bar code. The rest of the bar code commands are flushed until the Stop command is found. Processing will then continue.
8–19 Error Codes acceptable characters for the bar code symbol being used. The missing ending delimiter also causes this error . 97 BARCODE data field too short or too long The data field in the bar code command has too few or too many data characters.
Error Codes 8–20 108 Not defined. 109 Dynamic BARCODE field longer than previously defined The BARCODE data provided exceeds the maximum length for the bar code selected. 11 0 SFCC decimal input error – must be 01 to 255 The hexadecimal value on the ASCII chart for the Special Function Control Character is not valid.
8–21 Error Codes Reverse Print Errors 111 REVERSE format error in input parameters Re–enter the command with proper format. 1 12 REVERSE starting r ow SR/ending row ER out of bounds Exceeds the value specified to reverse the element. 11 3 REVERSE starting SC/ending column EC out of bounds Exceeds the value specified to reverse the element.
Error Codes 8–22 Incremental Fields Errors 130 Not defined. 131 Incremental STEPMASK parameter err or A semicolon is missing after the STEPMASK data. 132 Incremental REPEA T/RESET parameter error An illegal RPT or RST parameter value was found in the incremental command.
8–23 Error Codes Multinational Character Set Errors 150 ISET character selection parameter n error – 00 to 31 An ISET character set selection parameter value between 0 and 31 was expected. Error was caused possibly by an invalid numeric value or an alpha character .
Error Codes 8–24 Font Errors 160 FONT command parameter error The F ACE # parameter is either missing a space between the parameter and its value, or a semicolon is missing between font parameters. 161 Illegal FONT typeface value – must be (9)0000–(9)9999 An illegal FONT typeface value was used.
A–1 ASCII Character Set A Standard ASCII Character Set KEY ASCII CHARACTER ESC 33 27 1B OCT AL DECIMAL HEX B 7 0 0 00 11 1 1 B6 0 B5 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 COLUMN 01 2 3 4 5 6 7 BITS ROW B4 B.
A–2 ASCII Character Set.
B–1 Grid Programs and Samples B Grid Programs and Samples The Standard Grid – The standard grid is used for form design. The program for the standard grid is listed below , and a sample of the standard grid follows on the next page. Photocopy the grid provided or enter the grid program and make your own printout.
B–2 Grid Programs and Samples.
B–3 Grid Programs and Samples The Logo Grid – The program for a logo grid is listed below and the sample grid follows. It is not the full size logo grid; the grid can measure up to 240 columns wide by 252 rows high for a logo 4 x 3.5 inches. Photocopy the grid or enter the grid program to obtain a printout.
B–4 Grid Programs and Samples.
C–1 Page Boundaries C Page Boundaries Paper Selection and Maximum V alues Most Create Form mode commands require you to identify specific form boundaries using the SR, SC, ER, EC parameters. This appendix addresses the page boundaries affecting IGP/PGL products for both cut–sheet page printers and continuous form printers.
Page Boundaries C–2 Execute Form Mode In the Execute Form mode, use the following guidelines to determine if a form will print on the current page size.
C–3 Page Boundaries T able C–1. Paper Sizes and Maximum Print Area Paper Size Dimensions (Inches) Maximum Dot V alue* Letter Legal A4 B5 8.5 x 1 1 8.5 x 14 8.268 x 1 1.693 6.929 x 9.842 51 1 51 1 497 416 *How to calculate Maximum Dot V alues: 1. Page Length X 72 dpi minus T op and Bottom Mar gin V alues + 1 = maximum height value; 2.
Page Boundaries C–4 Setting T op/Bottom Margins Using dot values to identify maximum vertical print positions, the page boundary parameters of an 1 1–inch form has 792 dot rows at n/72–inch vertically (72 dpi X 1 1 inches).
C–5 Page Boundaries Setting Left Margins Using dot values to identify maximum horizontal print positions, the page boundary parameters of an 8–1/2–inch wide form (85 character columns) has 510 dot columns and n/60–inch horizontally (60 dpi X 8.
Page Boundaries C–6 Maximum Character Column Maximum Horizontal Dot 51 1 A B Maximum Horizontal Print Area (510 dots) Figure C–2. Left Margin Example – No Setting Maximum Horizontal Dot Column A B Dot Column 20 Becomes Column 1 (51 1) becomes 491 due to Maximum Horizontal Print Area (490 dots) +20 of fset Figure C–3.
C–7 Page Boundaries Maximum Horizontal Dot A B Dot Column –20 Becomes Column 1 Maximum Horizontal Printable Area Column 531 (510 dots) Nonprintable area due to –20 left margin offset Figure C–4.
Page Boundaries C–8.
D–1 T ypefaces D T ypefaces Standard and Optional T ypefaces This appendix illustrates both standard and optional typefaces available with IGP/PGL. The standard fonts are Letter Gothic (#93779), OCR–A (#90993), and OCR–B (#91409). Beside each typeface is the 5–digit value required in the F ACE # parameter of the FONT command (page 4–61).
D–2 T ypefaces Albertus 92639 92640 92641 92642 Antique Olive 91 1 19 91846 91 1 18 91 120 ITC A vant Garde Gothic 91059 91671 91060 91674 Monotype Baskerville 93884 93885 93886 93887.
D–3 T ypefaces ITC Benguiat 91331 91332 91335 91336 CG Bodoni 92581 92582 92585 92586 ITC Bookman 91454 91455 91467 91468 91889 90249 93098 93099 Decorative 1 .
D–4 T ypefaces Decorative 2 90326 90133 90349 90508 Decorative 3 90369 92127 92129 91900 Decorative 4 90775 91774 90774 90598 Decorative 5 9131 1 94073 90241 91610 .
D–5 T ypefaces Caslon 91988 91989 91990 91991 ITC Century 91654 91655 92195 92196 CG Century Schoolbook 92546 92547 92548 93812 ITC Cheltenham Book 91430 91431 91434 91435.
D–6 T ypefaces Clarendon 90271 90269 90572 90270 ITC Clearface 91571 91572 91577 91578 Courier 93950 93951 93952 93953 Futura 91810 9181 1 91816 91817.
D–7 T ypefaces ITC Galliard 92569 92570 92571 92572 Garamond Antiqua 91545 91546 91547 91548 Garth Graphic 91413 91414 91415 91416 Gill Sans 93872 93873 93874 93875.
D–8 T ypefaces CG Goudy Old Style 92542 92543 92544 92545 Hiroshige 93983 93984 93987 93988 ITC Korinna 91097 91313 91098 91314 Letter Gothic 93777 93778 93779 93780.
D–9 T ypefaces ITC Lubalin Graph 92675 92623 92677 92625 CG Melliza 92536 92537 92538 92539 Microstyle 90267 90268 90516 90460 OCR 90993 91409.
D–10 T ypefaces CG Omega 92506 92507 92510 9251 1 CG Palacio 92532 92533 92534 92535 Shannon 92133 92422 92424 92134 ITC Souvenir 90316 90332 90338 90339.
D–1 1 T ypefaces Stymie 90385 90386 90067 90068 ITC Tiepolo 93799 93800 93801 93802 ITC Tiffany 90437 92628 90441 92630 CG Times 92500 92501 92504 92505.
D–12 T ypefaces CG T rade 92519 92520 92522 92523 CG T riumvirate 92244 92245 92248 92249 CG T riumvirate Condensed 92246 92247 92250 92251 CG T rump Mediaeval 92557 92558 92559 92560.
D–13 T ypefaces Univers 94021 94022 94023 94024 Univers Condensed 94029 94039 94030 94040 ITC Zapf Chancery 94018 93949 94019 94020 ITC Zapf Dingbats 93848 93848 93848 93848.
D–14 T ypefaces Chart Printing Package (141783–008) Seven Fonts.
D–15 T ypefaces Chart Printing Package (141783–008).
D–16 T ypefaces Desktop Printing Package (141783–010) Eight Fonts.
D–17 T ypefaces Desktop Printing Package (141783–010).
D–18 T ypefaces Label Printing Package #1 (141783–006) Eight Fonts.
D–19 T ypefaces Label Printing Package #1 (141783–006).
D–20 T ypefaces Label Printing Package #2 (141783–007) Eight Fonts.
D–21 T ypefaces Label Printing Package #2 (141783–007).
D–22 T ypefaces Office Printing Package (141783–009) Eight Fonts.
D–23 T ypefaces Office Printing Package (141783–009).
D–24 T ypefaces CG Century Schoolbook Family (141783–005) Four Fonts.
D–25 T ypefaces CG T imes Family (141783–004) Four Fonts.
D–26 T ypefaces CG T riumverate Family (141783–003) Four Fonts.
D–27 T ypefaces Garamond Family (141783–01 1) Four Fonts.
D–28 T ypefaces Gill Sans Family (141783–002) Five Fonts.
D–29 T ypefaces Gill Sans Family (141783–002).
D–30 T ypefaces Univers Family (141783–001) Four Fonts.
Index–1 Index A Alphanumeric data, 4–9 duplicating incremental fields, 4–26 dynamic data, 6–28 errors, 8–8 execute dynamic data, 4–54 execute overlay data, 4–59 increment fixed data, 4.
Index–2 Boundaries, page, C–1 Boundary Checking, 1–9 Box Command, 4–30 Box Errors, 8–5 C Cassette Command. See Paper Command Character Position Dot Position (CP .
Index–3 EAN 13, 5–62 EAN 8, 5–55 End, 4–48 Execute Dynamic Alphanumeric Data, 4–54 Execute Dynamic Bar Code Data, 4–55 Execute Form Mode, 1–12, 6–21, 6–29 Execute Incremental Dynamic.
Index–4 Corner Command, 4–36, 6–20 Corner Errors, 8–6 CP .DP Format, 4–7 CR Code, define, 1–13 Create Command, 4–39 Create Errors, 8–12 Create Form Command, 6–20 Create Form Mode, 1.
Index–5 horizontal line, 8–3 incremental fields, 8–22 logo, 8–10 miscellaneous, 8–16 multinational character set, 8–23 reverse print, 8–21 vertical lines, 8–4 Errors, solving program, .
Index–6 Horizontal Line Errors, 8–3 Horizontal Lines Command, 4–67 HORZ Command, 4–67 Host Form Length, 1–14 I I–2/5, 5–74 command format, 5–76 example, 5–79 structure, 5–74 ICNT P.
Index–7 Execute Form, 6–21, 6–29 Modes Create Logo, 4–74 Execute Form, 4–49 Normal, 4–77 Modes of Operation Configuration Mode, 1–13 Create Form, 1–9 Create Logo, 1–1 1 Execute Form,.
Index–8 Printable Character , 4–4 Printable Character Delimiter , 4–4 Prompt, 4–6 Q Quiet Command, 4–84 R Repeat Count Parameter , 4–22, 4–58, 5–120 Reset Command, 4–85 Reset Count P.
Index–9 USET Command, 7–8 V V ariable Ratio Size (D), user–defined bar code, 5–4 VDUP Command, 4–46 VER T Command, 4–69 V ertical Duplication Command, 4–46, 6–43 V ertical Line Errors,.
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