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OCTOBER 1995

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OCTOBER 1995 PCA45A PCA45AE PCA46A PCA46AE PQ-8P PQ-8S P PQ-8 I SW1 I O O 7 8 5 6 3 4 1 2 SW2 SW1 I O CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION On Data ata From Power D l ter m Prin n Fro t Paralle O Hos Off Hoste Lin c Line Syn S PQ-8 I On l Seria er w ata Data o D P ter m Prin n Fro t Out O Hos Off Hoste Lin c Line Syn O 7 8 5 6 3 4 1 2 7 8 6 5 3 4 1 2 Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M.
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FCC STATEMENT FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
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INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5.
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INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato. 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S TRADEMARKS Centronics® is a a registered trademark of Centronics Corporation. Epson® is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. HP® and PCL® are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard. IBM®, AS/400®, and Proprinter® are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. Lexmark™ is a trademark of Lexmark International. All applied-for and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications .......................................................................................10 2. Introduction ........................................................................................11 2.1 Description of Front Panels .........................................................12 2.2 About This User’s Guide..............................................................12 2.3 Unpacking..............................................................
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Chapter Page 5.9 Envelope Printing.........................................................................65 5.10 Document/Envelope Printing...................................................66 5.11 Duplex Printing ..........................................................................67 5.12 Other Printer Commands ..........................................................68 5.13 HP Line Printer ..........................................................................70 5.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Chapter Page Appendix A: Font (FGID) Reference for PCL Compatible Printers ................................................................................................133 Appendix B: Resident Scalable Font Numbers .....................................157 Appendix C: Character Sets....................................................................161 Appendix D: Serial-Port Specifications ..................................................164 Appendix E: Parallel-Port Specifications ......
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 1. Specifications Hardware Requirements—ASCII printer, AS/400® or System/3X host Emulation—IBM® 3812, 4214, 5224, 5225, and 5256 printers Systems Supported—AS/400 or System/3X Indicators—(5) LEDs: Power, Host Line Sync, Printer Online, Data from Host, Data Out Connectors—PCA45A, PCA45AE: (1) DB9, (1) 36-pin Centronics, (1) DB25 female; PCA46A, PCA46AE: (1) DB9, (1) DB25 male, (1) DB25 female Power—9 VAC wallmount transformer Size—6.5"H x 2.1"W x 5.5"D (16.5 x 5.3 x 14 cm) Weight—3 lb. (1.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 2. Introduction The PQ-8P and PQ-8S are powerful, yet easy-to-operate external printer interfaces. The PQ-8 can easily be set up through on-board DIP switches, Host/PC download commands, or the setup software. The PQ-8P and PQ-8S attach virtually any ASCII printer to an AS/400 or System/3X host. They offer reliable emulations of IBM 3812, 4214, 5224, 5225, and 5256 printers.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 2.1 Description of Front Panels CONFIGURATION SWITCHES The configuration switches are used to set the twinax address, output protocol, and to perform the available test and diagnostic functions. While the PQ-8P comes with only one bank of switches, the PQ-8S comes with two banks of eight switches. The left bank is labeled SW1; the right bank is labeled SW2. LEDS The green LED lights indicate the following: • Host Line Sync —Communication lines between the host and the PQ-8 are established.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 2.3 Unpacking Check the packaging for water or physical damage, and notify the carrier immediately if there is any damage. Keep the original packaging in case you need to move or ship the PQ-8.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 3. Installation Before connecting the PQ-8 to the printer, verify that the printer functions properly by performing a printer self-test. Consult the printer’s user’s guide for instructions on how to start and evaluate the self-test. If the printer functions properly, proceed with the installation of the PQ-8. WARNING Electrical current from power lines and cables connecting the interface, the printer, and the PC can be hazardous. To minimize the danger, follow the instructions below.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 9. With the PQ-8P powered off, attach the auto-terminating twinax V-cable to the PQ-8P. 10. Connect the twinax host cables to the V-connector. The twinax V-connector is automatically terminated when one cable is attached and automatically cables through when two cables are attached. To install the PQ-8S: 1. Power off the printer and the PC (if used), and disconnect the power cable(s). 2.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 7. Print a PQ-8S self-test. First, power off the PQ-8S. Then, set configuration switch SW1:8 (far right of the first switch bank) to the “|” position. (If you are operating a label printer, put the printer in ASCII hex dump mode. Then power on the PQ8S. If the label printer starts printing, the PQ-8S has passed the self-test. To obtain a print out of the current settings, connect the PQ-8S to a laser or dot-matrix printer.) Power on the PQ-8S.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Self-Test Printout - PQ-8P PARALLEL TWINAX INTERFACE COPYRIGHT (c) 1995 SDE CORP. SOFTWARE VERSION 1.00 RAM OK ROM OK Address Output Printer Protocol :0 : HP-PCL 3812 #01 Alt. CPT Start Delimiters: - 50 6C #02 Alt. CPT End Delimiters : - 50 6C #03 Host Port Timeout : 08 - seconds #05 Host Language : 01 - U.S.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Self-Test Printout - PQ-8S SERIAL TWINAX INTERFACE COPYRIGHT (c) 1995 SDE CORP. SOFTWARE VERSION 1.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S EBCDIC to ASCII Translate Table 0: 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9: A: B: C: D: E: F: 40 20 20 83 84 85 A0 C6 86 87 A4 5B 2E 3C 28 2B 21 50 26 82 88 89 8A A1 8C 8B 8D E1 5D 24 2A 29 3B 5E 60 2D 2F B6 8E B7 B5 C7 8F 80 A5 7C 2C 25 5F 3E 3F 70 80 9B 9D 90 61 D2 62 D3 63 D4 64 D6 65 D7 66 D8 67 DE 68 60 69 3A AE 23 AF 40 D0 27 EC 3D E8 22 F1 90 F8 6A 6B 6C 6D 6E 6F 70 71 72 A6 A7 91 F7 92 CF A0 B0 E6 BD 7E 9C 73 BE 74 FA 75 9F 76 F5 77 F4 78 AC 79 AB 7A F3 AD AA A8 B3 D1 EE ED F9 E7 EF A9 F2 C0
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 4. Configuration 4.1 Host Configuration Before operating the PQ-8 in twinax mode, the IBM host must be configured with a device address and device ID for the printer. See your system operator or system manual for details. With the correct address selected, an AS/400 will automatically configure itself according to the active IBM printer emulation on the PQ-8. 1. Make sure you have selected and permanently stored the desired IBM emulation on the PQ-8.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 4-1. Recommended Emulation and Device ID for the Host Systems. Host System Printer Used Emulation Device ID S/38, S/36 Laser printer (using HP PCL commands) 3812 5219 S/38, S/36 Matrix printer (printing NLQ) 4214 4214-2 S/38, S/36, (S/34) Matrix printer 5224 5224 (2P) S/38, S/36, S/34 Specialty printer (e.g. label printer) 5256 5256 NOTE Check the device description. Host Print Transform must be turned “Off” in OS/400 V2R3 and later. 4.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S If an invalid switch setting is encountered at power-up, all LED lights will blink and the PQ-8 cannot operate. Table 4-2. Twinax Address Switch Settings.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 4-3. Output Protocol Switch Settings.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 4-4. Tests/Diagnostic Switch Settings.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S The second (right) bank of switches is used to set up the PQ-8S for communication with the printer. Table 4-5. Serial Out Baud-Rate Switch Settings. Serial Out Baud Rate SW2:1 SW2:2 SW2:3 38,400 o o o 19,200 o o | 9,600 o | o 4,800 o | | 2,400 | o o 1,200 | o | 600 | | o 300 | | | Table 4-6. Serial Out Word-Length Switch Settings.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 4-7. Serial Out Stop Bits Switch Settings. Serial Out Stop Bits SW2:5 1 bit o 2 bits | Table 4-8. Serial Out Parity Switch Settings. Serial Out Parity SW2:6 SW2:7 None o o Odd o | Even | o Table 4-9. Serial Out X-On/X-Off Switch Settings.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 4.2.2 SETUP SOFTWARE All configuration parameters not already covered through configuration switches can be changed through the setup software. Before configuring the PQ-8, you should print a self-test. A self-test printout shows all active configuration settings. Refer to this printout to determine which parameters may need to be changed through the setup software. To run this software, attach a PC or LAN printer server to the parallel sharing (PQ-8P) or to the serial sharing port (PQ-8S).
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Take the following steps to enter a host download command. 1. Type the Command Pass-Thru delimiter &% (or alternate CPT start delimiter) in the document at the point where the command is to take effect. 2. Type an upper-case “Z”. 3. Type the command number for the command to be used, as shown in the table. Always use two digits for the command number (for example, &%Z05). 6. A space or control character (NL, FF, CR, or LF) signals the end of the download command. 7.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 4-10. Host/PC Download Commands. Host/PC Download Command Command Number 10 CPI String 86 12 CPI String 88 15 CPI Printing (Proprinter Mode only) 28 15 CPI String 87 16.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 4-10 (continued). Host/PC Download Commands.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 4-10 (continued). Host/PC Download Commands.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 4.4 Configuration Options Asterisks (*) identify factory-default settings. Invalid commands are ignored. The last valid setting will be unchanged. COMMAND 01: ALTERNATE CPT START DELIMITER Creates an alternate Command PassThru (CPT) start delimiter. This delimiter is also an alternate Host/PC download delimiter. It may be one or two characters long. The first character may be any printable character other than “&.” Only one alternate CPT start delimiter is allowed.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Example: &%Z04,3(1B26643044) creates a user-defined string for a Lexmark™ 4039 printer to start underlining as command 3. The string is represented by the value 3. To use this function, place &%U3 in the document. COMMAND 05: HOST LANGUAGE Selects the host language to be used by the twinax host, when the command “Use Default Language” is received.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S COMMAND 09: PAPER SIZE INITIALIZATION STRING HP PCL only. Selects paper-size setting. Enters a twinax port initialization string (in hex code, up to 25 pairs) that is sent to the printer after the interface has reconfigured the printer for host printing. Consult the printer’s user’s guide for the available commands and proper hex values.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S COMMAND 14: PAPER DRAWER 2 COMMAND COMMAND 15: PAPER DRAWER 3 COMMAND HP PCL only. Matches the host’s Paper Drawer 2 command with a physical paper source from the printer. When the host sends a command to the printer to feed from paper drawer 2, the printer will feed from the paper source assigned to paper drawer 2. Consult the printer’s user’s guide for the available paper sources and respective numbers. HP PCL only.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S COMMAND 16: OVERRIDE FORMAT COMMANDS COMMAND 18: STARTING VERTICAL POSITION Allow operator settings on the printer’s front panel to override format commands coming from the host. HP PCL only. Adjusts the upper-leftcorner starting vertical position for printing on the page in 1/60 of an inch.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S COMMAND 20: STAR PANEL OVERDRIVE Activates star-panel overdrive to add to the signal strength when problems occur with passive star panels. VALUE *0 1 DESCRIPTION Overdrive inactive Overdrive active Example: &%Z20,1 activates starpanel overdrive. NOTE Do not activate the starpanel overdrive when using twinax cabling. COMMAND 21: USER FONT STRINGS HP PCL only. Assigns a font ID to a font.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S COMMAND 23: DRAFT PRINTING Non-HP PCL only. Selects the Draft Printing mode when a draft print command comes from the host or from the PQ-8. VALUE *0 1 DESCRIPTION Normal draft Fast draft Example: &%Z23,1 sets the printer to print fast draft. COMMAND 24: IBM PRINTER EMULATION Selects the IBM printer emulation. The IBM printer emulation is closely related to the selected output protocol (set by DIP switches; see Section 4.2.1). Table 4-11 summarizes this relationship.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 4-11. IBM Printer Emulation.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S VALUE 0 1 2 *3 DESCRIPTION 5256 Model 3 5224 Model 1 5225 Model 1 4214 Model 2 Example: &%Z24,2 sets the active printer emulation to 5225 Model 1. NOTE An AS/400 will autoconfigure when the PQ-8 is powered on. Therefore, you should save the new IBM emulation and then cycle the power on the interface to communicate the new emulation to the AS/400. COMMAND 25: IBM MOTION COMMAND Example: &%Z25,1 sets the PQ-8 to count the lines specified through LPI settings and replace FF with multiple LF.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S NOTE NOTE IBM Proprinters cannot print 15 CPI. The PQ-8 has the ability to “artificially” print 15 CPI by printing 17.1 CPI and adjusting the spacing through insertion of a space in graphics mode. Although this option allows users to effectively print 15 CPI (e.g. when using pre-printed forms) it significantly slows down the printer.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S COMMAND 42: START AND STOP EBCDIC HEX DUMP COMMAND 44: COMMAND PASSTHRU After receiving a start command the interface, starting with the next buffer received, sends all host data directly to the printer as hexadecimal printing until a stop command is received or the printer is powered off. I-O 8215 Emulation only. Enables or disables Command Pass-Thru (CPT) and host download.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S COMMAND 50: SHARING PORT TIMEOUT COMMAND 58: SERIAL PORT INITIALIZATION STRING Selects the sharing port timeout value. This is the time interval before the interface automatically switches from the parallel or serial sharing port to check for data from the host. Allows the user to define a serial-port initialization string of up to 25 ASCII bytes, which is stored in the memory of the PQ-8 card.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S COMMAND 77: SERIAL-IN WORD LENGTH COMMAND 79: SERIAL-IN PARITY Selects the Word Length of data received at the serial-in port. A new setting will not be effective immediately. To activate the new setting, cycle power on the interface. Selects the Parity of a data stream received at the serial-in port. A new setting will not be effective immediately. To activate the new setting, cycle power on the PQ-8.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S NOTE If the active output protocol is generic and no 6 LPI string is specified, the PQ-8 will ignore all 6 LPI requests from the host. COMMAND 85: 8 LPI STRING Used with Generic output protocol to define the 8 LPI string. See command 84. VALUE 1(up to 25 hex bytes) 1() DESCRIPTION Defines the 8 LPI string Deletes the 8 LPI string Example: &%Z85,1(1B 30) stores the 8 LPI command for an Epson LQ-2500 printer (hex value 1B 30) in the PQ-8’s memory.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S COMMAND 89: 16.7 CPI STRING NOTES Used with Generic output protocol to define the 16.7 CPI string. See command 84. If a document is printed using temporary host download commands (commands not stored using the Z99,0 command), value 2 will restore the permanent memory selections. VALUE 1(up to 25 hex bytes) 1() DESCRIPTION Defines the 16.7 CPI string Deletes the 16.7 CPI string Example: &%Z89,1(1B 10) stores the 16.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 4.5 Restoring Factory Defaults The factory-default configuration can be restored either by sending Host/PC Download Command “Z98,0” or by taking the following steps: 1. Power off the printer and the PQ-8. 2. Disconnect the host and PC sharing cables from the PQ-8. 4. Power on the PQ-8. The factory defaults are restored. The LED lights labeled “Host Ready” and “Printer Ready” will blink continuously, indicating the PQ8 is not in operating mode. 5.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 5. Operation 5.1 Serial Printing By default, the PQ-8S sends data at 96N81 (9,600 baud; parity = none; word length = 8 bits; stop bits = 1). Make sure that the printer and the PQ-8S are using the same serial parameters. The PQ-8S’s Serial-Out parameters can be changed using the second (right) bank of switches located on the front panel. 5.2 Printer Sharing The PQ-8P and PQ-8S allow the printer to be shared automatically between an attached PC/LAN and an IBM twinax host.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 5.3 Parallel/Serial-Port Initialization 5.5 Host-Port Initialization If you want to change the printer’s configuration for shared printing (e.g. set it to PostScript mode), use the parallel/serial-port initialization string (Host/PC download command 56 or 58). Consult the printer’s user’s guide for the ASCII hex values representing the desired configuration commands. Then store these commands in the PQ-8’s memory using Host/PC download command 56 or 58 or the setup software.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 5.7 Laser Printer Operation The PQ-8 lets you emulate an ASCII laser printer as an IBM 3812 printer. This feature-rich emulation is automatically active when you select the HP PCL output protocol. You can also run an ASCII laser printer under an IBM 5256 emulation. The following section describes how to access the many features of emulation of the IBM 3812 printer.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 5-1. Data Processing Fonts - S/36 and S/38. Typestyle Number Font ID (Hex) Pitch (CPI) Description 05 05 10 Presentation 11 0B 10 Courier 80 50 12 Courier 85 55 12 Courier 86 56 12 Prestige Elite 87 57 12 Letter Gothic 91 5B 12 Courier Italic 158 9E Prop. Times Roman 159 9F Prop. Times Roman Bold 160 A0 Prop. Helvetica 162 A2 Prop.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 5.7.1 CHANGING TYPESTYLES The typestyle number (FGID) selected determines the font to be used. The system operator selects a default typestyle when the printer is configured on the host; however, a word-processing program may also have a default typestyle. Since the default typestyle can vary depending on the system setup, ask the system operator if you have questions about the default typestyle on the system.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S To change a font, insert a fontchange command at the beginning of the text where the change is to take place. For example, to bold the word “saves” in the following sentence (assuming the current font is Courier, 12 CPI or pitch, 10 point), type: Quality ¬Q88saves¬Q85 you time and money. Here’s how the print will look: Quality saves you time and money. The ¬Q85 following “saves” returns the printing to the original font.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 5.7.4 PAPER SIZE Configure the printer’s setup to the paper size used most. The PQ-8 only recognizes these paper sizes: • Letter Paper: 8.5 x 11 in. (215.9 x 279.4 mm) • A4 Paper: 8.27 x 11.69 in. (210 x 297 mm) • Legal Paper: 8.5 x 14 in. (215.9 x 355.6 mm) The following describes how to select legal-size paper in DisplayWrite/36 or OfficeVision/400. 1. Press F20 for “Format options.” 2. Select 1 for “Document options” then another 1 for “Document format.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 2. Install the correct paper size into the printer. 3. Power the printer off for about five seconds, then power it back on again. 4. Release the job for printing at the printer’s controlling workstation. The line format screens in DisplayWrite/36 (Command 20) also permit you to select “Justify,” which aligns the right margin. The PQ-8 supports justification for fixed fonts only. For best results using justification, change the zone width to 1 (instead of 6). 5.7.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S To change the physical tray assigned to the theoretical paper drawer (#1, #2, or #3): By changing the paper drawer on the host, up to three different paper sources on the printer can be accessed. 1. Select the paper drawer # through Host/PC download command 13, 14, or 15, or through the setup software; Table 5-2 shows the default values and, as an example, lists the corresponding paper tray used for HP LaserJet 4Si and 4 Plus printers: 2.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S To change the assigned paper tray, type the respective command followed by a comma (,) and the corresponding number of the chosen paper source. If you have an HP LaserJet 4 Plus connected to the PQ-8 and the host is requesting paper to be fed through paper drawer #1, the HP printer would, by default, feed from the Paper Cassette.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 5.8.2 AUTOMATIC PRINT ORIENTATION If no page rotation was specified on the host, the PQ-8’s Automatic Print Orientation (APO) feature is the first setting to determine the final print orientation. This feature automatically rotates print jobs with dimensions of 8.5 x 14 inches or smaller to portrait or landscape orientation. a. With the APO feature ON, the PQ-8 first checks the dimensions of the host print job. If the print job is larger than 8.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S The PQ-8’s first COR option is not a true IBM 3812 emulation. This COR setting was added to give the user a more straightforward way of obtaining COR. The COR setting ignores print-quality settings and always prints COR (unless the host’s page rotation or the PQ-8’s APO setting determine the print orientation). a. The PQ-8 has a second COR option. This COR option is a true 3812-1 emulation.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S START Page Orientation Logic 1 Use specified page rotation (0, 90, 180, 270 degrees) with requested font Page Rotation COR DEVD, AUTO, not specified 2 NO Is Automatic Print Orientation Active? YES 2a Is Page Size Valid? NO YES 2b Orientation set to Landscape 3 Print Orientation LANDSCAPE in requested font Orientation set to Portrait NO Orientation set to COR, host override allowed 3a Orientation set to COR Draft What is the Print Quality? YES LANDSCAPE in requested font Va
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Tables 5-3 through 5-5 show what page-rotation settings can be manipulated through print-quality settings and how the combination of page rotation and print quality affects the final print orientation. Table 5-3. Page-Rotation Settings. Host System Page-Rotation Setting Print Quality Setting Causing Portrait Orientation AS/400 *DEVD (print file) *NLQ, *STD AS/400 *AUTO (Office Vision/400) NLQ, Test S/36 not specified Text - Yes S/38 not specified *NLQ, *STD Table 5-4. Host CPI.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 5-5. Host LPI. Host LPI Reduced to: Maximum Rows (Lines)/Page 6 8.7 66 8 11.6 88 Table 5-6 shows the printorientation results desired and recommends a combination of settings required to obtain that result. Most print-orientation results can be achieved with different setting combinations. Refer to Figure 5-1.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 5-6. Settings for Different Print Orientations. Result Host Setting Data processing: Degree of Page Print reports with Rotation... a width of 80 *AUTO columns or less (at 10 CPI) in portrait AND print reports with a width of 132 (at 10 CPI) or 198 (at 15 CPI) columns in landscape with reduced font (COR) Word processing: Print documents of up to 8.5 x 14 in portrait, 14 x 8.5 in landscape, and anything larger in landscape with reduced font (COR) Rotate Paper...
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 5-6 (continued). Settings for Different Print Orientations. Result Host Setting APO PQ-8 Setting for Print Orientation Print all reports/ documents in portrait with requested font Degree of Page Rotation.... *AUTO; Rotate Paper....=1 (Automatic) OFF Portrait 5.8.4 CHANGING PAGE-ROTATION SETTINGS Before changing page-rotation settings, first verify the current settings.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S To change the print file: 5.9 Envelope Printing 1. Type CHGPRTF on the command line of the host, and press Enter. To print envelopes, set the PQ-8 to landscape orientation (Host/PC download command 7, Value 2) or activate the Auto Print Orientation feature (Host/PC download command 8, Value 1). The following example shows how to print envelopes from a wordprocessing program, using the printer’s optional envelope feeder. 2. Type in the name of the print file to be changed. 3.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 5.10 Document/Envelope Printing 1. Set the format for the letter and enter the letter file. On the first typing line, press CMD20 for Format options. 6. Select 4, Page layout/paper options. Choose a first typing line of 1, then scroll down to the second screen of the options and choose a paper width of 7.5 (monarch size) or 9.5 (commercial, or #10 size) and a paper length of 4 inches. For a paper source, select 5 for Envelope Feed. Press ENTER to return to the Alternate Format screen. 2.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S NOTE The printer may eject a blank page when printing orientation has been changed. If the buffer and ready light remain steady, press the Print/Check button on the printer’s operator panel to eject the last page. 5.11 Duplex Printing Some printers can perform both simplex (single-sided) and duplex (double-sided) printing. Duplex printing can be accomplished in four ways: • In OfficeVision/400, select duplex printing in the print options menu for that document (*Type of page printing. . .
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S On some duplex printing, if the last page is single-sided, it may remain in the printer. The form feed light remains on. When the next print job is sent, this page will be ejected. To manually eject the last page, take the printer off-line by pressing the ONLINE button, then press the FORM FEED button to eject the last page. Put the printer back on-line by pressing the ONLINE button once more. 68 5.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 5-7. Summary List of Special Commands. Command Function ¬E Sends an ASCII ESC command to the printer ¬TY Enables true 6 LPI printing ¬TN Disables True 6 LPI printing ¬I Ignores all host formatting commands ¬S Stop ignoring host formatting commands The ¬E command allows an “Esc” command to be sent to the printer to control the printing. Simple “escape” commands eliminate the need for putting in hex codes using Command Pass-Thru.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 5.13 HP Line Printer The HP Line Printer protocol allows printing of dot-matrix output on a PCL laser printer. When selecting the HP Line Printer protocol, the PQ-8 emulates an IBM 5224-1 line printer. Other IBM printers cannot be emulated. The HP Line Printer protocol automatically prints all output in COR mode. However, portrait or landscape print orientation with the requested font is also possible.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Although the PQ-8 artificially produces these missing characters, at times the “reproduction” may not satisfy your quality requirements. 5.14.3 PRINT QUALITY The PQ-8’s IBM 4214 printer emulation offers Draft, NLQ (Near Letter Quality), or Default print quality for print-quality options. If a default-print-quality command is sent from the host, the interface allows you to specify whether this default is Draft or NLQ.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S The PQ-8 implements the LAC command by taking the dot pattern received from the twinax host and then printing that exact dot pattern using the printer’s APA bit-image graphics at high-density 240 dots/inch. This permits the printer to print APF and BGU graphic output using exactly the same spacing as the IBM 4214/5224/5225 printers. 5.14.6 TRUNCATE/WRAP For normal or wide paper (14 7/8" wide) printing, select Wrap through Host/PC download command 26 or the setup software.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 5.14.8 GENERIC MODE The Generic output protocol should be used when the other output protocols of the PQ-8 are inappropriate. This could be the case with printers such as certain barcode label printers or embossers, but also with printers from Okidata, Mannesmann-Tally, or others. Refer to the printer’s user’s guide to find out if the printer operates with one of the PQ-8’s output protocols. In Generic mode, the PQ-8 does not pass on the LPI and CPI commands from the host.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 6. Advanced Features 6.1 Command Pass-Thru™ The Command Pass-Thru feature allows access to all of the built-in features of the printer, even if these features aren’t normally available through the host software. Command Pass-Thru lets you place printer-specific command sequences into the data sent to the printer. The PQ-8 recognizes these special sequences and “passes the command through” to the printer. The steps below describe how to use Command Pass-Thru. 1.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Command Pass-Thru may change the horizontal spacing. Although the command is displayed on the screen, the PQ-8 treats it as a command and does not print it. If part of the sequence is printed, an error has been made entering the codes. Check the document and make sure the correct format and EBCDIC hexadecimal characters are being used. Avoid sending codes that would move the print position during Command Pass-Thru.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 6.3 User-Defined Fonts (HP PCL only) The PQ-8P supports a vast variety of fonts. For a list of the supported fonts, refer to Appendixes A and B. In addition, the User-Defined Fonts feature allows assignment of new or existing font IDs to different printer resident fonts or fonts from an optional font cartridge. Up to 10 new pairs of font IDs and fonts can be created. The following example assumes an HP 4Si is connected to the PQ-8P and the default font is specified as font 11.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S You can also create one or more additional colors using the UserDefined String feature described in Section 6.2. To print a customized color, you need to follow these steps: 1. Set up a color palette. 2. Define the color. 3. Print the color. For detailed information on this process, consult HP’s PCL5 Color Technical Reference Manual. Here is a quick overview of how to define and print colors using the UserDefined Command String feature. 1.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 6.5 Printing Bar Codes Example: 1. To define the color red and store the customized “red” command in the interface under the macro name U3 type the following: &%Z04,0(1B 2A 76 36 57 00 00 08 08 08) [This string sets up the color palette.] &%Z04,3(1B 2A 76 32 35 35 61 30 62 30 63 31 69 31 53) [This command defines and prints the color red. Notice that the defined color consists of red (255) only. Green and blue components have been given the value 0 (hex 30).
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S To print any of these bar codes, use the following format: ¬B,,,
,,,¬B The bar-code command string must contain all of these parameters, even if the parameter is irrelevant for the type of bar code being printed. For example, POSTNET comes in only one size, so, any height or width specifications are ignored. But the parameters for height and width must be included anyway. ¬B: Identifies the strings as a bar code command string.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Module width (from Table 6-2): 3.6 mm (0.14 inches).Calculation: 11 x 3.6 mm = 39.6 mm = 3.96 cm; or 11 x .14 in = 1.54 inches. Table 6-2. Module Width in mm (inches): PCL Laser. Width 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Code 3 of 9 2.6 (.1) 3.6 (.14) 4.5 (.18) 5.5 (.22) 6.5 (.25) 7.5 (.29) 8.4 9.4 (.33) (.37) 10.4 (.41) Code 128 2.2 (.09) 3.1 (.12) 3.9 (.15) 4.7 (.19) 5.6 (.22) 6.4 (.25) 7.3 8.1 (.29) (.32) 8.9 (.35) Interleaved 2 of 5 2.3 (.09) 3.2 (.12) 4 (.16) 4.9 (.19) 5.8 (.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 6-3. Module width in mm (inches): Epson or IBM Proprinter Dot-Matrix. Width 1 2 3 Code 3 of 9 2.7 (.11) 5.4 (.22) 8.1 (.32) Code 128 2.5 (.1) 5 (.2) 7.6 (.3) Interleaved 2 of 5 2.2 (.9) 4.4 (.18) 6.6 (.26) POSTNET 6.5 (.25) EAN 13 1.5 (.06) 3.1 (.12) 4.6 (.18) EAN 8 1.8 (.07) 3.6 (.14) 5.5 UPC A 1.8 (.07) 3.6 (.14) 5.5 (.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Width parameters are ignored when printing POSTNET bar codes, since POSTNET uses one standard width. However, a valid value (1-9) must be entered for the width parameter to ensure the bar code command string is complete.
: Identifies whether humanreadables are printed or not. Human-readables are printed underneath the bar code. Valid values are: 0 = Do not print human-readables. 1 = Print human-readables.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S : The data to be printed as a bar code. Some bar codes require a certain number of characters. Others only allow alphanumeric or numeric characters. Before the PQ-8 processes the data string, it will check the complete data string and verify that it is valid. This is why the ¬B at the end is so important. If an invalid data string has been entered, the PQ-8 will print “Invalid Data” in the place of the bar code. NOTES 1.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S This data overrun by barcode Figure 6-1. Bar Code Overlapping Text. To avoid overlapping bar codes with text, always allow for sufficient vertical line spacing (by adding line feeds, for example) to accommodate the height of the bar code. 6. When text data is entered to the right of the bar-code command sting, the printed text will appear immediately to the right of where the bar-code print ends.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Code 3 of 9 Maximum number of data characters: Valid numeric characters: Valid alphanumeric characters: Valid other characters: 30 0-9 A-Z space ! “ # $ % & ‘ ( ) + , - . / : ; < =>?@ Example: ¬B1,4,1,1,1,1,0123456789¬B 0123456789 Figure 6-2. Code 3 of 9. POSTNET Maximum number of data characters: Valid numeric characters: Valid alphanumeric characters: Valid other characters: 30 0-9 N/A N/A Example: ¬B4,1,1,1,1,0,0123456789¬B 0123456789 Figure 6-3. POSTNET.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S UPC A Required number of data characters: Valid numeric characters: Valid alphanumeric characters: Valid other characters: 10 0-9 N/A N/A Example: ¬B5,5,1,1,1,0,0123456789¬B 0 01234 56789 5 Figure 6-4. UPC A. EAN 8 Required number of data characters: Valid numeric characters: Valid alphanumeric characters: Valid other characters: Example: ¬B6,3,1,1,1,0,1234567¬B 1234 5670 Figure 6-5. EAN 8.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S EAN 13 Required number of data characters: Valid numeric characters: Valid alphanumeric characters: Valid other characters: 12 0-9 N/A Example: ¬B7,3,1,1,1,0,012345678912¬B 0 123456 789128 Figure 6-6. EAN 13. Interleaved 2 of 5 Maximum number of data characters: Valid numeric characters: Valid alphanumeric characters: Valid other characters: 30 0-9 N/A N/A Example: ¬B3,3,1,1,1,0,0123456789¬B 0123456789 Figure 6-7. Interleaved 2 of 5.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S NOTE Since Interleaved 2 of 5 symbols are created from data-character pairs, the number to be encoded must have an even number of digits. If an odd number of data characters (including the optional check digit) is entered, the PQ-8 adds a “0” to the beginning of the bar code. If an even number of data characters (including the optional check digit) is entered, the PQ8 prints the bar code exactly as it is input.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S To show how multiple character sets are used, study the following data string. Height, width and other parameters were omitted in this example to focus your attention on the data string. Please note that this example is for illustration purposes only, and is not a recommended way of bar coding. The following data string is a fairly complex way of bar coding “10PQ-810”. ¬B2,...
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 6-4. Symbol Character Value and Data Character. 90 Symbol Character Value Code A Data Character Code B Code C 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 SP ! “ # $ % & ‘ ( ) * + . . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; SP ! “ # $ % & ‘ ( ) * + . .
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 6-4 (continued). Symbol Character Value and Data Character.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 6-4 (continued). Symbol Character Value and Data Character.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 6-4 (continued). Symbol Character Value and Data Character.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 6.6 I-O Graphics Language™ The I-O Graphics Language™ (IOGL™) allows printing of graphical elements and charts on PCL5 compatible printers. IOGL is independent of other I-O features, such as internally generated bar codes or font change commands. This means that if an I-O fontchange command is followed by an IOGL command to rotate text, the text would print in the specified font. IOGL is also independent of regular text data.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 6-5. IOGL Graphics Language. Graphical Element IOGL Command String Line ¬GL;;; Box ¬GB;;;;; <% shading> Circles ¬GC;;;; <% shading> Arc ¬GA;;;; ; Shading/Color ¬GS<# of values>;;<% shading 1>; ;<% shading 2>;...
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 6-5. IOGL Graphics Language.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 6-5 (continued). IOGL Graphics Language. Parameter Description Units of Measurement Valid Values radius radius of a circle or pie chart n/300 inch positive integers segment value n value to be represented by a pie chart segment integer 0 to 100 value n a value to be represented by a bar in a bar chart or a point in a line chart any positive integer any positive integer x start x coordinate of start position for lines and boxes n/300 inch positive integers; incl.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 6-5 (continued). IOGL Graphics Language. Parameter Description Units of Measurement Valid Values y start y coordinate of start position for lines and boxes n/300 inch positive integers; incl. 0 y end y coordinate of end position for lines and boxes n/300 inch positive integers; incl. 0 y increment height of one unit of the value to be printed in bar or run (line) chart n/300 inch positive integers; incl.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 6.6.2 HELPFUL HINTS 1. All xy values (start, end, center, increment) are measured in n/300 of an inch. The origin of the xy coordinate system is the top left hand corner of the printable area of the page (see Figure 6-9). The printable area of the page may vary with the printer model and paper size being used. Refer to your printer’s user’s guide for specific information. Physical Page X X,Y origin (0,0) Physical Page X Printable Area X X,Y origin (0,0) Printable Area X Y Y Figure 6-9.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 2. The complete command string must be entered as shown below. Incomplete command strings and command strings with invalid values (such as spaces) will cause the PQ-8 to print the string at the place where the error occurred. 4. Do not enter numeric values with commas (for example, 50,000). The printer interface will interpret the “ ,” to be the end of the parameter (so that, for example, 50,000 would be interpreted as two values: value 1 = 50, value 2 = 000).
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S X,Y start (100,0) 2 inches X,Y end (100,600) Figure 6-10. Example of Line.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Boxes—¬GB;;;;;<% shading>6 For example: ¬GB2;300;300;600;600;30 draws a box with 2 mm wide border and 30% shading (Figure 6-11) Draws a box from the specified xy start to the xy end. The box cannot be rotated. is specified in mm; <% shading> can range from 0 to 100. X,Y start (300,300) Line width = 2mm X,Y end (600,600) 30% shading Figure 6-11. Example of Box.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Circle—¬GC;;;;<% shading> NOTE To avoid cutting off part of the circle, make sure that the radius and the x,y center values are such that the complete circle will fit into the printable area of the page. Draws a circle with the specified radius (in n/300 inches) and line width (in mm) around the xy center.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Arc—¬GA;;;;; For example: ¬GA1;500;900;900;900;180 draws an arc (semi-circle since rotation is 180 degrees) (Figure 6-13) Draws an arc around the xy center, starting at xy start and ending when the angle of rotation is completed. (Angle is measured from theoretical line xy center to xy start and rotates clockwise.) 180° X,Y start (500,900) X,Y center (900,900) Figure 6-13. Example of Arc.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Color/Shading—¬GS<# of values>;;<% shading 1>;;<% shading 2>;... Defines the color and shading of the pie-chart and bar-chart segments. The first value entered in the pie and bar chart commands will be printed in color 1 with shading 1. The second value entered in the pie and bar chart commands will be printed in color 2 with shading 2. Colors are entered as numeric values 0-16 (corresponding to color command scheme).
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S “9 o’clock” = starting point for first pie segment Figure 6-14. Color/Shading and Pie Chart. For example: ¬GS3;01;20;02;50;04;80 ¬GP5;900;2400;600;3;10;20;30 draws a three-segment pie chart. If the attached printer is a PCL color printer, the first segment will be blue (01), the second segment will be red (02), and the third segment will be green (04). The segments will be shaded at 20%, 50%, and 80% respectively.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S The first segment (value 10) will be 1/6 of the complete circle (10/(10+20+30)=10/60=1/6), the second segment (value 20) will be 2/6 of the complete circle (20/60), and the third segment will be 3/6 of the complete circle (Figure 6-15). Figure 6-15. Segment of Circle.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S For example: ¬GS3;01;20;02;50;04;80 ¬GH1;100;2400;300;1;100;3;500;600; 800 draws three bars. If the attached printer is a PCL color printer, the first bar will be blue, the second red, and the third green. The bars will be shaded 20%, 50%, and 80% respectively (Figure 6-16). Ba Co r 1 ( Sh lor: valu ad Blu e 5 ing e* 00 ) :2 0% Draws a bar chart. xy start specifies the bottom left-hand corner of the first bar (the origin on the chart’s xy scale).
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Each bar is 1/3 inch wide (100/300 inch). The distance from the left side of one bar to the left side of the next bar is one inch (300/300). This allows other bars to be added through a separate command. Bar 1 will be 1 2/3 inches (500 x 1/300 inch) high, bar 2 will be two inches high (600 x 1/300 inch), and bar 3 will be 2 2/3 inches high (800 x 1/300 inch). NOTE The y-increment determines the scaling. Only integers (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.) are valid.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Value 1 = 100 Value 2 = 300 Value 3 = 200 Value 4 = 500 Value 5 = 400 4 2 1 X,Y start (900,2400) 1/3 inch = 100 (value) x 1 (y increment) ÷ 300/inch 5 3 Line width 5mm x,y start (900,2400) x increment = horizontal distance between values Figure 6-17. Run (Line) Chart. NOTE The y-increment determines the scaling. Only integers (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.) are valid. If you are charting sales figures in thousands of dollars, the yincrement should be small (for example, 1).
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Text—¬GT;;;<'text'> TEXT Prints the text (“text”) in the active font, with the specified rotation and specified xy start. Text will be rotated counterclockwise. For example: ¬GT1000;1000;90;'TEXT' prints the word “TEXT” in the active font with 90-degree rotation (Figure 6-18). TEXT X,Y start 90° TEXT x,y start Figure 6-18. Text.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Comments—¬GX<'text'> Allows text to be added to IOGL commands for documentation. Comments will not print out. For example: ¬GX’Pie chart with 3 elements’ can be used to document an IOGL pie chart command. 6.7 I-O Graphics Language™ (IOGL) in Action 6.7.1 GENERAL STEPS I-O Graphics Language™ (IOGL) can be used in many different ways.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S SALES CALLS PER DAY Week of: March 24, 1995 # OF CALLS BOYD 40 GARY SHAWN 30 20 10 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday WEEKDAY Figure 6-19. Bar Chart. 1. Following the above mentioned general steps, we first determined the makeup of this bar chart. The example consists of four IOGL elements: bar charts, lines, boxes, and text. 2. To determine the printable area of the paper, we printed a box using 0;0 as the x;y starting coordinates.
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Approximate Area of Bar Chart 1 inch 4 inches 10 inches PQ-8P, PQ-8S 5 inches Origin of Chart Figure 6-20. Placement of Bar Chart.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Next, determine the approximate maximum height and width of the chart. In the example, 40 was the expected maximum number of calls. We chose to represent 10 calls by one inch, resulting in a total maximum height of four inches (not including the title and subtitle.) Similarly, each day was represented by one inch, resulting in a total maximum width of five inches (not including the space needed for the label “WEEKDAY”). 4.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S To aid in readability, extra space was left between the last bar of day one and the first bar of the next day. To determine the , divide the available one inch () into four equal sections (three bars and one space). The resulting value was 75 (= 300/4). Next, count the <# of entries> (5) and enter the respective values. The parameters are: Bar Chart Shawn Shawn’s bar chart was to be printed directly to the right of Gary’s.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 6.7.4 LABELS/TITLE/SUBTITLE/LEGEND All text was created through text rotation command strings. Text was always printed in the selected font. In the example, Universe Medium was used in different point sizes (¬Q...). The legend consists of three separate boxes followed by text rotation commands.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S A call for this macro can be used in your application by embedding the following PCL command in the application code: ¬E&f#y3X Another command that can be used to prevent overloading the printer’s memory is ¬E&f#y8X. This command deletes the macro ID # that currently resides in the printer’s memory. 6.9 Printing Images From The Host It is often advantageous to include images such as company logos or signatures with printed output.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 7. Troubleshooting This chapter provides instructions for performing diagnostic tests on the PQ-8. It also contains a problem resolution guide that describes common problems with the PQ-8 or the printer and their solutions. If you are unable to solve a problem by following the procedures outlined in this chapter, call for technical support.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 3. Send that command to the printer (press the Print Screen Button or print the document/file that contains the Host/PC download command). The self-test will print out in a few seconds. Follow the steps below to start the self-test by setting the configuration switches. 1. Verify that the printer is connected properly to the PQ-8. 2. Power off the printer interface. 3. Set configuration switch SW1:8 (far right on the first switch bank) to “|”.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 3. Send the command to the printer (press the Print Screen Button or print the document/file that contains the Host/PC download command). 4. To stop the Buffer Hex Dump, type “&%Z42,2” on the screen, then send it to the printer (press the Print Screen Button or print the document/file that contains the Host/PC download command). Start the EBCDIC Hex Dump from the PQ-8’s front panel as follows: 1.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 7.4 Self-Diagnostics CAUTION To avoid damage to your host system, the host must be disconnected before running this test. The PQ-8 can be set up to perform a complete analysis of its functions. The PQ-8 transmits data to itself and then analyzes how that data is processed. If an error is detected, an error message is printed on the printer. Follow the steps below to perform PQ-8 self-diagnostics. 1. Power off the PQ-8. 2. Disconnect the host adapter from the PQ-8. 3.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 7-1. Error Messages. Error Message Description Probable Cause Output Timing Error The twinax output circuits are not responding to the microprocessor as expected. A circuit is not functioning, or a terminated cable is not attached to the PQ-8. Unexpected Vector or Improper Byte Vector The interrupt handling process received an improper interrupt value. Initialization problems, non-functioning circuits, or microprocessor problems.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 7-1 (continued). Error Messages. Error Message Description Probable Cause No Interrupt on Data A byte of data (not a poll) was sent and the receiver circuitry did not interrupt the microprocessor. Problems in the receiver circuitry or problems with the microprocessor interrupts. Output Data Available Bit Bad The transmitter timing is not staying busy for the proper period. This indicates an ASIC failure.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 7-1 (continued). Error Messages. Error Message Description Probable Cause Input Not Indicating Busy This is an ASIC internal test during a transmission. This indicates an ASIC failure. Two Byte Data Checks Bad This test verifies multi-byte data transmissions for proper data. A failure could be caused by a -5 volt supply problem, a transmitter circuit failure, a receiver circuit failure, or an ASIC failure.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 7-1 (continued). Error Messages. Error Message Description Probable Cause Parity Error Detected or Parity Failure This error indicates that the twinaxial receiver detected a parity error on receiving polls or data. This indicates an error in the parity generation by the twinaxial output, a malfunctioning of the parity checking circuit of the twinaxial receiver, or a poor cable connection.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 7.5 Problem Resolution Guide Table 7-2 is a general guide to resolve common problems that may occur. Please refer to this guide before contacting technical support. Table 7-2. Problem Resolution Guide. Problem or Message Probable Cause Action Host Line Sync LED is not on when connected to the host Host is not configured for a printer at the address specified Make sure the host is properly configured for the printer. Host is not operating Check host system.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 7-2 (continued). Problem Resolution Guide. Error Message Description Probable Cause Printer Online LED is off when printer is connected Printer fault, such as paper out, paper jam, etc. Make sure the printer has paper, is clear of jams, etc. Damaged or loose printer cable Check printer cable for damage or improper connection. Printer pinouts are incompatible with printer cable/PQ-8 Review the pin assignments on the printer’s input port and the PQ-8’s output port.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 7-2 (continued). Problem Resolution Guide. Error Message Description Probable Cause Extra blank sheets are ejected between sheets of printout Form length not correct in software (maximum length is 66 lines) Make sure the document length doesn’t exceed the maximum number of lines. Page orientation was changed The printer may eject a blank page when the page orientation (portrait or landscape) is changed. Form length incorrect in software Change form length.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 7-2 (continued). Problem Resolution Guide. Error Message Description Probable Cause Printer does not print landscape in requested font Did not select a rotation in the wordprocessing program Select 90° or 270° rotation in the program. Did not select a rotation in the dataprocessing OCL statement Add a 90° or 270° orientation instruction to the OCL statement.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 7-2 (continued). Problem Resolution Guide. Error Message Description Probable Cause (continued) APO feature is ON and page size is 8-1/2" x 14" or less and width is greater than height Turn APO off or increase page size so it is larger than 8-1/2" x 14" or change width and height so width is less than height. Refer to Section 5.8 for additional information. APO feature is OFF and orientation is set to COR; COR, host override allowed; or landscape Set PQ-8 orientation to portrait.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 7-1 (continued). Error Messages. Error Message Description Probable Cause (continued) Rotation in data processing printer file is set to *COR and host print quality in printer file is *STD or *NLQ Select *DRAFT print quality in printer file. DisplayWrite/36 or OfficeVision/400 document prints incorrectly There might be a mistake in using DisplayWrite/36 or OfficeVision/400 Choose “yes” to printer error log on page 3 of the Print Option screen.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Appendix A: Font (FGID) Reference for PCL Compatible Printers Table A-1 lists standard resident fonts and cartridges that are available, along with the font ID number used to select the font. For more information regarding font selection, refer to Sections 5.7.2 and 6.3. Table A-1. Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. Courier R-8/CP850 P/L 10 12 11 Line Printer R-8/CP850 P/L 15 8.5 223 Line Printer R-8/CP850 P/L 17.1 8.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1. Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. Courier italic R-8/CP850 P/L 12 10 89 Letter Gothic R-8/CP850 P/L 12 12 87 CG Times R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 6 4605 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 8 4606 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 10 4607 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 12 4608 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 14 4609 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 18 4611 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 24 4614 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 30 4617 CG Times bold R-8/CP850 P/L Prop.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface CG Times italic CG Times bold italic Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 18 4631 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 24 4634 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 30 4637 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 6 4645 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 8 4646 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 10 4647 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 12 4648 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 14 4649 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 18 4651 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1. Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Univers medium Univers med italic 136 Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 14 4669 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 18 4671 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 24 4674 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 30 4677 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 6 4805 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 8 4806 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 10 4807 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 12 4808 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 14 4809 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 18 4811 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Univers med condensed Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 12 4828 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 14 4829 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 18 4831 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 24 4834 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 30 4837 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 6 4845 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 8 4846 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 10 4847 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 12 4848 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 14 4849 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. Univers med cond italic R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 6 4865 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 8 4866 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 10 4867 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 12 4868 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 14 4869 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 18 4871 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 24 4874 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 30 4877 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 6 4985 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 8 4986 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 24 4994 R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 30 4997 General Font Assignments Time R-8/CP850 P Prop. 8 157 Time R-8/CP850 P Prop. 10 158 Time Bold R-8/CP850 P Prop. 10 159 Time Italic R-8/CP850 P Prop. 10 155 Helvetica Bold R-8/CP850 P Prop. 14.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. Letter Gothic Bold R-8/CP850 P/L 12 12 110 Letter Gothic Italic R-8/CP850 P/L 12 10 112 Helvetica ASCII P Prop. 6 181 Helvetica ASCII P Prop. 8 183 Helvetica Bold ASCII P Prop. 8 182 Helvetica Bold ASCII P Prop. 10 185 Helvetica Bold ASCII P Prop. 12 188 Helvetica Bold ASCII P Prop.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. OCR-A 10N OCR-A P 10 12 19 OCR-B 10N OCR-B P 10 12 3 Code 3-9 4.6N 3 of 9 P 4.6 12 240 Code 3-9 9.3N 3 of 9 P 9.3 12 61 EAN/UPC Bold Bar Code UPC P Prop. 12 171 EAN/UPC Bar Code UPC P Prop. 12 170 HP Cartridge Font Assignments Procollection Cartridge Line Printer ASCII P/L 17.1 8.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. Prestige Elite Bold Legal P 12 10 98 Prestige Elite Italic Legal P 12 10 99 Letter Gothic ASCII P/L 27 3.6 291 Letter Gothic ASCII P/L 19 6 281 Letter Gothic ASCII P/L 17.1 9.5 257 Letter Gothic ASCII P/L 12 12 66 Letter Gothic Bold ASCII P/L 12 12 69 Letter Gothic Italic ASCII P/L 12 12 68 Times Roman ASCII P Prop.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. Times Roman ASCII P Prop. 12 167 Times Roman ASCII Bold P Prop. 12 168 Times Roman ASCII Italic P Prop. 12 169 Times Roman Legal P Prop. 8 173 Times Roman Legal P Prop. 10 174 Times Roman Legal Bold P Prop. 10 175 Times Roman Legal Italic P Prop. 10 176 Times Roman Legal P Prop. 12 177 Times Roman Legal Bold P Prop.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. Helvetica ASCII P Prop. 10 184 Helvetica Bold ASCII P Prop. 10 185 Helvetica Italic ASCII P Prop. 10 186 Helvetica ASCII P Prop. 12 187 Helvetica Bold ASCII P Prop. 12 188 Helvetica Italic ASCII P Prop. 12 189 Helvetica Bold ASCII P Prop. 14 190 Helvetica Bold Legal P prop. 14 191 WordPerfect Cartridge CG Times DskTop P Prop.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. CG Times Bold DskTop P prop. 8 4706 CG Times Italic DskTop P Prop. 8 4814 CG Times DskTop P Prop. 10 4687 CG Times Bold DskTop P Prop. 10 4707 CG Times Italic DskTop P Prop. 10 4815 CG Times DskTop P Prop. 12 4688 CG Times Bold DskTop P Prop. 12 4708 CG Times Italic DskTop P Prop. 12 4816 CG Times DskTop P Prop.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. CG Times Bold DskTop P Prop. 18 4711 CG Times Bold DskTop P Prop. 24 4714 Univers DskTop P Prop. 14 4789 Univers DskTop P Prop. 18 4791 Univers DskTop P Prop. 24 4794 Microsoft Cartridge Helv R-8 P Prop. 8 34102 Helv R-8 P Prop. 10 34103 Helv Bold R-8 P Prop. 10 34123 Helv Italic R-8 P Prop. 10 34231 Helv R-8 P Prop.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. Helv Bold R-8 P Prop. 14 34125 TmsRmn R-8 P Prop. 8 5686 TmsRmn R-8 P Prop. 10 5687 TmsRmn Bold R-8 P Prop. 10 5707 TmsRmn Italic R-8 P Prop. 10 5815 TmsRmn R-8 P Prop. 12 5688 TmsRmn Bold R-8 P Prop. 12 5708 TmsRmn Italic R-8 P Prop. 12 5816 Tms Rmn Bold R-8 P Prop. 14 5709 Line Printer R-8 P/L 15 8.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. Letter Gothic Italic R-8 P/L 12 12 109 Letter Gothic Legal P/L 27 3.6 292 Letter Gothic Legal P/L 12 12 90 Letter Gothic Bold Legal P/L 12 12 107 Letter Gothic Italic Legal P/L 12 12 106 Presentation Bold ASCII P/L 8.1 16 434 Presentation Bold Legal P/L 8.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. Presentation Bold Legal P/L 10 14 7 Presentation Bold ASCII P/L 8.1 16 434 Presentation Bold Legal P/L 8.1 16 431 Presentation Bold ASCII P/L 6.5 18 435 Presentation Bold Legal P/L 6.5 18 432 Presentation Bold ASCII P/L 5.7 24 436 Presentation Bold Legal P/L 5.7 24 433 Helv Outline ASCII P/L Prop.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. Line Draw LinDrw P/L 10 14 31 PC Line Bold PCLin P/L 10 14 32 Forms, Etc. Cartridge Univers R-8 P/L Prop. 6 33101 Univers R-8 P/L Prop. 8 33102 Univers Bold R-8 P/L Prop. 8 33122 Univers Bold R-8 P/L Prop. 10 33123 Univers Bold R-8 P/L Prop. 12 33124 Univers Bold R-8 P/L Prop. 14 33125 Helv Cond Black Bold TaxNum P/L Prop.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. Bar Codes & More Cartridge Letter Gothic R-8 P/L 15 9.5 230 Letter Gothic R-8 P/L 12 12 87 Letter Gothic R-8 P/L 10 14 40 OCR-A OCR-A P 10 12 19 OCR-B OCR-B P 10 12 3 Code 3 of 9 3 of 9 P 8.1 12 60 Code 3 of 9 3 of 9 P 4.6 12 240 EAN/UPC 10 Mil UPC P Prop. 12 170 EAN/UPC 13 Mil Bold UPC P Prop. 12 171 USPS Zip ZIP P/L Prop.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. Text Equations Prestige Elite R-8 P 15 7 221 Prestige Elite R-8 P 17.1 7 256 Prestige Elite R-8 P 12 10 86 Prestige Elite Bold R-8 P 12 10 111 Prestige Elite Italic R-8 P 12 10 112 CG Times R-8 P Prop. 8 157 CG Times R-8 P Prop. 10 158 CG Times Bold R-8 P Prop. 10 159 CG Times Italic R-8 P Prop.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. Global Text Cartridge CG Century Schoolbook R-8 P/L Prop. 8 16950 CG Century Schoolbook R-8 P/L Prop. 10 16951 CG Century Schlbk Bold R-8 P/L Prop. 10 16971 CG Century Schlbk Italic R-8 P/L Prop. 10 17079 CG Triumvirate R-8 P/L Prop. 10 33335 CG Triumvirate Bold R-8 P/L Prop.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts. Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point Size Typestyle No. Pretty Faces Cartridge Microstyle ASCII P Prop. 18 5910 Microstyle Bold ASCII P Prop. 36 5920 Hobo Medium ASCII P Prop. 30 5930 Hobo Medium ASCII P Prop. 14 5940 Thunderbird ASCII P Prop. 54 5950 Signet Roundhand ASCII P Prop. 18 5960 Signet Roundhand ASCII P Prop. 14 5970 ITC Dingbats ITC P Prop. 36 5980 ITC Dingbats ITC P Prop.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Appendix B: Resident Scalable Font Numbers Table B-1 is a list of the resident scalable fonts and font numbers for current PCL compatible printers. Refer to Section 5.7.2 to change resident scalable fonts. Fonts with ID numbers 410 through 490 are fixed pitch fonts. All others are proportional fonts. Table B-1. Resident Scalable Fonts. Font Font ID No.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table B-1. Resident Scalable Fonts. 158 Font Font ID No.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table B-1. Resident Scalable Fonts. Font Font ID No.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table B-1. Resident Scalable Fonts. Font Font ID No.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Appendix C: Character Sets The IBM 3812-1 printer emulation supports both the Roman 8 character set and Code Page 850. The IBM 4214, 5224, 5225, and 5256 printer emulations support both the Code Page 850 and Code Page 437 character sets. The selection between the two available character sets decides which is used when a font supports both. Refer to the printer’s user’s guide for illustrations and information on character sets.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 NUL DLE SP 0 @ P ` p 1 SOH DC1 ! 1 A Q a q 2 STX DC2 " 2 B R b 3 ETX DC3 # 3 C S 4 EOT DC4 $ 4 D 5 ENQ NAK % 5 6 ACK SYN & 7 BEL ETB 8 BS 9 8 9 A B C D E — â Å Á À ê î Ä r Â ô Ø ã c s È ° û Æ D T d t Ê Ç á å d E U e u Ë ç é í Í 6 F V f v Î Ñ ó ø Ì – ' 7 G W g w Ï ñ ú æ Ó 1/4 CAN ( 8 H X h x ´ ¡ à Ä Ò 1/2 HT EM ) 9 I Y i y ` ¿ è ì
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Appendix D: Serial-Port Specifications The PQ-8S uses a standard RS-232-C, 25-pin serial printer cable for connection to a serial printer and for connection to a serial PC/LAN print server port. The PQ-8S’s input and output connectors use the same pin assignments. They are: Shell: 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8-19: 20: Chassis Ground Chassis Ground Transmit (TXD) .........................output Receive (RXD) ..........................input Request To Send (RTS) ...........
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S The serial printer cable shipped with the PQ-8S has the following pin assignments: DB25F ..............................................DB25M Shell .................................................Shell 2 .......................................................3 3 .......................................................2 5, 6, 8 ...............................................20 7 .......................................................7 20 .....................................................
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Appendix E: Parallel-Port Specifications The PQ-8P uses standard 36-pin/25pin Centronics® printer cables for connection to a parallel printer and to connect a parallel PC/LAN printer server port. The 25-pin connector on the PQ-8P label “Parallel Out To Printer” has the following pin assignments: Table E-1. 25-Pin Connector Pinout.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S The 36-pin connector on the PQ-8P labeled “Parallel In From PC/LAN” (TxP plus) and “Parallel Setup Port From PC/LAN” uses the following pin assignment: Table E-2. 36-Pin Connector Pinout.
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PQ-8P, PQ-8S Appendix F: Transferring Power to Pin 18 To transfer power to pin 18 of the parallel input connector of the PQ-8P, you must move a jumper on the PQ-8P board. To move this jumper do the following: 5. Locate the jumper in the lower left corner, right above the parallel connector labeled “Parallel In From PC/LAN” (see Figure F-1). 1. Power off the printer, the PQ-8P, and the attached PC or LAN print server. 6.