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CHAPTER 6: GRAPHIC IMAGES
The Microcom 465 printer is capable of storing 16 graphic images. Any of the following methods
may be used to convert a PCX or PCC file to the 470 format.
METHOD #1: Create your own software to create graphic files.
METHOD #2: Use the PCX2465 software to convert your PCX file.
METHOD #3: Use a WYSIWYG on-screen label design package to convert the PCX file.
6.1 PROCEDURE FOR USING MICROCOM PCX2465 SOFTWARE
To Create Graphic Images Using the PCX2465 Software.
A) Type at DOS prompt - PCX2465 filename.ext
B) Follow the on screen instructions and note the slot # the image was placed in.
C) Down-load resulting file (filename.n65 or filename.r65) to printer
D) Access the image by using CGN of (SLOT #) and TCI 7
Sample Format File to Access Stored Graphic Images
The following format illustrates the use of graphic image fields. Please note that the following
format references four images which have previously been stored in the 465.
^D575
4,831,6405 ;Header
1,355,20,1,7,15 ;Graphic #1 is located at 355X and 20Y
1,355,400,1,7,25 ;Graphic #2 is located at 355X and 400Y
1,100,20,1,7,35 ;Graphic #3 is located at 100X and 20Y
1,150,270,1,7,45 ;Graphic #4 is located at 150X and 270Y
^D565
^D35 ;Print
Four Graphic Images
Figure 9