Optional Features - Printronix P6000L User's Reference Manual

Automatic underline
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Automatic overscore
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Superscript printing
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Subscript printing
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Selectable Forms Length
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Electronic Vertical Formatting
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Standard Printronix electronic vertical format unit (EVFU)
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12 channel direct access vertical format unit (DAVFU)
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Resident International Character Sets
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RibbonMinderT ribbon life monitor
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Built-in Self-Test and Diagnostics
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Configuration Printout
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Data Stream Hex Code Printout
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Resident Serial and Parallel Interfaces
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Two separate graphics capabilities have been included in the printer: standard P-Series odd-
even dot Plot Mode graphics and Bit Image graphics standard on Printronix MVP, P3000, and
P9000 Series printers and many other serial matrix printers. Intelligent graphics capabilities
are available by using the Printronix IGP-10 option.
Serial matrix compatibility makes the printer emulate the most common style of printer for
personal computers, but at much higher speeds. The user may select industry standard
Printronix P-Series or Serial Matrix compatibility from the control panel.
The programmable Vertical Format Unit provides rapid paper advance to specified lines for
printing repetitive and continuous forms. When P-Series compatible protocol is used, either
the P-Series compatible EVFU (Electronic Vertical Format Unit) or Dataproducts compat
ible DAVFU (Direct Access Vertical Format Unit) may be selected. In the Serial Matrix proto
col, an 8 channel serial vertical format unit is available.

Optional Features

P6000L/P6200L Series printer capabilities and versatility can be enhanced by the following op
tions. For more information, contact an authorized Printronix representative.
Intelligent Graphics Processor (IGPT) - Allows the user to create and store forms,
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generate logos, bar codes, expanded characters, and other graphics. Forms can be
created with a variety of graphic components and overlayed with alphanumeric and
bar code data in a single pass. The IGP may be ordered with either Printronix graphic
commands or QMSR protocol compatibility. Available as a field installable option.
IBM Interfaces - Includes PI-5225 (Twinax) and PI-3287 (Coax) protocol con
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verters to provide compatibility to IBM mainframe and mid-range computers.
Available as a field installable option.
Character Set Options - Accommodates various printable symbol or special charac
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ter set requirements with field installable and changed socket mounted PROMs. All
the standard Printronix character sets for the P-Series printers are available for the
printer. Additionally, custom character sets can be ordered.
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