Overview; Xdl Features And Functions - Oce XDL Reference Manual

Overview

1 Overview

1.1 XDL Features and Functions

Print description language (XDL) is used to describe printing jobs to a LCDS-Module.
XDL accomplishes this by:
• Describing the input (type, format, characteristics).
• Describing the processing functions (logical processing).
• Describing the output (type, format, font selection).
Diverse application needs can be met because XDL enables you to:
• Change and mix font types on a page-to-page, line-to-line, or character-to-character
basis. Output can be customized for specific needs, for example, highlighting important
headings by changing font styles and sizes and by using highlight colour.
• Change page orientation and positioning on a page-to-page basis. Characters may be
printed horizontally or vertically with equal ease. The printing system switches instantly
between horizontal and vertical page formats, combining the two styles within a single
report.
• Print a number of previously separate logical pages on the same physical page of a
document.
• Modify documents on a copy-to-copy basis by printing selected portions of data on a
page-to-page basis. You can replace certain portions of text with other data, delete
paragraphs from some copies, or label other copies confidential.
• Merge variable print data with forms stored on the system disk. This eliminates the need
for most preprinted forms.
• Add data, position it on the page, and print it on a variety of forms in one job. Multiple
forms, stored in digital format, are changeable on a page-to-page and copy-to-copy ba-
sis.
• Print two different forms back-to-back (duplex) on one sheet of paper, therefore, reduc-
ing paper costs. Additionally, this option offers potential savings in inventory, filing, stor-
age, and mailing costs for computer-generated material.
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