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IGP/PGL Emulation
The PGL emulation is the software based Intelligent Graphics Processor (IGP) for the line matrix family of
printers. It is based upon, and is compatible with, the IGP-100/200/400 board using the PGL. The IGP
graphics processing features are detailed below.
Features
On-Line Form and Label Generation makes it easy to create forms or labels with a "preprinted" look for
each application. IGP programs control all graphic functions, dramatically reducing host computer
programming and processing time.
Graphic capabilities include boxes, vertical and horizontal lines with user- selectable thickness, logos, and
special alphanumeric print features. Forms and graphic designs can be duplicated horizontally and
vertically.
Alphanumeric data can appear as prepositioned "fixed" information (entered when the form is created), be
overlaid onto the form (positioned in a specific location after the form is created), or can be dynamically
merged with the form.
Selectable Barcodes provide you with the appropriate barcode for your application using standard wide-
to-narrow ratios. A wide selection of barcodes is available: Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, 4-state USPS
Intelligent Mail, UPC-A, UPC-E, MSI A through D, Code 128 Subset A, B, and C, EAN/ UCC-128, EAN 8,
EAN 13, POSTNET, PostBar, Royal Mail, Datamatrix, and PDF417. UPC and EAN barcodes can specify
add-on data.
Expanded and Compressed Character Print attract attention where needed. Alphanumeric height and
width are controlled independently for a wide range of character sizes up to 113 times the standard
character size (up to 11.3 inches wide and tall). Compressed print sizes of 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, and 20
characters per inch (cpi) are available.
Logos are created using alphanumeric commands and add many print and shading features for a
"customized" appearance to forms, reports, and labels.
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.
Reversed Print permits highlighting and contrasting by printing white characters on a dark background.
Automatic Increment/Decrement Capability allows batch form processing. Individual alphabetic,
numeric, and barcode data fields can be identified and automatically incremented or decremented by any
amount, beginning from a specified reference point.
Scaling Capability permits graphic elements, such as corners or boxes, to retain their physical shapes
and sizes when printed in a horizontal and vertical density other than the base density of 60 x 72 dpi.
Multinational Character Sets provide many international character sets, each 96 characters in length.
This feature also allows you to create your own character sets using characters defined and stored in
memory.
Extended Character Sets provide 33 extended character sets, also containing 96 characters in length.
These are also stored in memory.
Configuring the Emulation with the Control Panel
You can select PGL default parameters directly from the control panel or by control codes as explained in
the IGP/PGL Programmer's Reference Manual. The PGL parameters are described on the following
pages. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) indicate the default value. The printer must be offline to
enter the configuration structure.
Pressing an invalid key to enter a parameter value may move you to another level in the configuration or
exit the configuration menu completely. Configure the IGP/PGL according to your specific requirements.
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