Graphics Enhancements; Taking Care Of Your Printer; Conventions In This Manual; Warnings And Special Information - Printronix P8000 Plus Series Administrator's Manual

Graphics Enhancements

The IGP/PGL and IGP/VGL emulations allow you to create and store forms, generate logos, bar codes,
expanded characters, and create other graphics. Alphanumeric and bar code data are added as the form
is printed.
These emulations are available as factory-installed or field-installed options, except on H-series models.
For more information, contact your authorized service representative.

Taking Care of Your Printer

Your printer will produce high print quality jobs if it is well taken care of. Periodic cleaning, handling the
printer properly, and using the correct printer supplies such as ribbon and paper ensures optimum
performance. Chapter 8 explains how to clean the printer, and printer supplies are listed in Appendix A.

Conventions in this Manual

Control panel keys and indicators are highlighted in UPPERCASE BOLD PRINT.
Example: Press the CANCEL key, then press the ONLINE key.
Quotation marks (" ") indicate messages on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
Example: Press the ONLINE key. "OFFLINE" appears on the LCD.
The + (plus) symbol represents key combinations.
Example: "Press  + " means press the  (UP) key and the  (DOWN) key at the same time.

Warnings and Special Information

Read and comply with all information highlighted under special headings:
WARNING A warning notice calls attention to a condition that could harm you.
CAUTION A caution notice calls attention to a condition that could damage the printer.
IMPORTANT Information vital to proper operation of the printer.
NOTE: A note gives you helpful tips about printer operation and maintenance.

Related Documents

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Quick Reference Guide — Explains how to set up the printer for basic operation (load ribbon cartridge
and media, and clear paper jams).
•
Maintenance Manual — Explains how to maintain and repair the line matrix printer at the field service
level of maintenance.
•
ANSI Programmer's Reference Manual — Provides host control codes and character sets for the
ANSI emulation.
•
®
-II/LinePrinter Plus Programmer's Reference Manual — Provides host control codes and
PCL
character sets for the PCL-II emulation.
•
LG Programmer's Reference Manual — Provides host control codes and character sets for the LG
emulation.
•
Character Sets Reference Manual — Information about and examples of the character sets available
in line matrix printers.
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