Chapter 10: Options; 10.1 Graphics Conversion Utilities; 10.2 Downloadable Font Utilities; 10.3 Wysiwyg Software Packages - Microcom 466 Operator's Manual

CHAPTER 10: OPTIONS

The 466 printer has many options available to enhance the performance of the printer. Contact
your sales representative for more information on these features.

10.1 GRAPHICS CONVERSION UTILITIES

PCX2MIC.EXE or BMP2MIC.EXE
These DOS based software programs convert PCX or BMP files to the Microcom Corporation
466 format. See Section 4.5 and Chapter 6 for more information about printing graphic images.

10.2 DOWNLOADABLE FONT UTILITIES

JET2466.EXE or TTF2MIC.EXE
These DOS based software programs convert LaserJet™ or TrueType® compatible fonts to
the Microcom Corporation 466 format. Converted fonts may be stored in user RAM for future
use. See Chapter 7 for more information on downloadable fonts. Please note that the battery
backup option is necessary to permanently store downloaded fonts.

10.3 WYSIWYG SOFTWARE PACKAGES

WYSIWYG Software packages offer a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) label
design environment.

10.4 CLEANING KIT

An approved cleaning kit is offered for the 466 printer. It is suggested the printer be cleaned
once every two weeks, every 5,000 labels, or whenever label stock is replaced.
10.5 WINDOWS™ DRIVER
Windows™ 95/98/NT/2000 drivers are available upon request. These drivers greatly increase
the number of programs that may used to create labels for the model 466.
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