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11PQ-8P, PQ-8S 2. IntroductionPrint Orientation (APO). Inaddition, paper can be pulled fromseveral sources, jobs can be printedon both sides of the pa

101PQ-8P, PQ-8S Figure 6-10. Example of Line.X,Y end(100,600)X,Y start(100,0)2 inches

102PQ-8P, PQ-8SBoxes—¬GB<line width>;<x start>;<ystart>;<x end>;<y end>;<%shading>6Draws a box from the specified

103PQ-8P, PQ-8S Circle—¬GC<line width>;<xcenter>;<y center>;<radius>;<%shading> Draws a circle with the specifiedradius

104PQ-8P, PQ-8SArc—¬GA<line width>;<x start>;<ystart>;<x center>;<y center>;<angleof rotation>Draws an arc around

105PQ-8P, PQ-8S Color/Shading—¬GS<# ofvalues>;<color 1>;<% shading1>;<color 2>;<% shading 2>;...Defines the color and sh

106PQ-8P, PQ-8SFigure 6-14. Color/Shading and Pie Chart.For example:¬GS3;01;20;02;50;04;80¬GP5;900;2400;600;3;10;20;30 drawsa three-segment pie chart.

107PQ-8P, PQ-8S The first segment (value 10) willbe 1/6 of the complete circle(10/(10+20+30)=10/60=1/6), thesecond segment (value 20) will be2/6 of th

108PQ-8P, PQ-8SBar Chart (Histogram)—¬GH<linewidth>;<x start>;<y start>;<xincrement>;<y increment>;<barwidth>;<

109PQ-8P, PQ-8S Each bar is 1/3 inch wide(100/300 inch). The distance fromthe left side of one bar to the leftside of the next bar is one inch(300/30

110PQ-8P, PQ-8SFigure 6-17. Run (Line) Chart.NOTEThe y-increment determinesthe scaling. Only integers (1,2, 3, 4, etc.) are valid. If youare charting

12PQ-8P, PQ-8S2.1 Description of Front PanelsCONFIGURATIONSWITCHESThe configuration switches are usedto set the twinax address, outputprotocol, and to

111PQ-8P, PQ-8S Text—¬GT<x start>;<y start>;<angleof rotation>;<'text'> Prints the text (“text”) in theactive font,

112PQ-8P, PQ-8SComments—¬GX<'text'>Allows text to be added to IOGLcommands for documentation.Comments will not print out.For example:

113PQ-8P, PQ-8S Figure 6-19. Bar Chart.blank sheet of paper. Allreferences to distances are madein respect to the printable page,not the actual physic

114PQ-8P, PQ-8SFigure 6-20. Placement of Bar Chart.Origin of Chart1 inch5 inches10 inches4 inchesApproximateArea ofBar Chart

115PQ-8P, PQ-8S Next, determine theapproximate maximum heightand width of the chart. In theexample, 40 was the expectedmaximum number of calls. Wechos

116PQ-8P, PQ-8STo aid in readability, extra spacewas left between the last bar of dayone and the first bar of the next day.To determine the <bar wi

117PQ-8P, PQ-8S 6.7.4 LABELS/TITLE/SUBTITLE/LEGENDAll text was created through textrotation command strings. Text wasalways printed in the selected fo

118PQ-8P, PQ-8SA call for this macro can be usedin your application by embeddingthe following PCL command in theapplication code: ¬E&f#y3XAnother

119PQ-8P, PQ-8S 7. TroubleshootingIf you need to ship the PQ-8, usethe original carton and packaging toprevent damage.7.1 PQ-8 Self-TestVerify proper

120PQ-8P, PQ-8S3. Send that command to theprinter (press the Print ScreenButton or print thedocument/file that contains theHost/PC download command).T

13PQ-8P, PQ-8S 2.3 UnpackingCheck the packaging for water orphysical damage, and notify thecarrier immediately if there is anydamage.Keep the original

121PQ-8P, PQ-8S 3. Send the command to theprinter (press the Print ScreenButton or print thedocument/file that contains theHost/PC download command).4

122PQ-8P, PQ-8S7.4 Self-DiagnosticsCAUTIONTo avoid damage to yourhost system, the host mustbe disconnected beforerunning this test.The PQ-8 can be set

123PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 7-1. Error Messages.Error Message Description Probable CauseOutput Timing Error The twinax output A circuit is notcircuits are n

124PQ-8P, PQ-8STable 7-1 (continued). Error Messages.Error Message Description Probable CauseNo Interrupt on Data A byte of data (not a Problems in

125PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 7-1 (continued). Error Messages.Error Message Description Probable CauseInput Not Indicating This is an ASIC This indicates an

126PQ-8P, PQ-8STable 7-1 (continued). Error Messages.Error Message Description Probable CauseParity Error This error indicates This indicates an erro

127PQ-8P, PQ-8S 7.5 Problem Resolution GuideTable 7-2 is a general guide toresolve common problems that mayoccur. Please refer to this guidebefore con

128PQ-8P, PQ-8STable 7-2 (continued). Problem Resolution Guide.Error Message Description Probable CausePrinter Online LED Printer fault, such as Make

129PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 7-2 (continued). Problem Resolution Guide.Error Message Description Probable CauseExtra blank sheets are Form length not Make

130PQ-8P, PQ-8STable 7-2 (continued). Problem Resolution Guide.Error Message Description Probable CausePrinter does not print Did not select a Selec

14PQ-8P, PQ-8S3. Installation3. Connect the parallel cable fromthe PQ-8P’s “Parallel Out”connector to the printer’sparallel port.4. If the sharing por

131PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 7-2 (continued). Problem Resolution Guide.Error Message Description Probable Cause(continued) APO feature is ON Turn APO off or

132PQ-8P, PQ-8STable 7-1 (continued). Error Messages.Error Message Description Probable Cause(continued) Rotation in data Select *DRAFT print qualit

133PQ-8P, PQ-8S Appendix A: Font (FGID) Reference forPCL Compatible PrintersTable A-1. Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Poi

134PQ-8P, PQ-8STable A-1. Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.Courier italic R-8/CP850 P/L 12 10 89Lett

135PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 18 4631

136PQ-8P, PQ-8STable A-1. Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 14 4669R-8/CP850 P/L

137PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 12 4828

138PQ-8P, PQ-8STable A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.Univers med R-8/CP850 P/L Pr

139PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.R-8/CP850 P/L Prop. 24 4994

140PQ-8P, PQ-8STable A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.Letter Gothic R-8/CP850 P/L

15PQ-8P, PQ-8S 9. With the PQ-8P powered off,attach the auto-terminatingtwinax V-cable to the PQ-8P.10. Connect the twinax host cablesto the V-connect

141PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.OCR-A 10N OCR-A P 10 12 19O

142PQ-8P, PQ-8STable A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.Courier Italic ASCII P/L 12

143PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.Prestige Elite Legal P 12 1

144PQ-8P, PQ-8STable A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.Times Roman ASCII P Prop. 12

145PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.Helvetica ASCII P Prop. 10

146PQ-8P, PQ-8STable A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.CG Times DskTop P prop. 8 47

147PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.CG Times DskTop P Prop. 18

148PQ-8P, PQ-8STable A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.Helv Bold R-8 P Prop. 14 341

149PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.Polished Worksheets Cartrid

150PQ-8P, PQ-8STable A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.Letter Gothic R-8 P/L 12 12

16PQ-8P, PQ-8S7. Print a PQ-8S self-test. First,power off the PQ-8S. Then, setconfiguration switch SW1:8 (farright of the first switch bank) tothe “|”

151PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.Presentation Legal P/L 10 1

152PQ-8P, PQ-8STable A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.Line Draw LinDrw P/L 10 14 3

153PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.Bar Codes & More Cartri

154PQ-8P, PQ-8STable A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.Text EquationsPrestige Elite

155PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.Global Text CartridgeCG Cen

156PQ-8P, PQ-8STable A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.Typeface Symbol Set Orient. Pitch Point TypestyleSize No.Pretty Faces CartridgeMicros

157PQ-8P, PQ-8S Appendix B: Resident Scalable FontNumbersTable B-1. Resident Scalable Fonts.Font Font ID No.Letter Gothic 410Letter Gothic bold 420Le

158PQ-8P, PQ-8STable B-1. Resident Scalable Fonts.Font Font ID No.Dingbats 3600CG Omega 4919CG Omega bold 4939CG Omega italic 5047CG Omega bold italic

159PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table B-1. Resident Scalable Fonts.Font Font ID No.Garamond Kursiv 8631Garamond Kursiv Halbfett 8651Coronet 8759Clarendon condensed 87

160PQ-8P, PQ-8STable B-1. Resident Scalable Fonts.Font Font ID No.Univers bold condensed 33601Univers medium condensed italic 33719Univers bold conden

17PQ-8P, PQ-8S Self-Test Printout - PQ-8PPARALLEL TWINAX INTERFACECOPYRIGHT (c) 1995 SDE CORP.SOFTWARE VERSION 1.00RAM OKROM OKAddress : 0Output Print

161PQ-8P, PQ-8S Appendix C: Character SetsThe IBM 3812-1 printer emulationsupports both the Roman 8character set and Code Page 850.The IBM 4214, 5224,

162PQ-8P, PQ-8SFigure C-1. Roman 8.0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0123456789ABCDEF!"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP

163PQ-8P, PQ-8S Figure C-2. Code Page 850.0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0123456789ABCDEF!"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHI

164PQ-8P, PQ-8SAppendix D: Serial-Port SpecificationsShell: Chassis Ground1: Chassis Ground2: Transmit (TXD) ...output3: Receive

165PQ-8P, PQ-8S The serial printer cable shippedwith the PQ-8S has the following pinassignments:DB25F...DB2

166PQ-8P, PQ-8SAppendix E: Parallel-Port SpecificationsTable E-1. 25-Pin Connector Pinout.Pin Number Direction Name1 Output nStrobe2-9 Output Data 1 -

167PQ-8P, PQ-8S The 36-pin connector on the PQ-8P labeled “Parallel In FromPC/LAN” (TxP plus) and “ParallelSetup Port From PC/LAN” uses thefollowing p

168PQ-8P, PQ-8SAppendix F: Transferring Power to Pin 185. Locate the jumper in the lowerleft corner, right above theparallel connector labeled“Paralle

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18PQ-8P, PQ-8SSelf-Test Printout - PQ-8SSERIAL TWINAX INTERFACECOPYRIGHT (c) 1995 SDE CORP.SOFTWARE VERSION 1.00RAM OKROM OKAddress : 0Output Printer

19PQ-8P, PQ-8S Figure 3-3. Page 2 of Self-Test Printouts.EBCDIC to ASCII Translate Table40 50 60 70 80 90 A0 B0 C0 D0 E0 F00: 20 26 2D 9B 9D F8 E6 BD

20PQ-8P, PQ-8S4. Configuration2. Make sure the PQ-8 is properlyconnected to the twinax hostand the correct device address is set.3. Power on the PQ-8.

3FCC STATEMENT FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONANDINDUSTRY CANADARADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTSThis equipment generates, uses, and can radia

21PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 4-1. Recommended Emulation and Device ID for the HostSystems.Host System Printer Used Emulation Device IDS/38, S/36 Laser printer

22PQ-8P, PQ-8SIf an invalid switch setting isencountered at power-up, all LEDlights will blink and the PQ-8 cannotoperate.Table 4-2. Twinax Address Sw

23PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 4-3. Output Protocol Switch Settings.Output Protocol SW1:4 SW1:5 SW1:6 SW1:7Hewlett-Packard PCL o o | o(PJL on)Hewlett-Packard PC

24PQ-8P, PQ-8STable 4-4. Tests/Diagnostic Switch Settings.Tests/Diagnostic SW1:1 SW1:2 SW1:3 SW1:8Twinax Diagnostic ||||Restore Factory |||oDefaultsSe

25PQ-8P, PQ-8S The second (right) bank ofswitches is used to set up the PQ-8Sfor communication with the printer.Table 4-5. Serial Out Baud-RateSwitch

26PQ-8P, PQ-8STable 4-7. Serial Out Stop Bits Switch Settings.Serial Out Stop Bits SW2:51 bit o2 bits |Table 4-8. Serial Out Parity Switch Settings.Se

27PQ-8P, PQ-8S 4.2.2 SETUPSOFTWAREAll configuration parameters notalready covered through configu-ration switches can be changedthrough the setup soft

28PQ-8P, PQ-8STake the following steps to enter a host download command.1. Type the Command Pass-Thrudelimiter &% (or alternate CPTstart delimiter

29PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 4-10. Host/PC Download Commands.Host/PC Download Command Command Number10 CPI String 8612 CPI String 8815 CPI Printing (Proprinte

30PQ-8P, PQ-8STable 4-10 (continued). Host/PC Download Commands.Host/PC Download Command Command NumberDuplex Printing 33Host Language 05Host Port Ti

4INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDADNORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENTINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD1. Todas las instrucciones de segurida

31PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 4-10 (continued). Host/PC Download Commands.Host/PC Download Command Command NumberRestore Previously Saving Configuration 98Sav

32PQ-8P, PQ-8S4.4 Configuration OptionsAsterisks (*) identify factory-defaultsettings. Invalid commands areignored. The last valid setting will be unc

33PQ-8P, PQ-8S Example:&%Z04,3(1B26643044) creates auser-defined string for a Lexmark™4039 printer to start underlining ascommand 3. The string is

34PQ-8P, PQ-8SCOMMAND 09: PAPER SIZEHP PCL only. Selects paper-sizesetting.VALUE DESCRIPTION*0 Paper size specified by host software1 A4 size paper2

35PQ-8P, PQ-8S COMMAND 14: PAPER DRAWER 2COMMANDHP PCL only. Matches the host’sPaper Drawer 2 command with aphysical paper source from theprinter. Wh

36PQ-8P, PQ-8SCOMMAND 16: OVERRIDEFORMAT COMMANDSAllow operator settings on theprinter’s front panel to overrideformat commands coming from thehost.V

37PQ-8P, PQ-8S COMMAND 20: STAR PANELOVERDRIVEActivates star-panel overdrive to addto the signal strength whenproblems occur with passive starpanels.

38PQ-8P, PQ-8SCOMMAND 23: DRAFTPRINTINGNon-HP PCL only. Selects the DraftPrinting mode when a draft printcommand comes from the host orfrom the PQ-8.

39PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 4-11. IBM Printer Emulation.Output Protocol Default IBM Other Valid Printer Emulation Printer EmulationsHewlett-Packard PCL* 3812

40PQ-8P, PQ-8SVALUE DESCRIPTION0 5256 Model 31 5224 Model 12 5225 Model 1*3 4214 Model 2Example: &%Z24,2 sets the activeprinter emulation to 522

5INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólodel tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación,

41PQ-8P, PQ-8S NOTEIBM Proprinters cannot print15 CPI. The PQ-8 has theability to “artificially” print15 CPI by printing 17.1 CPIand adjusting the spa

42PQ-8P, PQ-8SCOMMAND 42: START ANDSTOP EBCDIC HEX DUMPAfter receiving a start command the interface, starting with the nextbuffer received, sends al

43PQ-8P, PQ-8S COMMAND 50: SHARING PORTTIMEOUTSelects the sharing port timeoutvalue. This is the time interval beforethe interface automatically switc

44PQ-8P, PQ-8SCOMMAND 77: SERIAL-IN WORDLENGTHSelects the Word Length of datareceived at the serial-in port. A newsetting will not be effective immed

45PQ-8P, PQ-8S NOTEIf the active output protocolis generic and no 6 LPIstring is specified, the PQ-8will ignore all 6 LPI requestsfrom the host.COMMAN

46PQ-8P, PQ-8SCOMMAND 89: 16.7 CPI STRINGUsed with Generic output protocolto define the 16.7 CPI string. Seecommand 84.VALUE DESCRIPTION1(up to 25 De

47PQ-8P, PQ-8S 4.5 Restoring Factory DefaultsThe factory-default configurationcan be restored either by sendingHost/PC Download Command“Z98,0” or by t

48PQ-8P, PQ-8S5. Operationhost print jobs. The Sharing PortTimeout is set through Host/PCdownload command 50 or throughthe setup software.By default,

49PQ-8P, PQ-8S 5.3 Parallel/Serial-Port InitializationIf you want to change the printer’sconfiguration for shared printing(e.g. set it to PostScript m

50PQ-8P, PQ-8S5.7 Laser Printer OperationThe PQ-8 lets you emulate an ASCIIlaser printer as an IBM 3812 printer.This feature-rich emulation isautomati

6PQ-8P, PQ-8STRADEMARKSCentronics®is a a registered trademark of Centronics Corporation.Epson®is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.HP®

51PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 5-1. Data Processing Fonts - S/36 and S/38.Typestyle Number Font ID (Hex) Pitch (CPI) Description05 05 10 Presentation11 0B 10 Co

52PQ-8P, PQ-8S5.7.1 CHANGINGTYPESTYLESThe typestyle number (FGID)selected determines the font to beused. The system operator selects adefault typestyl

53PQ-8P, PQ-8S To change a font, insert a font-change command at thebeginning of the text where thechange is to take place. Forexample, to bold the wo

54PQ-8P, PQ-8S5.7.4 PAPERSIZEConfigure the printer’s setup to thepaper size used most. The PQ-8 onlyrecognizes these paper sizes:• Letter Paper: 8.5 x

55PQ-8P, PQ-8S 2. Install the correct paper size intothe printer.3. Power the printer off for aboutfive seconds, then power it backon again.4. Release

56PQ-8P, PQ-8STo change the physical trayassigned to the theoretical paperdrawer (#1, #2, or #3):1. Select the paper drawer #through Host/PC downloadc

57PQ-8P, PQ-8S To change the assigned paper tray,type the respective commandfollowed by a comma (,) and thecorresponding number of thechosen paper sou

58PQ-8P, PQ-8S5.8.2 AUTOMATICPRINTORIENTATIONIf no page rotation was specified onthe host, the PQ-8’s Automatic PrintOrientation (APO) feature is thef

59PQ-8P, PQ-8S The PQ-8’s first COR option is nota true IBM 3812 emulation. ThisCOR setting was added to give theuser a more straightforward way ofobt

60PQ-8P, PQ-8SFigure 5-1. Flowchart.STARTPage OrientationLogic1Page RotationDEVD, AUTO,not specified2IsAutomatic PrintOrientationActive?CORYESNO2aIsPa

7PQ-8P, PQ-8S ContentsChapter Page1. Specifications...102. Intro

61PQ-8P, PQ-8S Tables 5-3 through 5-5 show whatpage-rotation settings can bemanipulated through print-qualitysettings and how the combination of page

62PQ-8P, PQ-8STable 5-5. Host LPI.Host LPI Reduced to: Maximum Rows (Lines)/Page6 8.7 668 11.6 88Table 5-6 shows the print-orientation results desired

63PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 5-6. Settings for Different Print Orientations.PQ-8 Setting forPrintResult Host Setting APO OrientationData processing: Degree of

64PQ-8P, PQ-8STable 5-6 (continued). Settings for Different Print Orientations.PQ-8 Setting forPrintResult Host Setting APO OrientationPrint all repor

65PQ-8P, PQ-8S To change the print file:1. Type CHGPRTF on thecommand line of the host, andpress Enter.2. Type in the name of the printfile to be chan

66PQ-8P, PQ-8S5.10 Document/Envelope PrintingA letter and an envelope can beprinted from DisplayWrite/36 orOfficeVision/400 in the samedocument by fol

67PQ-8P, PQ-8S NOTEThe printer may eject a blankpage when printing orien-tation has been changed. Ifthe buffer and ready lightremain steady, press the

68PQ-8P, PQ-8SOn some duplex printing, if thelast page is single-sided, it mayremain in the printer. The form feedlight remains on. When the nextprint

69PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 5-7. Summary List of Special Commands.Command Function¬E Sends an ASCII ESC command to the printer¬TY Enables true 6 LPI printing

70PQ-8P, PQ-8S5.13 HP Line PrinterThe HP Line Printer protocol allowsprinting of dot-matrix output on aPCL laser printer. When selectingthe HP Line Pr

8PQ-8P, PQ-8SChapter Page5.9 Envelope Printing...655.10 Document/Envelope Printi

71PQ-8P, PQ-8S Although the PQ-8 artificiallyproduces these missing characters, at times the “reproduction” may notsatisfy your quality requirements.5

72PQ-8P, PQ-8SThe PQ-8 implements the LACcommand by taking the dot patternreceived from the twinax host andthen printing that exact dot patternusing t

73PQ-8P, PQ-8S 5.14.8 GENERICMODEThe Generic output protocol shouldbe used when the other outputprotocols of the PQ-8 areinappropriate. This could be

74PQ-8P, PQ-8S6. Advanced Features4. Move the cursor to the point inthe text where the print featureends. Enter &% or the alternateCPT start delim

75PQ-8P, PQ-8S Command Pass-Thru may changethe horizontal spacing.Although the command isdisplayed on the screen, the PQ-8treats it as a command and d

76PQ-8P, PQ-8S6.3 User-Defined Fonts (HP PCLonly)The PQ-8P supports a vast variety of fonts. For a list of the supportedfonts, refer to Appendixes A a

77PQ-8P, PQ-8S You can also create one or moreadditional colors using the User-Defined String feature described inSection 6.2.To print a customized co

78PQ-8P, PQ-8SExample:1. To define the color red andstore the customized “red”command in the interface underthe macro name U3 type thefollowing:&%

79PQ-8P, PQ-8S To print any of these bar codes,use the following format:¬B<type>,<height>,<width>,<hr>,<chkd>,<ast>

80PQ-8P, PQ-8SModule width (from Table 6-2):3.6 mm (0.14 inches).Calculation:11 x 3.6 mm = 39.6 mm = 3.96 cm; or 11 x .14 in = 1.54 inches.Table 6-2.

9PQ-8P, PQ-8S Chapter PageAppendix A: Font (FGID) Reference for PCL CompatiblePrinters...

81PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 6-3. Module width in mm (inches): Epson or IBM ProprinterDot-Matrix.Width 1 2 3Code 3 of 9 2.7 5.4 8.1(.11) (.22) (.32)Code 128

82PQ-8P, PQ-8SWidth parameters are ignoredwhen printing POSTNET bar codes,since POSTNET uses one standardwidth. However, a valid value (1-9)must be en

83PQ-8P, PQ-8S <data>: The data to be printed as abar code. Some bar codes require acertain number of characters.Others only allow alphanumeric

84PQ-8P, PQ-8SFigure 6-1. Bar Code Overlapping Text.OVERVIEW ANDEXAMPLESThe examples shown on thefollowing pages give an overview ofthe supported bar

85PQ-8P, PQ-8S Code 3 of 9Maximum number of data characters: 30Valid numeric characters: 0-9Valid alphanumeric characters: A-ZValid other characters:

86PQ-8P, PQ-8SUPC ARequired number of data characters: 10Valid numeric characters: 0-9Valid alphanumeric characters: N/AValid other characters: N/AExa

87PQ-8P, PQ-8S EAN 13Required number of data characters: 12Valid numeric characters: 0-9Valid alphanumeric characters: N/AValid other characters:Examp

88PQ-8P, PQ-8SNOTESince Interleaved 2 of 5 symbols are created from data-character pairs,the number to be encoded must have an even number of digits.

89PQ-8P, PQ-8S To show how multiple character sets are used, study the following datastring. Height, width and other parameters were omitted in this e

90PQ-8P, PQ-8STable 6-4. Symbol Character Value and Data Character.SymbolCharacter Data CharacterValue Code A Code B Code C00 SP SP 0001!!0102““0203##

10PQ-8P, PQ-8S1. SpecificationsHardware Requirements—ASCIIprinter, AS/400®or System/3XhostEmulation—IBM®3812, 4214, 5224, 5225, and 5256 printersSyste

91PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 6-4 (continued). Symbol Character Value and Data Character.SymbolCharacter Data CharacterValue Code A Code B Code C28<<282

92PQ-8P, PQ-8STable 6-4 (continued). Symbol Character Value and Data Character.SymbolCharacter Data CharacterValue Code A Code B Code C56XX5657YY5758

93PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 6-4 (continued). Symbol Character Value and Data Character.SymbolCharacter Data CharacterValue Code A Code B Code C84 DC4 t 8485

94PQ-8P, PQ-8S6.6 I-O Graphics Language™The I-O Graphics Language™(IOGL™) allows printing of graphicalelements and charts on PCL5compatible printers.

95PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 6-5. IOGL Graphics Language.Graphical Element IOGL Command StringLine ¬GL<line width;<x start>;<y start>;<x end

96PQ-8P, PQ-8STable 6-5. IOGL Graphics Language.Parameter Description Units of ValidMeasurement Values’text’ text to be rotated or to be N/A anyinclu

97PQ-8P, PQ-8S Table 6-5 (continued). IOGL Graphics Language.Parameter Description Units of ValidMeasurement Valuesradius radius of a circle or pie

98PQ-8P, PQ-8STable 6-5 (continued). IOGL Graphics Language.Parameter Description Units of ValidMeasurement Valuesy start y coordinate of start posi

99PQ-8P, PQ-8S 6.6.2 HELPFULHINTS1. All xy values (start, end, center,increment) are measured inn/300 of an inch. The origin ofthe xy coordinate syste

100PQ-8P, PQ-8S2. The complete command stringmust be entered as shown below.Incomplete command stringsand command strings withinvalid values (such as