32 Line Matrix Printer User's Manual

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IGP/PGL Submenu

The IGP/PGL emulation is the software based Intelligent Graphics

Processor (IGP). It is based upon, and is compatible with, the Printronix

IGP-100/200/400 board using the Printronix Graphics Language (PGL).

The IGP/PGL 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/PGL 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 overlayed onto the form

(positioned in a specific location after the form is created), or may be

dynamically merged with the form.

Selectable Bar Codes provide you with the appropriate bar code for

your application using standard wide-to-narrow ratios. A wide selection

of bar codes are available: Codabar, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128

Subset A, B, and C, EAN 8, EAN 13, FIM, Interleaved 2 of 5, German I-

2/5, ITF-14, Matrix, MSI A through D, PDF417, POSTNET, PostBar,

Royal Mail, UCC/EAN-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, and UPS 11. UPC and

EAN bar codes 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 139 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.