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Printronix MVP Series User Manual

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Overview

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Optional Features

The following are some of the various optional features offered to extend the

versatility of MVP–Series printers:

Special and Custom Character Sets

96 character ASCII; 64 character, OCR full width; EBCDIC; Block

characters; and Custom characters.

Standard MVP Density Option

Permits a four percent increase in MVP vertical dot density.

Long Lines Interface

Enables operation with a Dataproducts 2230 or 2260, differential drive,

balanced interface type controller. The interface can transfer up to 400,000

characters per second for distances up to 500 feet.

PI–3287 Printer Interface

Allows the L150 to emulate an IBM 3287 printer, and attaches to IBM 3274

or 3276 cluster controllers through Type A Interface. It may be used with or

without IGP–20 option.

IGP–20

The IGP–20 makes it easy to define, store, and then print forms and labels in

a single pass. Functions that can be performed with the IGP–20 are:

On–line Forms Generation - boxes, corners, vertical and horizontal

lines, logos and special form size print can be generated for a preprinted

appearance.

Variable Bar Codes - size, rotation, and bar code data fields are easy to

define and print.

Expanded characters - characters can be created up to 99 times larger

than normal for labels, titles, and signs. The vertical and horizontal sizes

of characters are controlled independently to create different

appearances.

Logos - expanded characters and reverse print can combine with

graphics to create customized logos. Up to 16 logos may be stored, then

called from a library for printing, either individually or in combination

with the create forms mode.

Compressed Print– allows up to 132 characters printed on one line of

standard 8 1/2 inch wide paper.

Reverse Print - allows printing reversed to white on black .