Printronix ThermaLine Series - Manual (Page 21)

1–9 Introduction
Quiet Mode
In this mode, the host sends all data to the LinePrinter+ emulation without
any IGP/PGL interpretation––the IGP/PGL is disabled and all IGP/PGL
commands are ignored. The IGP/PGL looks only for LISTEN and
PTX_SETUP.
Create Form Mode
Create Form mode commands design forms, all form components, and bar
codes. The forms are not printed in the Create Form mode; forms are printed
in the Execute Form mode after all form design is completed. To begin form
design, access the Create Form mode using the Create command. The Create
command is always used to enter the Create Form mode to begin form
design. Remember that the CREATE command must be entered in
UPPERCASE.
Each element has its own specific set of commands and parameters that
determine size, location, and content. Listed in alphabetical order, Create
Form mode commands are summarized in Table 1–2 and fully described on
the referenced pages.
Print Boundaries
Print area boundaries exist for the paper size selected. All Create Form mode
commands require you to identify the location for the components in your
form. Boundary checking for form elements is performed only when the
form length is specified. This ensures that forms can be created regardless of
the type of paper you have loaded or margins you have set. The IGP/PGL
checks the boundaries before the form is executed to assure that it will fit on
the loaded paper size. If the debug option is used in the Create statement, the
boundaries are checked against the current paper size. Refer to Appendix C
for more information regarding page boundary guidelines.