Print and program overview, Traditional printing, Legacy data stream interpretation – AMT Datasouth 4600 User Manual

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PAL

Print and Program Overview

Printers featuring PAL

Print and Program ability can be used in several ways in

any given environment. This section describes 3 common ways this advanced

capability is used. For help and assistance determining the best way to use this

ability in your situation, please consult your sales representative.

Traditional Printing

This environment represents the most common use of printers. Generally a

single print job (PAL

print sequences) generates a single label. In this role the

PAL

Print and Program interpreter accepts the print job, performs the required

operator processing and prints the; label, tag, or ticket. Using a Windows driver

in conjunction with a Windows application program is a typical way to print in this

environment. Alternatively, PAL

print sequences may also be generated by

any host application written to take advantage of this powerful language.

When a PAL

capable printer is used this way, no spe

cial “PAL

program” must

be loaded on the printer. Print sequences generated by a Windows driver or host

program are simply sent to the printer resulting in print output just like traditional

printers.

Legacy Data Stream Interpretation

PAL

Print and Program capable printers uniquely address applications where

upgrading to modern cost effective technology is desired. Often cost-prohibitive

software reprogramming to change a data stream prevents an organization from

moving to new printing technologies.