Compaq P5000 Series - Manual (Page 13)

Graphics Enhancement Option
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Graphics Enhancement Option
The IGP/PGL and IGP/VGL emulations allow you to create and store forms,
generate logos, bar codes, expanded characters, and create other graphics.
Alphanumeric and bar code data are added as the form is printed.
These emulations are available as factory-installed or field-installed options.
For more information, contact your authorized service representative.
Taking Care of Your Printer
Your printer will produce high print quality jobs if it is well taken care of.
Periodic cleaning, handling the printer properly, and using the correct paper
and ribbons, will ensure optimum performance. Chapter 6 explains how to
clean the printer, and printer supplies are listed in Appendix A.
Whenever it is necessary to service the printer, remember these important
maintenance concepts:
• Use only the ribbons specified in Appendix A. Use of incorrect ribbons
can lead to ink migration problems, degraded print quality, and expensive
damage to the printer.
• Incorrect closure of the forms thickness lever can lead to smearing,
degraded print quality, paper jams, and damage to the platen and shuttle
assembly. Never close the forms thickness lever too tightly.
• Printing outside the boundaries of the paper will degrade print quality and
cause hammer bank damage. Never print outside of the paper width.
LinePrinter Plus Features
If you have enabled the LinePrinter Plus emulations, your printer will support
the following features:
Output Control
The printers have the following output control features:
• Three modes for printing text:
1) Correspondence (NLQ)
2) Data Processing (DP)
3) Draft (high speed)
• Selectable forms length and width
• Character attribute specification:
1) Selectable pitch: normal, expanded, and compressed
2) Bold (double-strike) printing
3) Emphasized (shadow) printing
4) Automatic underlining and overscoring
5) Superscript and subscript printing
6) Double high and wide printing
• Resident multinational character sets