AMT Datasouth PAL - Manual (Page 7)

1.
Introduction
Welcome to the world of the PAL™ Print and Program Language. Since PAL™ is both a
powerful printing language and programming language, many print applications not previously
possible are now within reach.
Now you don’t have to get a different software-specific printer for every application in your
facility. AMT Datasouth PAL™ enabled printers such as the Fastmark™ line can translate, filter,
interpret and understand almost any data stream. You can now replace obsolete devices with cost-
effective, high-print-quality thermal printers -- with no expensive software changes.
Here is a brief overview:
! Quick, high-resolution printing of labels, tags and more
! Features PAL™ (no host/PC software reprogramming required!)
! Works for all departments, regardless of what software they’re using
! Can be run even when the system is down (label format is stored in printer)
! Offers plug and play convenience
! Barcodes can be added to existing print jobs without changing host/PC software
How does PAL™ enable you to print your current data stream—without reprogramming
your system?
As documented in this manual, PAL™ is not only a powerful printing language, it is also a fully
functional programming language. Utilizing this manual, powerful PAL™ programs may be
written and loaded in the printer to perform a variety of tasks such as interpreting legacy data
steams. Or we can prepare a PAL program for each of your applications and pre-load it into your
PAL™ enabled printer such as Fastmark™ at the factory. These programs enable the PAL™
enabled printer to print labels by filling in the variable fields using your current data stream. This
data stream could have been intended for a laser, dot matrix, ink jet or embossing printer. And, you
don’t have to worry about the software driver in the host, because the formatting is all done within
the printer.
PAL™ enabled printers such as Fastmark are packed with features and options such as:
! Parallel and serial ports
! Optional Ethernet, Twinax, Coaxial and USB communication
! Extensive on-board complement of linear and 2-D symbology barcodes
! Smooth scalable fonts
! Expandable memory options
! Flash memory drives for storing PAL™ programs and other data.
! Optional external keyboard for stand-alone applications
! SRAM and Flash memory cards
! Optional real-time clock (RTC) with Flash memory
! Optional Peel and Present with label taken sensor
! Optional Cutters
! Rugged cabinet construction
All PAL™ enabled products include the latest in Windows™ drivers.
To learn more about how the PAL™ Print and Program Language can be used to quickly
and cost effectively integrate PAL™ enabled printers such as Fastmark™ into your facility,
call AMT Datasouth at 800-215-9192.