Avery Dennison SNAP 500 - Manual (Page 11)

User’s Manual—SNAP™ 500 Gen 1 and Gen 2 11
Figure 1: Recommended Workstation Layout
2.1.3 PC Requirements
Most customers use a personal computer to download information to the SNAP
500 printer. The printer can be connected to any type of computer capable of
sending the AVERY DENNISON Command Language, or PCL.
PCMate Platinum tag and label printing software supports the new virtual control
panel feature when using the SNAP 500 printer. PCMate features higher
communication speeds of the SNAP 500. Finally, it can deliver firmware
upgrades from the Internet.
NOTE: PCMate Platinum requires the following minimum
system:
• IBM
®
PC or Compatible
• Microsoft Windows
® 2000, XP, 7 or later (check for latest version of
Windows)
• At least 256 Megabytes of RAM
• At least 4 Gigabyte of available disk space
• Pentium III or later processor, 800Mhz
• Monitor with 1024 x 768 resolution
• CD ROM drive
• Internet Connection to access software upgrades and remote diagnostics
Refer to your PCMate Platinum user’s manual for proper installation procedures.