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Chapter 3 EMULATIONS
With a standard twinax interface, the printer emulates the following IBM
twinax printer models:
• 4234 Model 2
• 5225 Models 1, 2, 3, and 4
NOTE: The standard Coax/Twinax emulation selection will only be available
if coax or twinax is selected from the C/T PORT menu.
For more information, refer to the
Coax/Twinax Programmer's Reference
Manual
.
Simple Protocol Converter
The Simple Protocol Converter (SPC) option allows those who use third party
add-on coax or twinax protocol converters to produce the same output on a
IBM thermal printer with the Coax/Twinax (CTHI) capability as done using a
non-CT printer with the third party converter interfaces.
The SPC gives the printer the operational ability to connect to any PC or
network system supporting parallel or serial interfaces and to three different
IBM host systems:
• System 3x
• AS/400
• 327X Control Units
The SPC will support the following third party models for Twinax: MODE 219,
MODE IBM, and MODE P5000.
The printer emulations supported by the SPC are Twinax 5225 and Coax
3287. The SPC also provides a range of interfaces available in your thermal
printer: Centronics, Serial, Coax, and Twinax. Also supported are Epson,
Proprinter XL, P-Series, Serial Matrix, VGL, and PGL emulations.
The SPC has the ability to handle multiple print jobs concurrently through
coax/twinax and parallel and serial interfaces. This is accomplished through
the Auto Switching feature. Because of hardware restrictions, coax and
twinax cannot be selected together.
PGL
The PGL emulation is the software based Printronix Graphics Language
(PGL) for the IBM thermal printer family. It is based upon, and compatible
with, the IGP-100/200/400 board. It includes the following features:
On-Line Form and Label Generation makes it easy to create forms or labels
with a “preprinted” look for each application. PGL programs control all graphic
functions, dramatically reducing host computer programming and processing
time.
Graphic capabilities include boxes, vertical and horizontal lines with user-
selectable thickness, logos, and special alphanumeric print features. Forms
and graphic designs can be duplicated horizontally and vertically.
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