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4-1 PostScript CHAPTER 4: PostScript Emulation This section explains PostScript emulation supplemental operators in detail. For more information, refer to the PostScript Language Reference Manual (Third Edition) by Adobe Systems, Inc. To determine which commands your printer supports, see Appendix C: PostScript Support. Selecting PostScript Emulation Using SmartSwitch When SmartSwitch is enabled for both printer languages on an interface, the printer automatically switches to the printer language being sent by your software application. The printer is shipped with SmartSwitch enabled for both printer languages and all interfaces. The printer examines all print jobs and switches dynamically between PostScript emulation and PCL emulation. Using the Operator Panel or MarkVision You may select PostScript emulation from the printer operator panel or through MarkVision. To disable the automatic switching and have all input interpreted as PostScript language, turn PCL SmartSwitch Off and set the printer language default to PostScript emulation. Refer to your printer user documentation for information on changing menu settings.

Section	Page
CHAPTER 1: Introduction	8
Overview	8
Navigational Tips	10
Printing the File	11
Bibliography	11
CHAPTER 2: PCL Emulation	12
Selecting PCL Emulation	12
Using SmartSwitch	12
Using the Operator Panel or MarkVision	12
Using Your Software Application	13
Page Formatting	13
Printable Areas	13
Optra Color 45	15
Optra Color 1200	16
Optra E310, Optra E312	17
Optra C710	18
Optra M410, Optra M412	19
Optra T610, Optra T612, Optra T614, and Optra T616...	20
Optra W810	21
Print Area Menu Item	22
Font and Symbol Set Support for Optra Color 45, Op...	24
Selecting Symbol Sets for Optra Color 45, Optra Co...	25
Font and Symbol Set Support for OptraC710, Optra...	34
Forward and Backward Compatibility Modes for Optra...	35
Selecting Symbol Sets for OptraC710, OptraM410, ...	40
Command Structure	44
Control Codes	44
Commands	44
PCL Emulation Commands	47
PCL Emulation Commands by Function	47
GL/2 Commands	67
Raster Image Graphics	71
Raster Compression Mode	71
Macros	77
CHAPTER 3: Printer Job Language	78
PJL Command Notation	78
Kernel Commands	79
Job Separation Commands	81
Environment Commands and Variables	84
Status Readback Commands	128
Status Message Format	136
Information Messages	136
Auto-Continuable Conditions	138
Attendance Conditions	141
Operator Intervention - Paper Handling	145
Operator Intervention - Paper Jams	148
Service Errors	149
Device Attendance Commands	150
Unique PJL Commands	152
File Commands for Flash or Disk	156
File and Device Protection Commands	163
Protecting a File or Device	163
Unlocking a Protected File or Device	165
Re-Locking a Protected File or Device	166
Unlocking a Protected File or Device for the Curre...	167
Recovering Lost Passwords	168
CHAPTER 4: PostScript Emulation	169
Selecting PostScript Emulation	169
Using SmartSwitch	169
Using the Operator Panel or MarkVision	169
Using Your Software Application	170
Page Formatting	171
Printable Areas	171
Logical Page Size	172
PostScript Emulation Fonts for OptraColor45, Opt...	179
PostScript Emulation Fonts for Optra C710, OptraM...	181
Supplemental Operators	185
Command Format	185
Paper Size Support	186
Paper Tray Support	189
Envelope Size Support	193
Envelope Tray Support	195
Supplemental Operator Summary	197
Page Device Parameters	232
Interpreter Parameters	245
User Parameters	245
System Parameters	248
Device Parameters	254
Status and Error Messages	275
Tagged Binary Not Active	275
Tagged Binary Active	275
Status Messages	276
Unsolicited Messages	277
CHAPTER 5: Switching Languages	278
SmartSwitch	278
Setting SmartSwitch for Different Interfaces	279
Printer Job Language	279
Sniffing	280
CHAPTER 6: Flash Memory and Disk	281
Resource Data Collection (Download Target)	282
Storing Resources on Flash Memory or Disk	283
Viewing the Contents of Flash Memory and Disk	283
Password Protection	287
Rewriting the Flash Content	288
Accessing Files with PostScript Emulation	289
File Naming Conventions	289
Device Search Order	292
Performance	293
Job Buffering	293
Creating a Partition	294
Enabling Job Buffering	294
Disabling Job Buffering	295
Recovering from a Power Loss	295
CHAPTER 7: Printer Specifications	296
Airflow Requirement	296
Noise Emission Levels	296
Electrical Specifications	297
Power Requirements	298
Physical Specifications	299
Clearance Required	300
Environmental Conditions	301
Altitude	302
Atmospheric Pressure	303
Power On to Ready State Time Period	303
Time to Print the First Page	303
CHAPTER 8: Printer Interfaces	304
Setting Up the Communications Port	305
Setting Up the Communications Port Using Windows 9...	305
Setting Up the Communications Port Using Windows N...	306
Setting Up the Communications Port Using Windows 2...	307
Setting Up the Communications Port Using OS/2	308
Deciding Which Interface to Use	309
Parallel Interface	310
Standard Parallel Connector	311
Optional Parallel Connector	311
Parallel Connector Pin Assignments	311
Using the INIT* Signal to Initialize	315
Computer-to-Printer Communications	315
Printer-to-Computer Communication (Advanced Status...	321
Parallel Mode 1	322
Parallel Mode 2	323
Signal Descriptions	323
Serial Interface	335
Using the RS-232C Serial Interface	335
Using the RS-422 Serial Interface	346
Network Support	353
Input Buffer	354
APPENDIX A: PCL Support	355
APPENDIX B: PJL Support	364
APPENDIX C: PostScript Support	389

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4-1

CHAPTER 4: PostScript Emulation

This section explains PostScript emulation supplemental operators in detail. For more

information, refer to the

PostScript Language Reference Manual (Third Edition)

Adobe Systems, Inc.

To determine which commands your printer supports, see Appendix C: PostScript

Support.

Selecting PostScript Emulation

Using SmartSwitch

When SmartSwitch is enabled for both printer languages on an interface, the printer

automatically switches to the printer language being sent by your software application.

The printer is shipped with SmartSwitch enabled for both printer languages and all

interfaces. The printer examines all print jobs and switches dynamically between

PostScript emulation and PCL emulation.

Using the Operator Panel or MarkVision

You may select PostScript emulation from the printer operator panel or through

MarkVision. To disable the automatic switching and have all input interpreted as

PostScript language, turn PCL SmartSwitch

Off

and set the printer language default

to PostScript emulation. Refer to your printer user documentation for information on

changing menu settings.