InterForm Manual - System & Method

A ppendix C - Printer Types
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The InterForm400 system can be used in connection to the following printer types:
• HP LaserJet 4, 4+, 4Si, 4V, 5, 5Si, 4000, 8000
• HP LaserJet 6
• HP Color LaserJet, HP4500
• Lexmark Optra Series
• Kyocera FS series
• Any HP PCL5/PCL5e/PCL5c compatible printers.
• Any ZPLII (Zebra Printer Langugae) compatible printer.
• Any IPL (Intermec Printer Language) compatible printer.
• W ith the add-on module WinPrint any Windows attached printer can be used with
InterForm400 (See details in the WinPrint manual).
Some differences exist between the function sets of various printers. You could experience
differences in the printout according to the printer being used. Consult your printer distributor
for information.
The definitions for an overlay is the same regardless of the defined printer type. You need
however to use overlays within a label file set for ZPLII and IPL printers. Differences will not
show until the final printout. You will therefore be able to use the same overlay on several
printer types.
Black and white printer types
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If your printer supports PJL you should use a PJL printer type in InterForm400. Using this kind
of printer type will enable you to use page range (print only a part of) on the merged PCL
spooled file - if you change the spooled file from the APF3812/APFWRKOUTQ command.
HP4: For HP4, HP5 and HP6 and compatible PCL5e printers (e.g. Lexmark Optra,
and the Kyocera FS series). Note that some printers, such as OptraE are not
preset to PCL, and therefore needs a PJL command to switch to PCL. In
these cases the setting HP4_PJL must be used.
HP4_PJL: Same as HP4, but using PJL (Printer Job Control) language e.g. to set
resolution to 600 dpi. Note that the use of PJL can in some cases delete
downloaded resources. Use this PJL printer type to be able to be able to
use page range on the merged spooled file - see tip above.
HP4D: For HP4Si, HP5Si and compatible PCL5e duplex printers. Note that some
printers, such as OptraE are not preset to PCL, and therefore needs a PJL
command to switch to PCL. In these cases the setting HP4D_PJL must be
used.
HP4D_PJL: Same as HP4, but using PJL (Printer Job Control) language e.g. to set
resolution to 600 dpi. Note that the use of PJL can in some cases delete
downloaded resources. Use this PJL printer type to be able to be able to
use page range on the merged spooled file - see tip above.
Color printer types
HP5C: For HP5 Colour Laserjet and compatible color laser printers.
HP4500: For the HP4500 Laser Color Printer.
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