HP QMS 1660E User Manual
QMS® 1660E
Print System
Reference
1800384-001B
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ContentsContents
1 Introduction
Introduction .................................................................................. 1-2
About This Manual .......................................................................1-2
Typographic Conventions 1-4
2 Print Media
Introduction .................................................................................. 2-2
Media Sizes, Imageable Are as, and Margins .............................2-2
Guaranteed Imageable Area 2-2
Enhanced Image-Area 2-4
Page Margins 2-4
Media Types and Weights ...........................................................2-4
Labels 2-4
Paper 2-5
Postcards 2-5
Transparencies 2-5
Media Storage .............................................................................. 2-6
3 Professional Printing
Introduction . . .... ... ..... ...... . ....... .... ... ..... ...... . ....... ..... .. ..... ...... ... ..... .. 3 -2
About Typefaces and Fon ts ........ ....... ............ ......... .......... ......... 3 -2
Typeface Classification 3-3
Typography Terms 3-4
Resident Fonts, Typefaces, and Symbol Sets .......................... 3-7
Resident PostScript Fonts 3-7
Resident HP PCL Fonts 3-9
Resident HP-GL Symbol Sets 3-10
Opti onal Fonts .............. .. .................................................. .. .......3-10
4 Printer Configuration
Introduction . . .... ... ..... ...... . ....... .... ... ..... ...... . ....... ..... .. ..... ...... ... ..... .. 4 -2
Methods of Confi gu ratio n ..... ....... ..... ...... ..... ..... ..... ..... ....... ...... ... 4 -2
Using an Application 4-2
Using PS Executive Series Utilities 4-3
Using Printer Commands 4-3
Using the Control Panel 4-4
Using a Remote Console 4-4
Configuration Menu ..................................................................... 4-5
Accessing the Configuration Menu 4-5
Selecting Configuration Menu Options 4-6
Changing Character Information 4-7
Saving Configuration Changes 4-10
Canceling Configuration Changes 4-10
Restoring the Factory Default Configuration 4-11
Configuration Menu Options .................................................... 4-12
Collation ..................................................................................... 4-13
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Copies .... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... .......... ....... ....... ....... ..... 4-13
Emulatio ns ........... ............ .............. .............. .............. .............. ... 4-1 4
Setting ESP Default Parameters 4-14
Setting HP-GL Parameters 4-14
Setting HP PCL 5 Parameters 4-18
Setting Lineprinter Parameters 4-24
Setting PostScript Parameters 4-27
Hard Disks ..................................................................................4-29
Formatting a Hard Disk 4-29
Installing an Optional Font 4-30
Removing a n Optional Font 4-30
Interfaces .................................................................................... 4-31
Setting Ethernet Interface Parameters 4-31
Setting LocalTalk Interface Parameters 4-31
Setting Optional Network Interface Parameters 4-31
Setting Parallel Interface Parameters 4-31
Setting Serial Interface Parameters 4-35
Media Input .................. ...............................................................4-41
Selecting a Media Input Source 4-41
Chaining Media Input Sources 4-41
Naming Media Input Sources 4-42
Media Orientation .......................................................................4-43
Media Output ..............................................................................4-43
Naming the Media Outputbin 4-43
Media Size ...................................................................................4-43
Identifying the Media Size 4-43
Identifying a Default Media Size 4-44
Memory .......................................................................................4-45
Disk Cache 4-45
Display 4-47
Emulation 4-47
Emulation (Temporary) 4-47
Enable Disk Swap 4-48
Frame Buffer 4-49
PostScript F onts 4-50
PostScript H eap 4-51
Printer Memory 4-51
Spooling 4-51
Contents iii
Optional Features ...................................................................... 4-52
Passwords .... ....... ............ ....... ............ ....... ............ .............. ....... 4 -53
Selecting Passwords 4-53
Enabling Passwords 4-54
Using Passwords 4-54
Printer Engine Features ............................................................ 4-55
Adjusting the Image Alignment 4-55
Enabling/Disabling the Warning Buzzer 4-57
Specifying Page R ecovery Action 4-57
Setting Default Resolution 4-57
Setting Toner Options 4-5 8
Setting Energy Conservation 4-58
Printer Start-Up Option s ................... ....... ....... ....... ......... ....... ... 4-5 9
Enabling/Disabling the Start-Up Page 4-59
Enabling/Disabling the SYS\START File 4-60
Loading the PostScript Error Handler 4-60
Special Pages ............................................................................ 4-61
Working with Status Pages 4-61
Working with Calibrati on Pages 4-62
Working with Header Pages 4-62
Working with Trailer Pages 4-63
Tim eo u ts .. .. .. . .. .... . .. .. ... .. .. . .. .. ... .. .. .. ... .. . .. .. .. ... .. .. . .... . .. .. .. ... .. .. . .. .... . 4 -6 4
Setting an Emulation Timeout 4-64
Setting an ESP Timeout 4-65
Setting a Manual Feed Timeout 4-65
Setting a PostScript Emulation Timeout 4-66
Setting a Print Job Timeout 4-66
5 Additional Technical
Information
Introduction . . .... ... ..... ...... . ....... ...... . ..... ...... ... ..... ..... .. ..... ....... .. ..... .. 5 -2
Printer-Host Commu nicati on ............ .............. ................... ......... 5-2
Interface 5-2
Simultaneous Interface Operation (SIO) 5-2
ESP Technology 5-2
Communication Modes 5-3
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Gamma Correcti on , Halfto nes , and Screens ............. ......... .......5-4
Terms 5-4
Gamma Correction Concept 5-7
A Special Note for QuarkXPress Users 5-8
Memory .........................................................................................5-9
QMS Memory Management 5-10
Memory Terms 5-10
Evaluation of Your Printing Environment 5-13
Memory Clients 5-15
Hard Disk Management 5-22
Specific Printing Environment Example 5-23
End J ob Mo de .... ...... ........ ...... ........ ..... ......... ..... ..... ......... ..... ..... ..5-24
Common Reasons to Use End Job Mode 5-24
Using the EOD Commands 5-25
Setting the End Job Mode for the S erial and Parallel Protocols 5-26
Setting the End Job Mode via the Control Panel 5-27
Adding an EOD Command to Your File 5-28
Creating a Network Job Separator 5-29
Parallel Interface Modes ............................................................5-30
Byte Mode 5-30
Compatibility Mode 5-31
ECP (Enhanced Compatibility Port) Mode 5-31
EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port ) Mode 5-31
Nibble Mode 5-31
PS Protocol Opti on .. ....... .... ... ..... ...... ... ..... .... ..... ... ...... ... ..... ..... ..5 -31
Options 5-33
Advantages 5-34
Implementation 5-34
HP-GL Color Encoding ..............................................................5-34
6 Printer Options
Introduction .................................................................................. 6-2
Media Input Options .....................................................................6-3
Paper Cassettes 6-3
Paper Feeder 6-4
Cassette Supporter 6-9
500-Sheet Paper Casset te 6-12
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Paper Output Ramp .......... ....... ....... ......... ....... ...... ....... ....... ....... 6 -14
Font and Security Card s .............. ..... ......... ....... ....... ......... ....... . 6-1 5
Using a Font Card 6-16
Removing a Font Card 6-17
Using a Security Card 6-18
Removing the Printer and Contro ller Board Cover s .............. 6-20
Procedure 6-21
Replacing the Printer and Controller Board Covers .............. 6-23
Procedure 6-24
Single In-Line Memory Modules ............................................... 6-25
Installing a SIMM 6-26
Removing a SIMM 6-28
Intellifo nt SIM M ....... ... .... ... ..... .... ... .... ... ..... .. ..... .... ... .... ... ..... .. ..... 6 -3 0
Installing the Intellifont SIMM 6-30
Increasing the Disk Cache Size 6-32
Verifying the Installation 6-32
Font List 6-33
Accessing the Fonts 6-34
1200x1200 dpi Resolution Daughterb oar d .............................. 6-35
Daughterboard Assembly Kit 6-35
Installing the Daughterboard 6-36
Optional Interfaces .................................................................... 6-37
CrownNet Network Interface 6-38
LocalTalk Interface 6-39
Optional Interface Assembly Kit 6- 39
Installing an Optional Interface 6-39
Using a CrownNet Network Interface 6-43
Using a LocalTalk Interface 6-43
Storage Options ......................................................................... 6-55
IDE-SCSI Board 6-55
Internal IDE Hard Disk 6-61
External SCSI Hard Disks 6-65
The Disk Operations Menu 6-66
Formatting a Hard Disk 6-67
Using a Hard Disk 6-68
Installing an Optional Font 6-69
Removing an Optional Font 6-70
Downloading an Emulation 6- 72
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Kanji Option Kit ..........................................................................6-73
Installing the IDE-SCSI Board and the Kanji Internal IDE Hard Disk
6-73
Configuring the Printer 6-74
Accessing the Kanji Fonts 6-74
Updating System So ftware . ........ ............. ...... .............. ....... .......6 -75
Choosing the Appropriate System Software Files for Downloading 6-
76
Installing the System Software 6-76
Downloading System Software to a Functional Printer—SYSTEM-
DL.PS 6-78
Downloading System Software to a Functional Printer—SYSTEM.DL
6-81
Downloading System Software to a Non-Functional Printer 6-86
A QMS Customer Support
Sources of Supp ort ......... ....... ..... ...... ..... ..... ..... ..... ....... ...... ..... .... A-2
Your QMS Vendor A-2
Your Application Vendor A-2
Q-FAX A-2
The QMS Corporate Bulletin Board System A-3
CompuServe A-3
Internet A-3
QMS Customer Response Center (CRC) A-4
QMS National Service A-4
QMS World-wide Offices ............................................................ A-5
B Technical Specifications
Print Engine Speci ficati on s ... ..... ...... ..... ... ..... ....... ....... ...... ... ..... . B-2
Controller Specifications ............................................................ B-3
Electrical Requirements ........ .... . ....... .... ... ..... ...... . ....... ...... . ..... ... B-4
Environmental Requirements .................... ... ....... .... ... ....... .. ... ... B-4
Physical Characteristics ............................................................. B-5
Print Media ...................................................................................B-5
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Print Media Sizes B-6
Cable Pinouts . ..... ..... ....... ....... ....... ....... ......... ....... ....... ........ ....... ..B-7
Centronics/IEEE 1284 Parallel B-7
RS-232C Serial B-9
LocalTalk (Optional Interface) B-11
Macintosh to Serial B-11
Ethernet B-12
Printer Option s ........ ....... ....... ....... ....... ......... ....... ........ ....... .......B -13
Cons u ma ble Supplies ................................. ......... ............... ......B-14
Warranty Considerati ons ............. ................... ................... .......B-14
Consumables and Your Warranty B-14
Electrostatic Discharge and Your Warranty B-15
C Document Option
Commands
Introduction . . .... ... ..... ...... . ....... .... ... ..... ...... . ....... ..... .. ..... ...... ... ..... ..C-2
Supported DOC Comm an ds .................... ....... ............ ....... .........C-2
Header/Trailer Page Commands C-2
HP-GL Emulation Commands C-2
HP PCL 5 Emulation Comma nds C-3
Lineprinter Emulation Commands C-3
PostScript Emulation Commands C-4
Printer Commands C-4
Updated DOC Command s ............ ................... ............ ................C-5
PCL 5 Emulation Terminology C-5
Updated PCL 5 DOC Commands C-8
D Notices
Manual Notice ..................... ....... ....... ........ ....... ..... ....... ....... ....... ..D-2
Laser Safety .................................................................................D-2
FCC Complian ce ........ ......... ....... ....... ........ ....... ..... ....... ....... ....... ..D-2
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Energy Star Com plian ce . ....... ..... .... ..... ..... ..... ....... ...... ..... ..... ..... . D-4
Canadian Users ........ ................... .............. ................... ............ ... D-4
Colophon ..................................................................................... D-4
Glossary
Index
Contents ix
1
Introduction
In This Chapter...
n
About this manual
n
Typographic conventions
Introduction
Introduction
This manual provides information you may need only once in a while.
Use it in conjunction with your other QMS 1660E Print System documentation.
This chapter gives you a brief overview of this manual.
About This Manual
The informati on in thi s manual is divided into the foll owing secti on s:
Introduction
1
Print Media
2
Professional Printin g
3
Printer Configuration
4
Additional Technical
5
Infor mat io n
Provides an overview of the manual.
Lists print media sizes, margins, and
imageable areas and provides media
storage information.
Discusses typographic terms,
displays the printer’s typefaces, and
provides some page design tips.
Explains the methods of configuring
the printer, demonstrates how to use
printer control panel, and provides a
complete discussion of the
configuration menu.
Discusses printer-host
communication, memory terms and
configuration, end job mode, IEEE
1284 bidirectional parallel interface
modes, PS Protocol, HP-GL color
encoding, and PCMCIA card slots.
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About This
Manual
Printer Options
6
QMS Customer
A
Support
T e chnica l
B
Specificat ions
Document Option
C
Commands
Describes how to install and use
additional paper cassettes, a paper
feeder, a nd a paper cassette
supporter; font, emulation, and
security cards; memory upgrades
(SIMMs); an Intellifont font SIMM;
1200x1200 dpi resolution
daughterboard; LocalTalk and
network interfaces; an IDE-SCSI hard
disk drive board, an internal IDE hard
disk, an internal Kanji font IDE hard
disk, and external SCSI hard disks.
Provides world-wide product sales
and support telephone numbers and
describes how to communicate with
QMS through the QMS Bulletin
Board, CompuServe, the Internet and
Q-FAX.
Provides technical specifications for
the printer and lists available s upplies
and replacement parts.
Lists printer-supported Document
Option Commands (DOCs), provides
updated HP PCL 5 terminology, and
discusses updated DOCs.
Notices
D
Glossary
Index
Introduction
Lists manual and legal notices.
Defines commonly used terms.
1-3
About This
Manual
Typographic Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
Mixed-Case
Courier
Mixed-Case
Italic
Courier
UPPERCASE
COURIER
lowercase
bold
lowercase
italic
UPPERCASE File and utility names
↵ Press the Enter key (PC) or Return key (Macintosh)
^ Press and hold down the Ctrl key (PC)
» Note:
▲ Caution:
Notes contain tips, extra informati on, or important inform ation
that deserves emphasis or reiteration.
avoid equipment damage, proce ss failure, or extreme annoyanc e.
Text you type, and messages and information
displayed on the screen
V ariable text you type; replace the italicized word(s)
with information specif ic to your printer or comput er
Information displayed in the printer message
window
PostScript operators and DOS comm ands
Variab le info rmat ion in text and P ostScript variab les
Cautions present information th at you need to know to
M
WARNING!
specific procedure is not performed exactly as des cribed in the
manual.
ACHTUNG!
beschriebene Vorgehensweise, da sonst Verletzungsgefahr
bestehen könnte.
Warnings indicate the possibility of personal injury if a
Bitte halten Sie sich exakt an die im Handbuch
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2
Print Media
In This Chapter . . .
n
Media sizes, margins, and imagea ble areas
n
Media storage
Introduction
Introduction
This chapter lists t he media sizes and imageable areas supported by
the QMS 1660E Print System , and then pro vides info rmat ion on
selecting and storing media.
Media Sizes, Imageable Areas, and Margins
Your printer supports me dia in a number of sizes. Each media size
has a certain guaranteed imageable area. Some med ia sizes also
have an enhanced image-area.
▲ Caution:
cassette sends a size signal to the printer controller, using the wrong
size media will cause your image to be positioned incorrectly on the
page or clipped. You may purchase additional cassettes from your
QMS vendor.
The media size must match the cassette size. Since the
Guaranteed Imageable Area
The guarantee d imageable area is the area on which th e printer is
guaranteed to print clearly and without distortion. This area is subject
to both hardware limits (the physical media size and the margins
required by the printer) and software constraints (the amount of memory available for the full-page frame buff e r).
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Media Sizes,
Imageable
Areas, and
Margins
The following table lists the size, guarant eed imageabl e are a, and
feed edge (the edge of the media drawn into the print er first ) of all
supported media:
Media Media Size Imageable Area Feed
Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters
11x17
12x19
A3
A4
A5
A6/Postcard
B4
B5
B6
Executive 7.25 x1 0.50 184.15x26 6.70 6.94x10.1 6 176.44x258.06 Short
Full Ledger 1 1.70x17.40 297.18x441.96 11.37x17.16 288.80x435.86 Short
Legal
Letter
Universal 11.70x17.00 297.18x431.80 11.38x16.66 287.02x429.26 Short
11.00x17.00
11.70x19.50
11.69x16.54
8.27x11.69
5.83x8.27
4.13x5.85
10.12x14.32
7.16x10.12
5.06x7.17
8.50x14.00
8.50x11.00
279.40x431.80
297.18x495.30
296.93x420.12
210.06x296.93
148.09x210.06
104.90x148.59
257.05x363.73
181.86x257.05
128.52x182.12
215.90x355.60
215.90x279.40
10.69x16.66
11.37x19.16
11.38x16.20
7.92x11.38
5.48x7.96
3.82x5.50
9.81x13.98
6.82x9.81
4.74x6.82
8.18x13.66
8.16x10.69
271.61x432.17
288.80x486.66
289.22x411.48
201.38x289.22
139.32x202.18
97.19x139.82
249.26x355.09
173.23x249.26
120.56x173.35
207.94x346.96
207.26x271.61
Edge
Short
Short
Short
Long
Long
Short
Short
Long
Short
Short
Long
Working Within the Guaranteed Imageable Area
The guaranteed imageable areas for print media on your QMS 1660E
Print System are not centered vertically on their respective pages and
may vary
ways:
1
/16" (1.6 mm). You can align the image in several different
n
Adjust the margins or page size through your applicati on.
n
Use the printer ’s control panel (Admini strat ion/ En gine/ Image
Alignment menu).
n
Use the PS Executive Series Utilities. See the on-line help for
instructions.
n
Use the PostScript translate and scale operators to reduce
image size and change its placement on the page.
Print Me d ia
2-3
Media Types
and Weig hts
Enhanced Image-Area
The enhanced image-area allow s you to print to the edges of 11x17,
12x19, A3, A4, full ledger, and universal media.
▲ Caution:
slightly skewed on the page. In addition, QMS cannot certif y the print
quality of text and graphics printed outside the guaranteed imageable
area.
Due to print engine constraints, full-sheet images may be
Page Margins
Margins are set through your applicatio n. Some applications allow
you to set custom page sizes and margins while others have only
standard page sizes and margins from which to choose. If you
choose a standard format, you may lose part of your image (due to
imageable area constraints). If you can custom-size your pag e, use
those sizes given for the imageable area for optim um resul ts.
Media Types and Weights
Your printer sup ports labels, paper, postcards, and transparencies in
a number of sizes. Although the printer is not specifically designed for
envelope printing, you may want to test print a standard envelope to
see if the print quality is suitable for your needs. See “Envelopes:
Special Considerations ” in chapter 2, “Consumables,” of the
Operation
manual for more information on printing envelopes.
Labels
Type
Use only labels recommended for laser printers, such as Avery 5260.
Adhesive label stock has pressure-sensitive (peel-and-stick)
adhesive backing.
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Media Types
and Weig hts
Weight
The printer supports 17-34 lb (64-128 g/m2) labels in the multipurpose
tray .
Paper
Type
Use only paper recommended for laser printers, such as Hammermill
Laser Print. Thicker paper, such as Xerox 4024 (28 lb [105 g/m
also acceptable in the multipurpo se tray.
2]), is
» Note:
We recommend that you do not print on perforated or 3-hole
punched paper.
Weight
The printer supports the following weig hts of paper:
n
Multipu rpo se tr ay— 17-34 lb (64-128 g/m
n
Paper cassettes—17-24 lb (64-90 g/m
2
)
2
)
Postcards
Weight
The printer supports 17-34 lb (64-128 g/m2) postcards in the multipurpose tray.
Transparencies
Type
Use only transparencies recommended for laser printers, such as
Canon brand type D and 3M type PP2500.
Weight
The printer supports 17-34 lb (64-128 g/m2) transparencies in the
multipurpose tray.
Print Me d ia
2-5
Media Storage
Media Storage
Improperly stored media increases the chance of paper jams during
printing and can drastically affect the print quality of the printed page.
Keep media in good condition by storing it
n
In its wrapper
n
On a flat surface
n
In a closed cabinet
n
In a cool, dry area
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3
Professional Printing
In This Chapter . . .
n
About typefaces and fonts
n
Typography terms
n
Typeface classificati on
n
Resident typefaces, font s, and symbol set s
Introduction
Introduction
This chapter defines common terms used in the description of fonts
and typefaces, and displays the printe r ’s resident typ efaces.
About Typefaces and Fonts
Many of the terms and phrases used in desktop publishing are
derived from the language of professional printers and typesetters.
This section explains common words and phrases used when discussing typefaces.
Typeface
A named design of a set of
printed characters, such as
Times, that has a specified
obliqueness (degree of slant)
and stroke weight (thickness of
stroke). It does not define a
particular size.
Font
A set of characters of the same
typeface (such as Times), style
italic
(such as
(such as bold), and point size
(such as 10). Although you hear
the term “font” used more
generally, as if referring to a
typeface, it’s really a subset of a
typeface.
), stroke weight
Typeface Fa mily
A group of similar typefaces.
For example, the Times
typeface family consists of four
typefaces: Times Roman, Times
Bold, Times Italic, and Times
Bold Italic.
Character Set
A collection of symbols
designed for various printing
applications. Many character
sets are composed of the
letters (uppercase and
lowercase A-Z), digits (0-9),
and any symbol (such as blank
space, dollar sign, and
ampersand). Other character
sets are composed entirely of
symbols.
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About
Typefaces and
Fonts
Typeface Classification
One way of classifying the different typefa ces is to group them into
the following categories:
Serif
A serif is a decorative line or tail on the ends of the strokes of a letter.
Serifs, usually on the lower half of a letter, have also been
referred to as feet or curlicues.
Times Roman
and Times are serif typefaces. In the example shown, all the letters
except “e” and “o” have serifs.
Sans Serif
Sans serif (“sans” is French for
“without”) indicates a typeface
without any of these small tails. A
sans serif typeface is decorative by the shape and styling of its letters
but has less detail than a serif typeface. Helvetica, Helvet ica
Condensed, Helvet ica Narrow, and ITC Avant Garde Gothic are all
sans serif typefaces. In the example shown above, the slight curving
at the bottom of the letters “t” and “a” is not a serif. It is part of the line
forming the letter rather tha n a decorative line added on.
Courier, I TC Bookman, New
Century Schoolbook, Palatino,
Helvetica
Script
Script typefaces simulat e handwriting or brush letterin g. Each letter is
connected visually, if not
Zapf Chancery
Professional Printing
physically . ITC Zapf Chancery is a
script typeface.
3-3
About
Typefaces a nd
Fonts
Pi or Symbol
Pi or symbol typefaces are
collections of assorted specialpurpose characters (f or example,
decorative, graphic, math, or
monetary characters). They are especially useful for highlighting items
in lists, providing graphics, and displaying symbols that might
otherwise have to be drawn in by hand. Many typefaces today include
a complement of the more commonl y used pi characters. Symbol and
ITC Zapf Dingbats are pi typefaces.
Typography Terms
Monospacing
The terms “monospaced” and “fixed-pitch” refer to a typeface whose
characters all have uniform and equal spacing. These typefaces a re
useful for spreadsheets and other documents with colum nar data.
Monospacing is the opposite of proporti onal spacing.
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Proportional Spacing
The term “proportionally spaced” refer s to a typeface in which the
width of each character varies. For example, the letter “i” is thinner
than the letter “m” and therefore takes up less space. Proportional
spacing saves page space and is easier on the eye. This manual’s
text uses the Helvetica font, a proportionall y spaced typeface.
Because proportionally spaced type-
alphabet
alphabet
between a monospaced typeface (Courier) and a typeface (Times).
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faces place each character according to its individual size, they
increase legibility and readabil ity.
This example shows the difference
About
Typefaces and
Fonts
Bitmapped Font
A bitmapped font is a one in which each
character is represented by a set of dot
patterns. Each font size requires a different
set of dot patterns.
Scalable Font
A scalable font is one in which each character’s dot pattern (bitmap)
is generated from a mathematical representation (or outl ine) of the
character. Scalable fonts eliminate the need to store many differe nt
font sizes.
Point Size
Point size refers to the height of a proportionally spaced typeface. A
point is a unit of measure equal to
size, the larger the letter. The f oll owing exam ple shows characters in
8, 10, 12, 24, and 36 point sizes:
A B C D E
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/72". Therefore, the larger the point
Pitch
Pitch refers to the number of characters per horizontal inch (cpi) in a
monospaced typeface. Therefore, the larger the pitch, the smaller the
letter. For example, a ten-pitch typeface
prints ten characters per inch (or 10 cpi)
while a twelve-pitch typeface prints
twelve characters per inch (or 12 cpi).
The example shows ten-pitch and twelvepitch Courier.
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About
Typefaces a nd
Fonts
Stroke Weight
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Stoke weight (light/ m edium / bold) is the
width (thickness), of the lines (strokes) that
make up a character. The example at left
shows the medium and bold weights of
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Palatino.
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Italic and Oblique Forms
Italic was originally developed in
the early sixteenth century as a
typeface based on cursive
handwriting. Today’s italics are
still individually crafted typefaces
designed to blend with a specific roman (upright) typeface.
ITC Avant Garde Roman
ITC Avant Garde Oblique
individually but are mechanically slanted versions of the roman form
from which they derive.
Times Roman
Times Italic
Oblique (or slanted) type
forms, however, are not
designed and crafted
Orientation
Orientation is the direction of the print or image on a page. Portrait
orientation reads from left to right, across the narrower dimension of
the page. Landscap e orientatio n also reads from left to right but
places the print across the wider dimension of the page. Spreadsheet
and table applicatio ns commo nly use landscape printing. Both terms
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Resident Fonts,
Typefaces, and
Symbol Sets
derive from painting; a portrait is usually a vertical view while a landscape is usually a horizontal view.
Portrait
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wxyzAbc de fghijklmnopq rstuv wxy z
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fghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAb c d e fghijklmnopqrst
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wxyzAbc d efghijklmnopq rstuv wx y z
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qrstuvwxyzA b c de fghijklmnopqrst uv wx yzAbcde
fghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAbc defghi jklmnopqrst
Landscape
Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxy zA bc d efghijklmnopqrstuvwx yz Ab c
defghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAbcd efghijklmnopqrstuvw xyz Ab cd efg
hijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAbcdefghi jklmnopqrstuvwx yzA bc de fghijkl
mnopqrstuvwxyzAbc d efghijklmnopq rstuv wx yzAb cd efghijklmno
pqrstuvwxyzAb cd efghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAbc de fghijklmnopqrs
tuvwxyzAbcde fghijklmnopqrstuvwxy zAb c defghi jklmnopqrstuvw
wxyzAbc de fghijklmnopqrs tuvwx yz Ab c d efghijklmnopqrst uv wxyz
Abcde fghijklmnopq rstuvw xy zAb c d e fghijklmnopqrst uvw xyz A b c
defghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Ab c de fghijklmnopqrstuvw x yz Abc defg
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mnopqrstuvwxyzAbc defghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAbcdefghijklmno
pqrstuvwxyzAbc d e fghijklmnopqrstuv wxyz Ab cd ef ghijklmnopqrs
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Resident Fonts, Typefaces, and Symbol Sets
Resident PostScript Fonts
The following 39 PostScript fonts are resident in your printer. See
your QMS vendor if you are interested in expanding your printer's
typeface families.
All of these typeface families are authent ic: they are licensed, the y
carry the true name, and they have multilingual character sets.
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Resident Fonts,
Typefaces, and
Symbol Sets
Serif Fonts
ITC Bookman Light
ITC Bookman Light Italic
ITC Bookman Demibold
ITC Bookman Demibold Italic
Palatino Roman
Palatino Italic
Palatino Bold
Palatino Bold Italic
New Century Sch oolbook Roman
New Century Schoolbook Italic
New Century Schoolbook Bold
New Century Schoolbook Bold
Italic
Courier
Cour ier Oblique
Courier Bold
Courier Bold Oblique
Sans Serif Fonts
ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book
ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book
Oblique
ITC Avant Garde Gothic Demibold
ITC Avant Garde Gothic Demibold
Obliqu e
Helvetica
Helvetica Oblique
Helvetica Bold
Helvetica Bold Oblique
Times Roman
Times Italic
Times Bold
Times Bold Italic
Helvetica C ondensed
Helvetica Condensed Oblique
Helvetica Condensed Bold
Helvetica Condensed Bold Oblique
Helvetica Narrow
Helvetica Narrow Oblique
Helvetica Narrow Bold
Helvetica Narrow Bold Oblique
Script Font
ITC Zapf Chancery Medium Italic
Pi or Symbol Fonts
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Dingbats
(ITC Zapf Dingbats)
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