Use this program to set up printers that need to be accessed through FACTS.
In the majority of printer configurations, you will only need to set the first three fields on this program’s main tab.
For complete instructions on printer configuration in FACTS and ProvideX, refer to the Installation Manual.
For more information how to use maintenances, refer to the following topics:
How to use file maintenance programs
1. Printer ID
You must assign each printer a ID number (4 characters). Throughout the system, users can select FACTS printers by entering these numbers.
2. Link File
The link file name is the same thing as the designation. The link file name must contain three characters or fewer. Examples: LP1, P1, P2.
3. Description
Enter the Description of Output from the Printer Configuration Worksheet. Printer descriptions can be up to 25 characters long. Make sure the description gives users some indication of the printer being selected and the format it will produce. For example, HP 4000 Port. 10 cpi, for a HP Laserjet 4000 that outputs in Portrait and 10 cpi print, or Okidata Land. Compressed to indicate an Okidata outputting in Landscape and compressed print.
After you save the record you can highlight it in the browser in the lower portion of the screen and select Line Detail to enter the following details. Note that from the Line Detail screen you can also modify the Link File and Description for the printer.
4. Carriage Width
ProvideX printer drivers now handle carriage width. Accept the default. Enter the width of the carriage on the printer (0-999). Press Enter (CR) to initially default to 132.
5. Bar Code On
Applies to CodeLight users. Enter hex code to turn bar code on. Press Enter (CR) to initially default to none.
6. Bar Code Off
Applies to CodeLight users. Enter hex code to turn bar code off. Press Enter (CR) to initially default to none.
7. Bar Code Select
Applies to CodeLight users. Enter hex code to select the specific bar code type needed to print. Press Enter (CR) to initially default to none.
8. Landscape
ProvideX printer drivers handle orientation. Skip this field. If the printer supports landscape printing, enter the hex code sequence to initiate printing.
9. Portrait
Provides printer drivers handle printer resets. Skip this field. Enter the hex code sequence to return to portrait printing from landscape printing.