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1. Default DK Cancel Apply PCL The commands showed as PCL codes HEX Codes The commands showed as HEX codes Decimal Codes The commands showed as decimal codes LKF The commands showed as LKF codes same as PCL except for the lt ESC gt command which is translated to 271B This can only be used in EuroForm PowerFlash 100 instead of lt ESC gt Note Some codes are show as text and not as code such as form feed lt FF gt and lt ESC gt 61 Installation and User Guide Working with Documentation When a project gets big or if it s not every day that the user works with the project then the documentation is very important FFM has a build in documentation function that very easy and fast generates a complete report with all information needed to keep track of all projects The documentation generator takes the information from the files in the project and the user doesn t need to type everything again iProject Documentation A AM Lini Headline Eield 1 Field 2 Save to HTML OK Cancel Apply How to generate documentation Select the function Export under Documentation which is found under Project in the menu bar The following window will appear The information that can be typed in here can be general information on the project such as who made the latest update and so on This will be used as a head in the rapport The report can be generated in to formats HTML and
2. Paral PCL Code Call Macro ID 10 Esc amp f10y3X t Call Macro ID 50 Esc Sf50y3 Call MacrolD 100 lt Esc gt BA100 3 Call Macro ID 150 Esc amp f 503x FormFeed FF Call Macro ID ESC amp f GParm yax Parameter is b Copies ESO X A ESDSK GPar Current Macro Execute Macro ID lt ESC gt amp f lt Parameter gt y2X Parameter is be Form Feed FF Inserts a formfe Insert file Job Separation ESCHMITT Media Type lt ESC gt amp n lt Parm gt O Plain 1 Bor gt 4 b Ok Cancel Apply The properties of a Test List are very similar to the job commands found under properties on a macro in a project and the commands that can be added are the same Please refer to Appendix 4 New commands can be added and the internally order can be changed The only new feature added under test list compared to job commands is the function Add Test text file This function enables the user to send a test text file together with the test list This can be used to verify that data stream and form match FFM gives advance users a possibility to add there own job commands test list functions Read about this function in Appendix 5 59 Installation and User Guide How to export a Test List The Test List can be exported from FFM in 3 different ways 1 Mark the Test List that needs to be transferred to a printer and press the T button in the menu bar This w
3. amp 1 8 H T E S T esc E HEX format 1B 45 1B 26 6C 38 48 54 45 53 54 1B 45 Relative Path Information This function makes all path references in the project file relative This enables that project can be moved or copied to be used other places without being changed manually NOTE Projects created with this option selected are not compatible with older versions of Forms and Font Manager 49 Installation and User Guide Password Path to All file C Programmer EuroForm Forms a Cartridge File Name Step by step project PCM Driver Support Name FLASH I Make PCM File Output in HEX format Mainframe Save with relative path information Breaks compability OK Cancel Eppley Figure 32 Project options Password The Password panel allows a new password to be set or an existing password to be modified or deleted This panel can be used on its own or in conjunction with a Project Change Password To change the password on a Flash Memory module which is already password protected e Select Project Options Password e Type the current password in the Current password box e Type the new password into the New password box Select OK A dialog box will appear with Password is changed Update now displayed e Click on Yes The password will be downloaded to the Flash Memory and Flash Memory Open will be briefly displayed on the printer s front panel When t
4. pen project 2 x Lokin EPricct EX ek ec 8 a Step by step Project prj Fiene fo Flesoftype ProectFies o at Open as read only Figure 11 Open project 28 Main Functions Save Project When a project has to be saved then e Click on the icon lil and the window shown below will appear e Select the path and file name and press Save Save Project As x Save in 3 Project gt amp ek Step by step Project prj File name Step by step Project prj Save as type falfiested O y Cancel Figure 12 Save project Add file to the Project When a macro font bitmap must be added to the project then e Click on the icon and Figure 13 will appear se manual e Select the file you want to add and press Open e The selected file will now be added to the project It is also possible to Drag amp Drop files to the project from the data directory or use Windows Explorer Select the file to move hold the left mouse button down and drag the file to the destination project Look jn E Data z amp e zr git 2 arial ttf copy pm gen cond pm invoice pm pagel pm 2 ld sign bmp mm Files of type All Files 7 z A Figure 13 Add file to project 29 Installation and User Guide In the project it will be placed in the appropriate folder Macros Fonts or Bitmap If the file type is not recognized o
5. Copy the ALL file to the printer The ALL file is always generated but you have the option to only make an ALL file When this function is used the file Project name all will be generated This file can be copied to one or more printers and then updating the Flash Memory just like a directly download Example of how to copy to a printer from DOS Copy b step by step project all lptl b Binary copy lptl printer port NOTE Appendix 3 contains a description of how to copy an ALL file to a printer in different OS 23 Installation and User Guide Download Project D My IP Printer My Local Printer pti ME My Local Printer i O My UNC Printer OG Windows Printers Printers aj My Local Printer Figure 9 The project is to be downloaded to the local printer 94 Getting Started Step 5 How to print a test of the downloaded files When the project is downloaded to the printer it is then possible to test the files by using the build in test function Mark the files that shall be tested and then press the button T The selected file will be printed on the projects default printer Another way to verify that the 3 downloaded files are correctly stored on the Flash is to print a status page The status page is a printout of the content on the Flash The status page can be printed in different ways e From the active project Press the tool button ISl e In the FFM folder on the
6. e The remedies provided above are Customer s sole and exclusive remedies In no event shall EuroForm be liable for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages including lost profit whether based on warranty contract tort or any other legal theory Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to uou Contents Contents Software Product License Agreement and Limited Warranty eee Software License Agreement eeeeee eeeeeeeee 3 3 Software Product Limited Warranty ssssssssssscssssssnsssscsssesnsssesseessssssssssssesssssssssessssssssnsseesseee 3 5 GCOMILOMIES 5 05 csancovscsesesSessoscesssooscasvovosceesavescasesesssocs H IntroduclioR s ccsssscssesassssosasosconnsscsscesesocsnooscconsosespnssonnsesbsesedesobed snoasedesedebedboostedebedsboicsensdsccsesbiolensioesedoves IO ICE IURE Ere o Increased ThroughpUut ssscssssssssssssssssssnssssssssssssenesesssssnsessnesesssssssessesessessssssssesssssessesessees LO Improved Document Managemenn sscsssssssssenssessssssssssnssessessssssssesensesssssessesessesssssessees 10 Cost Savings Siesoo i a TO Better Mixed Language Printing ssssssssssssssssssnssssssssnssssnsessessssssssesensesssssessesensssssesesseee 10 Improved Printer Control re
7. Figure 16 Multi Print 298 Installation and User Guide Properties Properties are special settings which can manipulate the printing behavior of the macros fonts and bitmaps The properties for a file macro font or Bitmap are displayed by placing the cursor on the file a right click and then select the function Properties Figure 17 is an example of the properties in the demo file sign bmp File properties for the file sign bmp Bitmap Setup Path C Program Files EuroF orm Forms and Font Manager Data i i Filetype Bitmap Size 31 60 kb 32362 bytes fibc Changed 1987 02 05 175048 Description Signature of John Smith Filetype Bitmap w I Password Conversion Convert to Macro I Bemove white space Convert to Font T Invert picture Macro settings X Posilion HO Position 0 00 Size 600 dpi e F Absolute Figure 17 File properties for a Bitmap file Please refer to Setting up Forms and Font Manager for more details on file properties 94 Main Functions Add Printer There are two ways to add a new printer to a project e If the printer exists then drag n drop the printer to the project from the list of printers or from another project e If the printer doesn t exist then right click on the project and select Add Printer and the window shown below appears In this window the printer can be set up as a Network printer using the following syn
8. HP JetDirect manual P N J2552 90051 for instructions 17 Installation and User Guide Registration of the Forms and Font Manager software The first time Forms and Font Manager is started a window will appear Type in the registration key on the back of the CD box Then Forms and Font Manager will run for 14 days without further registration In this test period Forms and Font Manager will work 100 96 During the test period Forms and Font Manager will indicate how long time of the test period remains To make the final registration just type in the information needed and press the web button This will send an e mail to EuroForm and an e mail will be returned with a registration file If the web button doesn t work it could be a firewall problem or a missing Internet connection In this case use the fax button this will print a registration form to LPT1 Fax this to EuroForm The fax number will be printed on the form After the 14 day test period Forms and Font Manager will not update or program the Flash devices in the printers The software will function as a non working demo version Be sure to register before the test period ends 18 Getting Started Getting Started This chapter will describe how to create a project in Forms and Font Manager step by step The steps will be like this Step 1 Create a new project Step 2 Adding files to the project Step 3 Adding a printer to the project Step 4 Download the pr
9. and Limited Warranty Please carefully read this License Agreement before proceeding to operate this equipment Rights in the software are offered only on the condition that the Customer agrees to all terms and conditions of the License Agreement Proceeding to operate the equipment indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions If you do not agree to the License Agreement you must now either remove the software from your hard disk drive and destroy the master CD or return the complete software package to uour dealer Software License Agreement The software is a product of EuroForm A S 1992 2005 EuroForm The Customer is granted a license in the software subject to the following Customer may use the software without time limit on one computer to manage one printer Customer may not reverse assemble or decompile the software A separate license agreement and fee is required for each additional computer on which the product is used and for any second and subsequent printers managed by that computer The software may not be duplicated or copied except for archive purposes program error verification or to replace defective media and all copies must bear the copyright notices contained in the original This license and the software product may be transferred to a third party with written prior consent from EuroForm provided the third party agrees to all the terms of this License Agreement and the Customer does not retain any c
10. can always be copied to a printer with a Flash device installed See Project Options in the top menu for the all file path When a project is downloaded to one or more printers the ALL file will be copied to the port that the printer is defined to The download process will be shown as a bar at the bottom of the download window If the download is to more that one printer then a multi print window that shows the status for each printer will appear From here select download again to start downloading 81 Installation and User Guide Download Advanced If you want to change the default settings for downloading projects select More in the download window In this window you are able to select deselect printers as needed Ej Download Project amp b My IP Printer My Local Printer ptl v My Local Printer 2 My UNC Printer ea Windows Printers i Printers aj Iw My Local Printer Windows Printers 4 Figure 15 Download advanced 92 Main Functions Multi Print If you have selected more than one printer for your download the Multi Print window shows up You need to click on the download button to start downloading During download the status will be updated and you should be able to react from this b My IP Printer ip 192 0 0 192 My Local Pri Iptt Eb My UNC Pri server printer All Printers Current Printer All File Size kb
11. computer is a directory Util In this folder is a file status pjl Copy this file to the printer and a status page will be printed e On the printer go to the FlashDIMM menu and select Print Statuspage This function is only available on some HP printers 25 Installation and User Guide Main Functions Once the Flash is installed in the printer and the Forms and Font Manager software is installed on the PC load the program by double click the icon in Program Manager Then the Main menu of Forms and Font Manager will appear E Forms and Font Manager AAH Eile Edt View Project Printer Functions Help B HBBgsEuiik srPT C Programmer EuroForm Forms and Font st Filename D Descripion 0 Psw Dae Eli A ARIAL TTF 1 No 15 05 E E invoice pin 50 Invoice No 30 05 E Mf sign bmp 1000 Signature of John Smith No 05 02 IEEE Step by step project E Macros A Fonts W Bitmaps A All files H Printers m Printers a I Data C Programmers AD ata Step by step Project C Programmer Project M Status 27 02 2001 yy Figure 10 Forms and Font Manager Main menu The upper left window is the explorer window here the user can view different projects printers and data The right window shows the contents of the selected item from the explorer window The lower left window is the shortcut window that enables th
12. file enable downloaded files to be accessed from any Windows application The PCM file is installed into a PCL 5e printer driver And the font macro will be added to the Windows font list and can then be selected in most Windows applications When the font is used in Windows and the document is printed on the printer containing the font macro the correct font macro is printed The PCM file is generated when the ALL file is created and is named like the ALL file with the extension pcm and placed like the ALL file To create and use PCM files follow this step by step description e Make a project containing the Macros Bitmaps and Fonts needed e Activate the Download function e Activate the make PCM function e Download the project to an ALL file e From the Start menu select Settings Printers e Right click on the installed PCL 5 printer and select properties e Click on the button More Options under the Tab Configuration in some older drivers the Tab is called Fonts e Configure the option Fonts e Use the function Add and select the PCM file made earlier e The files will default be copied to the folder c pclfonts e In the left side the cartridge name appear and the added font s macro s logo s will be listed to the left e The different files on the right side can be Deactivated they will not be available in Windows The active files to the right will now be Fonts in Windows applications To activate the files in Windows
13. generated by PCL 5e printer drivers Macros generated by PCL 6 PCL XL or Extended drivers are not supported Macro s generated by PS drivers are not supported 68 Appendix 2 Appendix 2 Util directory During installation of FFM is a folder called Util created This folder contains 11 PCL files These files are installed as help files Below is a description of the function of these files if they are copied to a printer with a Flash installed DI off pjl Disk lock off FSA Dl on pjl Disk lock on FSA Erase pjl This erases a EuroForm Flash Ff pjl Generates a form feed fsinit pjl Reinitialize and erase a FSA Flash Open pjl Opens the Flash for download Pelcont pjl Prints configuration page is not supported by all printers Pcldemo pjl Prints Demo page is not supported by all printers Selftest pjl Prints self test page is not supported by all printers Status pjl Prints contents of the Flash together with a Flash Status page Typelist pjl Prints a font list is not supported by all printers see Appendix 3 for more details of how to copy files to the printer 69 Installation and User Guide Appendix 3 How to distribute the ALL file When an ALL file is created but not distributed to the printers by FFM there are different ways to send the ALL file to the printers The way to do this depends on the printer installation Common is to start a MS DOS prompt and then select the correc
14. just select the font in the font list If a Macro or Logo is added this way then use any character in the font to print it See PCM files in Main functions for more details NOTE This function is not supported in all printer driver versions of Windows NT contact your local partner for more details 55 Installation and User Guide Working with macros from applications using esc codes If an Escape Sequence esc can be inserted into the document then that s the easiest way to access Macros in the Flash Memory IMPORTANT You must use a PCL 5e driver from Windows PCL6 XL or PostScript drivers are not supported The Escape character which begins an Escape Sequence is a special character which can not be typed directly from the keyboard and most applications have a special method for inserting it Consult the application manual for instructions on how to insert the Escape character and then follow the steps below e Move the cursor to the point in the document where the Macro is to be inserted o Type lt esc gt amp f y3X where esc is the accepted method of entering an Escape Character and is the Macro ID It is important to type lower case f and y and a capital X As an example to insert an Escape Sequence in a Microsoft Word for Windows version 6 0 or 7 0 document do the following e Select the Insert menu from the menu bar Select Field e Scroll down the Field Names box and select Print In
15. macro needs to be called from a Windows application without using the proper esc sequence The PCM file is installed into a PCL5e Windows printer driver adding the font macro to the Windows font list This list can then be selected in most Windows applications and when the document is sent to a printer having the font macro installed then the correct font macro is printed 38 Main Functions Install a PCM file Select properties on a printer driver and open other options 21x Storage Printer Hard Disk IV Ignore Application Collation Job Retention Enabled m Fonts Iv Font DIMM s Configure r Driver Work Space 774 DwS Cancel Help Figure 22 Printer driver configuration Select Configure Configure Font DIMMs 2 x Click Add to add a new font DIMM and register the DIMM fonts with the driver You can also enable or disable specific fonts on a DIMM Installed DIMMs Fonts on DIMM Figure 23 Adding a PCM file Select Add and point on the PCM file made with FFM The font macro will now be available in Windows programs as long as the driver containing the PCM file is selected NOTE It s only possible to install a PCM file into a PCL5 driver not into a PCL6 or a PS driver 39 Installation and User Guide Shortcuts To change the working directory Project and Data directory easy use the shortcut function The shortcut function
16. software will be uninterrupted or error free In the event that this software product fails to execute its programming instructions during the warranty period Customer s remedy shall be to return the CD media for replacement Installation and User Guide e Media EuroForm warrants the media upon which this product is recorded to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of purchase In the event the media proves to be defective during the warranty period Customer s remedy shall be to return the media for replacement e Notice of Warranty Claims e Customer shall notify Vendor in writing of any warranty claim not later than THIRTY 30 DAYS after the expiration of the warranty period e Limitation of Warranty e EuroForm makes no other express warranty whether written or oral with respect to this product Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited to the one year duration of this written warranty Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you UK ONLY If you are a consumer as defined by statutes parts of this statement may not apply to you e This warranty gives specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province e Limitation of Liability and Remedies
17. the Selected Job commands window to move it relative to the others Commands can be included which are not predefined in the list of Available Commands by selecting Printer String and supplying your own parameters The commands push and pop are very often used to avoid data and macros to be printed on separate pages Default Settings x General Printer Codes Bitmap set up Font Into ic Path PCL File Type Macro Macro Size Changed Job Commands Del Paper Size lt ESD8K PammA A4 Port 26 Ad Land 2 Paper Tray 4ESCoMcGPamoH Orientation lt ESO8k PamO Copies lt ESC gt 0A lt ESO gt 8k GParm x Printer Sting lt Pam gt Use ESC as ESCAPE Current Macro Call Macro ID XESCo amp f GPamoy3 Parameter is between D ar oK Cancel eal Figure 30 Job commands See Appendix 4 for more details in using Job commands A7 Installation and User Guide Expert Settings The expert mode option appear when FFM is started with FFM exe exp ONLY expert users should use these functions Pass through The file will not be changed during the download process at all No Optimize but add Control Data The same as Pass through but FFM does add Control Data Macros Start Macro and End Macro Fonts Start Font and End Font Leave optimized File FFM does optimize the file meaning some redundant information is removed and for bitmap the best compression is selected Use this option to
18. the Terms and Conditions text printed on the reverse and another blank invoice with COPY overprinted In your invoicing application enter the following Escape sequence at the beginning of the invoice esc amp 4y0X This starts recording the macro that contains the data for this invoice Then enter the invoice data At the end of the data enter the following Escape sequence Xesc amp flx9x3y3X This will call the COPYTXT macro which will call the others in sequence 65 Installation and User Guide Plug Ins FFM is not only a Flash device management program Some Plug ins are available as an add on products and can be bought trough the local partner Below please find a short description of the Job Management JMF Plug in Job Management Enables FFM to store printed job on the Hard disk on many different HP printers and after storing the job it will become available from the front panel on the printer The JMF Plug in has the following benefits e The print jobs are pre ripped and prints very fast not taking up any network traffic EuroForm do offer web interface to print the stored job It s using the newest CHAI technology from HP 66 Hints and trouble shooting Hints and trouble shooting Not supported file If a file with a not supported file format is added to a project this error message appears Forms and Font Manager eo The file C test 6xl PCLXL is not supported by the program Do you stil
19. DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM m MB 2MB amp 4MB MB 2MB amp 4MB MB 2MB amp 4MB MB 2MB amp 4MB MB 2MB amp 4MB MB 2MB amp 4MB MB 2MB amp 4MB MB 2MB amp 4MB MB 2MB amp 4MB 1MB 2MB amp 4MB MB 2MB amp 4MB MB 2MB amp 4MB MB 2MB amp 4MB MB 2MB amp 4MB MB 2MB amp 4MB MB 2MB amp 4MB MB 2MB amp 4MB MB 2MB amp 4MB MB 2MB amp 4MB MB 2MB amp 4MB 1MB 2MB amp 4MB fe le le Jefe 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Not for use with HP LaserJet 4L 4ML 5L 5ML 5MP 6L 1100 Table 1 System Requirements e 10MB available hard disk space e Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT 4 0 and Windows 2000 or higher Introduction Network Requirements for Flash Memory use in a networked printer e HP JetDirect interface card with firmware revision A 03 15 or higher installed in the printer e If using Novell Netware it must be v3 11 or above with ODI or VLM workstation shell a bl Installation and User Guide NOTE No BiDi support using Novell Netware Requirements for Network BiDi communications e TCP IP protocol enabled on the HP JetDirect card Refer to the HP JetDirect manual for instructions Warning Bi Di communication from Windows NT client workstations is not supported in this software revision NOTE Information in this document is subject to change without notice 212 Installation Ins
20. EuroForm Forms and Font Manager Installation and User Guide English For HP LaserJet Printers E EuroForm ire Installation and User Guide Installation and User Guide NOTE e The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice e EuroForm makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose e EuroForm shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishings performance or use of this material e EuroForm assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by EuroForm e This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another program language without the prior written consent of EuroForm e Microsoft Microsoft Windows Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT and Windows 2000 are US registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation e All other company and or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies EuroForm Forms and Font Manager Version 03 Copyright EuroForm A S 2008 All rights reserved Software Product License Agreement and Limited Warranty Software Product License Agreement
21. File properties on a file to allow the default settings for individual files to be overwritten Most applications will insert printer commands when creating output files These com mands may not be required when using the file as a macro e g an invoice template should not print a Form Feed before the invoice data has been merged The default is to strip all the codes which control the mechanical functions of the printer These codes are listed in the panel Any necessary control codes can then be inserted at the right place in the project using the Job Commands function This panel is also available in the File properties at each file to allow the default settings for individual files to be overwritten J Default Settings x Bitmap set up Font Info Job Commands PCL File Type Macro Macro Size Changed Iv Optimize Bitmaps Printer codes to be removed VV Printer Reset IV Orientation Iv Form Feed Tv Simplex Duplex V Paper Size IV Job Separation F Durput Bin Selection IV Copies MW Paper Tray IV Duplex Page Side Selection Clear all Figure 26 Printer Codes 43 Installation and User Guide Bitmap Setup Conversion This menu selects the type of conversion that will be applied to bitmaps Default is Convert to macro e To remove the white space around the edge of all bitmaps put a checkmark in the box default e To invert all bitmaps i e have them print in negativ
22. XML The HTML file gives the user the possibility to change the design For further information about the file formats contact EuroForm at support euroform com 62 Working with FFM Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help Seems poe Back Forward Stop Address c Demo Demo html zl Forms and Font Manager Project Listing Project name C Programmer EuroForm Forms and Font Manager Project Demo prj Demo 30 05 96 C Programmer EuroF orm F orms and 230944 Font Manager Data 1 Macros Letter head 30 05 96 CAProgrammerlEuroFormVForms and Micro Copy for 23 08 18 Font Manager Data accounting 05 02 97 C AProgrammer EuroF orm F orms and Bitmas Signature of 175048 Font Manager Data p John Smith 30 05 96 C Programmer EuroF orm Forms and Macro General 23 09 00 Font Manager Data conditions 30 05 96 CAProgrammer EuroF orm Forms and 230922 Font Manager Datal x ME 10 pagel pm 100 copy prn 1000 sign bmp 150 gen cond prn 50 invoice prn 63 Installation and User Guide Complexed Project Example By using appropriate Job Commands to control a series of macros it is possible to automate the printing of complex documents In the following example the document is a duplicate sales invoice bearing the Terms and Conditions of trade on the reverse of the original and the word COPY on the duplicate This example assumes that the output printer is capable of duplex printing and has two p
23. aper trays e Using a word processor or Forms Design software prepare a blank invoice portrait format and print to a file called INVBLANK PRN e Using a word processor prepare the Terms and Conditions to appear on the reverse of the invoice and print to a file called T amp C PRN e Using a graphics program or a word processor prepare the COPY text Select a large font size and an outline typeface and position e The word COPY in the middle of the page Print to a file called COPYTXT PRN e From the Forms and Font Manager software main screen select Files New project e Highlight the three files INVBLANK PRN T amp C PRN and COPYTXT PRN in the Directory Contents box and double click to copy them into the Project Contents box e Assign macro ID 1 to INVLBLANK PRN 2 to T amp C PRN and 3 to COPYTXT PRN e Click on the Job Commands tab e From the list of Available Commands double click on Simplex Duplex and type 1 in the prompt box The command is copied into the upper window e From Available Commands select Papertray and type 1 in the prompt box to select the main papertray e From Available Commands select Call Macro ID and enter 4 in the prompt box This ID will be for the invoice data The command is copied to the upper window e From Available Commands select Call Macro ID and enter 1 in the prompt box This is INVBLANK PRN The command is copied to the upper window e From Available Commands select
24. c 974 71 71 71 juu Paper SIZE pec ai Output Bin Selection eerte rentur tortas tottt beet eet esa bvk ven eec porte Sean road vet pESS Paper LFAY 12 Le eise iT RE EE Mr a Simplex Duplex cssssssssssssssssssssesssssseesssessnssssssssssessnsenssssssssssssnssssssssssesssossssessssssssssesesssseeeee 1D JOb Separation v7 I e v4 Escape Sequence 72 Push pop 73 Appendix 5 r Registry Settings 14 Kn PCM file Font Drivers 75 Li rel ER TERR TET ic Password Protection cccccsccscscsssssscessscssssessesecessesssussesesessssecessesecessesecessecesessssecessesecesecsecessceee O e c P s T H1 Notes 77 Contents SUPPOTT 79 Installation and User Guide Introduction EuroForm FlashSIMM DIMM are non volatile re programmable memory options for HP LaserJet Printers In this manual these will be referred to as Flash Memory Flash Memory can be used to store macros forms fonts and signatures created specifically for use in a custo
25. can be found in the lower left window e Right click in the area to make a new shortcut e Type in the shortcut name and the Project and Data directory The next time that the working directory has to be changed then just double click the shortcut Properties C Programmer EuroForm Forms and Font Cil Figure 24 Shortcut If the Data directory is left empty in a shortcut then it will remain the same when the shortcut is used The Project and Data directory can also be changed by going to the function menu 40 Setting up the Forms and Font Manager Setting up the Forms and Font Manager Having read the Getting Started section all the basic Forms and Font Manager functions are known In this chapter all the settings will be described Project Defaults settings When a project is selected it is possible to select the default setting menu go to Project and then Defaults settings If these settings are changed it will affect the selected project There are 5 different tabs e General Printer Codes Bitmaps Setup e Font Info e Job Commands If Forms and Font Manager is started with ffm exe exp this extra tab will appear e Expert Settings A1 Installation and User Guide General The description field allows text to be entered to help identify the file The file type is determined by Forms and Font Manager by examining the contents of the file If the file type is incorrect it can be altered by se
26. code to activate the macro or font on the Flash Memory This is the best way to test that the files are downloaded to the printer If you need to test more than one macro on the same page you can use CTRL and Shift to mark the files The file used for testing is stored as flash tmp in the program directory 237 Installation and User Guide Printer Group It is possible to create groups of printers like special groups of printers to specific departments in the company Forms and Font Manager Joj x File Edit View Project Printer Functions Help PGMS Bem A sels PT C Programmer EuroF orm Forms and Font EL Printers amp HP LaserJet 4050 TN PCL Se LPT1 amp My IP Printer amp My Local Printer amp My UNC Printer c m My Local Printer Ipti HP LaserJet 4050 TN Iptl N A amp HP Laseuet 4050 TN PCL 5e LPT1 amp My Local Printer E E Windows Printers 7 Data C AProarammer AD ata oft gt zl Figure 21 Printer Group e To create a printer group right click on Printer folder and select New Group Name the group the same way as projects e To add printers to the group right click on the Group name and select Add New Printer or drag other defined printers to the new group If a group of printers is dragged amp dropped to a project all printers in the group will be added to the project PCM File The PCM files are used when a font or a
27. dows PC works use this function This is an example on how a job management command can be defined The other keys can be found in the registry HKEY LOCAL MACHINE NSoftwareWEuroForm Shared FormsandFontManagerJobCommandsy SimplexDuplex 0 Sequence lt ESC gt amp 1 lt Parm gt s Name Simplex Duplex HelpString Simplex 0 Duplex Long 1 Duplex Short 2 If any important commands are missing then please contact EuroForm by sending an e mail to support euroform com 74 Glossary Glossary BiDi BiDi is a facility which allow two way communication between a computer and a printer If the printer is connected directly to the parallel port of a PC the parallel ports must be capable of supporting nibble mode as defined in IEEE 1284 If the printer is connected to a PC by a network the Network Operating System must conform to the Windows Sockets specification Forms and Font Manager is capable of operating with any Windows Sockets Compliant protocol implementation Forms and Font Manager has a Windows Sockets Interface and is a Windows Sockets Application Font A font is a complete set of characters of a given size and style A font is identified by three elements the type face such as Times New Roman or Courier the type style such as Bold or Italic and the type size such as 12pt For example Times New Roman Bold 10 pt Courier New Italic 14 pt The Forms and Font Manager supports PCL Bitmap Fo
28. e iD Desipion Psw Date H Demo Eli sign bmp 1000 Signature of John Smith No 05 02 E Step by step project E Macros A Fonts Y A Allfiles E L Printers a Printers C Data C Programmer Data n Status 27 022001 Figure 6 A bitmap is added to the project Bitmaps will depend on the settings of being stored as a macro or font Bitmaps are often used for signatures company logos The different supported formats are listed in Appendix 1 eA ee Installation and User Guide E Forms and Font Manager B x File Edi View Project Printer Functions Help B HBngaS LZ sPT C Programmer EuroForm Forms and Font EC Project HE Demo E Step by step project E Macros A Fonts Wf Bitmaps x ES E L Printers La Printers Data C Programmer Data Eli er demo all a Step by step Project C AProgrammers Project Status Figure 7 An ALL file is added to the project The ALL file is the output file format from FFM This function gives FFM the ability to be used as distribution tool together with the multi printer download function Step 3 Add a printer to the project Now it is time to add a printer to the project This is done by right click on the project name and select the Add Printer function or by drag n drop from the printer list It is possible to add as many printers as needed to a project If a printer grou
29. e put a checkmark in the box default These settings can be changed for individual bitmaps later Macro Settings The X and Y Position default co ordinates can be set here These are relative to the actual cursor position unless the Absolute box is checked The size of the bitmap can be set in the size Default is 75dpi but can be up to 600dpi Default Settings xj General Printer Codes Bil Eont Info Job Commands Path File Type Macro Y Size fibc Changed Description Tem File Type Combot x M Password Conversion Convert to macro Iv Remove White Space C Convert to Font IV Invert Picture pr Macro Settings X Position 0 00 Y Posiion 0 00 Size 75 dpi T Absolute DK Cancel Apply Figure 27 Bitmap Setup Macro If Conversion is set to Convert to Font the menu changes so that Macro Settings changes to Font Settings 44 E Default Settings x General Printer Codes Bitmap set up Font info Job Commands Comment Path B File Type Macro Y Size ee od Abc Description rexi File Type Combot Password Conversion C Convert to macro IV Remove White Space Convert to Font Tv Invert Picture r Font Settings Typeface 0 Symbol Set Wc Eont Name Character Defaut DK Cancel Appi Figure 28 Bitmap Setup Font Setting up the Forms and Font Manager These settings define t
30. e must be added and then select the function Test Lists under Project in the menu bar There are two ways to start a Test List the first one defines a new Test List containing all added macros in the project and the other one defines an empty list This example will add a standard Test List to the Demo project The first option given is to rename the Test List to a describing name In this case Demo Test List the list added to the project is containing 5 files 4 macros from the project and a Form Feed in the end Each of the objects have the following information s e Order This is the order in which the objects are in the test file e Command A description of what type of command it is e Description The description from the macro in the project e Parameter The value of the parameter in the command e PCLCode The PCL code that the test file will contain It is possible to change the Order Description and Parameter directly in the grid and the changes will be saved Only macros from the project can be added to a Test List Bitmaps are not supported under Test List 58 Working with FFM When the Test List is defined it s possible to add further test commands to the list This is done by right clicking on the Test List or a Test List object and then selecting properties This will result in this menu EJ File properties for the file Comment CallList r Job Commands
31. e user to change from one working folder to another 26 Main Functions The toolbar at the top of the window contains shortcuts to the most used functions m memes m eme BE ponar Tay sona Ca soneca C eeseene p rn rac nesen Table 2 The toolbar 27 Installation and User Guide New Project When there is a need for a new project then e Click on the icon Bl and a new project will be added to the project list e The project name is New Project but can be changed by typing a new name or by right click and selecting the Rename function e Then the project is created and files and printers can be added to the project For further information please refer to the sections Add file to the project and Add printer The new project will be based on Normal prj default settings If a specific printer is used generally then just add this printer to Normal prj and it will appear in all new projects Normal prj is stored in Program Path Project Select Project Default settings in the top menu to change other default settings Open Project When a previous saved project has to be opened e Click on the icon amp and the dialog in Figure appears e Select the project to open and press Open The project folder will be moved to the new path and the selected project will now be opened The shortcut window can also be used to change the project path
32. esssssssssssssensesssessssssenssssssssssssnessssssssesess OF Working with Documentation How to generate documentation eee Job Manageme ntt ssssscssssssssssssssssssnssssssssssssenessssessnssssnessnsssssssssesenssssssssssesenssssssssssessassessesssees OO Hints and trouble shooting eeeeee Not supported file ssss cesscssscasesssssnnsesseacsnsscanscotisosvscsiscsanessiesennassanseavesouvsesisseobessveseseascanscatisecwscsicesste OF Uniable toad printers ciccesccccsasssascocescosccessesstovecesseatenssoassacenasesscennsous otdcoebeesteasseetisoussessetssovsaneqsetin OL Errors during download ssssssssssssssssssenssssssssssesssssenssssssssssssenessssessnssssnesessssssssessssssesssssssssseses 67 Appendix 1 enne OS M Installation and User Guide Supported files 68 Supported Fonts casssceccassesassiscsnccassssseccesssnnsesisesacsssveseondssavecsbsasasssccesscosssasseszassszsesssnnavsissssssssissvics OO aToraezllsituri c 0S SUP POMS Te tod er M N Appendix 2 Util directory Append 3 me T How to distribute the ALL file ccscccssssssscescsssssessessssessessssessessssessessessssessssscsessessssessesseeesees 70 Novell 70 70 70 Appendix 4 71 PCL Command Reference 7 Call Macro ID 7 Execute Macro UD
33. gs that affect all projects If the settings are changed then they will be the new default start up settings Make bak files Creates a backup file When a Project is overwritten by a newer version the old file will be renamed to bak Save filedate on Flash The creation date of the file is saved on the Flash device if this function is enabled This enables the verification of the version of a file stored on a Flash device Check printers for BiDi Enables the next two settings Default off Check local printers for BiDi at startup or Check Networked printers for BiDi at startup Specifies the types of printers that are checked for BiDi when FFM is started The default value is off Show normal prj This function determines if normal prj is shown in FFM The normal prj is the default project in FFM If normal prj includes a certain printer then all new project will include this printer Default Measure Units Inches Iv Make BAK Files Save Filedate on Flash Check Printers for BiDi T Check Localirnnte J Check Network Printers for E Show NormalPRJ for Bil oF start up Dion startup ok Cancel pi Figure 34 Project Default Settings zDA Working with FFM Working with FFM This section will describe how to generate and use the different files that FFM supports Working with Macro s A macro can be created from almost any program in this example Word will be used One
34. he Typeface Font name symbol set and the Character to which the bitmap is converted 45 Installation and User Guide Font info This info box gives detailed information about the selected font There are no settings here to configure For an in depth explanation of PCL font characteristics please refer to the Hewlett Packard PCL5 Printer Language Technical Reference Manual HP P N 5961 0509 Default Settings xj General Printer Codes Bitmap set up fF Path File Type Macro Size Changed Description Testi File Type Combo Password p Eont Info Eont Type Orientation Stroke Weight Points Style First Last Char Serif Style Symbol set Typeface Family CPI Ok Cancel oi Figure 29 Font Info 46 Setting up the Forms and Font Manager Job commands It is possible to add printer control commands before and after Current Macro The ability to send printer control commands before and after macros allows the con struction of complex print jobs which are then very simple to use Select those printer control commands from the list of Available Commands that should be issued before or after the file e g a Form Feed command may be required before printing a letterhead macro to ensure that it is always printed at the top of a new page The order of commands can be rearranged by highlighting one and then clicking on the Up and Down arrows at the side of
35. he download is completed Ready will appear on the printer s front panel To download a macro and or a font with password protection the password in the Current password box must be the one set on the Flash Memory and the password box must be checked in the File Properties screen 50 Project Options Delete Password To delete a password from the Flash Memory do the following e Select Project Options Password Type the current password into the Current password box e Leave the New Password field blank and select the Clear password box e Select OK A dialog box will appear with Password is changed Update now e Click on Yes The password deletion will be downloaded NVM Open will briefly be displayed on the printer s front panel When the update is completed Ready will appear on the printer s front panel To verify that the password has been disabled click on the Status Page button to print a status page REMEMBER If the password is deleted none of the macros forms fonts or signatures in the Flash Memory will be password protected If the password is forgotten the Flash Memory will have to be reinitialized which will erase all data stored on it Project Options lo urent Im a t Clear Password Figure 33 Password 51 Installation and User Guide Settings Under Functions in the top menu it s possible to select the Setting menu This menu contains settin
36. ify that the EuroForm Flash solution is listed under Installed Personalities and Options on the printed Configuration Page HEWLETT 9 HP LaserJet 4050 series printers U pieno Configuration Page 1 Printer Information Security C lP NE DISABLED Installed Personalities and Options Paper Trays and Options Figure 2 Configuration page 16 Installing the Forms and Font Manager software Installing the Forms and Font Manager software Accompanying the Flash Memory is a software program called Forms and Font Manager Its purpose is to manage the selection of macros forms fonts and signa tures It also manages the process of downloading to a printer and the contents and status of the Flash Memory To install the software do the following e Insert the CD named Forms and Font Manager in the CD Drive e In Windows 95 98 NT 2000 chose Start then Run from the TaskBar e Type D SETUP or specify the letter of the drive containing the installation CD in the text box e Follow the instructions on the screen clicking Next to select the recommended system defaults e At the end of the installation the PC have to be rebooted e The installation is now completed To use the Forms and Font Manager in a network environment the Network Operating System must be Windows Sockets v 1 1 compliant The networked printers must have TCP IP enabled on the HP JetDirect cards and IP addresses set Refer to the
37. ill copy the test file to the default printer defined in that project If only part of the test file needs to be copied then press the CTRL key and select the wanted commands 2 Open the Download window as in the picture below mark the option Make Test files and then generate the ALL file The test files will be exported to the same folder as the ALL files EJ Download Project axi r Select Output P L1 amp HP LJ S000 c OS LI 4550 O amp wv 3000 All Project Printers Os 4100 OES My IP Printer C Program Files NForms and Font Manager D emo all OE My Local Printer OES My UNC Printer C Group B 02 Windows Printers Wait for printer to respond Bead back printer content when finished with downloading Cartridge File Name Deom Driver Support Name Fash Make PCM File Hide lt lt lt Cancel Zi 3 Select Properties on the Test List and click on the menu bar Call List Here is the command shown in 4 different ways It s possible to copy the commands from the window where they are displayed and then paste into the program file where they a needed 60 Working with FFM EJ File properties for the file x Job Commands CallList Path File Type Test List Size 35 char PCL lt Esco amp filOy3X lt Esco amp fS0y3k lt Esc gt amp f100 e y3X Esco amp fi15 0y3X FF C HexCode Decimal s Code C LKF
38. ils 53 Installation and User Guide Working with Bitmaps Some Bitmaps can be added directly to a project see Appendix 1 for details on supported Bitmap types The Bitmaps are not stored as Bitmaps on the Flash they are stored as Fonts or as Macro s The different ways of working with Bitmaps can be seen in the next descriptions Bitmaps converted to Macro s This is the default setting for FFM Every time a Bitmap is added it will be converted to a macro The settings can be seen by selecting properties on the added Bitmap When a Bitmap is added to a project and downloaded to a Flash they behave as macro s and are called and used like macro s Bitmaps converted to Font s When a Bitmaps is added to a project and the properties are selected then the default setting Convert Bitmaps to a macro can be changed to Convert Bitmaps to a font When the Bitmaps are added to a project and downloaded to a Flash then they behave as macro s and are called and used like Font s Other ways to use Bitmaps A bitmap can also be used in another way Make a print file PCL 5 in any application This could be MS Word position the bitmap in the wanted position and print to file Then the print file is added into FFM and will be detected as a macro but when printed it will be the Bitmap in the right position 54 Working with FFM Working with PCM files A PCM is a file that can be generated by FFM together with the ALL file this
39. l want to add it to the project If you click on help you will get the most appropriate help to describe why this is not a supported file See Appendix 1 for more details on supported files Unable to add printer When a printer is added to a project the Address Port to the printer has to be unique If two different printers are added with the same Address Port this error message appears It makes no sense to give a printer two different names Forms and Font Manager Cannot add same port more than once to each project Errors during download If You get some errors during download or by generating an ALL file You will see some read lights in the right window If You place the mouse on the file that is read an error description for that specific file will pop up on the screen 6T Installation and User Guide Appendix 1 Supported files Supported fonts e TrueType fonts e PCL Soft fonts e Intellifonts bound and unbound Note PostScript fonts are NOT supported Supported Bitmaps TIFF FFM supports TIFF files with the following properties e Samples pixel min 1 e Compression 1 or 32773 e X amp Yres 300 BMP FFM supports BMP files with the following properties e X amp Yres 0 300 600 e Monochrome e 16 256 colors PCX FFM supports PCX files with the following properties e X amp Yres 300 600 e plans 1 e Bits pixel 1 monochrome Supported macro s FFM only supports macro s
40. leave the optimized file for debugging The file is stored in program path Forms and Font Manager optimize EJ File properties for the file invoice General Printer Codes Job Commands Path C Programmer E uroForm Forms and Font Manager Data PCL File Type Macro Macro Size 2 00 kb 2053 bytes Changed 30 05 1996 23 09 22 Pass through No optimize but add Control Data Leave optimised File Default OK Cancel Bool Figure 31 Expert 48 Project Options Project Options The Option menu can be selected whenever a project is active When the settings are changed it will affect the selected project only The Option Menu contains 2 different tabs e Project Options e Password Project Options Setting the path for the ALL file Use this field to set the default file storage location of the ALL file The default is Program Path Worms and Font Managen PCM file support If PCM is created along with the ALL file then it is possible to change the Cartridge file name and the name of the driver support file The PCM file is used to add fonts macros into a PCL5 HP printer driver in order to make them available in Windows applications More information on PCM files is found under Working with PCM files Output in HEX format Mainframe HEX format is used to expand the data file into a format that can be uploaded and used from Mainframes Example PCL esc E esc
41. lecting the correct file type from the drop down list box If the macro is to be password protected check the Password box If the Password checkbox is set the file can only be printed if the password is entered the password is set in Project Option Password These fields are also shown in the Bitmap set up and Font Info tabs The Portrait Landscape button indicates which orientation the paper will have The test text is a way to get a text added to the test print The X and Y position enables changing of the placement of the macro The measurement units are set under Program Settings Default Settings Printer Codes Bitmap set up Eont info Job Commands PCL File Type Macro Macro Size Changed 3 Description Test Elle Type Combot v M Password Potrat C Landscape Test Text Font Courier 10Cpi X Posiion mu Postion 0007 Figure 25 General 42 Setting up the Forms and Font Manager Printer Codes The download optimization routine uses a compression algorithm to minimize the amount of storage space taken up on the Flash Memory The default is to optimize ALL files If Optimize bitmaps is deselected any bitmap files in the Project will not be compressed The Printer Codes to be removed panel allows the selection of escape sequences and printer commands to be excluded from the files added to the project This panel is also available in the
42. les E Forms and Font Manager a File Edt View Project Printer Functions Help BSRBBRBSM Atel Ss PT C Programmer EuroForm Forms and Font E C Project st Filename iD Desipin Psw Date H Demo Eli E invoice pm 5D Invoice No 30 05 E E Step by step project B A Fonts W Bitmaps All files E Printers m Printers Data C Programmer Data Step by step Project C Programmer Project o Status 27 022001 y Figure 4 A macro is added to the project FFM supports PCL5e macros These macros can be created using any Windows application and then printed via a PCL5e driver The Macro files are often referred to as PRN files 20 E Forms and Font Manager nf x Ele Edit View Project Printer Functions Help BAR BA Sas si s PT C Programmer E uroFormNForms and Font EC Project H E Demo E E Step by step project E Macros Aum W Bitmaps E Al files amp ai Printers E s Printers C Data C Programmer Data ELA ARIALTTE a Step by step Project C Pragrammer Project Hi Status 27 02 2001 4 Figure 5 A Font is added to the project Getting Started Many font formats are supported More details can be found in Appendix 1 l Forms and Font Manager ZEE File Edit View Project Printer Functions Help B Hl8gsmi iE Ss eT C Programmer EuroForm Forms and Font O Project se Filenam
43. lt FF gt This will eject the page with the invoice form and invoice data printed on the front e From Available Commands select Call Macro ID and enter 2 in the prompt box This is T amp C PRN The command is copied to the upper window e From Available Commands select FF This will eject the page with the invoice form and data printed on the front and the terms and conditions on the back 64 Working with FFM From the list of Available Commands double click on Simplex Duplex choosing Simplex when the prompt box appears The command is copied into the upper window From Available Commands select Paper tray and type 5 in the prompt box to select the secondary paper tray This tray can be filled with colored paper From Available Commands select Call Macro ID and enter 4 in the prompt box This is the invoice data for the copy invoice The command is copied to the upper window From Available Commands select Call Macro ID and enter 1 in the prompt box This is INVBLANK PRN The command is copied to the upper window The last entry in the top window is Current Macro which is the COPY text to be overprinted on the copy invoice Click on OK Save the project Click on the printer button in the toolbar to download the project to the printer To do a test print highlight the COPYTXT PRN macro in the project window and click on the test print button in the toolbar The test should produce a blank invoice with
44. mized environment which will remain stored even when the printer is turned off Benefits Among the benefits of using Flash Memory are Increased Throughput As commonly used forms fonts and signatures are stored in the printer the volume of data transmitted to the printer and hence the time taken to download a job can be significantly reduced resulting in faster overall printing times The corresponding re duction in network traffic will help avoid network congestion Improved Document Management More effective electronic document management through password protection network download and update of company standard documents provides a secure and easily managed printing environment Cost Savings A reduction in stationery costs is achieved by the effective implementation of electronic documents reducing the need for pre printed stationery Better Mixed Language Printing Conflicts between PCL and Postscript print jobs are reduced when operating in a mixed printing language environment PCL data stored in the Flash Memory is not overwritten when the printer switches languages Improved Printer Control Printers on the network can be accessed using bi directional communications allowing the status and contents of the Flash Memory to be remotely configured and managed 10 Compatibility Matrix E NOTE Type S S S S S S S I I I I I I I I S SI M M M M M MM M M M M DIMM DIMM
45. n follow the steps below e Move the cursor to the point in the document where the Macro is to be inserted e Type esc symbolset esc slp pointsize v0sOb Fontnumber T And then type the Letters numbers that shall be printout in the font It is important to type lower case and capital letters correct See Working with macros from applications using esc codes for more details 5T Installation and User Guide E Forms and Font Manager laj xi File Edit View Project Printer Functions Help BASGHMPBSm 4 i i s PT CAProgram Files EuroForm Forme and Ei C Project St Filename ID Desciption Psw pare e Demo CCHEl copepm 100 Copy for accounting No 30051 E Macros E jpagel nm 10 Letterhead No 3005 A Fonts E gen condpw 150 General conditions No 30 05 Wf Bitmaps E inveice pm SQ Invoice No 30 05 E Al fies El Mf sion bmp 1000 Signature of John Smith No 05 02 3 Printers S Test Lists B Printers C Data C Program Files Data Name Pat H Stored C temp Is a anl 03 12 2001 Working with test files FFM has some build in test functions The most advanced is the Test List function This function enables FFM to generate user defined test files for the project The Test List function is found under all projects and can contain as many test lists as needed How to define a Test List A Test List is added by marking the project to where the test fil
46. nloading directly Copy the ALL file to the printer eee 23 Step 5 How to print a test of the downloaded files 25 Main Functions saisissent s inte ie b eE eate sei eiseuee s iet seiuten a tustensivieeic tei 2 0 New Hurra eT PNG Installation and User Guide Open Project 1 Save Project ocsssssssssssesssssesesneesssnsesesseesssnesesssessssnesees gt Add file to the Project n s5 Del be Rib e A E EE E EEE EI OE RE 0 Download Advanced ccsccsscsssscscsssscesssssecsssesecsescececssseseses E E REE 2 Multi Prin tisccssscssssesccstsceccescsesscssoousassstetassesosesonossseetoen Sesabadasunssbestavststesssaseeteussedeseuasbectocstsussuseseteseiosead 33 Properties OF Download Project Add Printer gu RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRII 13 Sort ascending eee re eee eese eeentennttnntsnnsesnstsnnesnssesnesnnetsnsesnnsesnsessneesnssees DO Sort descending Automatic numbering Files in a Project ls Checking the Status Page IARE ST Checking the Project Description ssecsssssssssssssssssssnssssnsesssssenssssssesssssensssssesssess
47. nssssnesensessnsssssesenssssssssssessnesessssssssssssenssssssssssssensessees DD Working with FFM ssccssssssssssssssssssssssssssssnssessssnsssssesensssssssssssenssessessnssssnesenssssssssssesenssssssssssssenesesees DD Working with Macro s sscsssssssssssnssssnssenssssssssssssenssessssenssssnessssessnsssssesenssssssessssensssssessnssessesssees DD 53 Working with Bitmaps asia D4 Bitmaps converted to Macro s s ccscssscssscesscesssessssscesesssssessssesesssessnsssssssesssesssssssesseeseseseses DA Bitmaps converted to FONU S sssccsscssssssssesscescsesessssessssssssssssssesssessnsssssssesssscsssssssssessesesesee DA Other ways to use Bitmaps ssssssssssssssssssssssssssenssssssessssensssssssensesssesessssssssessesenssessssesesess D4 Working with Fonts Working with PCM files 5 etbettesiet se tebsresteesepepesbtecupioemtepoed copo deiecta DD Working with fonts from applications using esc codes e 7 Working with macros from applications using esc codes Working with test files riesce ttes ectncktnbetetiete ruere EE A EE aE DO How to define a Test List ene eire cete tcsiep loses oben ien DO How to export a Test List sssscssscssssscssssesssesssessssssssesssessssssssssssesssessnesssssssssssesesssessesssesee OO 62 lt 62 Complexed Project Example ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssns
48. nsssssssssessneees 37 Test Files in a Project scssssssssssssssssssssssssssssnssssnssssssssnsssssssenssssssssnsssssessssessnssssssssscsssesesssssseessees D 7 Printer Group sssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssessssessnesssssensosssseen Moa PCM File C H I Sc o Install a PCM file ccccscsscscossssscossessscessessscessessscessessesscses Shortcuts lt ccacsvccceussvzcecsvaxcsccusscasccacusacuce NOn i pee I IR Ries ie eS ec Erica int cleseisun tui eas cci pU onsec eue Setting up the Forms and Font Mamager s ssssesssnsssssssessssesssssesssssesssssesesssesssssesssssesssssesesssseeee AT Project Defaults settings 1 m P 42 Printer Codes x Bitmap Setup Fe 44 Conversion sssssssssssssssnsssssesenssessesessessnesessesesees Macro Settings ssssssssssssssesssnsesssneesssnesssssessssnessesseessses M H Font info e Job commandis scsssssssssnssssssssnsssssssesssssnsssssessssessnessssssssessnsssssssssssssnessssessssessnsssssessssesssossssssseesses 47 Expert Seteimgs M 40 Pass through ssscssssssssssssssssssssnssssssssnesssssssnssssnessssesssesenssssssesss
49. nts Intellifont Scaleable Fonts TrueType fonts and user defined Symbol Sets if these facilities are available in the printer PCM file Font Drivers A PCM is a file that can be generated by FFM together with the ALL file this file enable downloaded files to be accessed from any Windows application The files will be added as a font in Windows Font selection Macro A macro is a group of printer commands and or data which is downloaded for storage in the Flash Memory Macros can be created using any popular Word Processing Forms Design software packages Each macro is assigned a unique ID number any number between 1 and 32767 excluding the range 31000 to 31400 Once stored in the Flash Memory a macro can be called from within an application using the assigned macro ID number 75 Installation and User Guide Practical uses of macros include forms such as invoices purchase orders standard letters letterheads logos and lengthy printer commands Further information on macros PJL and HP PCL can be found in the Hewlett Packard Technical Reference Documentation Package Password Protection Password protection prevents accidental or unauthorized modification or deletion of macros and or fonts stored in the Flash Memory Projects One or more files macros and or fonts grouped together The details of the components of the Project are stored in a Project control file that is created when the Project is saved Project cont
50. oject to the printer Step 5 How to print a test of the downloaded files Step 1 Create a new project First a new project is made by pressing the button Bl to make a new project Naming the project By default the project will be named New Project To rename the project just type the new name or right click on the name and select the rename function In this sample the project name is Step by step Project E Forms and Font Manager Of x File Edit View Project Printer Functions Help BAER SmM Atel s eT C Programmer E uroForm Forms and Font gc Project H E Demo Biba ston by stop poet E Macros A Fonts W Bitmaps E All files m Printers E Printers C Data C Programmer AD ata n Status 28 02 2001 Figure 3 Create a new project 19 Installation and User Guide Step 2 Add files to the project The next step in making a project is to add files e Click on the icon El and the window shown in Figure 13 see Add file to project will appear e Select the file you want to add and press OPEN e The selected file will now be added to the selected project Alternatively adding files can also be done by dragging and dropping files into the project or by right clicking on the project name All added files must be given an ID number This ID number is the number that makes it possible to use the files from different applications The figure below shows the four different types of fi
51. opies of the software product Acceptance of this license does not transfer any right title or interest in the software product to the Customer except as specifically set forth in this License Agreement Customer is on notice that the software product is protected under the copyright laws This software product may have been developed by an independent third partu software supplier named in this package which holds copyright or other proprietary rights to the software product Customer may be held responsible by this supplier for any infringement of such rights by the Customer EuroForm reserves the right to terminate this license upon breach In the event of termination Customer will either return all copies of the product or with prior consent provide a certificate of destruction of all copies In the event Customer modifies the software product or includes it in any other software program upon termination of this license Customer agrees to remove the software product or any portion hereof from the modified program and return it or to provide a certificate of destruction thereof Software Product Limited Warranty One Year Limited Software Warranty EuroForm warrants for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of the purchase that the software product will execute its programming instructions when all files are properly installed on the personal computer or workstation indicated on the package EuroForm does not warrant that the operation of the
52. p is added to a project then all printers in the group will be added to the project El Forms and Font Manager NM File Edit View Project Printer Functions Help BARRA Sm 4 Ail s pt emear n EC Project a H E Demo My Local Printer ipti EIC Step by step project E Macros A Fonts W Bitmaps All files e amp My Local Printer La Printers C Data C Programmer Data zi a Step by step Project C Programmer Project pa i 27 02 2001 y Figure 8 A printer is added to the project 299 Getting Started Step 4 Download the project to the printer Now the step by step project contains 3 different files Macro Invoice PRN Fonts Arial ttf and Bitmaps sign bmp and there is also added a printer The project is now ready to be downloaded to the default printer There are two different ways to do this Downloading directly It is possible to download directly to all added printers LPT1 IP IPK Select the function Download and the download window will appear Here are all the settings regarding the download directly available If the project only contains one printer then simply press the download button The download window will inform about the download process and the result Most printers need to reboot to update the Flash Memory This will happen automatically and then the resources will be ready to use Not all Windows versions will handle the bi directional Communication correctly
53. pen or outward Press the DIMM straight into the slot press firmly Make sure the locks on each side of the DIMM snap inward into place To remove a DIMM the locks must be released 14 Installation Close the DIMM access door and tighten the screw Set the bottom of the cover onto the printer Make sure the bottom tabs on the cover fit into the corresponding slots in the printer Rotate the cover up towards the printer Slide the cover toward the front of the printer until it clicks into place Reattach any interface cables and the power cord then turn the printer on and test the DIMM Figure 1 Installing EuroForm FlashSIMM DIMM WARNING SIMM DIMM boards can be easily damaged by small amounts of static electricity To reduce the risk of damage keep the SIMM DIMM in its anti static bag until ready to install Touch something metal before the card and handle the board carefully at all times avoiding flexing it or touching its components 15 Installation and User Guide Testing the Flash Installation To test if the EuroForm FlashSIMM DIMM is correct installed please do the following Turn the printer ON Use the Menu key to select the Test Menu In the Information Menu go to PRINT CONFIGURATION PAGE using the Item key Press the Enter key NOTE Some printers do not have a Menu Display Read in the HP User s Manual how to print configuration page Ver
54. r not supported an error message will appear with an option to get more information from the help file If you choose to add the file the file will not be added to a folder but it will be added directly in the project and havea 7 as the icon type See Appendix 1 for more details on supported files Delete ltem When a macro font bitmap must be removed from a project then e Mark the Item then press the icon El or press the Delete button The Item will now be removed from the project The Item is not deleted on the Flash device before the Flash device is erased or before a new macro with the same ID overwrites the Item Download Project When a project needs to be downloaded to a printer or to an ALL file then e Place the cursor on the project that needs to be downloaded e Press the Icon and figure 15 will appear or right click on the project and select Download E Download Project x Select Output e Mv Local Printerlptt All Project Printers C Programmer Forms and Font Manager Step by step project all C Group Download Cancel 7 Figure 14 Download project 30 Main Functions The project can be downloaded to e The current printer All printers in the project A ALL file e A group of printers Selected printers from the Download Advanced Window More gt gt gt button A ALL file is always created before the download starts This file
55. roform com This document is non contractual Specifications and descriptions of products can be modified at any time without prior notice EuroForm A S Smoerum Denmark 2008 80
56. rol files are given the file extension PRJ as default and are held in the project directory a macro can be called from within an application using the assigned macro ID number Practical use of macros includes forms such as invoices purchase orders standard letters letterheads logos and lengthy printer commands Further information on macros PJL and HP PCL can be found in the Hewlett Packard Technical Reference Documentation Package 16 Notes Notes zT Installation and User Guide 78 Support Support If you experience problems with EuroForm Forms and Font Manager or you have other questions please send an email to support euroform com However before contacting us via email or telephone we recommend that you visit our home page http www euroform com english software ffm where you can find updates FAQs etc EuroForm A S Riskaer 15 DK 2765 Smgrum Tel 45 4466 8338 Fax 45 4466 8333 79 Installation and User Guide EuroForm A S technologies have created a range of solutions that integrate with Hewlett Packards LaserJet and Color LaserJet printers and multifunctional devices enhancing your business EuroForm Barcode 100 EuroForm BusinessCard EuroForm JetAdvice EuroForm ELP EuroForm FFM EuroForm IPDS 100 EuroForm PagePlus EuroForm PowerFlash 200 EuroForm ThinPrint For detailed information on the different solutions please refer to http www euroform com or contact us at infoGeu
57. sssnsssssssssssssnesssssssssesssesesssssssesees 40 No Optimize but add Control Data P R E E T AO Leave optimized File Project Options ssssssssssssssesssssesssneesssnsecesneesssnessessesssses Mr Project Options s cssssscssssssssssssssnsssssessnsssssssessssssesessssssssssessnesssssssssessssenssssssesssesssssssssssssesssssssees 49 Setting the path For the ALL File ssssscsnsssssssssssssssensssssnsesssssssssssesssssesssssesessssenssssessseee 49 Contents 49 Output in HEX format Mainframe eere eee eeeecseenceeecseescseesseeecees 49 Relative Path Information sccsscsscsscsscssssssssscsscessnscnsenssssssecsecsecsnssesensessesecsecsesensessensenees 4D PaSSWOIG siccscssicscusnccssscusccsxsvecsssvastssssvcwsssavsassssvecctssusvasesstutesonsstussuissacenavssbeusebssaveseassetestccssvsnosssseataseies DO NT CLE TORIA HM CENTERS y Make cbak Files snenia D2 Save filed te on Flash ss sciscsscsssscsssossssessovsscacsconiconvscsscoscnsesiestonsscasbcondconsscticossosebiessensdnasssabsessese D2 Check printers For BiDi sssscsssscssscssssssssssssscnscesssscsssccnsccnsssssssesssssnssesssssssesonssessssssesesseseee D2 Check Local printers for BiDi at startup or Check Networked printers for BiDi at i TET o ARRIERE DD Show normal pr7 ssssssssssssssssssnsssssssenssssssss
58. t command from this list DOS Copy b FILENAME ALL LPT1 Novell Copy b FILENAME ALL servername printername NT Copy b FILENAME ALL servername printername IP Use Forms and Font Manager to download to a set off IP printers Or Copy b FILENAME ALL LPT1 UNC Use Forms and Font Manager to download to a set off UNC printers Or Copy b FILENAME ALL servername printername UNIX Cp FILENAME ALL dev xxx 70 Appendix 4 Appendix 4 PCL Command Reference This section gives a brief explanation of the Job Commands in the Forms and Font Manager Advanced Options Menu For a full explanation of PCL commands consult the HP PCL 5 Printer Language Technical Reference Manual Call Macro ID Calls the macro whose identification number is specified When a macro is called the current print environment is saved before the commands in the macro are carried out and restored once the macro has completed Execute Macro ID When a macro is executed any changes which are made to the print environment remain in force once the macro has completed esc amp fity2X 0 327767 Form Feed Causes the printer to eject a sheet of paper lt ff gt lt ff gt Ascii 12 or Hex 0C Paper size Specifies the size of paper the printer is using lt esc gt amp l A Used to specify the page size A4 26 Letter 2 Output Bin Selection On printers which have more than one paper collection bin select output bin l
59. t esc gt amp l G Ouptoll 71 Installation and User Guide Paper tray On printers which have more than one input paper tray selects the paper tray from which paper will be fed into the printer esc amp ltH 0 1 2 8 4 5 6 7 8 and 20 29 Orientation Selects whether the job should print in portrait or landscape mode esc amp lO 0 1 2 3 Simplex Duplex On printers which has duplex printing capabilities selects whether to print on one or on both sides of the paper lt esc gt amp l S 0 Simplex 1 Duplex Long 2 Duplex Short Job Separation Some printers are able to separate one print job from the next by offsetting the sheets of paper in the output tray This command causes the printer to offset a print job in the output tray esc amp 11T Copies Specifies the number of copies required lt esc gt amp l X 0 999 numbers of copies Escape Sequence This command inserts the Escape character and takes whatever parameter is supplied The HP LaserJet Printer User s manual has a useful section with Printer Commands lt esc gt ASCii 27 HEX 1B xs Appendix 4 Push pop This command saves the actual cursor position execute the next macro and return to the saved cursor position esc amp f0s esc amp fls x Installation and User Guide Appendix 5 Registry Settings It is very important that only persons who are familiar with how the registry of a Win
60. tallation Installing EuroForm FlashSIMM DIMM Check the EuroForm FlashSIMM DIMM label against the compatibility matrix on the previous page to ensure it is the correct unit for the printer concerned For information on how to install the EuroForm FlashSIMM DIMM board in the printer please refer to the section entitled SIMM DIMM Board Installation in the printer s User Reference Manual NOTE Video clips AVI are on the CD showing how to install the DIMM on a HP LaserJet printer If you have not already done so print a configuration page to find out how much memory is installed to make sure you have a slot free to add the Flash Memory The following example illustrates how the FlashDIMM module is installed in the HP LaserJet 4000 4050 and 4100 series of printers Turn the printer off Rotate the printer for access to its right side Unplug the power cord and disconnect any cables Grasp the cover as illustrated and pull it firmly toward the rear of the printer until it stops 13 Installation and User Guide Remove the cover from the printer Loosen the captive screw holding the DIMM access door with a Phillips 2 screwdriver Open the door Remove the DIMM from the anti static package Hold the DIMM with fingers against the side edges and thumbs against the back edge Align the notches on the DIMM with the DIMM slot Check that the locks on each side of the DIMM slot are o
61. tax IP IP 10 0 0 20 UNC Nservername printer Edit Printer Settings m x Friendly name M printer Network Printer C Local Printer Address Port z I Only add to current Project Test ox Cancel Figure 18 Add printer If a printer is added to a project with the same port IP address or URL path as an existing printer then the error window shown in figure 19 appears There is no reason for having two printers in the same project with the same port IP address or URL path Forms and Font Manager Cannot add same port more than once to each project Figure 19 An error has accrued 35 Installation and User Guide Sort files in a project Sort ascending If the information shown in the right side of the screen shall be placed in order e Use the icon M to sort ascending It is also possible to sort the files by click on the column description on the right side of the screen One click will sort ascending two clicks will sort descending Sort descending If the information shown in the right side of the screen shall be placed in order e Use the icon amp to sort descending It is also possible to sort the files by click on the column description on right side of the screen One click will sort descending two clicks will sort ascending Automatic numbering files in a Project This icon amp can enable disable the auto number function The func
62. the Field Codes box below the word PRINT appears e Type in the escape sequence between quotes but without the escape character after the word PRINT e g 27 amp f123y3X e Click on OK e From the Tools menu in the menu bar select Options e In the View screen click on Field Codes check box to activate it Click on OK The Field Code is now displayed in the document e Position the cursor after the opening quote and before the amp and insert the escape character by holding down the ALT key and typing 027 from the numeric keypad It will be displayed as a box character Note To avoid the data and form to print on separate pages it very often helps to use push pop Os Push and IS Pop Ex eso amp f0sI2343x1S 56 Working with FFM Working with fonts from applications using esc codes This chapter will describe how a downloaded font can be called by using Escape Sequence First the esc code for the font must be found Use the option Print PCL font list directly from the display or this information can also be printed by using the Test button under FFM When the print has been made the exact same esc command can be seen The Escape character which begins an Escape Sequence is a special character which cannot be typed directly from the keyboard and most applications have a special method for inserting it Consult the application manual for instructions on how to insert the Escape character and the
63. tion gives an ID number to macros fonts bitmaps automatically The next ID number will be assigned to the macro font bitmap starting from 1 It is possible to drag amp drop many files this way and not have to assign an ID to each First priority is the macro command esc amp f6009Y in any combination in the file In this sample the ID would be assigned Macro no 6009 Second priority is the filename If the filename is Numeric i e 7301 PRN then the Macro ID would be 7301 36 Main Functions Checking the Status Page This icon S sends a status page to the default printer The default printer is marked in Bold letters in the printer list The status page gives information about the contents of the flash If the installation is correct there will be a Flash Personality on the Configuration page Ua uo HP LaserJet 4050 Series Printer Flash SIMM Status Page Flash sim Flash Figure 20 Flash SIMM Status Page Checking the Project Description This icon P sends project descriptions to be printed on the default printer The default printer is marked in Bold letters in the printer list Test Files in a Project When a project is downloaded to the printer it is possible to test the downloaded files in the printer e Select the file in the project which has to be tested and then press the icon T This will print the marked file on the default printer using the PCL
64. tirer rrt tte teetes tentiae teseecsetetetesietoseseesse Compatibility Mattrix ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssensssssssssssssnssssssssssessnesesssssnssessesessssssssessesensssssssesees TT System Requirements Network Requirements for Flash Memory use in a networked printer IT Requirements for Network BiDi communications eere rennen tennneeeneeeees 12 ETE E DITE Re a EE E OE ES Ta E aS E Installing EuroForm FlashSIMM DIMM Testing the Flash Installation c ssssssssssssssssssssssssnssssssssssssenessssssssssssnssesssssssssssesessssssssssssessesesees 16 Installing the Forms and Font Manager software reete rennen eeeneeeeessc 17 Registration of the Forms and Font Manager software sssssscssssssssssssssssssssssesssssesssssessseeeee 18 Getting Started sae 19 eeeeeceee Step 1 Create a new project wee 19 Naming the project s cscsssssssssnssssssssssssssssensssssessssssensssssessnssssnesessessssssssssensssssssesssssassassesessees 1D Step 2 Add files to the project ssssscssssscssssssssssssnssessnssessnesessnssssssossssssssessssssssssssssesssssssessseses 20 Step 3 Add a printer to the project ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssnssssssssssssnesssssssssesssssesssssssssssssenssesees 2 2 Step 4 Download the project to the printer PEES X Dow
65. way to make a macro will be described in this section Before starting to make a macro then make sure that a PCL 5e driver from www hp com is installed on the PC e Start Word and open the document that needs to be made into a macro e Select the menu Print e Select the installed PCL5 printer driver e Activate the function print to file e Press OK e Word will now ask for a path and a file name for the print file The file made by word is a PCL Macro and can be used directly in FFM NOTE If the print to file function doesn t exist in the application then go to the Control Panel select Printers Right click on the installed PCL 5 printer and select properties Go to the Tab Details and set the printer port to FILE This has the same effect as the function in Word Remember to change it back when the macro is made Working with Fonts Fonts can be added directly in a FFM project the supported font types can be seen in Appendix 1 When a Font is added to a project and downloaded to a printer with an installed Flash module then it is ready for use The details on the font can be seen by a PCL font list directly from the printer or by sending a test page from FFM On these printouts information on how to use the font using esc codes are listed If the font has to be used from a Windows application without using esc codes then the PCM file functionality is the way to call a font See Working with PCM files for more deta

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