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Users Manual Model 656/636 Product Description • 11
Personal Computer Specifications
This specification describes the hardware and application software requirements for
the Personal Computer that is connected to the PAXAR 656 / 636 Printer.
The PAXAR 656 / 636 Printer uses a DOS Version of PCMate or a Windows
version of “PcMate Plus / Formatter ”. These applications create the tag or label
formats (layouts) then fill and transfer data to the printer through the serial port of
the computer.
“PcMate Plus / Formatter ” Requires the following;
- IBM® PC or compatible
- Microsoft Windows® 95 or higher (Including Win 2000, ME, and NT)
- 16 Megabytes RAM (minimum) - 32 Megabytes recommended
- 50 Megabytes (minimum) free disk space
- Pentium or Pentium Type processor - 200 Mhz or higher
- 3-1/2" floppy drive
Refer to your specific software package for proper installation procedures.
Unit Specification
Print
method:
Narrow web thermal transfer or thermal direct one sided printer
Speed - up to 7 IPS (177.8mm/second)
Label Size
Max: up to 5.125" (130.2mm) web x up to 7" (177.8 mm) feed cut and stacked up to 14.0"
(355.6mm) feed w/ rewind
Min: 1" (25.4mm) web x 1" (25.4mm) feed
Print Area Max: up to 5" (127mm) web x up to 13.875" (352.4 mm) feed
Min: None
Resolution
240 DPI x 240 DPI standard domestic
300 DPI x 300 DPI standard internationally
Fonts
Two scalable fonts resident: condensed, standard, and bold typefaces, upper and lower case
4pt up to 96pt (300 DPI), 6pt up to 96pt (240 DPI)
all rotations 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Logos
No restriction on number or size per tag (up to maximum image area)
all rotations 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Care
Symbols
Full International Set
.200" (5.1mm) x .200" (5.1mm) (240 DPI) (4 care symbols per 1" (25.4mm))
.156" (3.9mm) x .187" (4.8mm) (300 DPI) (5 care symbols per 1" (25.4mm))
All rotations 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Justification Left, Right, and Center field selectable
Stock Support for blank or pre-printed fabrics, blank or pre-printed card stock and die cut blank or
pre-printed pressure sensitive
Interface
PAXAR PCL via RS232 serial port - 9 pin D-shell
Verifier serial port - 8 pin MicroDin