This document serves as a technical supplement for programmers utilizing the DEClaser 1152 printer within a PostScript Level 2 environment. It details product-specific extensions and configurations, intended to be used in conjunction with standard PostScript Language Reference Manuals.
The document covers several key areas:
- PostScript Parameters: It provides extensive lists of key-value pairs for various dictionaries, including
pagedevice (e.g., page size, media handling, margins), userdict, and systemdict. These tables specify default values, data types, and valid ranges for parameters related to input/output attributes, user and system settings, and communication interfaces (serial, parallel, LocalTalk).
- Resource Management: Details are provided for both regular and implicit PostScript resources, such as color rendering, color spaces, encodings, fonts (including font cartridge complements), and I/O devices.
- Compatibility Operators: The document outlines standard and Digital-specific additions to PostScript's
statusdict and userdict, including operators for various media sizes.
- Media and Font Support: It offers comprehensive tables of supported media sizes, their physical dimensions, and associated output trays, alongside a complete list of fonts available via font cartridges.
- DECimage Integration: A dedicated section explains the use of DECimage for rendering DeviceGray images, emphasizing the requirement for a type 7 halftone dictionary and detailing the relevant system parameters for its configuration.
- Communication and Emulation: It describes special character codes used for control and status queries, and lists parameters specific to the %LaserJetIIP% emulator.
- Terminology: An appendix defines key technical terms used throughout the supplement.
Overall, the document is a critical reference for understanding and programming the unique PostScript Level 2 features and settings of the DEClaser 1152 printer.