DEClaser 5100 Printer Level 2 PostScript Programmer’s Supplement

This document, the DEClaser 5100 Printer Level 2 PostScript Programmer's Supplement, serves as a product-specific technical reference for the DEClaser 5100 printer's PostScript language interpreter.

The supplement provides detailed information across several key areas:

• PostScript Parameters and Resources: Extensive lists and tables detailing page device, user, system, serial, parallel, LocalTalk, Ethernet, font cartridge, engine, disk, and ROM parameters. These sections specify default values, data types, and valid ranges for numerous configurable settings related to printer operation, memory management, and communication interfaces.
• DECimage Plus Parameters and Operators: Specifics on DECimage Plus, an image enhancement feature, including its unique Type 7 halftone parameters (e.g., DotSize, Sharp, SpecialImageActive) and the PostScript operators used to invoke and manage this feature for current or persistent jobs.
• PostScript Level 1 Compatibility Operators: A catalog of standard and Digital-specific PostScript Level 1 compatibility operators found within statusdict, userdict, and systemdict, detailing their functions in the Level 2 environment.
• Supported Media Types: Information on various media sizes and page size operators supported by the printer, including their physical dimensions and imageable regions.

In essence, the document is a comprehensive guide for programmers to understand, configure, and control the DEClaser 5100 printer's PostScript capabilities.