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Appendix F
Proprinter Emulation
Mode
Introduction
This section covers the commands supported by the QMS
printer whenever it is in Proprinter Emulation Mode. This
section applies to your printer only
if
it emulates the
IBM Proprinter. (See the status summary sheet.)
If you are using a word processor, you do not need to
read this section. Once your word processor is correctly
installed and is configured to work with a printer that em-
ulates an IBM Proprinter, you may use your word proces-
sor commands to edit and send your files to the printer.
The explanations of the supported Proprinter commands
are given for those of you who may be writing computer
programs and must actually use these commands. Pro-
printer commands which are not supported by the QMS
printer generally are required for the Proprinter to over-
come certain hardware limitations.
In addition to the commands explained in this section,
there are Seven Special Commands that are also hon-
ored when in Proprinter Emulation Mode. These are soft-
ware commands which allow you to change fonts, change
emulation modes, change page orientation, change paper
source, change the copy count, access the Extended Printer
Control or redefine the command or font translation ta-
bles. The software commands are a special feature of the
printer and are very useful. One especially useful com-
mand allows you to redefine the translation tables may be
used to change the <ESC> character to a printable equiv-
alent. This simplifies the entering of the special ESCape
sequences required for accessing the software commands.
Proprinter Emulation Mode
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