Selecting Epson Emulation - Printek FormsPro 4300 Operation Manual

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Installation and Quick Setup
other printers being emulated. To review the list of control codes and escape sequences
supported by these emulations, refer to the appropriate section in the Programmer's Manual.
The Programmer's Manual may be obtained by returning the request form packed with the
printer.
To complete the initial setup of your printer, you will need to know which set of control
codes and escape sequences your applications will use to control the printer. Refer to your
computer and application software manuals or contact your computer and/or software dealer
for this information.
To select the desired emulation, you will need to first enter the interface setup menu as
described in the following paragraphs, and then proceed to the appropriate section below to
select the emulation.
If the printer is online (ONLINE indicator is on), press the ONLINE button on the front of the
printer to take the printer offline. This causes the ONLINE indicator to turn off, and the
display to momentarily show an "OFFLINE" message to indicate that the printer is now
offline.
Next, press and hold the SETUP button. After approximately one second, the display will
show "Setup: FORMS" and beep once.
Continue to hold the SETUP button for
approximately one more second until the display shows "Setup: INTERFACE" and beeps
twice. Then release the button. You have now entered the printer's interface setup menu and
can now proceed with the instructions listed below for the emulation you desire to use.
Selecting ANSI X3.64 Emulation
Enter the interface menu as previously described. Press the FUNCTION UP button to display
"Mode: n". Then use the VALUE buttons to select "ANSI X3.64". Press SETUP again to
exit the setup mode and reset the printer. ANSI X3.64 emulation is now selected.

Selecting Epson Emulation

Enter the interface menu as previously described. Press the FUNCTION UP button to display
"Mode: n". Then use the VALUE buttons to select "Epson". Press SETUP again to exit the
setup mode and reset the printer. Epson emulation is now selected.
Selecting Proprinter Emulation
Enter the interface menu as previously described. Press the FUNCTION UP button to display
"Mode: n". Then use the VALUE buttons to select "Proprinter". Press SETUP again to exit
the setup mode and reset the printer. Proprinter emulation is now selected.
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