Sharp mz-800 Owner's Manual page 131

#** CHARACTER MODE *#*
SHNRP nE-e08 80 character mode (TL)
SHARP M2-8288 40 character mode (TN)
SHARP M2-882 26 character mode (TS)
The PMODE GR command turns any command used in the graphics mode executable
and sets the X and Y axes on the printer. The current pen location is initially set
as the origin (0, 0). The origin can be moved to any location if it is within the range
of the printable area. Printing beyond the forms may damage the pen and cause
printer trouble.
Y =999 (Max.) Y =999 (Max.)
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Y =~ 999 (Min.) -Y
Y = —999 (Min.)
X and Y axes after the origin is moved X and Y axes after execution of
to the center. (PMOVE 240, - 240: HSET) a PMODE GR command. The X-axis
is drawn from 0 to 480 and the Y-axis
from —999 to 999.
* Printer modes
The modes of printer operation and commands which can be used with different modes
are as shown in the table below.
Mode Maice' setection Commands usable
command
Text mode PMODE TN PTEST * LIST/P
40 characters/line PCOLOR * HCOPY
PSKIP PLOT
Text mode PMODE TL PAGE
26 characters/line * PRINT/P
Text mode PMODE TS * PRINT/P USING
80 characters/line
Graphic mode PMODE GR PLINE HSET
RLINE GPRINT
PMOVE AXIS
RMOVE PCIRCLE
PHOME PCOLOR
Note:
Commands marked with an asterisk (*) can be used with a dot printer (MZ-80 PS(K));
other commands can only be used with a plotter printer.
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