Override Host; Format Control - IBM 6400 Setup Manual

Override Host

OVERRIDE HOST determines whether the printer executes certain
commands sent by the host, or continues to use the current printer settings.
The following host commands are ignored when OVERRIDE HOST is
enabled: line length, forms length, lines per inch (LPI), characters per inch
(CPI), print quality, and text orientation (i.e. left to right). When OVERRIDE
HOST is enabled, these settings retain their operator panel settings.
NOTE: Host margin and tab settings will be used whether or not
DISABLE (the default) allows certain host commands (line length, forms
length, LPI, CPI, print quality, and text orientation) to override operator
panel settings. Note that the information appearing on the message
display may not match the data stream setting. No values will change
upon initial selection of the disable option.
ENABLE permits operator panel settings to override host data stream
commands.

Format Control

FORMAT CONTROL enables the printer to reflect the same spacing as
6408/6412 Model CT0 printers after absolute and relative move commands
are executed. The following options are available:
ENABLE reflects 6408/6412 Model CT0 distance, generated by the
Code V feature, IGP feature, and Hex Transparent control code
sequence, in the new position (after absolute and relative move
commands are executed).
DISABLE (the default) does not reflect distance, generated by the Code
V feature, IGP feature, and Hex Transparent control code sequence, in
the new position (after absolute and relative move commands are
executed).
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OVERRIDE HOST is enabled.