IBM 4400 User Manual
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Chapter
5
Configuring the Proprinter III XL Emulation with Control Codes
Configuring the Proprinter III XL Emulation with Control
Codes
Codes
The following information is listed for each code function (where applicable):
ASCII Code The standard ASCII name for the control code.
Hex Code
The control code numeric equivalent in hexadecimal.
Dec Code
The control code numeric equivalent in decimal.
Purpose
The function(s) of the control code.
Comment
Any exceptions or limitations to use of the control code.
Example
Where applicable, a sample is shown using the control code,
along with the result of running the program.
along with the result of running the program.
IMPORTANT
If you specify any parameters for a control code other than the ones that
are defined in the control code description, unpredictable results may
occur.
are defined in the control code description, unpredictable results may
occur.
Escape Control Code Header
Proprinter XL codes use only ESC as the control code introducer. For
example, to enable bold print use the bold print control code character G as
follows:
example, to enable bold print use the bold print control code character G as
follows:
Ascii: ESC G
Hex: 1B 47
Dec:
27 71
Attribute Set and Reset Codes
Certain print attributes are set and reset (turned on or off) by using the
appropriate ESC code sequence and the hexadecimal numbers 01, 03 (all
odd) or 00, 02 (all even). Expanded Print, Superscript/Subscript Print, and
Underline are attributes that are set/reset in this fashion.
appropriate ESC code sequence and the hexadecimal numbers 01, 03 (all
odd) or 00, 02 (all even). Expanded Print, Superscript/Subscript Print, and
Underline are attributes that are set/reset in this fashion.