Printek 4503 User Manual

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This manual describes the software interfaces supported by your FormsPro 4000
series printer.  It is written for a programmer who will be developing software for the
printer, and contains information not normally needed by a printer operator/user.

Basic information on printer operation (setting the printer up, loading paper, replacing
ribbons, etc.) can be found in the "Operator's Manual" that accompanied your printer.

Below is a brief description of the information contained in this manual.

Describes the contents of this manual.  Also provides you with an introduction to the
capabilities and operation of the FormsPro 4300. FormsPro 4500, and FormsPro 4503
printers.

Describe the software interface when using ANSI X3.64, Epson FX, IBM Proprinter,
DEC LA120, Simple TTY, or Printek emulation mode.

Each of these chapters is designed as a stand-alone chapter, capable of providing all
the information necessary to write software for a particular emulation.  You may want
to read the chapter for the emulation(s) you are using, and skip the others.

Describes the output of hex dump mode, and how it may be used to debug software
problems.

Following the above chapters are appendices containing ASCII character tables and
font samples, additional control panel features, how to use the basic bar coding
support, printer specifications, and detailed interface specifications for the optional
interfaces.

For your convenience a glossary of printer related terms may be found in the rear of
the manual.