Printek PrintMaster 850 Series - Manual (Page 7)

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INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the software interfaces supported by the FormsPro 4000se, FormsMaster 8000se and
PrintMaster 850 series printers. 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 either of the FormsPro4000se, FormsMaster 8000se or PrintMaster 850 Series Operator's
Manual that accompanied your printer.
How to Use This Manual
Below is a brief description of the information contained in this manual.
INTRODUCTION describes the contents of this manual. This chapter also provides you with an
introduction to the capabilities and operation of the FormsPro 4000se, FormsMaster 8000se and
PirntMaster 850 series printers.
ANSI X3.64 EMULATION, EPSON FX EMULATION, IBM PROPRINTER EMULATION,
DEC LA120/210 EMULATION, SIMPLE TTY EMULATION, PRINTEK EMULATION, AND
GENICOM 3840/3410 EMULATION are each designed as a stand-alone chapter. Each chapter
provides all the information necessary to write software for a particular emulation. You may wish to refer
only to the chapter for the emulation you are using, and skip the others.
CONFIGURATION DOWNLOAD describes how a simple text file may be used to set default values in
the printer’s non-volatile memory. This feature may be used as an alternative to using the printer’s front panel
setup and can be useful when configuring multiple printers or when configuring printers at a remote location.
HEX DUMP MODE describes the output of Hex Dump mode, and how it may be used to debug software
problems.
PRINTING BASIC BAR CODES describes how to use the built in bar coding capabilities.
ASCII CHARACTER TABLES provides a definition of ASCII control codes, character tables, and an
ASCII to Decimal to Octal to Hexadecimal conversion table.
PRINTER RESET CONDITIONS describes the state of the printer after a power up reset or receipt of a
reset command.
GLOSSARY provides a reference for printer related terms.