User`s manual

8–4 IBM Proprinter Emulation
To exit IBM Proprinter emulation, enter the following escape sequence:
ASCII: ESC [ ? 5 8 1
Hex: 1BH 5BH 3FH 35H 38H 6CH
Note that the CSI sequence (the Enter DECIPEM sequence) cannot be used
in place of the Exit IBM Proprinter Emulation mode. In IBM mode, the CSI
is processed as an ESC.
Selecting IBM Proprinter Emulation via SOCS
Digital emulation is the default when the printer is turned on, but you can
select Proprinter emulation with one control sequence, the Select Other
Coding System sequence, SOCS:
ASCII: ESC % =
Hex: 1BH 25H 3DH
SOCS resets IBM emulation mode to its initial conditions, which include:
• Downloaded buffer
• Character and line pitch
• Character attributes
• Print density
• Form length
• Tabs
• Active Character Set
The only valid Digital–compatible commands in IBM emulation mode are
RIS and DECSTR.
Exiting IBM Proprinter Emulation
To exit IBM Proprinter emulation, enter the following escape sequence:
ASCII: ESC % @
Hex: 1BH 25H 40H
You can also exit from IBM Proprinter emulation mode by issuing a Reset to
Initial State (RIS) command: