User`s manual

8–7IBM Proprinter Emulation
Character Sets
The printer emulates IBM’s Code Page 437 and Code Page 850, which are
shown in Appendix C.
Code Pages
A code page is a set of symbols printed by the Proprinter emulation. These
symbols consist of letters, numbers, or graphic elements. The Proprinter
emulation supports different language requirements by utilizing different
code pages.
The Proprinter emulation uses characters from code pages 437 and 850.
These pages are set up in a table format, as described in the following
subsection.
Code Page Tables
The code page tables in Appendix C give the octal, hexadecimal, and
decimal representation of each character in the code page. Character Sets 1
and 2 are shown for IBM code pages 437 and 850.
How Control Codes are Described in This Manual
In this chapter, the following information is listed for each command
sequence where applicable:
Name The title or function of the command.
ASCII Code The ASCII mnemonic for the command is shown for both Digital and
Proprinter protocols. Command sequences are in 7–bit (ASCII) form.
Hex Code The code or command sequence in hexadecimal numbers.
Dec Code The code or command sequence in decimal numbers.
Purpose The function(s) of the command.
Discussion A discussion of the uses of the code or command sequence, including
exceptions or limitations to its use.