Configuring Systems for Terminals, Printers, and Other Serial Devices (32022-90051)

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Describing Asynchronous Devices

How to Use Duplex Printing

Figure 9-1 Duplex Mode Page Binding

In addition to the escape sequences mentioned above, the [RESET]

escape sequence ([ESC]) will also disable duplex mode and return the

printer to simplex mode. Therefore, the duplex mode escape sequences

should be entered after the

[RESET] escape sequence in an initialization

string.

Since the duplex mode escape sequences can be embedded within a data

ﬁle, it is possible for a printer conﬁguration not to be in agreement with

how the printer is enabled.

To avoid this situation, close attention to detail during conﬁguration

and use of escape sequences is required. When conﬁguring simplex

printers, always indicate in the Printer Control screen of the printer ﬁle

that duplex printing is supported. Also, do not send duplex mode escape

sequences to simplex printers. When conﬁguring duplex printers for

duplex printing, it is mandatory to indicate in the Printer Control

screen that duplex printing is supported. Duplex printing will not be

effective until the escape sequences are received by the printer.

Similarly, duplex printing will remain in effect until the Disable duplex

mode escape sequence is received or the

[RESET] escape sequence is

received.

For detailed information on TTUTIL.PUB.SYS, refer to Customizing

Terminal Type Files and Printer Type Files with Workstation

Conﬁgurator.

For detailed information on the use of the escape sequences refer to the

technical reference manual provided with the printer.