wg@aluxp.UUCP (gieske) (09/27/84)
I need information on the control sequences used by Integral Data Systems Prism printers to control various functions, such as pitch, margins, hor- izontal spacing increments, and more. Some of the sequences I am trying to decipher are: \EL \ED \EB \EC \EJ \ER \EG (\E means escape, incase you were wondering.) If you have information on the IDS Prism printers, I would much appreciate an explanation of the control sequences used. I am trying to define a print- cap file for a C. Itoh Prowriter connected to a Fortune 32:16 system, and am using the IDS printcap as a guide. I have met with significant success, except in the proportional print mode. Understanding of the sequences used by the IDS printer will most likely unravel the remaining mysteries. Thanks much, in advance. Bill Gieske AT&T Bell Laboratories Allentown, PA phone: X5137
olson@fortune.UUCP (Dave Olson) (10/03/84)
Here are the meanings of the IDS escape sequences you requested.
The '3rd vertical increment' refers to the fact that the IDS
is rather unusual in that it keeps the upward, downward, and 'other'
vertical increments. As far as I know, the :ii: entry which describes
this is NOT used by Fortune software, it is there just for
completeness. (I don't even remember what it does.)
Might I suggest that you get the current man pages for printcap(5)
from Fortune (or your dealer), rather than trying to convert an
(especially and IDS!) entry.
\EL - set form length
\ED - set upward vertical increment
\EB - set downward vertical increment
\EC - set 'third vertical increment'
\EJ - set margins (both right AND left)
\ER - select alternate char set
\EG - move head to given horizontal position.
Dave Olson, Fortune Systems
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