Xerox FS 5250 IPC instruction manual Function 100 Port Share Option, ??character

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Selected FSL Functions

Xerox FS 5250, User’s Guide

For details on Operating Modes (i.e. function 70 and function 36), DJDE and Metacode Handling, you are referred to the Programmer's Guide, doc. no. D62081

11.9. Port Share Option

This section will describe share timeout and how to specify the timeout string via function Y100.

Function 100: Port Share Option

If you do not use your laser printer full time, you can share it with others. This is often relevant in office environments where you use different printers for different print jobs . You can also use this facility for your own use, if you print from both midrange and PC systems.

The interface has been designed with both a twinax port for the connection to the twinax system and a parallel port to which you can connect a PC, etc. If you use both ports on the interface, you will be able to set a timer to control how long the interface will wait for data from one port before accepting data from another port. You will also be able to code a string that can be used to e.g. reset the printer or select a new font. The timer and string to be sent when the port takes over will work on the port it was sent to. If you code the string, it will be sent automati cally when you change from one port to the other.

In order to specify the timeout for a specific input port, an FSL ( Function

Selection via the Line) sequence must be sent to the port in question. To do this a temporary Escape (ESC) Character must be defined first. This is done in the following way:

&&??<character>

The sequence "&&??%" will define " %" as the ESC Character.

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Contents EMC directive TrademarksSafety Notice Table of Contents PCL PC Support Virtual Printer Error Messages Appendix a Supported Setup FunctionsProgramming via Shareport What is the Xerox FS 5250? Introduction to the Xerox FSPrinter Driver Selection XES mode selection handles Xdpm and Xppm data streams IPC Upgrade Kit Items SuppliedProduct Features Non-IPCIf equipped with the optional IPC module Supported Control Units Installation Requirements Pre-Installation RequirementsNational Language Via the LineEU or US Settings Working EnvironmentConnections and Installation of the Xerox FS Rear Panel= PCL, B = XES Twinax Connector Emulation Changing the DriverVia the Line Selecting emulation via the line can be done inPCL onlyVia the Address Switch %Y37,5224%Non-IPDS Y37,n1 Write Emulation Y37,n1 Write EmulationCurrent emulation is Non-IPDS Selection EmulationSelection Emulation Address Setting Via the address switchDual Printer Emulation PCL only Non-IPDS as primary emulation Ipds as primary emulationUpgrading to Ipds Connecting the Xerox FS 5250to the Printer Connecting via Centronics outputConnecting the Xerox FS 5250to the System What if the CU Indicator fails to turn on?Test via the address switch Test FunctionTimeout Operation of the Xerox FS Top Panel of the Xerox FS1 CU PAR Parallel inputSER Serial input/output Ready Printer ReadyState Indication Function Selection via the Line Syntax of an FSL FunctionYfunction number,parameters% Escape Character Defining a Temporary Escape Character Removing Temporary Escape Character??% ??blankDefining a Permanent Escape Character Removing Permanent Escape CharacterY48,00 ??% Commands for Storing and Restoring Settings Command Description Example??% %X1 ??% %X3Pass-Through Mode PCL only%1B %%1B%Pass-through mode XES Transparency Mode Limitations For details refer to the programmers guide, doc. D62081IdaSetup Ipds Programming Programming the Xerox FS 5250 Non-IPDS Selected FSL Functions Paper SizeTrays Changing paper size??% %Y12,n1,n2% &&??space Value Paper SizeValue Paper Tray Saving the command Other commandsThis command also erases the escape character Changing paper size examplePaper Trays Basic printer set-upChanging paper trays Value n1 Format Characteristics FormatFormats Function Y10 Page FormatChanging Page Format ??% %Y10,n1,n2% &&??spaceValue n2 Tray Changing page format example ??% %Y10,2,3% %X1Automatic Page Orientation Function Y98 Automatic Page OrientationY98 Syntax Y98,n1,n2% Example Y98, 0,3%Automatic Page Orientation Chart Automatic Page OrientationExplanation to the chart on Automatic Page Orientation Y98 Enabled factory defaultY98 Disabled FontsSelecting Fonts PCL System /36 OCL Text -YESChanging font ??% %Y96,n1% &&??spaceDefault Gfid Table Symbol SET and TranslateGfid Scaleable Fonts Only applies to printers running PCL LevelTypeface ID PCL No Name of Typeface Style Strokeweight Defining Fonts PCLSymbol set of the font Value Symbol setWhat you need to know This is Helvetica Proportional spacing, boldItalic Selected FSL Functions Xerox FS 5250, User’s Guide Typeface of the font Value Typeface ValueTypefaceOther commands Selecting Fonts XESFont definition example ??% %Y91,521,6,5,1,18,1% %X1This function cannot be saved in the permanent memory Changing font example??% %Y96,41% &&?? Defining Fonts XES Font definitionXES Gfid Font strings sent OrientationGfid Gfid Optional Scaling CPI / Gfid RelationCOR CPI / Gfid Relation Font definition example Duplex Printing System or interface?What to consider Binding option ??% X4 &&????% Y19,0% &&?? Setting Description You cannot save the duplex command in the permanent memorySelecting duplex printing Orientation Duplex selection example, PCL ??% %Y19,2% %Y10,1,3% &&?? Duplex selection example, XES ??% %Y19,2% %Y96,nn% &&??Output Data Xdpm ISO Xdpm Ebcdic Xppm Ebcdic Xppm AsciiData Stream Translation Mode Function Settings Output Y70 Y36Port Share Option Function 100 Port Share Option??character Y100,timeout,user string% Y100 =Y100 Sending the commands from the system Example ??%%Y100,20,1B,45%%X1Sending the commands from the PC Printer sharing example??% %Y100,30,1B 45 1B 28 32 53% ??% %Y100,35,1BzlH%%X1Programming via Shareport Activating the Y249 Engineering FunctionLimitations when Y249 is active Deactivating the Y249 Engineering FunctionUpdating firmware Escape sequences must be in HEXPC Support Virtual Printer Error Messages Recoverable ErrorsMultistrike String is TOO Long Non-Recoverable Hardware Errors Code Error Type Code DescriptionAppendix a Supported Setup Functions XES ModeDescription ESC Transparency Features No. DescriptionPCL Mode ESC Features Quick Reference Guideto the Supported FSL Functions Default depends N1 Physical paper Name Syntax Parameters Ly write PCL String Translate Table Ebcdic Name Syntax Parameters IBM Gfid APO Name Syntax Parameters Deviation Nvram Appendix B Test Printout 101 Appendix C Use of Xerox FS 5250 Serial Port Out Appendix D Related Manuals Laser 5250, Programmers Guide Document no. D62081IPDS, Programmer’s Guide Document no. D60253 Index Lead-in/lead-out sequences