
Applications Overview
If it does, then the communication channel has been setup correctly. If it doesn't, check the cables, the printer I/O Settings and the terminal emulator settings.
For developing applications, the printer has an executive mode that incorporates a prompt and provides an echo of characters typed. Basic command line editing is incorporated to allow backspacing etc.
The command line editing keystrokes are:
Function
Keystroke
Hex
Value
ASCII
Action
Backspace
Backspace or [Ctrl/H]
08
BS
Deletes last character on line
Line Feed  | [Ctrl/J]  | 0A  | LF  | Indicates completion of the  | 
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  | process the line.  | 
Carriage  | [Enter] or  | 0D  | CR  | Same as LF  | 
Return  | [Ctrl/M]  | 
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Retype  | [Ctrl/R]  | 12  | DC2  | PAL will display the line as it | 
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Undo | [Ctrl/U] | 15  | NAK | PAL will discard the current line | 
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  | type the line again. | 
To enter the executive mode type the following:
executive[ENTER]
The printer will respond with a sign-on  message and prompt:
PAL – Printer Application Language
Release 02.95 (1998.08.19.08.20.49).
Platform Implementation CW1.S3A@1998.08.19.08.20.25.
Copyright 2000, Datasouth Computer Corporation, All Rights Reserved
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