Epson MFJ-1278B manual Pktpix ON/OFF, Mode Packet Immediate Command

MFJ-1278B MULTI-MODE OPERATIONAL COMMANDS

PKTPIX ON/OFF Mode: Packet Immediate Command

PKTPIX is an immediate command that provides a method for the MFJ-1278B, to print packet pictures, and other graphics format data transmitted by another station in the VHF packet mode. The user must be connected to another station, with a printer connected to the built-in printer port. Once connected you must go back to command mode with a CTRL-C, and obtain the cmd: prompt. When the characters PK are typed the MFJ-1278B will display the following message:

Entering transparent mode for packet-pix reception

The MFJ-1278B is now ready to print packet graphics. Packet pictures data transmitted from the connecting packet station are received and data is sent directly to the printer attached to the MFJ-1278, without any intervening modification. Therefore, all data MUST use the same printer control codes that your printer uses. Typically EPSON format codes will be used.

Packet picture printing to the MFJ-1278B printer port requires you to first establish a packet connection with the station who is going to send the picture. Note that you won't be able to call up PKTPIX until the connection is made. You must have the printer powered and selected before MFJ-1278B will let you use the PKTPIX command.

Once these conditions are met, all data received over the packet link are sent directly to the printer.

Exit PKTPIX by using the escape-to-cmd: mode sequence for TRANSPARENT connections. Use CTRL-C three times (default), or asynchronous BREAK.