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To select a printer in multiple printer applications, the computer sends the Printer Select Code (which consists of any ASCII character string numbering from one to eight characters) followed by the desired printer port number.
The Printer Select Code is trapped by Print Master if it is valid and not passed to the printer. This code may be sent by inserting it into a file or by using BayTech's memory resident port select program which will automatically send it by striking hot keys or using a mouse.
Section 6.2 discusses how to use the Printer Select Code to select printer ports.
Factory default is $PRINTER.
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In multiple printer applications, you can choose between two methods of selecting printers. Mode 1 allows the computer to select the printer at the beginning of printing only. The unit is transparent after 16 characters or more. Mode 2 is a
NOTE: In Printer Select Mode 1 (beginning of printing only) the Model 706A and 708A will recognize the printer select code only if the very first characters of the print job contain the printer select code.
Factory default is Mode 2: selection anytime while sending.
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