Introduction
Selecting Emulations
The software interface of the printer varies, depending upon which emulation is selected.
The default emulation, selected at power up, is specified by the "Mode:" value in the "Setup: INTERFACE" menu. Frequently, the desired emulation is specified here, and never changed again.
It is also possible to switch back and forth between various emulations in order to use the unique features of each. A different emulation may be selected via software with the ESC ESC n sequence.
Although switching emulations is essentially a seamless process, the fundamental differences between emulations may cause unanticipated results. For example, character size may vary, or tabs may work differently.
Changing Forms/Tractor Paths
As mentioned above, the FormsPro 4000 series printers have ten complete sets of forms parameters. These different parameters, or forms, may be selected either from the front panel or with escape sequences. In the FormsPro 4503, selecting a different form may also select a different tractor path. The tractor path is one of the parameters which may be set for each of the ten forms in the "Setup: FORMS" menu using Setup as described in the FormsPro 4000 Series Operator's Manual.
Escape sequences for loading forms are only available in the Epson and Printek emulations. In either chapter refer to the "Load Form" escape sequence in the "Forms and Tractors" section.
If you are using an emulation other than Epson or Printek, you may temporarily change emulations as described above, load the new form, and then return to the previous emulation. An example of this may be found in the "Emulations" section at the end of each of the emulation chapters.
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