Printek Emulation
a documented control code or escape sequence, refer to the hex representation in the provided example. This should clarify any ambiguity. The examples may also be helpful when analyzing a hex dump (see chapter 8) printed by the printer.
Column and line numbers begin at zero, not at one. Keep this in mind when setting tabs, margins, etc.
Printek emulation was developed to allow access to the full range of hardware features available in the Printek FormsPro 4000. Other emulations typically support some character pitches, but not all character pitches. They do not allow the 10 different form setups to be selected via software, or allow graphics of every possible density to be printed. Printek emulation supports all of these features, and more, in one place. This makes Printek emulation the most powerful emulation available in the printer. We encourage you to take full advantage of all the unique features available in Printek emulation. After all, these features are the reason you purchased the FormsPro 4000. However, you should be aware that using these features may prevent your software from being easily portable to other printers. If you do not require the unique features available in Printek mode, it is probably wise to choose a different emulation that is more widely supported.
The most common reason for using Printek emulation is to select a different form setup (and thus change tractors). Many users switch to Printek emulation (using the ESC ESC 7 sequence), load a new form (using the ESC L n sequence), and then return to their standard emulation (using the ESC ESC n sequence). If you normally use Epson emulation, please note that the Epson sequence ESC EM n allows Form 0, 1, or 2 to be selected without switching to Printek emulation.
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