Chapter 4 USING THE PRINTER WITH DOS AND BASIC

Although you will probably do most of your printing with the aid of

commercial software, at times you will want to employ direct commands or programs of your own. This chapter will give you some ideas. Three subjects are covered:

• Hard-copying the screen

•Programming the printer with DOS commands

•Programming the printer with BASIC

HARD-COPYING THE SCREEN (MS-DOS AND PC-DOS)

If your computer has a PRTSC (or PrtSc) key, there is an easy way to get hard copy of the screen. Press the SHIFT and PRTSC keys. The printer

will print the current screen contents. The PRTSC key works both at the

system command level and while you are running application software.

Normally the PRTSC key prints only text data, but if your DOS system

includes a file named GRAPHICSCOM, you can hard-copy graphics dis- plays by first typing the command:

A>GRAPHICS

You will find that graphics printing takes considerably more time than

text printing. See your DOS manual for further information on the

GRAPHICS command.

At the DOS command level, there is also a simple way to have the printer

print hard copy continuously, instead of one screen at a time. Press the CTRL key, hold it down, then also press the PRTSC key. If your computer does not have a PRTSC key, press the CTRL and P keys. Nothing visible will

happen, but you have just switched on the print-screen function. After this,

the printer will hard-copy all text displayed. For example, try typing the directory command:

A>DIR

You will obtain a printed directory.

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LC-IOII specifications

The Star Micronics LC-IOII is an innovative input/output (I/O) device and controller designed to enhance the connectivity and functionality of point-of-sale (POS) systems. This device is particularly valuable for businesses that need to implement various peripherals into their operations, including printers, displays, and cash drawers.

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Another key characteristic of the LC-IOII is its robust compatibility with various POS software solutions. This enables businesses to implement the device with their existing systems without the need for extensive software modifications. Star Micronics has ensured that the LC-IOII works seamlessly with different operating systems, which adds to its appeal for businesses that are looking to future-proof their POS setups.

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