review the command structure necessary to print VisiCalc reports
with your printer.
VisiCalc setup codes
VisiCalc’s setup option allows you to use the advanced features
of your printer by first sending the proper codes to it. (In the following
examples, the control character is entered by typing the “ “‘I, or
caret.) To get to the setup mode, type”/P”. Here are the codes you’ll
need to know for the setup options available to you:
“C - This code signals you to send the character immediately fol-
lowing as a printer code. For example, to print in the con-
densed mode (using the code “0), you’ll first enter “C, then
^O.
“E - Used to send escape codes to the printer. Whenever you want -
to use an escape code, type “E instead of hitting the escape
key-then enter the :emaining characters in the code.
“R - This code sends a carriage return/line feed to the printer. Use
the “R whenever you need to skip a line on your spreadsheet.
“L - This code sends a form feed command to the printer. When
you enter “L, the printer advances to the beginning of the next
paw.
“H - Use the “H whenever you need to send a code in its hexa-
decimal form. For example, to activate the condensed mode,
type “HOF.
As you plan the design of your VisiCalc report, we encourage you
to experiment with the many options offered by your printer. To use
the different pitch sizes-pica, elite and condensed-as well as their
expanded versions, you’ll first switch to the draft-quality mode with
the code “E5. Table 3-1 illustrates the number of available columns
per page for each pitch size, along with the corresponding setup -
codes.
Table 3-1. The various draft-quality pitch sizes and their
VisiCalc setup codes.
Pitch Size Columns Per Line Setup Code
Pica 80 AEP
Elite 96 “EM
Condensed 132 “CA0
Pica Expanded 40 “EP “EW”HO1
Elite Expanded 48 “EM”EW”HO1
Condensed Expanded 66 “C”O”EW”HO1
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