At 04:07 PM 10/25/2007, Dave Powell, MMfab wrote:
I remember the 2640 and the history of PCL I just couldn't find any of the
"common" escape sequences in the example given below. I just thought
there was something I was missing in Reflection docs, because if Reflection
had published all of the PCL escape sequences recently I was going to try
to snag a copy as WRQ/Attachmate docs/ format are easier to navigate
and search than the HP html/pdf versions on docs.hp.com. At least for
my fingers. :)
Anyone remember the original LaserJet and what the product name was? :D
Neil
>"I'll still say there are at least a few specific sequences common to both
>protocols."
>
>Yep, I've used identical codes for "home up" and "jump to column x" on
>terminals and lasers.
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Tracy Pierce" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 12:57
>Subject: Re: [HP3000-L] HP Escape Sequences
>
>
>Somebody will correct me if I'm wrong, but I do believe
>
>PCL grew out of HP terminal control sequences and rules that were in
>place at least as far back as 2640 terminals, long before PCL (also used
>on pre-laser HP printers) gave HP its foothold in the early laser
>printer market.
>
>So you can learn at least the syntax rules of PCL from Reflection's
>escape sequence docs, and I haven't looked lately to be sure but I'll
>still say there are at least a few specific sequences common to both
>protocols.
>
>
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: HP-3000 Systems Discussion
> > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Neil Armstrong
> > Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 11:37 AM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: HP Escape Sequences
> >
> > At 02:14 PM 10/25/2007, Brian Donaldson wrote:
> > Brian,
> >
> > I am not sure how Reflection escape sequence documentation is going to
> > help with interpreting PCL documentation, unless your version
> > of Reflection
> > has PCL escape sequence documentation.
> >
> > I have 12.0 and I can't find any reference to PCL.
> >
> > Neil
> >
> > >If you have Reflection as your terminal emulator then the
> > good news it has
> > >an online help. Click on "Help Topics" and type in "escape
> > sequences".
> > >
> > >Good Luck,
> > >
> > >Brian Donaldson.
> > >
> > >On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:46:40 -0400, Shelps, Margie
> > ><[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > >
> > > >Does anyone know anything about using escape sequences on
> > the HP using
> > > >QUIZ, or can anyone point me to a manual regarding the
> > use of escape
> > > >sequences on the HP using QUIZ?.
> > > >
> > > >For example, I am using code such as:
> > > >DEFINE CODE39-8-1 CHAR*27 = & ;turn on code 3 of 9 font spacing 8.1
> > > > ESC+"&l0O"+ ESC+"(0Y" + ESC+"(s0p8.1h12v0s0b0T"
> > > >DEFINE FONT-CODE CHAR*26 = & ;return to original font
> > > > ESC+"&l0O"+ ESC+"(8U" + ESC+"(s0p10h12v0s0b3T"
> > > >
> > > >I do know that this has something to do with setting up
> > the font, but the
> > > >code has been passed down and I would like to understand
> > what it means as
> > >I
> > > >want to change the font size and boldness (if possible)
> > > >
> > > >H E L P
> > > >
> > > >Thanks is advance
> > > >
> > > >Margie Shelps
> > > >Eastwood Company
> > > >
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