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The basic format of each text file is as follows:
<ESC> <SOH>@EJL ENTER LANGUAGE=[mode]
Example: To switch to HP LaserJet III emulation mode.
The text file hp.txt would be:
<ESC> <SOH>@EJL ENTER LANGUAGE=LJ-3
Then, the batch file ejllq.bat would look like this:
REM This batch file changes the printer to HP LaserJet III emulation.
REM
COPY HP.TXT LPT1:
To create these files:
- Creating the Text File -
Either:
If you have Microsoft Windows, use Windows Write to create the text file.
❐ To create the <ESC> character, type Ctrl-[ (hold down the Ctrl key and press the left
square bracket key).
❐ To create the <SOH> character, type Ctrl-A.
❐ Type the rest of the line:
@EJL ENTER LANGUAGE=[mode]
where [mode] is:
LJ-3 for HP LaserJet III emulation
LQ for Epson LQ emulation
FX for Epson FX emulation
GL for Epson GL Emulation
Also, you can type PJL if you wish to use the Hewlett Packard Printer Job Language.
Or:
If you do not have Microsoft Windows, you have to use a BASIC language interpreter
program and DOS Edit.
❐ Start QBASIC, the BASIC language interpreter that comes with MS-DOS.
Type QBASIC and press Enter.
❐ Type in the following BASIC program:
REM This program creates a text file for switching emulations
input "Name the text file that you want to create"; n$
OPEN n$ FOR OUTPUT AS #1
PRINT #1, CHR$(27); CHR$(1);
PRINT #1, "@EJL ENTER LANGUAGE="
CLOSE
❐ Save the program by selecting "Save As" in the File menu. Specify a file name.
SELECTING THE EMULATION MODE
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