Printer F/M (SMF940)

Use this program to set up printers that need to be accessed through FACTS.

In the majority of printer configurations, you will only need to set the first three fields on this program’s main tab. However, other tabs are available and can be accessed by entering the following codes at the selection field:

 D - double graph

 S - single graph

 T - transition graph

 F - fonts page 1

 P - fonts page 2

For printers that support graphics and special print attributes, this program also allows you to define these features for printing in FACTS. Options D, S, and T are for using graphic characters in reports and forms so that, for instance, invoices are printed with ruling boxes instead of dashes and exclamation points. Options F and P are for printers that support special font attributes, such as boldface and italic type.

This program is the last of four steps for configuring printers. For complete instructions on printer configuration in FACTS and ProvideX, refer to the Installation Manual.

For more information how to use maintenances, refer to the following topics:

How to use file maintenance programs

Main Screen

1. Printer Number

FACTS allows you to create the exact number of printers that you specified in System Control F/M. You must assign each printer a number, beginning with the number 0. The last printer number you assign should be one less than the total number of printers entered in System Control F/M. Throughout the character system, users can select FACTS printers by entering these numbers.

2. Designation

The designation is the same thing as the link file name. The printer designation must contain three characters or fewer. Examples: LP1, P1, P2.

3. Description

Enter the Description of Output from the Printer Configuration Worksheet. Printer descriptions can be up to 25 characters long. Make sure the description gives users some indication of the printer being selected and the format it will produce. For example, HP 4000 Port. 10 cpi, for a HP Laserjet 4000 that outputs in Portrait and 10 cpi print, or Okidata Land. Compressed to indicate an Okidata outputting in Landscape and compressed print.

4. Carriage Width

ProvideX printer drivers now handle carriage width. Accept the default. Enter the width of the carriage on the printer (0-999). Press Enter (CR) to initially default to 132.

5. Bar Code On

Applies to CodeLight users. Enter hex code to turn bar code on. Press Enter (CR) to initially default to none.

6. Bar Code Off

Applies to CodeLight users. Enter hex code to turn bar code off. Press Enter (CR) to initially default to none.

7. Bar Code Select

Applies to CodeLight users. Enter hex code to select the specific bar code type needed to print. Press Enter (CR) to initially default to none.

8. Landscape

ProvideX printer drivers handle orientation. Skip this field. If the printer supports landscape printing, enter the hex code sequence to initiate printing.

9. Portrait

Provides printer drivers handle printer resets. Skip this field. Enter the hex code sequence to return to portrait printing from landscape printing.

Double Graph tab

This tab only becomes available after you set the required fields on the main tab. Then, from any tab in this program enter G.

This screen allows you to enter ASCII codes that produce graphical double lines. For each of the following fields, enter the appropriate ASCII code for the printer. The window in the lower-left corner of the screen shows a picture of the graphic for which you are entering the ASCII code. Enter (CR) defaults to 000 for each.

Single Graph tab

You can access the single graph screen after you have completed all fields on the main screen and have added the record. Then, from any screen in this program enter S.

This screen allows you to enter ASCII codes for graphics of single lines. For each of the following fields, enter the appropriate ASCII code for the printer. The window in the lower-left corner of the screen shows a picture of the graphic for which you are entering the ASCII code. Enter (CR) defaults to 000 for each.

Transition Graph tab

You can access the transition graph screen after you have completed all fields on the main screen and have added the record. Then, from any screen in this program enter T.

This screen allows you to enter ASCII codes for graphics to intersect double and single lines. Fields #20-23 are for fill patterns. For each of the following fields, enter the appropriate ASCII code for the printer. The window in the lower-left corner of the screen shows a picture of the graphic for which you are entering the ASCII code. Enter (CR) defaults to 000 for each.

To intersect a vertical single line to horizontal double lines:

To intersect horizontal double lines to a vertical single line:

For fill patterns:

20. lightest box

21. medium box

22. dark box

23. darkest box

Fonts Page 1 tab

You can access the font screen–page 1 after you have completed all fields on the main screen and have added the record. Then, from any screen in this program enter F.

This screen allows you to enter hex codes for special print attributes, such as italic and boldface print. For each of the following fields, enter the appropriate hex code for the printer. Enter (CR) defaults to blanks for each.

Fonts Page 2

You can access the font screen–page 2 after you have completed all fields on the main screen and have added the record. Then, from any screen in this program enter P.

This screen lets you continue defining special print attributes. For each of the following fields, enter the appropriate hex code for the printer. Enter (CR) defaults to blanks for each.