Microsoft KB Archive/60036

Printer Control Codes Printed on NEC LC-890

PSS ID Number: Q60036 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

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= SUMMARY =

Printer codes may be printed on documents created on a Silentwriter NEC LC-890 if Word is set up to print in PostScript or HP LaserJet emulation and the printer is in DIABLO 630 mode.

The NEC LC-890 printer is capable of printing in four modes: PostScript Interactive, PostScript Batch, HP LaserJet, and Diablo 630. Selection of the printer is done through the front control panel.

Refer to the table of contents in the Silentwriter LC-890 user’s guide. Follow the instructions provided in the section titled “Mode Menu.”

= MORE INFORMATION =

To change the mode of the printer, follow these steps:


 * 1) Make sure that the printer is turned on.
 * 2) Pressing the ONLINE button switches the front panel display between ONLINE IDLE and OFFLINE IDLE. Put the printer into the OFFLINE IDLE mode.
 * 3) Press the MENU button. The front panel displays SETUP SOFTWARE INF.
 * 4) Press the MENU button again. The front panel displays SOFTWARE INF and shows the current printer emulation.
 * 5) To change the emulation, press the NEXT button until the preferred printer mode shows in the display. POSTSCRIPT BATCH is a popular choice.
 * 6) Press the ONLINE button to exit the mode menu and save the change.

Refer to the “Mode Menu” section of the LC-890 user’s guide for additional information.

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