Microsoft KB Archive/64906

Switching Modes on the IBM 4019 LaserPrinter

PSS ID Number: Q64906 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

5.00

MS-DOS

= SUMMARY =

The IBM 4019 LaserPrinter has the following four emulation modes:

IBM ASCII mode (also called IBM PPDS mode) HP Emulation mode (HP LaserJet II) Plotter Emulation mode (IBM or HP Graphics Language) PostScript mode (with PostScript option installed)

= MORE INFORMATION =

The printer is in IBM ASCII mode by default. The mode can be changed (as described more fully below) by pressing one of three buttons, or a combination of buttons, when the printer is turned on.

IBM ASCII (PPDS) Mode
Press and hold the PAPER button when turning the printer on to select IBM ASCII (PPDS) mode.

HP Emulation Mode ( HP LaserJet)
Press and hold the FONT button when turning the printer on to select HP Emulation mode.

Plotter Emulation Mode ( IBM or HP Graphics Language)
Press and hold the ORIENTATION button when turning the printer on to select Plotter Emulation mode.

PostScript Mode
Press and hold both the PAPER and FONT buttons when turning the printer on to select PostScript mode.

To determine what mode the printer is in, press the ORIENTATION button when the printer is online. One of the following numbers will appear in the status window.

1 = IBM ASCII mode 2 = HP Emulation mode 3 = Plotter Emulation mode 8 = PostScript mode

The drivers supplied with Word 5.0 for the IBM 4019 are for use when the printer is in IBM ASCII (PPDS) mode. The printer can also be operated as an HP LaserJet-compatible printer by setting it to HP Emulation mode and using an HP LaserJet II printer driver.

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