Microsoft KB Archive/20960

HP Defined Macros and Graphics with Word

PSS ID Number: Q20960 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

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= SUMMARY =

With the introduction of the LaserJet Plus and LaserJet 500 Plus, two new features were added to the LaserJet line of printers. These features are as follows:


 * 1) The ability to define macros
 * 2) Advanced graphics capabilities

Part of the function of macros is to enable the definition of user-defined escape sequences callable by a second user-defined escape sequence. Since the advanced graphics commands are escape sequences being stored in a user-defined macro, they can be called from Word by embedding the escape sequence in a Word document.

However, Microsoft does not directly support the embedding of escape sequences in a Word document. So, while the process should theoretically work, Microsoft provides no support regarding the use of defined macros on the LaserJet.

The macro definition and its download to the printer must be done each time prior to entering Word.

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