IBM 3174 Reference Guide

Chapter 3. Using Your ASCII Terminal
Introduction 3-2
Differences When Using Your ASCII Terminal as a 3270 Terminal 3-2
Connecting to a 3270 Host 3-2
Using the Connection Menu 3-4
Using Your
ASCII Terminal 3-6
The Display Image 3-6
Input Fields 3-7
Numeric Fields 3-7
Protected Fields 3-8
Nondisplay Fields 3-8
Using Your Keyboard 3-8
Keyboard Maps 3-8
Terminal-Controlled Keys 3-9
3270 Functions 3-9
Non-3270 Functions 3-12
Understanding Your Status Line 3-13
Status Line Format 3-13
Status Line Graphics and Meanings 3-15
Host Control Program Communication 3-19
Light Pen Simulation 3-19
Selection Fields 3-19
Attention Fields 3-20
ASCII Display Host Addressable Printer Support 3-20
Using an ASCII Printer as a 3270 Printer 3-21
Printing Screen Images (LocalCopy) 3-21
Print ID 3-22
Changing the Print ID 3-22
Printing 3-22
Printer NotWorking 3-22
Canceling a Print Request 3-23
Host-Initiated Local Copy 3-23
ASCII Graphics Local Copy 3-23
ASCII Host Communications 3-23
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IBM 3174 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	3174
Category	Controller
Language	English