Sharp MZ-5500 Tehnical Manual

9-2. Handling printer control code (function code)
As minor control functions are furni5hed to each MZ series printer, control
is executed with the control code that follows the ESC c1de (IBll).
Ho", to send a control code "XX (hex)"
BASIC operating
the personal
computer
Transmission
of
control code
Example:
1'0 send the code "IBU"
and data "6"
with the linefeed
pitch set to
1/6"
HZ-3500
HZ-5500/5600
(BASIC-3)
PRINT
CllR$ . &XX
PRINT CHR$ & IB;"6";
NOTE:
The machine language routine 15 required for the MZ-2000 series!
9-3. Making a hard copy of the video screen
Since the MZ-5500/5600 has the multiwindow capability, it can be copied on
the printer with windows overlaid in the display screen.
°CP/M-86 and MS-DOS incorporated hard copy function
Push the [BREAK) key first. Push the [COPY] key in the wait state in which
tiOle the [CAPS] key is blinking. This will produce a hard copy of the
display sereen. This function i5 supported for the applieation software of
th~ CP/M-86 and MS-UOS.
°BASIC ineorporated hard copy funetion
GPRINT
Hard co
[SHIFT] + (BREAK],
then (COPY]
BASIC-3
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Sharp MZ-5500 Specifications

General

Brand	Sharp
Model	MZ-5500
Category	Desktop
Language	English