PK-232 – MBX OPERATING MANUAL COMMAND SUMMARY
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PRCON tells the PK-232 whether or not a parallel printer is connected via the optional "Y" facsimile
cable. When PRCON is ON, the mode and status LED's are disabled, and do not perform their
proper function. Some LED's may remain lit, and others may flash randomly. When you are
through printing, disconnect the printer, turn PRCON OFF and the status LED's will return to nor-
mal operation.
PRFax ON|OFF Default: ON
Mode: FAX Host: PF
Parameters: ON - FAX graphics are sent to the parallel printer if PRCON is on.
OFF - FAX graphics are sent to the RS-232 serial port.
PRFAX should be ON if a parallel printer is connected to the PK-232 and in use for printing facsim-
ile pictures. If you wish to save the facsimile graphic data to disk for later retrieval, simply turn
PRFAX OFF and set AWLEN to 8 to allow 8-bit data to be sent to the serial port.
PROut ON|OFF Default: OFF
Mode: All Host: PO
Parameters: ON - All characters are sent to the parallel printer if PRCON is also ON.
OFF - All text and data is sent to the terminal through the serial port.
This command is useful for any mode where the user wants to get a printed copy of what is being
received by the PK-232. It is especially desirable for those using a terminal with the PK-232 who
otherwise can not get hard copy of received text. It is also handy if you wish to use your computer
for another purpose, and still monitor channel activity.
PRType "n" Default: 2 (Epson)
Mode: FAX Host: PY
Parameters: "n" - 0 to 255, specifying a code for the type of dot graphics sequences used by
your printer.
The following is a list of the different printer graphics types the PK-232 supports. Most of these
types are broken up by manufacturers, however EPSON and IBM are the most popular and are
supported by many printer manufacturers not shown in the list below.
If you are unsure about which type of graphics printer you have, check your printer's manual and
locate a graphics command that matches one from the GRAPHICS ON section of the table below.
If you find that your printer supports the "CHR$(27) K n1 n2" then try the EPSON (default) or IBM
graphics formats before any of the others listed. These are the most widespread graphics formats
in use that it is very likely your printer supports at least one of them.
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