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After you define the functions for a print device definition,
you can combine these functions into modes. A mode is a combination of functions that you define to allow
the print device to meet specific printing needs. For example, you could create a "Final Printout"
mode for the HP LaserJet that would include the functions for 10
cpi, Emphasized printing, and Near- letter quality printing. As a network supervisor, you must determine what your printing
needs are and then define the modes you will need. | | | |  | NOTE: In most printers, the order of the functions is important.
See your printer's documentation for more details. | | | | |
Creating
Print Device Modes | |
Use the following procedure to create a new mode. From the PRINTDEF "Available Options" menu,
select "Print Devices." Select "Edit Print Devices" from
the "Print Device Options" menu. The "Defined Print Devices" window appears. Select the name of the device you want to create
a mode for, then press <Enter>. The "Device Options" menu appears. Select "Device Modes." The "Modes for Device devicename" window
appears. For previously created print devices, a list of modes may
already exist in this window. For newly created devices, the only
mode to appear is the "(Re- initialize)" mode,
which exists by default. However, the appropriate printer commands
are not yet assigned to this mode. The "(Re-initialize)" mode contains the
functions that are appended to the beginning and end of a print
job to ensure that the printer starts in a known state and returns
to a known state. It is the only mode that does this. To set up the "(Re-initialize mode)," highlight
the mode and press <Enter>. To see a list of all defined functions for the print
device, press <Insert>. Most printers have a single control sequence for reset. Select the function or control sequence for resetting
the printer. If your printer does not have a single reset function, you
must enter all your printer's "Cancel"
functions into the Re-initialize mode. Mark multiple functions by
highlighting each and pressing <F5> (the Mark key). Press <Esc> to return to the "Modes
for Device <devicename>" window.
Create additional modes as needed. At the "Modes for Device devicename" window,
press <Insert>. Type the name of the mode you want to create (for
example, "Final Printout") in the "New
Mode Name" entry box and press <Enter>. Select the new mode name. The "Functions for Mode modename" window
appears. Enter the functions for the new mode in the list. To see the list of all defined functions
for that print device, press <Insert>. To highlight the functions you want to include in
the new mode, use <F5> (the Mark key). Then press <Enter>. For example, if you want to create a Final Printout mode for
"My Printer" and include 10 cpi, Emphasized printing,
and Near-letter quality printing, highlight and mark each of these
options. Then press <Enter>.
The order of the functions in the functions list may be important
to the printer. Normally, any function you add is placed at the end of the
"Functions for Mode modename" list. However, you
can insert a new function anywhere in the list: Highlight the function following the
line where you want the new function added. Press <F5> (the Mark key) and then press
<Insert> to go to the "Available Functions..."
list. Highlight the function you want to include at the
marked location in the new mode and press <F5> (the Mark
key). Press <Enter>. The functions you choose appear in the "Functions
for Mode modename" list.
When you have completed the "Functions"
list, press <Escape> to return to the "Modes"
list.
To
delete an item from the modes list, highlight
that mode and press <Delete>. Then press <Enter>. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for each mode or combination
of functions you want to create. When you are finished entering modes for one print
device, press <Esc> to return to the "Defined
Print Devices" list.
Viewing Print Device Modes | |
If one or more print device definitions have been created
or imported, you can view their associated modes by following these
steps. From the PRINTDEF "Available Options" menu,
select "Print Devices." The "Print Device Options" menu is displayed. Select "Edit Print Devices." The "Defined Print Devices" list is displayed. Select the device you wish to view and press <Enter>. The "Device Options" menu appears. Select "Device Modes." The "Modes for Device devicename" window
appears. Select the desired mode. The list of functions associated
with that mode appear.
Modifying
Print Device Modes | |
This feature allows you to modify a print device mode that
you previously entered. You can change the name of the mode or change the functions
executed from this mode. Use the following procedure to view or modify an existing
print device mode. From the PRINTDEF "Available Options" menu,
select "Print Devices." Select "Edit Print Devices" from
the "Print Device Options" menu. The "Defined Print Devices" window appears. Select the name of the device you want to create
a mode for, then press <Enter>. The "Device Options" menu appears. Select "Device Modes." The "Modes for Device devicename" window
appears. For previously created print devices, a list of modes may
already exist in this window. For newly created devices, the only mode to appear is the
"(Re-initialize)" mode, which exists by default.
However, the appropriate printer commands are not yet assigned to
this mode. Highlight the mode you wish to modify. Press <F3> if you wish to
change the name of the mode.
Press <Del> if you with to delete
the mode. Otherwise, press <Enter>. The "Functions for Mode name" is appears. Add or delete any functions you wish from the list. To view the functions
already used in an existing mode, press <Enter>. You cannot modify these functions from this screen. To edit
print device functions, return to the "Device Options"
menu and select "Device Functions." To add new functions to the mode, place your cursor
in the list at the location you want the first new function to appear,
and then press <Ins>. The "Available Functions for Device name"
list appears. Mark the functions you want to use with <F5>,
then press <Enter> to place them in the mode function list. Functions will be added in the order they were marked. To delete functions from the mode, press
<Del>.
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