HP LaserJet Printers - How to Enter Escape Sequences in UNIX (R)

ISSUE: Entering escape sequences in UNIX (R).

SOLUTION: The procedure to enter PCL, HP-GL/2, and PJL commands in a UNIX environment is the same as for the DOS environment in every aspect, except for the escape character itself. The procedure for entering the escape character is detailed below.

1. At any UNIX prompt, type: vi

(this brings up the vi editor)

2. While in vi, type: I

(this enters into insert mode)

3. Type: <ctrl>V

(CONTROL V; this changes the keyboard to verbose mode) Press ESCAPE.

Or, type: <ctrl>V <ctrl>[

The escape character will appear as follows: '^['

4. Enter the remaining part of the escape sequence.

NOTE: The escape character always shows up as '^['. If it does not, an incorrect character has been entered.

Quitting a vi session

· Quit vi saving changes before last write:

:q

· Quit vi without saving any changes since last write:

:q!

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