What is the difference between Graphics Mode and Text Mode?
In “Graphics Mode”, AccuTerm converts the text received from the host into an graphic image using the Windows printer driver. The printer then prints this image. AccuTerm looks for certain control characters in the print stream and “executes” them: CR moves the current position to the beginning of the line, LF moves the current position to the next line, and FF ends the current page and begins a new page. Other control characters are ignored. In “Graphics Mode”, you can select the font, page orientation and paper size from the Printer tab in AccuTerm’s settings by clicking the “Page Setup” button. “Graphics Mode” is compatible with most Windows-compatible printers, however, advanced printer control from the host using control codes and escape sequences is not possible. “Text Mode” bypasses the Windows printer driver, and sends the print stream directly to the Windows spooler. Because data is sent directly to the printer (via the spooler), all printer control functions are supported (th
