ImageWriter II: How to Set Line Length from an Apple IIGS



Is there a way, when writing a BASIC program on the Apple IIGS, to send a
command string to an ImageWriter II printer (like Control-i 40N) to limit
the number of characters that the ImageWriter prints on a line?

You cannot set that limit within the ImageWriter, but you can set it within
the IIGS's serial port firmware. In fact, it's the command you cited
above. The ImageWriter prints until it physically reaches the end of the
platen. So, if you need a guaranteed way to force a premature carriage
return, set the serial port's firmware.


Published Date: Feb 18, 2012