m_open_printer

This call initializes the active printer's character translation table, establishes the baud rate, and prepares the communication channel (serial port) to converse with the printer.


Syntax:         void m_open_printer() 
Parameters:     None 
Returns:        None 
Related Calls:  m_init_printer is not necessary before this call.
                m_close_printer must be called to release the printer when done.  
Comments:       The active printer character translation table is determined by the
                current setting of PrDriver in the SETTINGS data structure. 
                A value of        0 = Epson FX-80
                                  1 = HP LaserJet II and HP DeskJet
                                  2 = IBM ProPrinter
                The default setting in the Setup application is 1.  
                The current character translation table may be changed by the user by
                selecting a new printer type through the Setup application.