IBM 3174 Reference Guide

Using Your ASCII Terminal
Mode Indicators: The mode Indicators tell you what mode your keyboard is using.
Displayed when you are in Insert mode. To exit Insert mode, use
the Reset key sequence.
NUM Displayedwhen the keyboard is in numeric shift, whichallows the
0—9 keys, the decimal sign, the minus sign, and DUP keys only.
N> Displayed when you
are using Enhanced Null/Space Processing.
^ Displayed when you are inextension mode. Toexitextension
mode, press a valid key or use the Extension key sequence.
PrinterStatus messages are displayed in positions60through64ofthe status line.
The following messages are used duringprintoperations (local copy) and during
the IDENT function:
O-Onn
0'*nn
0-0
0-0??
Meaning: Assigned printer. Your display is authorized to use printer ID
nn. Numbers may range from 01 to 55for individual printers and from 70 to
85for printerclasses. If youdo not have a printerto copyto or do nothave
one defined, the indicator is not displayed.
Action: None. If you wantto use a different printer or class, use the IDENT
key sequence to redefine your printer access.
Meaning: Printer is printing.The printer identified by nn is currently
printing your screen.
Action: None.
Meaning: Printerassignment. Thismessage appears whenyou use the
IDENT key sequence to assign printer access.
Action: Type in the numberofthe desired printeror class. Referto "Print
ID" on page 3-22.
Meaning: Printer ID is changed.
Action: Press the iDENT key to display a new printer assignment. Refer
to "Print ID" on page 3-22.
0-%nn
Meaning: Printer failure. Whenthe printer stops during a local copy
operation (for example, lack ofpaperor a paper jam; a data checkonthe
printerdoes not fall inthis category), the Printer Failure symbol (nn)
replacesthe Printer Is Printing symbol andthe print processis terminated.
The keyboard locksand the Printer Not Working symbol is displayed,
calling theoperator's attention tothe failure. ThePrinter Failure symbol
always specifies the failing printer, not the print class.
3-18 3174 Establishment Controller Terminal User's Reference for Expanded Functions

IBM 3174 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	3174
Category	Controller
Language	English