PRINTER CTRL
The AFIS DMU has two RS-232 printer interfaces. Users may print
messages or weather to either or both printer ports. Automatic print-
ing is also available. Controls for these options, as well as Auto Form
Feed control, are accessed on the PRINTER CONTROL page. Auto
Form Feed currently applies to the -0211 and the -2011 DMUs.
Access the PRINTER CONTROL page by line selecting the PRINT-
ER CTRL field on the OPERATING MODES page and pressing
ENTER.
MESSAGE DEST
The Message Destination field is used to assign the printer port that
will be used when messages are printed. Messages can be sent to
printer port 1 (PRT1), printer port 2 (PRT2), or BOTH.
1. AFIS key - DEPRESS to display AFIS MENU page.
2. Line Select Key - DEPRESS to position cursor over OPERATING
MODES.
3. ENTER Key - DEPRESS.
4. Line Select Key - DEPRESS to position cursor over the PRINT-
ER CTRL field. SEL will appear in the field.
5. ENTER Key - DEPRESS to access the PRINTER CONTROL
page.
6. Line Select Key - DEPRESS to position cursor over MESSAGE
DEST.
7. BACK Key - DEPRESS to cycle destination field between PRT1,
PRT2, and BOTH.
8. ENTER Key - DEPRESS to set Message Destination field to its
present value (PRT1, PRT2, or BOTH.)
WEATHER DEST
The Weather Destination field is used to assign the printer port that
will be used when weather is printed. Weather can be sent to printer
port 1 (PRT1), printer port 2 (PRT2), or BOTH.
1. AFIS key - DEPRESS to display AFIS MENU page.
2. Line Select Key - DEPRESS to position cursor over OPERATING
MODES.
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GNS-XL Flight Management System AFIS Operation
Rev. 3
Oct/02