Method and apparatus for establishing tab settings and indexing

Details Method and apparatus for establishing tab settings and indexing Method and apparatus for establishing tab settings and indexing

1978-03-06

1980-12-23

Wright, Jr., Ernest T.

Typewriting machines

Control of print position along print-line by signal...

400 63, 400 70, 400 76, 364900, B41J 530

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042407583

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for establishing, verifying, and correcting tab settings and indexing parameters for text to be printed by a word processing system. The apparatus includes logic and related control networks for establishing a line of codes in memory indicative of the location and status of such tab settings and indexing parameters, for setting an electronic tab rack, for verifying and correcting such settings and parameters by, and responsive to, the advancement and backspacing of the printer carrier, and for producing a hard copy printout, during entry and playback, of such tab setting and indexing mode status.

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