This document describes a basic subroutine designed for the PDP-8 computer that types alphanumeric messages packed into computer words. It explains the requirements, usage, calling sequence, and internal methodology, including how the subroutine handles character stripping and ASCII code mapping. It also provides a complete program listing, legal/illegal character tables, and references to related teletype output subroutines.
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