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4.2 Command Transfer Procedure
4.2.1 Command transfer sequence for non-compressed and the run-length encoded compression modes
The following are the basic commands used in non-compressed and run-length encoded modes. The commands are
listed in order as they are sent:
Table 4 Command Sequence for the Conventional command method of graphics data transmission
Transfer cycle Details of setting Items set Commands used
Enter remote mode
Set Printer Timer***
Job Start***
Set Job Name
Paper Feed Setup
Set paper path
Set Media information
Set double paper print
Set user setting
Other Remote Commands
(optional)
Exit Remote Mode
1.2 Initialize printer
1.3 Select graphics mode
1.4 Set unit
ESC (R
TI
JS
JH
SN
PP
MI
DP
US
ESC 00H 00H 00H
ESC @
ESC ( G
ESC ( U
2. Printing method control
2.1 Turn unidirectional mode on/off
2.2Select MicroWeave printing mode
2.3 Select Monochrome or Color
2.4 Select Ink Drop Size
ESC ( i
ESC ( K
ESC ( e
(single sheet)
3.2 Set paper dimension
3.3 Set print method ID
ESC (S
ESC (m
1 Set vertical print position
5.2 Set horizontal print position
5.3 Print raster graphics: *
repeat above for each color
7.2 Enter Remote Mode
Load NVR Settings
Job End
Exit Remote Mode
ESC (R
LD
JE
ESC 00H 00H 00H
*Parameters and data format of non-compressed vs. run-length encoded transmissions will differ with the Print
Raster Graphics command.
**In the case of micro weave print mode, ESC ACK command is inserted only when the plural passes are specified
with no paper feed.
*** It is necessary to send the TI command before the JS command.