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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 the order as they are sent:
Table 5 Command Sequence for the Conventional command method of graphics data transmission
Transfer cycle Details of setting Items set Commands used
1.1 Exit Packet Mode ESC SOH @EJL…
Enter remote mode ESC (R
Set Printer Timer TI ***
Job Start JS ***
Set Job Name JH
Paper Feed Setup SN
Set paper path PP ****
Set Media information
MI
Set double paper print
DP
Set user setting
US
Other Remote Commands (optional)
Exit Remote Mode
ESC 00H 00H 00H
1.2 Initialize printer ESC @
1.3 Select graphics mode ESC (G
By document 1. Initialize settings
1.4 Set unit ESC (U
2.1 Turn unidirectional mode on/off ESC U
2.2 Select Micro Weave printing mode ESC (i
2.3 Select Monochrome or Color ESC ( K
2. Printing method control
2.4 Select Ink Drop Size ESC ( e
3.1 Set page format ESC (c or ESC (C
3.2 Set paper dimension ESC (S
3. Set print format
(single sheet)
3.3 Set print method ESC (M
By page By raster 4. Set vertical position 4.1 Set vertical print position ESC (V or ESC (v
5. Transfer data 5.1 Select color ESC r or ESC (r
5.2 Set horizontal print position ESC(/ or ESC ( $
5.3 Print raster graphics: *
repeat above for each color
ESC .
5.4 Print compulsory ** ESC ACK
6. Form feed 6.1 Form feed FF
7.1 Initialize printer ESC @
7.2 Enter Remote Mode ESC (R
Load NVR Settings LD
Job End
JE
7. Terminate printing
Exit Remote Mode 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.
**** Limit at the time of SN command ver.4 or ver.5 sending.
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