• d specifies the defined data (raster format).
• k indicates the number of the definition data. k is an explanation parameter;
therefore it does not need to be transmitted.
■ In cases where the specified key code already exists in memory, it will be
necessary to overwrite the data. [Notes]
■ NV graphics indicate image data groups defined in the printer’s internal
non-volatile memory. Data definitions for NV graphics data created using this
command are valid until redefined by this function or <Function 68>.
■ The functions used to define NV graphics data are this function and Function
68. Even with printer models that support both, it is recommended that only one
of the functions be used for data definition tasks.
• The two functions differ only in that one function (this function) defines data
in raster format, while the other (Function 68) defines data in column format. The
domains and control information are identical.
• In cases where the key code specified by this function coincides with a key
code being used by Function 68, a new data definition is created.
■ Use this function at the beginning of the line when the standard mode is
selected.
■ This function is incompatible with macros, so make sure to avoid including it
when defining macros.
■ In cases where there is insufficient capacity available for storing NV graphics
data, this function cannot be used. Use Function 51 to confirm the available
capacity in the NV graphics data area.
■ One option is to delete items of NV graphics data that were previously defined
to the same key code.
■ The data for byte k of d1 ... dk is processed as a single item of defined NV
graphics data. The defined data (d) specifies “1” for bits corresponding to dots that
will be printed and “0” for bits corresponding to
dots that will not be printed.
■ NV graphics data is defined using the dot density set by Function 49.
■ Specify single data groups [c d1 ... dk] when monochrome is selected (b = 1) as
the color.
■ Specify b number of data groups [c d1 ... dk] when multiple colors are selected
(b ≠ 1). It is also important to specify different colors in units of data groups when
specifying color (c).
■ NV graphics data is printed using Function 69.
■ Note that it is not possible to create definitions for both NV graphics data (this
command) and NV bit image data (FS q). NV bit image data definitions are deleted
when this command is used.
■ The relationship between NV graphics data (raster format) and print results is
shown in the table below.