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[ESC+KS] Kanji Set
ESC KS ParameterHexadecimal code
<1B>
16
<4B>
16
<53>
16
a
Initial value a=3
When the power is OFF The set parameter is maintained.
Valid range within items The set parameter is in effect until a new specification is
made.
Valid range and term of
command
Valid range between items The set parameter is in effect until a new specification is
made.
[Function]
Setting the kanji set.
[Format]
<KS>a
• Parameter
a [Kanji Set] = Refer to the table blow.
[Coding Example]
Specifying GB18030
<A>
<KS>3
<Z>
[Supplementary Explanation]
• Select the kanji set to be printed by using 16 x 16 dots horizontal writing kanji <K1> command,
24 x 24 dots horizontal writing <K2> command, 16 x 16 dots vertical writing kanji <k1>
command and 24 x 24 dots vertical dots <k2> command.
• An appropriate Kanji code should be specified when switching the Kanji Set. If the right code is
not specified, the print may fail.
[Initial value for parameter and Valid range]
Initial value Valid range
3 0: Japanese, Compatible Kanji (JISX208)
1: Japanese, JIS208 Kanji (JISX208)
2: Japanese, JIS213 Kanji (JISX213)
3: Chinese, Simplified Chinese characters (GB18030)
4: Reserved
5: Chinese, Traditional Chinese characters (BIG5)
6: Korean (KSX1001)
Parent topic Modification Command