Section 4: Expanded Memory Commands
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BMP Graphics Store
Command Structure <ESC>GTaaa,bbbbb,nn...n
aaa
bbbbb
nn..n +
=
=
=
Storage area number (001 thru 999)
Size of BMP file in bytes
Data
Example: <ESC>GT001
Placement: This command must be placed within its own data
stream specifying the placement of the graphic.
Default: None
Command Function To store for printing a graphic file in a BMP format in the optional
Expanded Memory.
Printer Input <ESC>A
<ESC>CC1<ESC>GT001, 12345, nn...n
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z
Printer Output There is no printer output as a result of this command.
Special Notes 1. This command requires the Expanded Memory Option. See your
SATO representative for details.
2. Data must be sent in binary format.
3. The Memory Area Select Command <ESC>CCa must be sent
before this command.
4. The first 62 bytes of the stored file is used for the header and the
remainder is the BMP image data.
5. The graphic will not be printed correctly if the specified size does
not match the actual graphic size.
6. Only black and white non-compressed BMP files can be stored.
Color BMP files will cause an error.
7. If you try to store an image in a memory area that already con-
tains data, an error will occur.