Genicom 5000 Series Programmer's Manual

GEnicom

5000 Series

Programmer’s Manual

GEK – 00031B

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Chapter 1.Introduction....................................................................8

overview of printer emulation...............................................................8

Control Codes......................................................................................8

Escape Sequences ...............................................................................8

CSI and OSC .......................................................................................9

Line Terminators ...............................................................................10

Decipoints .........................................................................................10

SCS Smart Graphics Capabilities.......................................................10

Chapter 2. ANSI Emulation............................................................ 11

Control Code and Escape Sequence Activity Levels.............................11

Notes............................................................................................11

Control Code Activity Levels ............................................................12

Escape Sequence Activity Levels......................................................13

Control Code Definitions....................................................................14

Escape Sequence Directory................................................................16

ANSI ESCAPE SEQUENCE CATEGORIES ..........................................18

Housekeeping Sequences ................................................................19

Character Set Selection...................................................................22

Character Map Load........................................................................23

Paper and Print Position Movements ...............................................25

Margins and Tabs ...........................................................................28

Font Handling and Enhancements ..................................................31

Graphics............................................................................................36

Six-Bit Graphics .............................................................................36

Dot Patterns and Densities..............................................................36

Horizontal Format ........................................................................38

Vertical Format ............................................................................38

Eight-Bit Graphics ..........................................................................39

Horizontal Format ........................................................................39

Vertical Format ............................................................................39

Other Graphics Considerations.....................................................40

Graphics Sequences........................................................................40

Electronic Vertical Format Unit - EVFU..............................................42

Downloading the EVFU ...................................................................42

Loading the Table............................................................................42

BASIC Programming Example for EVFU Table Loading .................43

EVFU Default..................................................................................44

Skip to Channel Command .............................................................44

BASIC Programming Example for Skip to Channel........................45

Bar codes ..........................................................................................46

Entering and Exiting Bar Codes ......................................................46

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Chapter 2. ANSI Emulation (Continued)

ANSI 4800/4410 Strap 1 OUT ........................................................ 46

ANSI 4800/4410 Strap 1 IN ........................................................... 46

Setting Bar Code Parameters.......................................................... 47

Bar Code Dimensions .................................................................. 48

Default Bar Code Characteristics ................................................. 50

Human-Readable Line (HRL) .......................................................... 50

Font Styles and Enhancements ...................................................... 50

Spacing and Bar Code Editing Aids ................................................ 50

Bar Code Readability Statement ..................................................... 51

Bar Code Program Examples .......................................................... 52

Test Program.................................................................................. 52

Error Symbol.................................................................................. 52

Changing Parameters ..................................................................... 53

Commas and Spaces as Delimiters ................................................. 53

Horizontal Spacing ......................................................................... 54

Printer Option Strap 11, Group 2 IN ............................................... 55

EXAMPLE 1: Strap 11 OUT.......................................................... 55

EXAMPLE 2: Strap 11 IN ............................................................. 55

EXAMPLE 3: Strap 11 OUT with no suppression of LF/CR on line 30

.................................................................................................... 56

Vertical Bar Codes.......................................................................... 57

COMMAS: With HRL.................................................................... 57

COMMAS: Without HRL............................................................... 58

SPACES: With HRL...................................................................... 58

SPACES: Without HRL................................................................. 58

Horizontal Tabs ........................................................................... 59

OVERSIZE CHARACTER FONT ......................................................... 60

Entering and Exiting Oversize ........................................................ 60

Selecting Size ................................................................................. 61

Size Parameters for Rotation ........................................................ 61

Spacing Between Characters........................................................ 61

Sample Programs ........................................................................... 62

Example 1 ................................................................................... 62

Example 2 ................................................................................... 62

Example 3: Showing the Importance of Resetting Scaling Factors. 63

Printer Control Strap GenPrtOpts/Group 2/Strap 13................... 64

Example 4: GenPtrOpts | Group 2 Strap 13 IN ............................ 65

Example 5: GenPtrOpts | Group 2 Strap 13 OUT ........................... 65

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Chapter 3.Printronix P300/P600 Emulation .................................. 66

Introduction ......................................................................................66

Control Codes....................................................................................66

Printronix Graphics ...........................................................................69

Dot Patterns and Densities..............................................................69

Dot Patterns.................................................................................70

Normal-Density Graphics .............................................................71

High-Density Graphics .................................................................71

P300/600 8-Bit Horizontal Graphics ...............................................71

P300/600 Electronic Vertical Format Unit .........................................72

Using the EVFU ..............................................................................72

Points to Remember .....................................................................72

PI Lead Codes – Use with Serial Interface......................................73

Codes Not Using the PI Lead.........................................................73

Example EVFU Loading Program ..................................................74

Example Form Printout ................................................................75

Sample Program to Print Form......................................................75

Chapter 4.Printronix P-Series Emulation ....................................... 76

Special Function Control Character (SFCC)........................................76

Command Line................................................................................76

Set and Reset Codes........................................................................77

Command Index ................................................................................78

Control Codes....................................................................................80

character sets, FONT handling and enhancements.............................82

Housekeeping Commands..................................................................92

Plot Mode Graphics Operational Description ......................................98

Plot Density ....................................................................................98

Normal Density Plot Mode ...............................................................98

Double Density Plot Mode ...............................................................98

Plot Mode Format............................................................................98

Plot Data Line Format .....................................................................99

Normal Density Plot Mode Format ...................................................99

Double Density Plot Mode Format .................................................100

Plot Mode Graphic Character Chart...............................................101

Exiting Plot Mode Graphics ...........................................................101

Plot Mode Graphics density commands............................................102

Differences From Target Printer Emulation ......................................104

Discarded Commands ...................................................................104

Select Extended Character Set (SFCC OSET;n) ...........................104

Download a Language (SFCC V)..................................................104

Download a Character Shape (SFCC c) .......................................104

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Chapter 4.Printronix P-Series Emulation (Continued)

Postnet Bar codes (SFCC |p*xxxxx-yyyy-zz*).............................. 104

Ribbon Minder Enable/Disable (SFCC r E/SFCC r D) ................ 104

Ribbon Minder Set Job Rate (SFCC r J nnnn E) ......................... 104

Ribbon Minder Worn Message (SFCC r A n)................................ 104

Command Line Debug..................................................................... 105

Font Styles, Pitches, and Character Sets ......................................... 106

Font Styles ................................................................................... 106

Font Pitches ................................................................................. 106

Character Sets ............................................................................. 106

Extended Character Sets .............................................................. 106

Form Length................................................................................. 106

Plot Mode Graphic Densities......................................................... 107

Enhancements ............................................................................. 107

High Vertical Density Plot Mode Graphics .................................. 107

Chapter 5.Proprinter Emulation.................................................. 108

Introduction.................................................................................... 108

Differences from proprinter ............................................................. 108

Proprinter Control Codes................................................................. 108

Command Directory........................................................................ 111

Escape Sequences........................................................................... 112

Proprinter Dot Graphics.................................................................. 119

Chapter 6.Epson FX286-e Emulation .......................................... 122

Introduction.................................................................................... 122

Conventions Used in this Chapter ................................................ 122

Print Mode Combinations ............................................................. 123

Functional Differences .................................................................... 124

Additional Escape Sequences .......................................................... 125

Unsupported Escape Sequences...................................................... 125

FX-286e Control Codes ................................................................... 126

FX-286e Escape Sequence DIRECTORY .......................................... 129

FX-286e Escape Sequence GROUPINGS.......................................... 131

Margins .......................................................................................... 132

Line Spacing ................................................................................... 134

Character Spacing .......................................................................... 135

Tabs ............................................................................................... 136

Paper Movement ............................................................................. 138

Print Position .................................................................................. 139

Print Modes .................................................................................... 141

Special Character Printing .............................................................. 145

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Chapter 6.Epson FX286-e Emulation (Continued)

Miscellaneous Commands ...............................................................149

FX-286e Dot Graphics .....................................................................150

Specifying Graphics Line Length ...................................................150

Image Data Bytes ..........................................................................151

Graphics Programming Example ...................................................151

Printed Results of Sample Program ...............................................151

FX-286e Dot Graphics Control Sequences........................................152

Chapter 7.DEC LG / Compaq LG Plus Emulation.......................... 155

Control Code Definitions..................................................................155

Commands ......................................................................................158

Chapter 8.PPL3 Plus Emulation ................................................... 195

INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................195

General Considerations.................................................................195

Coded Characters .........................................................................195

7-Bit Versus 8-Bit Environments ..................................................196

Printable Characters .....................................................................198

CONTROL CODES ...........................................................................199

Introduction..................................................................................199

C0 Control Characters ..................................................................199

C1 Control Characters ..................................................................201

SPECIAL CHARACTER PROCESSING ..............................................203

Hex 20 ..........................................................................................203

Hex 7F ..........................................................................................203

Hex A0..........................................................................................203

Hex FF ..........................................................................................203

Special Character Parsing .............................................................204

ESCAPE SEQUENCE / control function syntax................................205

Escape Sequence Syntax...............................................................205

Control Sequence Syntax ..............................................................205

Parameter Values Within Control Sequences .................................206

COMMAND DIRECTORY..................................................................207

COMMAND DICTIONARY.................................................................209

PAGE COORDINATE SYSTEM..........................................................251

Coordinate System Models ............................................................251

Character Cell Model ..................................................................252

Point Model ................................................................................252

Point Model Has Precedence .......................................................252

Origin and Extent .........................................................................252

Origin.........................................................................................252

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Chapter 8.PPL3 Plus Emulation (Continued)

Printable Area............................................................................ 253

Positioning and Movement............................................................ 253

Horizontal Advance Increments .................................................... 254

Fixed HAI................................................................................... 254

SIXEL GRAPHICS ........................................................................... 256

Terminology and Concepts............................................................ 256

General Sixel Graphics Operation................................................. 257

Sixel Graphics Commands............................................................ 258

Appendix A. Using the Hex Dump................................................ 261

Appendix B. Font Print Samples.................................................. 262

Appendix C. Postnet Bar codes.................................................... 265

Entering and Exiting POSTNET Bar Codes ...................................... 265

Selecting POSTNET Style Bar Codes ............................................. 265

Appendix D. Description of Strapping Options ............................ 268

General Printer Options Definitions................................................. 269

Legacy Parallel Software Strap Definitions....................................... 270

Emulation Option descriptions........................................................ 271

Appendix E. DSC Code Charts ........................................................ 275

Index .......................................................................................... 310

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CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION

OVERVIEW OF PRINTER EMULATION

Commands are sent to the printer in the form of control codes and
escape sequences. These differ from normal data to be printed in that
they give instructions to the printer on paper movement, style of
print, size, density, and many other selectable features.

Certain protocols are needed so that the printer can recognize and
act on these commands sent from the host.

The shuttle matrix printer contains emulations to make it behave in a
manner that is functionally similar to other printers. The emulations
that it contains are:

▪ ANSI Standard X3.64-1979 (Default)

▪ Printronix P300/P600

▪ Printronix P Series

▪ IBM Proprinter

▪ Epson FX286-e (9-wire dot matrix)

▪ DEC LG / Compaq LGPlus

▪ DEC PPL III

Each emulation has a set of control codes and/or escape sequences
that are explained in this manual. There is a separate chapter for
each emulation.

CONTROL CODES

Control codes are used to transmit information other than printable
characters to the printer. They may occupy the first 32 locations on
the ASCII code chart and are represented by two- or three-letter
abbreviations. Locations 0X80 through 0X9F may also be interpreted
as control codes, depending on the emulation and settings.

The control code <LF> (10 decimal, 0A hex), for instance, is almost
universally interpreted as a line feed. However, the response of the
printer to other control codes will depend on the emulation.

ESCAPE SEQUENCES

Remote selection of the printer's functions and features is achieved
by using command strings (a combination of characters and
parameters) preceded by an <ESC> (27 decimal, IB hex) or CSI
character (155 decimal, 9B hex). Escape sequences associated with
similar functions will vary from one emulation to the next.

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NOTE
The physical spaces in the escape sequences shown in this
publication are only for clarification purposes and are not used in
the actual string. If a space is actually needed in the sequence, it
will be shown as an <SP> in the mnemonic form of the sequence.
In the decimal form, it will appear as a 32, and in the
hexadecimal form, as 20.

Examples are shown below of escape sequences as written in the
text: with parameters filled in and written in the BASIC programming
language assuming the use of the LPRINT instruction. The parameter
values are actualized in these examples, but will be shown as
parameters thereafter. Note that parameters are surrounded by angle
brackets (<>).

Tab Clear

Mnemonic: <ESC> [ <p1> g (assume p1=16)
Decimal: 27 91 16 103
Hex: 1B 5B 10 67
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[16g"

Horizontal Tabs Set

Mnemonic: <ESC> [ <p1> ; <p2>... u (assume p1=648,

p2=1386, p3=2808)
Decimal: 27 91 648 59 1386 59 2808 117
Hex: 1B 5B 288 3B 56A 3B 0AF8 75
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[648;1386;2808u"

CSI AND OSC

Expand Characters

Mnemonic: <ESC> [ <p1> ; <p2> SP B (assume p1=200

and p2=200)
Decimal: 27 91 200 59 200 32 66
Hex: 1B 5B C8 3B C8 20 42
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[200;200 B"

A control sequence introducer <CSI> signals the beginning of an ANSI
sequence using the <ESC> code and the left bracket ([). <CSI> (9B
hex) can be used instead of <ESC> [ (1B 5B hex) when the printer is
receiving and processing 8-bit data. <ESC> [ will be used
predominately in this manual for the examples.

An operating system command (OSC) signals the start of a download
sequence using the <ESC> code and the right bracket (]). <OSC> (9D
hex) can be use instead of <ESC> ] (1B 5D hex) when the printer is
receiving and processing 8 bit data. <ESC> ] will be used
predominately in this manual for the examples.

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LINE TERMINATORS

Some control codes and escape sequences act as line terminators.
Line terminators cause all data received since the last terminator to
be printed. Without a terminator, data will remain buffered.

DECIPOINTS

Throughout this manual decipoints are used as a unit of measure. A
decipoint equals 1/720th of an inch and is used as a standard of
measurement for parameters associated with set distances. A few
examples are margins, tabs, and vertical paper movements. See
Appendix D for the decipoint conversion tables.

SCS SMART GRAPHICS CAPABILITIES

The 5000 series printers have SCS smart graphics processing as a
standard feature that can be enabled via the CCU control panel
menus. The graphics emulations include both IGP and QMS Code V
version 2. There are separate programming manuals for each of these
graphics language emulations.

The graphics printing emulations provide capabilities for such things
as:

▪ Barcoding (including POSTNET codes)

▪ Rotated text

▪ Downloading of and host-controlled selection of predefined forms

▪ Loading of data into predefined forms

▪ Dynamic alphanumeric data

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CHAPTER 2. ANSI EMULATION

CONTROL CODE AND ESCAPE SEQUENCE ACTIVITY LEVELS

ANSI control codes and escape sequences are assigned activity levels
depending on which print mode is currently active. The following
charts provide information on what to expect from the control codes
and escape sequences in each printing mode.

I

-IGNORED No noticeable effect on printing will occur.

V

-VALID These sequences do not affect the printing mode in
progress, but take effect when normal printing
resumes.

A

–ACTIVE This sequence takes effect immediately.

D

–DATA These control codes are used as data.

Notes

Note 1

Note 2

Note 3

Note 4

When printer option 1 is active, either in ANSI (4800)
or ANSI (4410) emulation, <SO> and <SI> activate or
deactivate this printing mode. <SO> and <SI> are
VALID in bar codes and oversize print mode. They are
ACTIVE in expanded print mode. Please see Appendix
D, Description of Strapping options, ANSI (4800) or
ANSI (4410) tables on page 271 for details on options
which affect printer operation in ANSI emulation.

VALID during enhanced oversize, ACTIVE during
normal oversize.

Discarded while in the native mode.
Causes an error symbol to print (XOX).

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Control Code Activity Levels

Control

Code

BEL No A A D A Note 4

BS Yes A I I I Note 4

CR Yes A A I A Note 4
DC1 No A A D A Note 4
DC3 No A A D A Note 4
DEL No Note 3 Note 3 D Note 3 Note 4

FF Yes A A I A Note 4

HTNo AAAA A

LF Yes A A I A Note 4

SI No A I Note 1 Note 1 Note 4
SO No A I Note 1 Note 1 Note 4
VT Yes A A I A Note 4

Line

Terminator

Control Code Activity Levels

Normal

Dot

Graphics

Bar

Codes

Oversize POSTNET

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Escape Sequence Activity Levels

Escape
Sequence

DCS (Graphics) No A I I A I
Font Load No A I I A I
GENBCS No A A A A I
GENFD No A AAA I
GENGRM No A V A A I
GENHTS No A A A A I
GENOSM No A V V A I
GENSLR No A A A A I
GENSNC No A V V Note 2 I
GENSPM No A V A A A
GENTST Yes A A I A I
GENVFU Yes A AAA I
DENVTS No A A A A I
GSM No A V V A I
HPA Yes A AAA I
HPB Yes A AAA I
HPR No A AAA I
HTS No A AAA I
HVP Yes A AAA I
PLD Yes A I I A I
PLU Yes A I I A I
REP No A A I A I
RIS No A AAA I
RM No A AAA I
SGR No A V V Note 2 I
SM No A AAA I
SPI No A V V Note 2 I
ST No I A I I I
TBC No A AAA I
VFU Load No A I I A I
VPA Yes A AAA I
VPB Yes A AAA I
VPR Yes A AAA I
VTS No A AAA I

Line

Terminator

Normal

Dot

Graphics

Bar

Codes

Oversize POSTNET

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CONTROL CODE DEFINITIONS

BEL Bell (07H):

approximately 1/2 second after any preceding printable data has

been processed.

BS Back Space (08H):

unchanged and the print position is moved left one character space

from the current. If the print position is at the left margin, no action

is taken.

CR Carriage Return (0DH):

to the left margin, and the paper position is left unchanged.

CSI Control Sequence Introducer (9BH):

ANSI control sequence. When 8-bit data is used, CSI (9BH) can be

substituted for ESC [ (1BH 5BH). Also see ESC.

DC1 Device Control 1 (11H):

DC1 code with the printer in local mode puts the printer online

(selects printer) and enables receipt of data.

Through CCU menu options, a serial interface protocol may be

selected that transmits a DC1 code to the host to signal that the

printer is ready to receive data.

The print position can also be set to the left margin via the
CCU Control Panel Menu using the SETUP/FORMAT/MODIFY
FORMAT/PRINT CONTROL menu selection.

Receipt of a BEL code causes the beeper to sound for

Line terminator. The paper position remains

Line terminator. The print position is reset

Parallel and Serial Interface: Receipt of a

NOTE

Signals the beginning of an

DC3 Device Control 3 (13H):

DC3 code when online places the printer in local mode (deselects

printer) and causes it to ignore all data except a <DC1>.

Through menu options, a serial interface protocol may be

transmits a <DC3> code to the host to signal that the printer is not ready to

receive data.

(See note for <DC1), above.)

ESC Escape (1BH):

CSI above.

Signals the beginning of an escape sequence. See also

Parallel and Serial Interface: Receipt of a

selected that

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FF Form Feed (0CH):

top-of-form position. When the EVFU is enabled and programmed, paper
will advance to the next stop in channel 1.

An option strap from the CCU Control Panel Menu using the
SETUP/FORMAT/MODIFY FORMAT/GENPRTOPTS selection
can disable this feature.

Line terminator. The paper is advanced to the

NOTE

next

HT Horizontal Tab (09H):

horizontal tab location. If no tabs are set, an HT code is either converted to a
space or ignored, depending on the menu option settings.

LF Line Feed (0AH):

Line terminator. The paper is advanced to the

line. When printing horizontal dot graphics, the paper is advanced to the next
dot row.

(See note for <FF>, above.)

SI Shift In (0FH):

Used to exit a Special Print Mode (GENSPM) when

ANSI emulation strap 1 (Appendix G, tables 5 and 6) is active.

SO Shift Out (0EH):

Used to enable a special print mode (GENSPM)

ANSI emulation strap (Appendix G, tables 5 and 6) 1 is inactive.

VT Vertical Tab (0BH):

Line terminator. The paper is advanced to

next vertical tab stop. If no tabs are set, a VT code causes a line feed. When
using the EVFU, paper advances to the next stop in channel 12.

(See note for <FF>, above.)

Advances the print position to the next

next

when

the

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ESCAPE SEQUENCE DIRECTORY

Sequence Meaning Page

CSI or ESC [ Control Sequence Introducer 19

CSI p1 p2 SP ~ GENEMU: Selects emulation 21

ESC [p1 ; p2 SP B GSM: Modifies vertical (p1) and horizontal (p2)

31

character size

ESC [p1 ; p2 SP G SPI: Sets lpi (p1) and/or cpi (p2) in decipoints 32

ESC H HTS: Sets a tab at current print position 30

ESC J VTS: Sets a tab at current paper position 28

ESC K PLD: Moves print line down 3/72 inch (subscript) 25

ESC L PLU: Moves print line up 3/72 inch (superscript) 42

ESC P DCS: Introduces dot graphics 40

ESC Q Self-Test: Inactive. Sequence ignored.

ESC [ p1 a HPR: Moves print position right p1 distance (relative) 25

ESC [ p1 b REP: Dot graphics: repeat preceding character p1

40

times

ESC c RIS: Resets printer to a known initial state 35

ESC [ p1 d VPA: Sets vertical position to p1 decipoints or lines 26

ESC [ pl e VPR: Moves paper forward p1 decipoints 26

ESC [ p1; p2 f HVP: Moves paper and print position (absolute) 26

ESC [ p1 g TBC: Clears tabs: p1=3 for horizontal 28

ESC [ p1 ; ...; pn h SM: Set mode (PUM, LNM, proportional, character

34

mapping)

ESC [ p1 j HPB: Moves print position left by decipoints or

26

columns

ESC [ p1 k VPB: Moves paper backward by decipoints or lines 27

ESC [ p1 l RM: Reset mode (PUM, LNM, proportional, character

32

mapping)

ESC [ p1; ... pn m SGR: Selects font styles and enhancements 32

ESC [ p1 p2 ! p GENVF2: EVFU vertical paper movement command 44

ESC [ p1 ; p2 ; p3 q GENGRM: Selects graphics horizontal and vertical dot

41

densities

ESC [ p1; p2 ; p3 r GENFD: Sets form length (pl), margins: top (p2),

28

bottom (p3)

ESC [ p1; p2 s GENSLR: Sets margins: left (p1), right (p2) in

29

decipoints

ESC [ p1 t Selects bar codes p1=3, quit bar code p1=0 46

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ESC [ p1;… pn u GENHTS: Sets horizontal tabs (p1, etc.) in decipoints

30

or columns

ESC [ p1 ;… p12;v GENVTS: Sets vertical tabs (p1, etc.) in decipoints or

30

lines

ESC [ p1 x GENSNC: Selects international character sets 22

ESC [ p1 ; ...;p10 } Selects bar code parameters

ESC [ p1 SP } GENDFC: Download Font Control: Checks printer for

35

downloaded font

OSC or ESC ] Operating System Command: introduces sequence 19

ESC ] 5 BFL (Begin Font Load): Valid only if download option

35

is installed.

ESC ] ! Begins 12-channel EVFU table loading 42

ESC \ ST: String Terminator. Exits special modes 19

ESC [ p1 ` HPA: Horizontal Position Absolute 27

OSC 9 ; p1 ; ... ; p8-pn

Character Map Load 23

ST

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ANSI ESCAPE SEQUENCE CATEGORIES

The ANSI escape sequences have been separated according to

functionality. Special areas of interest, such as graphics and the

electronic vertical format unit (EVFU), have been described in

separate sections. The functional groups are:

▪ Housekeeping

▪ Paper and Print Positioning

▪ Margins and Tabs

▪ Font Handling and Enhancements

▪ Graphics

▪ EVFU

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Housekeeping Sequences

ESC [ CSI (Control Sequence Introducer):

sequences, that generally have multiple parameters.

ESC ] OSC (Operating System Command):

sequence introducer. Sequences which begin with OSC require the
ST string terminator sequence (ESC \) to end them.

ESC \ ST (String Terminator):

Terminates the loading of EVFU tables,

download fonts, and dot graphics strings.

ESC c RIS (Reset to Initial State):

Resets the printer to either the standard
state shown below or to the state stored in the customer save area of
memory. The RIS sequence can be disabled by ANSI option strap 3
(see Appendix D, ANSI (4800) or ANSI (4410), option 3).

RIS – Reset to Initial State

Parameter State

Font Style Gothic Draft
Character Size 1X Vertical, 1X Horizontal
Character Pitch 10 cpi
Country Selection USA
Code Page 437
Line Spacing 6 lpi
Partial Line Up Reset
Partial Line Down Reset
Bold Print Inactive
Underline Mode Inactive
Expanded Mode Inactive
Proportional Mode Reset
Horizontal Tab Table Empty
Left Margin None - Column 0
Right Margin None - Maximum
Form Number 7
Page Size 7920 decipoints/ 66 lines/11 inches
Top Margin None
Bottom Margin None
Forms Position Top of form - current position
Vertical Tab Table Empty
Vertical Format Unit Default
Graphics Density 60 H dpi, 72 V dpi, horizontal format
VFU Load In Progress Exit (nothing saved)
Bar Code Mode Inactive
Dot Graphics Inactive

This sequence is used to begin

This is another special

Decimal 27 99:
Hex: 1B 63
BASIC: CHR$(27);"c";

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ESC Q GENTST (Self-Test):

Decimal: 27 102 or 120
Hex: 1B 5C or 9C
BASIC: CHR$(27);"Q";

This sequence is ignored.

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CSI p1 p2 SP ~ GENEMU (Emulation Control):

another emulation. The parameters in the sequence are defined as
follows:

p1 Emulation identifier. This parameter selects the particular

emulation by a reference number supplied by GENICOM
engineering. The assigned numbers may be found in the table
below.

p2 Reset control. Permits the parameters of the printer to be

reset or defaulted. It is not always possible to meet the strict
definition of this parameter, so each printer has a definition of
how the reset control is implemented. The values as currently
defined are:

0

Hold values (default). All possible values for printer
control, e.g., tabs, margins, page length, are to be
retained.

1

Full reset. Resets parameters to initial state.

p1 Manufacturer Emulation

0GENICOM ANSI

10 GENICOM 4410 ANSI

1-19 GENICOM Reserved

20 IBM Graphics Printer
21 IBM Proprinter XL 9-wire
22 Epson FX286-e
23 IBM Proprinter XL 24-wire
24 Epson LQ2500
30 Data Products ANSI
40 Printronix P300
41 Printronix P5008

Switches the control of the printer to

Indeterminate Conditions

If no emulation parameter is supplied, the emulation remains in the
current state and the rest of the sequence is ignored. Other
parameter values and other parameters are reserved.

Mnemonic: <CSI> <p1> <p2> <SP> ~
Decimal: 27 91 <p1> <p2> 32 126
Hex: 1B 5B <p1> <p2> 20 7E
BASIC: CHR$(27);"<p1><p2><SP>~";

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Character Set Selection

ESC [ p1 x GENSNC (Select National Characters):

national character substitution if the currently selected character
style supports it. The following values may be used for p1.

p1 Country Map or Character Set

0 USA (ISO)
1 German (ISO)
2 French A (ISO)
3 French B
4 French Canadian
5 Dutch (Netherlands)
6 Italian
7 United Kingdom (ISO)
8Spanish

9 Danish/Norwegian A
10 Danish/Norwegian B
11 Danish/Norwegian C
12 Danish/Norwegian D
13 Swedish/Finnish A
14 Swedish/Finnish B
15 Swedish/Finnish C
16 Swedish/Finnish D
17 Swiss
18 (Ignored)
19 Yugoslavian
20 United Kingdom A
21 Turkish
22 Greek
23 Italian (ISO)
24 Spanish (ISO)

437 IBM PC USA (MS Code Page 437)
850 IBM PC Multilingual (MS Code Page 850)
852 Microsoft Code Page 852 (East Europe)
853 Microsoft Code Page 853 (Turkey)
855 Microsoft Code Page 855 (Cyrillic)
860 Microsoft Code Page 860
863 Microsoft Code Page 863 (French Canadian)
864 Microsoft Code Page 864
865 Microsoft Code Page 865
866 Microsoft Code Page 866 (Russian)

867 Microsoft Code Page 867
8572 USSR GOST (Russian)
8573 Greek Code Page 437
8574 DEC Multinational (LA-210)
8575 Roman 8
8576 Polish Mazowia
8577 Turkish 8-bit Code Page
8578 Greek Code Page 851
8591 ISO 8859-1 Latin Alphabet #1
8592 ISO 8859-2 Latin Alphabet #2

This sequence selects the

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Character Map Load

p1 Country Map or Character Set

8593 ISO 8859-3 Latin Alphabet #3
8594 ISO 8859-4 Latin Alphabet #4
8595 ISO 8859-5 Latin/Cyrillic
8596 ISO 8859-6 Latin/Arabic
8597 ISO 8859-7 Latin/Greek
8598 ISO 8859-8 Latin/Hebrew
8599 ISO 8859-9 Latin Alphabet #5

OSC 9 ; p1 ; ... ; Character Map Load:
p8-pn ST

Character Map Load data transfer. Character map definitions, which
follow this sequence, are stored in non-volatile memory. The
character map is selected with the GENICOM Select National
Characters (GENSNC) command using the p2 parameter that is
specified in the load sequence for this command. The load is
terminated by a String Terminator (ST) sequence. The downloaded
character map replaces the USA ISO character set in character map
memory.

A single character map containing 128 substitutions may be
specified. A character map may be designated for either the GL table
(codes 20H-7EH) or the GR table (codes 80H-FFH). Any substitutions
not specified within a character map load will be mapped one-to-one.
For example, code 41H prints the character normally found at
location 41H (upper case A). When a character map designated as a
GR map is selected by the GENSNC command (see Character Set
Selection on page 22), the GL map will automatically be mapped
one-to-one. A standard GL (7-bit) character map, such as French A,
may be specified as the base for a downloaded GR (8-bit) character
map, but an 8-bit GR map, Code Page 866, for example, may NOT be
used as the base for a GL character map.

The complete syntax for the Character Set Load is shown below:
<OSC>9;<p1>;<p2>;...;<pn><ST>

This sequence signals the beginning of a

p1 Control Command

p2 GENSNC (CSI p1 x) select parameter. Values must be between

p3 Reserved. This parameter is marked by inserting a semicolon

p4 Reserved. This parameter is marked by inserting a semicolon

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Stores new character map
Erases existing character. In this case, parameters p2­pn are ignored and need not be supplied. An existing
downloaded character map need not be erased before a
new character map is loaded.

All other values of p1 are reserved.

90 and 99 in order not to interfere with GENICOM standard
character maps. If a downloaded character map select
parameter is a value other than 90 through 99, the download
character map command is ignored.

(;) in the command sequence.

(;) in the command sequence.

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p5 Reserved. This parameter is marked by inserting a semicolon

(;) in the command sequence.

p6 A literal string indicating the GENSNC select parameter of an

existing character map (such as 437 or 850) to be used as a
base in which substitutions from this command sequence
may be made. This string may be up to 10 characters in
length and must be specified only if the downloaded character
map uses an existing map as a base. The string is terminated
by a semi-colon (;). The base character map always defaults to
Code Page 437 if an ACT character map is specified and the
downloaded character map is a GR table. If the downloaded
map is a GL table, p6 must specify an existing GL table as the
base or a one-to-one default base is used.

p7 A literal string used to identify the character map in the

Progam Mode Font – Country menu. This string may be up to
20 characters in length and is terminated by a semi-colon (;).
Note that only the first 11 characters of this string are used
for display purposes.

p8-pn A trio of parameters used to specify the actual character map

substitution. A semicolon must separate each parameter
within the trio, and a semicolon must terminate each trio. The
semicolon is not required for the last trio that immediately
precedes the String Terminator (ESC \).

The elements of each trio are defined as follows:
1 A decimal number that identifies the destination

character. This is the character value received from the
host. For example, an upper case "A" has a decimal value
of 65. Values of 32 through 126 and 128 through 255 are
valid for this element.

The first element processed in the first substitution trio
defines whether the map is for GL (7-bit) or GR (8-bit)
substitution. If the first element is between 32 and 126
(inclusive), the map is GL, and the first element of each
trio must also be between 32 and 126. Likewise, if the first
element of the first trio is between 128 and 255, the map
is a GR map and all first elements must fall between 128
and 255. The character substitution map is discarded if
this rule is violated.

2 A decimal number that identifies the source character.

This is the location value of the desired character pattern
in the printer font set. For example, an upper case "A" has
a decimal value of 65. Values of 0 through the last
available character for the currently selected font are valid
for this element.

3 Reserved. A semicolon (;) is required to mark this element

position. A zero is permitted.

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Paper and Print Position Movements

ESC K PLD (Partial Line Down):

3/72 inch for subscript printing. Also returns to the original line
following a partial line up (<ESC> L - superscript) sequence. See note
below.

Decimal: 27 75
Hex: 1B 4B
BASIC: CHR(27)$;"K";

ESC L PLU (Partial Line Up):

Line terminator. Moves the print line up 3/72
inch for superscript printing. Also used to return to the original line
following a partial line down (ESC K - subscript) sequence. See note.

Decimal: 27 76
Hex: 1B 4C
BASIC: CHR$(27);"L";

In the 4800 emulation, these sequences can be used in
succession to advance or reverse the paper to another line. In
the 4410 emulation, they can be used in pairs to change from
superscript directly to subscript or subscript directly to
superscript, but can not be used to position the paper.

Also see the SScript: ON/OFF menu selection in the User's
Manual.

Line terminator. Moves the print line down

NOTE

ESC [ p1 a HPR (Horizontal Position Relative):

print position to the right of the current position. The distance
specified by the p1 parameter is in decipoints. An HPR move
exceeding the right margin sets the print position at the margin. If
the p1 parameter is zero or missing, the command is ignored.

Decimal: 27 91 <p1> 97
Hex: 1B 5B <p1> 61
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[<p1>a";

Line terminator. Moves the

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ESC [ p1 d VPA (Vertical Position Absolute):

position to the value specified by <p1>, moving paper forward or
backward to the new position. The distance specified by the <p1>
parameter is in decipoints. This command can be used to print inside
top and bottom margins. If the specified position is not within the
current page, the command is ignored. If the parameter value is
omitted or less than 5 decipoints, it will result in the vertical position
being set to the top of form position.

Decimal: 27 91 <p1> 100
Hex: 1B 5B <p1> 64
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[";CHR$(<p1>);"d";

Line terminator. Sets the vertical

ESC [ p1 e VPR (Vertical Position Relative):

Line terminator. Increases the
current vertical position by the value specified by p1. Decipoints are
converted to provide the 1/144-inch moves shown in the table.

Decipoint Value Movement In Inches

Missing or 0 – 4 No Movement
5-9 1/144 inch
10-14 2/144 inch
15-19 3/144 inch

17,280 or greater 24 inches

Decimal: 27 91 <p1> 95
Hex: 1B 5B <pl> 65
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[<p1>e";

ESC [ p1 ; p2 f HVP (Horizontal and Vertical Position):

vertical paper position to the value of <p1> and the print position to
the <p2> value. Values are sent as decipoints. HVP can position
printing inside margins. The vertical position can not exceed the form
length and the horizontal position cannot exceed the maximum width
for the printer.

Decimal: 27 91 <p1> 52 96
Hex: 1B 5B <p1> 3B <p2> 66
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[<p1>;<p2>;f";

Line terminator. Sets the

ESC [ p1 j HPB (Horizontal Position Backward):

print position left of the current position by the distance specified in
<p1>. Values are sent as decipoints. The print position is set to the
left margin if the <p1> value would exceed the margin. An HPB with a
<p1> value of zero is ignored.

Decimal: 27 91 <p1> 106
Hex: 1B 5B <p1> 6A
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[<p1>j";

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ESC [ p1 k VPB (Vertical Position Backwards):

Line terminator. Moves the
paper in reverse by the distance specified by p1. Values can be sent
as decipoints. The paper position is set to the top margin if the p1
value exceeds the margin. A VPB with a p1 value of 5 decipoints or
less is ignored.

Decimal: 27 91 <p1> 107
Hex: 1B 5B <p1> 6B
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[<p1>k";

ESC [ p1 ' HPA (Horizontal Position Absolute):

print position to the value specified in <p1>. Values are sent as
decipoints. Position zero is column one. The print position is set to
the right margin if the <p1> value would exceed the margin. An HPB
with a <p1> value greater than 9792 is ignored.

Decimal: 27 91 <p1> 96
Hex: 1B 5B <p1> 60
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[<p1>'";

Line terminator. Moves the

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Margins and Tabs

ESC H HTS (Horizontal Tab Set):

and updates any existing horizontal tab table. A total of 22 tabs can
be set. If this number is exceeded, the leftmost 22 tabs will be
retained.

Decimal: 27 72
Hex: 1B 48
BASIC: CHR$(27);"H";

ESC J VTS (Vertical Tab Set):

Sets a tab at the current print position and
updates any existing vertical tab table. A total of 12 tabs can be set.
If this number is exceeded, the 12 tabs closest to the top of the page
will be retained.

Decimal: 27 74
Hex: 1B 4A
BASIC: CHR$(27);"J";

ESC [ p1 g TBC (Tab Clear):

Clears horizontal or vertical tab stops based on the

p1 value as follows:
p1 = 0 Clears horizontal tab at current print position.

p1 = 1 Clears vertical tab at current print position.
p1 = 3 Clears all horizontal tabs.
p1 = 4 Clears all vertical tabs.

More than one parameter can be used.
Example: To clear all horizontal and vertical tabs, send:

Sets a tab at the current print position

<ESC> [ 3 ; 4 g
Decimal: 27 91 <p1> 103

Hex: 1B 5B <p1> 67
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[<p1>;"g";

ESC [ p1; p2 ; p3 r GENFD (Forms Definition):

top margin <p2>, and the bottom margin <p3> in decipoints. Default
parameters are for an 11-inch (7,920 decipoints) long form with a top
and bottom margin of zero.

p1 - maximum allowable length is 24 inches (17,280 decipoints).
p2 - top of page to first print line
p3 – non-printable area at bottom of form

Decimal: 27 91 <p1> <p2> <p3> r
Hex: 1B 5B <p1> <p2> <p3>
BASIC: CHR$(27);”[<p1>;<p2>;<p3>r";

Establishes the form length <p1>, the

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Sequence Explanation

ESC [ r Default values of 11-inch form length,

zero top and bottom margins.

ESC [ 8280 r 11.5-inch form length, default top and

bottom margins of zero

ESC [ ; 720 r Default length of 11 inches, top margin

of 1-inch.

Default bottom margin of zero.

ESC [ ; ; 720 r Default length of 11 inches, default top

margin of zero, and a 1-inch bottom
margin.

ESC [ 7920 ; 360 ; 360 r 11-inch form length, ½-inch top and

bottom margins

Decimal: 27 91 <p1> <p2> <p3> 114
Hex: 1B 5B <p1> <p2> <p3> 72
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[<p1><p2><p3>r";

ESC [ p1; p2 s GENSLR (Set Left/Right Margins):

from the left edge of the printable area of the paper. Parameter <p1>
sets the left margin and <p2> sets the right margin. An omitted
parameter clears that margin. Invalid parameters set the left margin
to zero (column 1) and the right margin to 9,504 decipoints (column
136 at 10 cpi for the 13.6-inch machines).

A new left margin takes effect following any line terminator that
normally calls for a print position set to the left. A new right margin
takes effect when the print position reaches the new margin.

Margin settings stored as decipoint values are enforced to the nearest
1/120 of an inch. Character printing operates at 1/120 of an inch.

Decimal: 27 91 <p1> <p2> 115
Hex: 1B 5B <p1> <p2> 73
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[<p1><p2>s";

NOTE
There is a physical left margin of .6 to 1.6 inches from the
edge of the paper to the first printable column. This distance
is adjustable by sliding all four tractors sideways. The margins
set with this sequence begin at the first physical print
position, not at the edge of the paper.

The p parameters are distances

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ESC [ p1 ; ... p22; u GENHTS (Multiple Horizontal Tab Set):

tabs. The p parameters are set in decipoints.
If more than 22 tabs are set, the highest numbered tabs (farthest

right) will be pushed out of the tab table. Tabs set in front of the left
margin, or beyond the right margin. are not usable. Moving the
margins will make them active.

Example: To place tabs at columns 10, 20, and 40 at 10 cpi, send
ESC [ 10 ; 40 ; 20 u (tabs can be specified in any order).

Decimal: 27 91 <p1> 59 <p2> 59 … <p22> 59 117
Hex: 1B 5B <p1> 3B <p2> 3B ... 3B <p22> 3B 75
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[<p1>;<p2>; ... ;<p22>;u"

Sets up to 22 horizontal

ESC [ p1 ; …; p12 ; v GENVTS (Multiple Vertical Tab Set):

The p parameters are set in decipoints. If more than 12 tabs are set,
the 12 tabs nearest the top of form will be retained. If a tab is set in
the top margin area, it will be stored but will not be active until the
margin is moved. If a tab is set beyond the bottom margin,
attempting to move to that tab will advance the paper to the next top
of form.

Decimal: 27 91 <p1> 59 <p2> 59 … <p12> 59 118
Hex: 1B 5B <p1> 3B <p2> 3B … <p12> 3B 76
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[<p1>;<p2>;...;<p12>;v";

Sets up to 12 vertical tabs.

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Font Handling and Enhancements

ESC [ p1; p2 SP B GSM (Graphic Size Modification):

vertical <p1> and horizontal <p2> size of expanded and oversize
characters. When using expanded characters, the currently selected
font style is used. Oversize uses its own distinct font style.

Parameter values are percentages of the normal size character, so
values over 100 are needed for expansion. Expansion factors are
obtained by dividing values by 100.

Example: A parameter value of 526 would be divided by 100 to
produce an expansion factor of 5 (5X expansion). Values less than
100 are treated as 1X expansion.

X1:

0-199 (Default)

X2:

200-299

X3:

300-399

X4:

400-499

X5:

500-599

X6:

600-699

Mixed sizes within a line can be top or bottom justified depending on
the Program Mode menu option (see VExOpt:Default and
VExOpt: Baseline).

The top of an expanded character is used as the starting point for
vertical paper movement (line feed). The top or bottom of oversize
characters can be used depending on the state of menu option
SETUP | FORMAT | MODIFY FORMAT |GENPRTOPTS |
GROUP 2 |Strap 13.

When this sequence is received with a value of 200 or more,
expanded printing starts if the printer is in the text mode (not bar
codes, oversize, etc.

This sequence modifies the

X7:

700-799

X8:

800-UP

Examples:

ESC [ ; 200 B X1 Vertical X2 Horizontal
ESC [ 200 ; 200 B X2 Vertical X2 Horizontal
ESC [ 800 ; 400 B X8 Vertical X4 Horizontal

During vertically expanded printing, blank lines (lines with no printed
characters) are not expanded from the current lpi setting.

Decimal: 27 91 p1 59 p2 32 66
Hex: 1B 5B p1 3B p2 20 42
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[<p1>;<p2>B";

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ESC [ p1 ; p2 SP G SPI (Spacing Increment):

(p1) and character spacing or pitch (p2). If the parameter is missing
or zero, the spacing remains unchanged. In the native mode, p1 can
range from 1 to 17,820 decipoints (24 inches). The printable area
(between the top and bottom margin) can not be exceeded. The range
of p2 is dependent on the font and will be ignored if exceeded.

Examples of Spacing Values

LPI Spacing CPI Spacing

p1

LPI

(decipoints)

3 240 10 72
4 180 12 60
6 120 13.3 54
890 1542

Decimal: 27 91 p1 59 p2 32 71
Hex: 1B 5B p1 3B p2 20 47
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[<p1>;<p2>G";

This sequence is used to set line spacing

p2

CPI

(decipoints)

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ESC [ p1 ; pn... m SGR (Select Graphic Rendition):

enhancements (bold and underline). One font designator plus any
number of enhancements can be entered in the escape sequence
using the parameter values in the following table. If the requested
font is not installed, the default font is selected.

Parameter Enhancement

0 Cancel all print enhancements
1 Bold (enhancement)
4 Underline (enhancement)

5Double Wide
21 Underline
22 Cancel Bold
24 Cancel Underline
25 Cancel Expanded
26 Cancel Proportional

Parameter Font

10 Default Font - Data Processing
11 Gothic Draft Font
12 Character Graphics
13 Gothic NLQ Font
14 Courier NLQ Font
15 High Speed Draft Font
16 OCR-A
17 OCR-B
18 Italic NLQ Font or Download A*
19 Correspondence or Download B*

Selects font style and

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ESC [ p1 ; p ... m (continued)

*A download font (if loaded) overrides any other font. See Character
Map Load on page 23.

Examples:
For Gothic NLQ font underlined send:

ESC [ 4 ; 13 m
To cancel underlining and retain Gothic NLQ - send one of the
following:

ESC [ ; 13 m

ESC [ 0 ; 13 m

ESC [ 0 m

ESC [ 24m
Decimal: 27 91 <p1> ; <pn> m

Hex: 1B 5B <p1> 3B ... <pn> 6D
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[<p1>;...<pn> m";

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ESC [ p1; ... pn h SM (Set Mode):

listed below. Parameters preceded by the 'greater than' sign are
privately defined modes and should be sent separately.

Sets the mode or modes specified by the parameters

Parameter

Number

Mode

Mnemonic Mode Function

20 LNM Line Feed New Line Mode

LNM - Line Feed New Line Mode

. When using this mode, a received
line feed command causes a carriage return (new line). When LNM is
reset, a line feed command only causes a vertical position movement.

The following parameters are privately defined modes.

Parameter

Number

Mode

Mnemonic

Mode Function

>1 GENPRM Proportional Print Mode
>2 GENC1C C1 Control Code Mode
>5 GENCS2 Character Set 2 Mode

GENPRM (Proportional Print Mode):

Enables proportional printing.
This mode does not apply to the oversize character feature. When
reset (default), characters are spaced at the current cpi.

GENC1C (C1 Control Code Mode - PC Set 1):

When set, it allows
the use of C1 control codes. When reset, 80H - 9FH are ignored. See
Appendix E for an explanation of how character sets are mapped. The
default state is set using ANSI emulation option 6 (see Appendix D,
ANSI (4800) or ANSI (4410) Tables).

GENSC2 (Character Set 2 Mode - PC Set 2):

Selects character set 2
of any of the 8-bit international character sets. See PC Set 2 in
Appendix H for an explanation of how character sets are mapped. The
default state is set using option strap 7 in the ANSI emulation
options (see Appendix D, ANSI (4800) or ANSI (4410) Tables).

EXAMPLE: To print proportional, send ESC [ > 1 h.
Decimal: 27 91 62 49 104

Hex: 1B 5B 3E 31 68
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[>1h";

ESC [ p1 ... pn l RM (Reset Mode):

Resets any modes turned on by the Set Mode

command above. Parameters and syntax are the same.

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ESC ] 5 BFL (Begin Font Load):

This sequence is not honored when self-test
determines that the download font option is not installed. Permits
downloading of customer-defined font characters into printer
nonvolatile memory from the host. Loading is terminated when an
ESC \ sequence is received.

Decimal: 27 93 53
Hex: 1B 5D 35
BASIC: CHR$(27);"]5";

ESC [ p1 SP } GENDFC (Download Font Control):

command allows the host to see if at least one valid font is loaded
(p1=2). The printer sends DCS 30H 30H ST if a font is loaded,
DCS 44H 45H ST if no font is loaded. It also provides the capability to
erase the download font area (p1=1).

Decimal: 27 91 <p1> 32 125
Hex: 1B 5B <p1> 20 7D
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[<p1>}";

Using the serial interface, this

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GRAPHICS

Six-Bit Graphics

The ANSI emulation graphics mode provides both horizontal and
vertical dot plotting methods. These methods enable the printing of
ASCII characters in their binary code form. Since each character has
a unique pattern of 1s and 0s (dots and voids) that make up its
binary code, the correct placement of these binary forms enables you
to form larger images on the paper.

For clarity in the text, a binary 1 (a printed dot) is shown as an X and
a binary 0 (empty dot position) will be shown as a 0.

In the graphics mode, only the low order six bits of a character are
used (bits 1-6). Looking at an ASCII code chart, the question mark

character
bit 7). Since only the first 6 bits are used. a "?" prints six dots on the
paper. An asterisk "*" is represented by 010101 which prints the
following:

(?)

is represented by the binary number 1111110 (bit 1 -

Horizontal Graphics Vertical Graphics

0
X

0X0X0X 0

X
0
X

Notice that in horizontal graphics the character is printed on a single
horizontal dot row. In vertical graphics, the character is printed six
dots high, one character per dot column.

Using the question mark that prints all dots, a series of these
characters in horizontal graphics produces a one-dot-high solid line
across the paper. The same character in vertical graphics produces a
six-dot high band across the paper.

By repeating, omitting and mixing characters across a page, images
such as graphs, charts, and pictures can be produced.

Dot Patterns and Densities

The chart on the next page shows the dot patterns for each of the
ASCII characters. Each character represents six dots or dot positions,
and their spacing is dependent on the density selected. At 60 dpi
density, the dots are spaced 1/60 inch apart. At 120 dpi, each
character represents six dots spaced 1/120 inch apart.

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This chart shows the dot patterns for the ASCII characters needed to
cover all dot/void combinations. Other valid characters (although
they are repeat patterns of the characters in the chart) are 20H-3FH.

Character Value Dots Character Value Dots

@40H
A41H
B42H
C43H
D44H
E45H

F46H
G47H
H48H

I49H

J4AH
K4BH

L4CH

M4DH

N4EH
O4FH

P50H
Q51H
R52H

S53H

T54H
U55H
V56H

W57H

X58H

Y59H

Z5AH

[5BH

\5CH

]5DH
^5EH
_5FH

000000
X00000
0X0000
XX0000
00X000
X0X000
0XX000
XXX000
000X00
X00X00
0X0X00
XX0X00
00XX00
X0XX00
0XXX00
XXXX00
0000X0
X000X0
0X00X0
XX00X0
00X0X0
X0X0X0
0XX0X0
XXX0X0
000XX0
X00XX0
0X0XX0
XX0XX0
00XXX0
X0XXX0
0XXXX0
XXXXX0

’60H
a61H
b62H

c63H
d64H
e65H

f66H
g67H
h68H

i69H

j6AH
k6BH

l6CH

m6DH

n6EH
o6FH
p70H
q71H

r72H
s73H
t74H

u75H

v76H

w77H

x78H
y79H

z7AH

{7BH
|7CH

}7DH
~7EH
?7FH

00000X
X0000X
0X000X
XX000X
00X00X
X0X00X
0XX00X
XXX00X
000X0X
X00X0X
0X0X0X
XX0X0X
00XX0X
X0XX0X
0XXX0X
XXXX0X
0000XX
X000XX
0X00XX
XX00XX
00X0XX
X0X0XX
0XX0XX
XXX0XX
000XXX
X00XXX
0X0XXX
XX0XXX
00XXXX
X0XXXX
0XXXXX
XXXXXX

Legend: X=dot 0=no dot (void)

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Horizontal Format

Graphics data printed in horizontal format is comprised of a stream
of bytes from left to right across each dot row.

This chart shows that byte 1 (or character 1) in row 1 prints its six
bits from left to right in a single dot row. The next byte (byte 2) prints
its six bits, representing a character, in the same dot row across the
page.

Byte
Row

!!!!

""""

Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte n

1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 …1 2 3 4 5 6
2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 …1 2 3 4 5 6
3 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 …1 2 3 4 5 6

. . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . .

6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 …1 2 3 4 5 6

Vertical Format

In vertical format, each byte (or character) occupies six dot rows of
one column. Each character is one dot wide and six dots high. The
next character (byte 2) is printed beside the first, moving from left to
right across the page.

Byte

!!!!

Row bit bit bit …bit

11 1 1…1
22 2 2…2
33 3 3…3
44 4 4…4
55 5 5…5
66 6 6…6

1 2 3 …n

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Eight-Bit Graphics

Horizontal Format

Graphics data printed in horizontal format is comprised of a stream
of bytes from left to right across each dot row.

This chart shows that byte 1 (or character 1) in row 1 prints its eight
bits from left to right in a single dot row. The next byte (byte 2) prints
its eight bits, representing a character, in the same dot row across
the page.

Byte

!!!!

Row

""""

1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 …1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 …1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 …1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

. . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . .

8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 …1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte n

Vertical Format

In vertical format, each byte (or character) occupies six dot rows of
one column. Each character is one dot wide and six dots high. The
next character (byte 2) is printed beside the first, moving from left to
right across the page.

Byte

!!!!

Row bit bit bit …bit

11 1 1…1
22 2 2…2
33 3 3…3
44 4 4…4
55 5 5…5
66 6 6…6
7 7 7 7 ...7
8 8 8 8 ...8

1 2 3 …n

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Other Graphics Considerations

In horizontal format, an LF causes the paper to advance one or two
dot rows based on the vertical dot density, regardless of whether 6-bit
or 8-bit graphics has been selected.

In vertical format, the paper is advanced as the dot rows (6 or 8,
depending on graphics mode) are printed.

Graphics Sequences

ESC P DCS (Device Control String):

Enters dot graphics mode at the
density and format previously selected by the
ESC [ <p1> ;<p2> ; <p3> q sequence. Following this sequence, the
printer prints discrete dots and leaves spaces based on the 1s and 0s
in the low order six bits of each byte received. forming graphic dot
rows from left to right. To exit from dot graphics mode, use ESC \.

While in graphics mode (after ESC P and before the ESC \ sequence),
8-bit graphics can be printed instead of 6-bit by using one of the
following sequences:

ESC " 1 n1 <data bytes> 60 dpi horizontal
ESC " 2 n1 <data bytes> 120 dpi horizontal
ESC " 3 n1 <data bytes> Uses current horizontal and vertical

density.

n1 number of data bytes to follow
<data bytes> n1 bytes of graphics data

When the number of bytes of 8-bit data specified by n1 have been
processed, and prior to receiving an ESC \ sequence, the data will
print as 6-bit graphics.

Decimal: 27 91 80
Hex: 1B 5B 50
BASIC: CHR$(27);"P";

ESC [ p1 b REP (Repeat Text or Dot Graphics Character):

preceding character p1 times. If p1 is 0 or unspecified, it is set to 1.
The maximum value for p1 is 32,767.

Repeats the single

Decimal: 27 91 <p1> 98
Hex: 1B 5B <p1> 62
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[<p1>b";

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ESC [ p1 ; p2 ; p3 q GENGRM – Select Graphics Mode:

format, and horizontal or vertical density for dot graphics.

IMPORTANT

This sequence must be sent before entering the graphics mode
with ESC P.

The first parameter selects the graphics mode: the second parameter
selects the vertical spacing, and the third selects the horizontal dot
spacing.

p1

value Selects Graphics Format

null Reserved: Vertical format 60h x 72v if no <p2> or <p3>

0 Reserved: Vertical format 60h x 72v if no <p2> or <p3>
1 Reserved: Vertical format 120h x 72v if no <p2> or <p3>
2 Reserved: Vertical format 120h x 144v if no <p2> or <p3>
3 Reserved: Sequence ignored
4 Horizontal format 60h x 72v if no <p2> or <p3>
5 Similar to 4, above, if <p3> = 5, 6, or 7, else ignore

6+ Reserved: Sequence ignored

Note: <p2> and <p3> are ignored in this mode.

p2 Selects Vertical Density

null 72dpiv (p1=4 only)

0-6 144dpiv

7+ 72dpiv

Selects the graphics mode,

p3 Selects Horizontal Density

null 60dpih (p1=4 only)

0-3 Reserved: Leave current value unchanged

4 Reserved: Leave current value unchanged
5 Reserved: 120dpih

6-7 120dpih

8-10 Reserved: 60dpih

11+ 60dpih

Decimal: 27 91 <p1> <p2> <p3> 112
Hex: 1B 5B <p1> <p2> <p3> 70
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[<pl><p2><p3>q";

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ELECTRONIC VERTICAL FORMAT UNIT - EVFU

Downline vertical tab loading is accomplished through the EVFU. The
EVFU allows loading a form table with a minimum form length of
.33 inches (240 decipoints) and a maximum length of 24 inches
(17,280 decipoints).

Since the maximum length is 24 inches, the number of lines is
dependent on the lpi setting. 3 lpi = 72 lines. 4 lpi = 96 lines.
6 lpi = 144 lines, and 8 lpi = 192 lines. Exceeding the maximum
causes a fault.

Downloading the EVFU

▪ The vertical format type must be set to VtType:Emul VFU through

the control panel using the Program Mode.

▪ No paper instruction lead (PI) is required.

▪ When the printer has an EVFU table loaded, VFU is displayed on

the control panel.

ESC ] ! Start EVFU table loading sequence

an entry. Dummy values (filler codes - See Table of Channel Codes on
page 5-30) are required in lines with no channel. Two bytes are
required for each line of the form. Loading Is terminated by the ESC \
sequence.

Decimal: 27 93 33
Hex: 1B 5D 21
BASIC: CHR$(27);"]!";

Loading the Table

The first table location is normally loaded with the channel 1 code.
This is defined as the top-of-form (TOF) channel. The table may be
left without channel 1, and a command to skip to channel 1 will
cause a normal form feed as though there were no VFU. Two bytes
are loaded for each line of the form to be controlled. One or more
channel numbers may be indicated in the two-byte code.

The format of two-byte channel control code is:

Bit Number 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Channel Numberxone654321

First Byte xoneyyyyyy

Bit Number 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Channel Number x one 12 11 10 9 8 7

Second Byte xoneyyyyyy

. Each line of the form requires

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1 = stop in channel

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NOTE

To make characters acceptable, bit 7 must be set.

Each "channel control code" pair of bytes has the capability to
indicate multiple channels since each channel indication has a
unique bit position, which is either ON=1 or OFF=0.

TABLE OF CHANNEL CODES

Decimal

Value

1 2 1 2 1 2 Remarks

64 64 1000000 1000000 @ @ Fillers: see Note
65 64 100000
66 64 1000010 1000000 B @ Channel 2
68 64 1000100 1000000 D @ Channel 3
72 64 1001000 1000000 H @ Channel 4
80 64 1010000 1000000 P @ Channel 5
96 64 1100000 1000000 ` @ Channel 6
64 65 1000000 100000
64 66 1000000 1000010 @ B Channel 8
64 68 1000000 1000100 @ D Channel 9
64 72 1000000 1001000 @ H Channel 10
64 80 1000000 1010000 @ P Channel 11
64 96 1000000 1100000 @ ` Channel 12

Binary

Value

1

1000000 A @ Channel 1

1

ASCII

Character

@ A Channel 7

BASIC Programming Example for EVFU Table Loading

PROGRAM INSTRUCTION REMARKS

1500 WIDTH "LPT1:" 255 Required by some BASIC languages to avoid auto LF at

column 80
1510 LPRINT CHR$(27);"]I"; Enables EVFU loading.
1520 LPRINT CHR$(65);CHR$(64); Resets TOF, Channel 1 Sao Table of Channel Codes
1530 FOR I=1 to 4
1531 LPRINT CHR$(64);CHR$(64); 4 filler lines
1532 NEXT I
1540 LPRINT CHR$(68);CHR$(64); Selects Channel 3. See Table of Channel Codes
1550 FOR I=1 to 16
1551 LPRINT CHR$(64);CHR$(64); 16 filler lines
1552 NEXT I
1560 LPRINT CHRS$72);CHR$(64); Selects channel 4. See Table of Channel Codes
1570 FOR I=1 to 31
1571 LPRINT CHR$(64);CHR$(64); 31 filler lines
1572 NEXT I
1580 LPRINT CHR$(80);CHR$(64); Selects channel 5. See Table of Channel Codes
1590 FOR I=1 to 8
1591 LPRINT CHR$(64);CHR$(64); 8 filler lines
1592 NEXT I
1600 LPRINT CHR$(64);CHR$(66); Selects channel 8. See Table of Channel Codes
1610 LPRINT CHR$(27);"\"; Exit EVFU loading.
1620 END

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EVFU Default

The default EVFU will be generated based on the current form length
and lpi setting under the following conditions:

▪ When the printer is initialized

▪ When either the forms definition or lpi setting is changed

▪ When the start EVFU load escape sequence ESC ] is immediately

followed by the end load sequence ESC \

▪ When the emulation is changed from P Series or Dataproducts, to

ANSI

The following chart shows how the default EVFU table is defined:

CHANNEL DESCRIPTION

1 Top Margin (first line
2 Bottom Margin (last line)
3 Single Spacing
4Double Spacing
5Triple Spacing
6Half Form
7 Quarter Form
8Tenth Line

9 Bottom of Form (bottom margin)
10 Bottom of Form minus 1 line
11 Top of Form minus 1 line (last line this form)
12 Top of Form

Skip to Channel Command

ESC [ p1 ; p2 ! p GENVFU (VFU Channel Command):

movement to the channel specified by the number formed by p1 and
p2. Valid channel numbers are in the range 1- 12.

0;1 - selects channel 1
0;9 - selects channel 9
1;1 - selects channel 11

Channel 1 is always used for TOF; channel 12 is always used for
vertical tab. When the channel number is greater than 12, the
program defaults to channel 1. If the table has not been loaded and a
channel command is received, it is ignored.

Decimal: 27 91 <p1> ; <p2> ! 112
Hex: 1B 5B <p1> 3B <p2> 21 70
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[<p1>;<p2>!p";

Commands vertical paper

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BASIC Programming Example for Skip to Channel

This is a sample program showing the use of the skip-to-channel
command. It makes use of the previously loaded EVFU program.

PROGRAM INSTRUCTION REMARKS

10 WIDTH “LPT1:”,255 Required by some BASIC languages to avoid

auto LF at column 80
20 LPRINT CHR$(27);”[0;1!p”; Go to top of form (channel 1)
30 LPRINT “TOP OF FORM”; Print the indicated words
40 LPRINT CHR$(27);”[0;3!p”; Go to channel 3
50 LPRINT “LINE 6”; Print the indicated words
60 LPRINT CHR$(27);”[0;4!p”; Go to channel 4
70 LPRINT “LINE 25”; Print the indicated words
80 LPRINT CHR$(27);”[0;5!p”; Go to channel 5
90 LPRINT “LINE 57”; Print the indicated words

100 LPRINT CHR$(27);”0;8!p”; Go to channel 8
110 LPRINT “END OF FORM”; Print the indicated words
120 END

NOTE

Establish Top of Form locally before
printing forms. When executing the
program, paper slews to the top of
the next form before beginning to
print.

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BAR CODES

Thirteen different styles of bar codes and POSTNET are available.
Each style (except POSTNET) can be rotated 90, 180, or 270 degrees
and printed with or without a human-readable line (HRL). The bar
code symbol size and density are also adjustable.

Control sequences given in the following text show the proper
syntax needed from the host. The second line has examples of
code written in the BASIC program language.

Entering and Exiting Bar Codes

Before the printer can print input data as bar code symbols, the bar
code mode must be both selected and activated. There are two ways
for this to be accomplished depending on the setting of printer option
1 for both 4800 and 4410 ANSI emulation.

SETUP | FORMAT | MODIFY FORMAT | GENPRTOPTS | ANSI |
Printer Option 1 (See Appendix G, Tables 5 and 6) is used to enable
the SI (shift in) and SO (shift out) ASCII codes to activate and
deactivate special mode functions. In this case, the special mode
function is bar codes. With Option 1 enabled, code SO will turn on or
activate the bar code mode. SI will turn bar codes off.

NOTE

ANSI 4800/4410 Strap 1 OUT

Enter the bar code mode of printing with the following control
sequence sent by the host. (See Appendix D for strapping options.)

ESC [ 3 t
LPRINT CHR$(27)*."[3t";

Data sent after the above sequence is interpreted and printed as bar
codes.

Exit the bar code mode using:
ESC [ 0 t

LPRINT CHR$(27);"[0t";

ANSI 4800/4410 Strap 1 IN

(See Appendix D for strapping options.)
ESC [ 3 t

LPRINT CHR$(27);"[3t";
Selects the bar code special mode.

SO
LPRINT CHR$(14);
Activates bar codes and prints all received data as bar codes. (Only
after it has been selected by ESC [3 t above.)

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SI
LPRINT CHR$(15);
Deactivates bar codes and allows printing of normal text.

ESC [ 0 t
LPRINT CHR$(27);"[0t";
Deselects bar codes.

When an ESC [ 0 t is received before the SI code, bar codes are both
deactivated and deselected.

Setting Bar Code Parameters

Select the style, height, spacing, orientation, and print density for the
bar code using the following escape sequence. The second line in the
example (written in BASIC) shows the parameters that are the default
values for the printer.

ESC [<p1>;<p2>;…;<p10>}

Example

LPRINT CHR$(27);"[4;9;1;2;6;2;6;2;0;0}";

0Interleaved 2 of 5 10Codabar b/n
1 (Reserved for future use) 11 Codabar c/*
2 (Reserved for future use) 12 Codabar d/e
3 (Reserved for future use) 13 UPC-A
4 Code 3 of 9 (default) 14 UPC-E
5EAN-8 15Code 93
6EAN-13 16Code 128 (A, B, C)
7 Code 11 17 (Reserved for future use)
8 (Reserved for future use) 18 (Reserved for future use)
9 Codabar a/t 50 POSTNET (see note)

p1: Style

NOTE
When using POSTNET, parameters <p2> through <p10> are
invalid. If these parameters are changed, they will be
retained in memory and will affect other styles if selected.
See Appendix F for more information on POSTNET.

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Bar Code Dimensions

NOTE
The following dimensions are for barcodes printed at 0 and 180
degrees rotation. Barcodes printed at 90 or 270 degrees rotation
will be compressed by a 6:5 ratio due to the difference in size of
the horizontal and vertical grids.

p2 Bar code height in 1/12-inch increments

Minimum: 1=l/12 inch
Maximum: 120=10 inches
Default: 9=9/12 inch (3 / 4 inch)
Human-readable line is not included in height.

p3 Human-readable line

0=Do not print human-readable line
1=Print human-readable line (default)

p4 Narrow bar width, number x 1/120 inch

Default: 2 (2/120 inch, approximately .017 inch)
Range: 2, 4, 6, . . . 126

p5* Wide bar width, number x 1/120 inch

Default: 6 (6/120 inch, approximately . 050 inch)
Range: 2, 4, 6, . . . 254

p6 Narrow space width, number x 1/120 inch

Default: 2 (2/120 inch, approximately . 017 inch)
Range: 2. 4, 6, . . .126

p7* Wide space width, number x 1/120 inch

Default: 6 (6/120 Inch. approximately .050 inch)
Range: 2, 4, 6, . . . 254

p8* Intercharacter space width, number x: 1/120 inch

Default: 2 (2/120 inch, approximately . 017 inch)
Range: 2, 4, 6 . . . 126

* Parameters <p5>, <p7>, and <p8> are not programmable in some
bar code styles since they are generated from other parameters.

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p9 Bar code rotation and human-readable line (HRL) font style (if

used).
0 No rotation - use currently selected font style, cpi, and

lpi. This is the default setting.
1 No rotation - use special HRL font.
2 90-degree rotation use special HRL font
3 180-degree rotation use special FIRL font.
4 270-degree rotation use special HRL font.

p 10 Horizontal print density

0 60 dpi horizontal by 144 dpi vertical print density
1 120 dpi horizontal by 144 dpi vertical print density

Default for bar code styles 5, 6, 13, and 14 is 120 dpi.
Default for all other styles is 60 dpi.

Bar codes printed at 90 or 270 degrees rotation will print at the same
speed (120 x 144) regardless of the selected horizontal density.

IMPORTANT
If no parameters have previously been entered, then the
factory default values will be used. If previous values have
been sent from the host, these values will prevail until
changed by the host or the printer is initialized.

A missing parameter will leave the corresponding value unchanged.
A zero parameter value for p2–p8 will cause the default value to be

selected.
Use semicolons as place holders when changing parameters.
LPRINT CHR$(27);"[;;;;;;;;;1}" Changes only parameter 10.

LPRINT CHR$(27);"15;;0}" Changes only parameters 1 and 3.
LPRINT CHR$(27);"[16}" Changes only the style of the bar code.

If no changes are made to the parameters of the bar code, the printer
will use the following factory-set values.

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Default Bar Code Characteristics

p1=4 Code 39
p2=9 3/4 inch height
p3=1 Human-readable line printed
p4=2 Narrow bar width 1/60 inch
p5=6 Wide bar width 1/20 inch
p6=2 Narrow space width 1/60 inch
p7=6 Wide space width 1/20 inch
p8=2 Intercharacter space width 1/60 inch
p9=0 No rotation, use currently selected font
p10=0 Horizontal print density 60 dpi

Human-Readable Line (HRL)

The human-readable line is printed 0. 10 inch below the bar code
symbol. The height of the HRL and the 0.10 inch space are not
included in the bar code height parameter (p2).

A diamond symbol appearing in the human-readable line indicates
one of the following conditions:

• Margin overrun. The data to be printed exceeds the available space
remaining inside the programmed margins.

• The DEL character has been received while printing in a bar code
style that permits the use of all 128 ASCII characters.

• An invalid character has been received. An example of this would be
a letter "A" sent to the printer while printing a style 5 bar code.
Style 5 (EAN-8) only accepts the digits 0-9.

Font Styles and Enhancements

Non-rotated bar codes can be printed with an HRL in any of the fonts
available to the printer.

If enhancements are desired (e.g., bold, underline, or expanded) the
HRL must be printed using the normal text mode. Print the bar code
symbol(s) without the HRL first. Exit the bar code mode and print the
HRL using the normal text mode with enhancements.

Rotated bar codes use a special font for the human-readable line.

Spacing and Bar Code Editing Aids

There is a 0.25-inch space called a quiet zone at the beginning and
end of every bar code. As a result, the minimum distance between
two horizontal bar codes is 0.50 inch.

Most bar code styles accept commas. spaces, and horizontal tabs as
delimiters to separate bar codes. A comma adds no additional space
between bar codes, so the separation is the width of the quiet zone or

0.50 inch. A space character adds 0.10 inch to the quiet zone for a
total of 0.60 inch separation. A horizontal tab adds the appropriate
number of empty spaces to go to the next tab.

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Bar Code Readability Statement

The following information is provided to ensure that the best results
are obtained from your printed bar codes.

Use bar code readers designed to operate in the visible light
frequency range. Optional infrared-readable ribbon cartridges are
available.

Use bar code readers designed to read medium- or low-density bar
code symbols. Avoid readers with apertures less than 7 mils
(.007 inch or .18 mm).

Using bar code size parameters smaller than the default settings may
produce unacceptable results.

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Bar Code Program Examples

The following program examples are provided to help you become
familiar with the bar code escape sequences. The programs are
written in BASIC and printed using the LUST command. All bar
codes are actual size.

Test Program

This is the minimum code needed to print a bar code. Use it to test
the printer's ability to print bar codes when more complicated
programs are not producing results.

Line 10 turns on the bar code mode. line 20 contains the data to be
printed as a bar code symbol, and line 30 turns off the bar code
mode.

10 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[3t";
20 LPRINT "1234567890";
30 LPRINT CHRS(27); "[0t";

Error Symbol

This example shows the error symbol in the HRL and the error
pattern in the symbol. The error pattern causes the entire symbol to
be rejected by the bar code reader.

The error was caused by the lowercase "a" being inserted into the
data. The default style, Code 3 of 9. accepts only uppercase A-Z, the
numbers 0-9, and the characters -, ., $, /, + and %.

10 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[3t";
20 LPRINT "1a34567890";
30 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[0t"

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Changing Parameters

This example changes the style p1, height p2, and the HRL font p9 of
the bar code. Notice that semicolons are used as place holders for the
parameters not being changed.

Line 10 - changes style to Code 128, changes height to 1/4" (3/12").
and use the special HRL font.

10 LPRINT CHR$(27);"[16;3;;;;;;;1;}
20 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[3t";
30 LPRINT "1234567890";
40 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[0t"

Commas and Spaces as Delimiters

When a comma delimiter is used to separate bar codes, no additional
space Is added to the quiet zones. Since the ending .25-inch quiet
zone of one bar code symbol meets the beginning quiet zone of the
next bar code, a total of .50-inch separates the two. Style 7 (line 5) is
used for these examples since Code 11 uses both spaces and commas
as delimiters.

10 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[7}";
20 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[3t";
30 LPRINT "1234,56,7890";
40 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[0t"

When spaces are used as delimiters, an additional 1-inch is added to
the quiet zones. Note that multiple spaces can be used.

10 LPRINT CHR$27); "[3t"
20 LPRINT "1234 56 7890";
30 LPRINT CHR$27); "[0t"

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Horizontal Spacing

Use horizontal tabs for spacing bar code symbols across the page.
Line 10 sets horizontal tabs at 1440 and 2880 decipoints (2 and
4-inches). The HT codes in lines 40 and 60 cause a jump to the next
tab.

10 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[1440;2880;u";
20 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[3t";
30 LPRINT "1234";
40 LPRINT CHR$(9);
50 LPRINT "5678";
60 LPRINT CHR$(9);
70 LPRINT "9012";
80 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[0t"

When no horizontal tabs are set, an HT code acts as a space, adding

0.1 inch to the separation. Total separation is 0.6 inch when the HT
is added to the quiet zones.

Line 10 clears all previously set horizontal tabs for this example.
10 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[3g";

20 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[3t";
30 LPRINT "1234";
40 LPRINT CHR$(9);
50 LPRINT "5678";
60 LPRINT CHR$(9);
70 LPRINT "9012";
80 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[0t"

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Printer Option Strap 11, Group 2 IN

Printer control strap 11 is used for positioning the paper after
printing a bar code. Strap 11 IN sets the paper to the top of the bar
code after printing; Strap 11 OUT leaves the paper position as is after
printing
available.

The state of strap 11 can be checked and changed using the setup
menu.

In the following examples, lines 10 to 30 print the bar code symbol
and line 40 adds a line of text to be printed.

Examples 1 and 2 show the effect strap 11 has on the position of the
text.

In example 3, the semicolon at the end of line 30 has been deleted to
show that Strap 11 only affects the same horizontal zone that the bar
code occupies. The semicolon in BASIC is used to suppress a LF/CR
after an LPRINT statement.

Strap 11 is only effective after exiting the bar code mode. As in
the printout above, printing multiple bar codes without exiting
(line 80 above) causes all the bar codes to be printed in the
same horizontal area of the paper regardless of the condition of
strap 13. Also, some form of printable data must be on the line
before a paper move command (see line 40 in the examples); if
not, the paper will not backup to the top of the bar code.

a bar code. (See Appendix D for a complete listing of options

IMPORTANT

EXAMPLE 1: Strap 11 OUT

10 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[3t";
20 LPRINT "1234567890";
30 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[0t";
40 LPRINT "STRAP 11 OUT"

EXAMPLE 2: Strap 11 IN

10 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[3t";
20 LPRINT "1234567890";
30 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[0t";
40 LPRINT "STRAP 11 IN"

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EXAMPLE 3: Strap 11 OUT with no suppression of LF/CR on line 30

10 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[3t";
20 LPRINT "1234567890";
30 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[0t"
40 LPRINT "STRAP 11 OUT"

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Vertical Bar Codes

▪ Line 10 sets parameter p9 for 90-degree rotation using the special

font for the HRL.

▪ Line 20 turns on the bar code mode.

▪ Line 30 is the data to be printed as a bar code symbol.

▪ Line 40 turns off the bar code mode.

10 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[;;;;;;;;2}";
20 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[3t";
30 LPRINT "12345";
40 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[0t"

Commas and spaces used as delimiters serve the same function as in
horizontal bar codes. However, the quiet zones rotate with the
symbol, leaving almost no horizontal separation between bar codes
on the same line.

In the following examples, line 10 is used
printing of the HRL (p3).

COMMAS: With HRL

10 LPRINT CHR$(27);"[;;1}";
20 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[3t";
30 LPRINT "1234,5678,9012";
40 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[0t"

to print or

inhibit the

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COMMAS: Without HRL

10 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[;;0}";
20 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[3t";
30 LPRINT "1234,5678,9012";
40 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[0t"

SPACES: With HRL

10 LPRINT CHR$(27);"[;;1}";
20 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[3t";
30 LPRINT "1234
40 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[0t"

5678 9012";

SPACES: Without HRL

10 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[;;0}";
20 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[3t";
30 LPRINT "1234 5678 9012";
40 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[0t"

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Horizontal Tabs

▪ Line 10 sets horizontal tab stops at 1080 and 2160 decipoints (1.

5 and 3 inches).

▪ Lines 40 and 60 are ITT codes that cause a jump to the next tab

stop.

Line 90 is a line of text to show positioning on the paper. The vertical
separation between the bar code symbol and the text "TEXT STRAP
13 OUT" is the ending quiet zone.

10 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[1080;2160;u";
20 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[3t";
30 LPRINT "12345";
40 LPRINT CHR$(9);
50 LPRINT "12345";
60 LPRINT CHR$(9);
70 LPRINT "12345";
80 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[0t";

90 LPRINT "TEXT STRAP 13 OUT"

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OVERSIZE CHARACTER FONT

The oversize font is composed of special block-style characters that
can be expanded 156 times the size of standard fonts. This will
produce letters up to 15.25-inches (388mm) high by 13 inches
(330mm) wide. Oversize characters can be rotated 90, 180, or 270
degrees.

Do not confuse oversize characters with expanded characters. The
expanded character feature, (standard in your printer), expands all
existing fonts up to 8 times the normal size. These characters are not
rotatable.

The oversize character feature works with the ANSI protocol.

Entering and Exiting Oversize

The following sequences are used to enter, rotate, and exit oversize
printing:

ESC [ 0 | Exit oversize printing.
ESC [ 1 | Select oversize font with no rotation.
ESC [ 2 | Select oversize font with 90-degree rotation.
ESC [ 3 | Select oversize font with 180-degree rotation.
ESC [ 4 | Select oversize font with 270-degree rotation.

LPRINT CHR$(27);"[0|
LPRINT CHR$(27);"[0|";CHR$(124);

Once oversize has been turned on, it will remain on until an
ESC [ 0 | sequence is used to turned it off. It does not turn off due to
line terminators (CR and LF).

";

or

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Selecting Size

ESC [p1;p2 B is the sequence used to set the vertical (p1) and
horizontal (p2) size of the oversize characters. A p1 value of 300
would increase the vertical size of the character 300% or 3 times.

The last two digits of each parameter are necessary to comply with
the ANSI standard, but are ignored by the printer. Using the above
example for p1, any three-digit number starting with 3 (300-399) will
be interpreted as 3 times normal size. Likewise, 400-499 equals 4
times, 1200-1299 equals a 12-times increase in size, and so on. The
maximum size is 15600;15600 (156 times) and the minimum or
default is 200;200 (2 times).

Since this same sequence is used to change size in the expanded
mode, the parameters must be cleared to normal size,
ESC [ 100 ; 100 B, to prevent entering expanded mode when oversize
is turned off.

Mnemonic: ESC [ <p1>; <p2> B
Decimal: 27 91 <p1> 59 <p2> 66
Hex: 1B 5B <p1> 3B <p2> 42
BASIC: CHR$(27);"[";<p1>;<p2>;B";

Size Parameters for Rotation

The <p1> and <p2> size parameters are always relative to a rotation
angle of zero degrees. That is, the characters are expanded first and
then rotated.

Spacing Between Characters

For non-rotated characters and characters rotated 180 degrees, the
horizontal spacing between characters is 1/60-inch times the <p2>
parameter.

For characters rotated 90 or 270 degrees, the horizontal spacing
between characters is 3/60-inch times the p1 parameter.

Vertical spacing is dependent on vertical paper move commands (LF,
CR, VPR, etc.), the state of menu option GenPrtOpts/Group 2/Strap
13, and the character size and line spacing currently in effect.

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Sample Programs

Example 1

The first example shows the code used to print oversize.
Line 10 sets the size to X3 vertical (V) and X3 horizontal (H). Line 20

enters oversize printing with
printed. Line 40 exits oversize printing. Line 50 returns the size
parameters to X 1 V - X 1 H.

10 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[300;300B";
20 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[1|";
30 LPRINT "ABCabc";
40 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[0|";
50 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[100;100B"

no rotation. Line 30 is the data to be

Example 2

The next two examples demonstrate the importance of setting the size
parameters back to X1 V - X1 H after printing oversize. This is the
same program used in Example 1 with an additional line added.

Line 60 prints 1234 in the currently selected font.
10 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[300;300 B";

20 LPRINT CHR$(27); "El:";
30 LPRINT "ABCabc"
40 LPRINT CHR$(27); "CO:";
50 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[100;100 B"
60 LPRINT "1234"

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Example 3: Showing the Importance of Resetting
Scaling Factors

If line 50, which sets the size to X1 V and X1 H. is removed, the data
printed in line 60 is now subject to the expanded mode of printing.

NOTE
In BASIC, LPRINT statements automatically generate an LF/CR
at the end of the line unless suppressed by a semicolon. Since
line 30 does not end with a semicolon, an LF/CR occurred at
the lpi in effect (still in oversize). This accounts for the vertical
distance between the ABCabc line and the 1234 line.

Notice (below) that the 1234 printed line is expanded vertically by X3
10 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[300;300B";

20 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[1|";
30 LPRINT "ABCabc";
40 LPRINT CHR$(27); "[0|"
60 LPRINT "1234"

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Printer Control Strap GenPrtOpts/Group 2/Strap 13

This printer control strap is used for positioning the paper after
printing oversize characters. When this strap is set to IN, the paper is
positioned at the top of the oversize character after printing; when set
to OUT, the paper position remains as is after printing oversize.

The state of the printer strap can be checked and changed using the
configuration menu.

In the following examples:

▪ Lines 10-30 print oversize characters at X3.

▪ Line 50 changes the oversize to X4 V by X6 H.

▪ Lines 70-80 print oversize and exits.

▪ Line 90 returns the parameters to X1 to prevent expanded

printing.

▪ Lines 100-110 print normal text to show the effect that strap 13

has on positioning.

IMPORTANT
Line spacing was set back to normal (6 lpi) when normal text
was selected in line 90. When strap 13 is IN and the paper
position returns to the top of oversize, vertical moves (CR, LF,
VPA, VPR) must be used to move the paper to prevent
overprinting on the oversize characters.

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Example 4: GenPtrOpts | Group 2 Strap 13 IN

The oversize characters and the first line of normal printing are
aligned at the first print line. The second line of normal printing (Text
Text Text . . .) started printing one line below Strap 13 IN and
overprints the oversized text.

100 LPRINT CHR$(27);"[300;300B";
110 LPRINT CHR$(27);"[1|";
120 LPRINT "ABC";
130 LPRINT CHR$(27);"[400;600B";
140 LPRINT "ABC";
150 LPRINT CHR$(27);"[0|";
160 LPRINT CHR$(27);"[100;100B";
170 LPRINT "Strap 13 IN";
180 LPRINT "Text Text Text Text Text Text Text"

Example 5: GenPtrOpts | Group 2 Strap 13 OUT

Paper motion is not returned after printing oversized characters.

100 LPRINT CHR$(27);"[300;300B";
110 LPRINT CHR$(27);"[1|";
120 LPRINT "ABC";
130 LPRINT CHR$(27);"[400;600B";
140 LPRINT "ABC";
150 LPRINT CHR$(27);"[0|";
160 LPRINT CHR$(27);"[100;100B";
170 LPRINT "Strap 13 OUT";
180 LPRINT "Text Text Text Text Text Text Text"

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CHAPTER 3. PRINTRONIX P300/P600 EMULATION

INTRODUCTION

This printer is plug-compatible with the Printronix 300/600 family of
line printers. It accepts and acts upon all control codes utilized by
this family of printers in a manner that is as functionally equivalent
as possible.

The following is a list of the control codes (and their functions)
utilized by the Printronix printer. Any control codes not listed will be
discarded.

When changing from the ANSI emulation to the P Series emulation.
the ANSI vertical tab table does not transfer and the horizontal tab
table set In the ANSI mode is not available. Ali menu parameters set
before changing emulations will carry over except for these.

CONTROL CODES

ACK Line at 8 LPI (06H):

the entire line to be printed at 8 lpi. Since this code is momentary, it
will not affect subsequent lines. Each line must receive an <ACK>
code for the switch to 8 lpi.

BEL Bell Code (07H):

beeper to. sound for approximately 1 second.

BS Elongated Character Line (08H):

causes that line to be printed at double height. Standard- and
double-high characters cannot be mixed on the same line.

CR Carriage Return Slew Zero or Edit Mode (ODH):

i.e., with the P300/600 Emulation Strap 01 OUT, a <CR> will
left-justify the line in the buffer, but no printing will occur. The next
line of data received can then modify the line. With the strap IN, the 0
slew mode is invoked. In this mode, the line modification feature is
deleted and a <CR> is treated in the same manner as in the ANSI
protocol. The print control, DEFINE CR, with the definition set to
CR=CR+LF converts a carriage return to a linefeed. With the
definition set to CR=CR, the printer ignores received carriage returns.

DC1 Ready/Select (11H):

select the printer in both serial and parallel interfaces. A serial
interface protocol can be selected to transmit a <DC1> code to inform
the host of a ready condition. See Appendix G for strap information.

A received <ACK> anywhere on the line causes

A <BEL> code received at the interface causes the

A <BS> code anywhere on the line

A received <DC1> can be used to remotely

In the edit mode,

If a <DC1> or <DC3> control character is received with strap 8
in GenPrtOpts set to OUT, the control is treated as a VFU
Channel Command. See Appendix G, General Printer Options,
Group 2.

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DC3 Busy/Select (13H):

p

the printer in both serial and parallel interfaces. A serial interface
protocol can be used to transmit a DC3 code to inform the host of a
busy condition.

If a <DC1> or <DC3> control character is received with strap 8
in GenPrtOpts Group 2 set to OUT, the control is treated as a
VFU Channel Command. See Appendix D, General Printer
O

tions, Group 2 on page 345.

A received DC3 can be used to remotely deselect

NOTE

DEL Delete (7FH):

In graphics mode, the delete character is treated as
data. In the edit mode, a <DEL> following a <CR> erases (replace with
a space) previously accepted (buffered, but not printed) characters.

DLE High Vertical Density Graphics (10H):

an <ENQ> code anywhere on the same line causes paper motion for
that line to be 1/144 inch instead of the normal 1/72 inch. If not
preceded by an <ENQ> code, the <DLE> is discarded. If there are no
graphics commands (EOT or ENQ) in the line, the DLE code is treated
as an EVFU channel command.

ENQ Normal Density Plot Line (05H):

An <ENQ> anywhere in the line
causes the line to be treated as normal-density (60 dpi) plot mode
graphics. An <LF> code causes the line to be printed as one dot row
and the paper is advanced. If there is a <DLE> anywhere in the line,
the paper is advanced by 1/144 inch. Otherwise, the paper is
advanced by 1/72 inch.

EOT High Density Plot Line (04H):

An EOT is used to print at 120 dpi.
This code anywhere in the line causes the line to be treated as
high-density plot mode graphics. The line must be terminated with a
CR (printer strap A29 must be OUT). The characters are treated as
dot information and the CR at the end of the line will not cause the
paper to advance. The code causes dots to be printed in the
even-numbered dot column positions. A second line of the same data
with the normal plot mode command (ENQ) is required to fill in the
remainder of the dots and to advance the paper.

ETX End of Transmission (03H):

The ETX code is used in the serial
interface with the ACK code as part of an interface protocol. The ETX
is received from the host at the end of a data block. The host then
stops sending data until an ACK is received.

A <DLE> code preceded by

FF Form Feed (0CH):

paper advanced to the top of form.

HT Horizontal Tab (09H):

LF Line Feed (0AH):

the paper to the next line. If the line is a plot mode line, the paper is
advanced one dot row or not at all, depending on the density of the
plot mode. See Printronix Mode Graphic Density Table.

RS Record Separator (1EH):

beginning of an EVFU load. [Need replacement wording here for the
margin notes in the tech review.]

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A form feed causes the line to be printed and the

An HT is replaced by a space character.

An LF causes the line to be printed and advances

The RS character is used to signal the

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SI Shift In (0FH):

An SI code anywhere in the line causes the remainder

of the line and all following lines to be printed in the standard font.

SO Shift Out (0EH).

remainder of the line of the line and all subsequent lines (until an SI
code is received) to be printed in the alternate font. The alternate font
is selected with printer P300/600 emulation straps S13-S16, set in
the GenPtrOpts function of the CCU menu.

An SO code anywhere in the line causes the

SP Space (20H):

The space code causes a blank in the character
position represented by the code. Following a carriage return in edit
mode, space codes do not modify the contents of the print buffer. The
SP is used as a skip code to pass over characters in the buffer. When
using the character graphics font the character in the 20H position is
printed instead of a blank.

UNDL Underline (5FH):

When using the legacy parallel interface, hardware
strap H7 IN causes a CR to be substituted for an underline character.
(See Appendix G. Hardware Straps.) All software straps that apply to
a CR will apply if the option is selected.

US Unit Separator (1FH):

an EVFU load sequence.

VT Vertical Tab (0BH):

A VT causes the line to be printed and paper
advanced until the next tab position is reached. If the VFU is
enabled, channel 12 is accessed instead.

The US character is used to signal the end of

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PRINTRONIX GRAPHICS

The Printronix emulation graphics mode provides a horizontal dot
placement plotting method. This method enables the printing of
ASCH characters in their binary code form. Since each character has
a unique pattern of 1s and 0s (dots and voids) that make up its
binary code, the correct placement of these binary forms enables you
to form larger images on the paper.

For clarity in the text, a binary 1 (a printed dot) Will be shown as an
X and a binary 0 (empty dot position) will be shown as a 0.

In the graphics mode, only the low order six bits of a seven- or eight­bit character are used (bits 1-6). Looking at an ASCH code chart, the
question mark character (?) is represented by the binary number
1111110 (bit 1 - bit 7). Since only the first 6 bits are used, a ? would
print six dots on the paper. An asterisk (*) is represented by 010101
which would print 0X0X0X0 across the page horizontally.

Using the question mark that prints all dots, a series of these
characters produces a one dot high solid line across the paper. By
repeating, omitting, and mixing characters across a page, images
such as graphs, charts, and pictures can be produced.

Dot Patterns and Densities

The chart on the next page shows the dot patterns for each of the
ASCII characters. Each character represents six dots (or dot
positions)* and their spacing is dependent on the density selected.

Graphics data printed in horizontal format is comprised of a stream
of bytes from left to right across each dot row.

This chart shows that byte 1 (or character 1) in row 1 will print its six
bits from left to right in a single dot row. The next byte (byte 2) prints
its six bits, representing a character, in the same dot row across the
page.

Byte

!!!!

Row

""""

1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 …1 2 3 4 5 6
2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 …1 2 3 4 5 6
3 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 …1 2 3 4 5 6

. . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . .

6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 …1 2 3 4 5 6

Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte n

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Dot Patterns

This chart shows the dot patterns for the ASCII characters needed to
cover all dot/void combinations. Characters from 20H to 3FH provide
the same patterns as characters 60H through 7FH. Characters from
00H through 1FH, which are not recognized as line terminators or
plot mode codes, are ignored.

Character Value Dots Character Value Dots

@40H
A41H
B42H
C43H
D44H
E45H

F46H
G47H
H48H

I49H

J4AH
K4BH

L4CH

M4DH

N4EH
O4FH

P50H
Q51H
R52H

S53H

T54H
U55H
V56H

W57H

X58H

Y59H

Z5AH

[5BH

\5CH

]5DH
^5EH
_5FH

000000
X00000
0X0000
XX0000
00X000
X0X000
0XX000
XXX000
000X00
X00X00
0X0X00
XX0X00
00XX00
X0XX00
0XXX00
XXXX00
0000X0
X000X0
0X00X0
XX00X0
00X0X0
X0X0X0
0XX0X0
XXX0X0
000XX0
X00XX0
0X0XX0
XX0XX0
00XXX0
X0XXX0
0XXXX0
XXXXX0

’60H
a61H
b62H
c63H
d64H
e65H

f66H
g67H
h68H

i69H

j6AH
k6BH

l6CH

m6DH

n6EH
o6FH
p70H
q71H
r72H
s73H

t74H
u75H
v76H

w77H

x78H
y79H
z7AH

{7BH
|7CH

}7DH
~7EH
?3FH

00000X
X0000X
0X000X
XX000X
00X00X
X0X00X
0XX00X
XXX00X
000X0X
X00X0X
0X0X0X
XX0X0X
00XX0X
X0XX0X
0XXX0X
XXXX0X
0000XX
X000XX
0X00XX
XX00XX
00X0XX
X0X0XX
0XX0XX
XXX0XX
000XXX
X00XXX
0X0XXX
XX0XXX
00XXXX
X0XXXX
0XXXXX
XXXXXX

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Each line to be printed as graphics must have one of the three
graphic control codes (ENQ, EOT, DLE) in the line of data. The ENQ
and EOT codes can be placed anywhere in the line of data. When
used, the DLE code must always be placed after the ENQ code.

The following densities are available using the formats shown:

Horizontal Vertical Line Format Required

Density

60 72 ENQ, data, LF terminator

120 72 EOT, data, CR terminator

ENQ, data, LF terminator

60 144 ENQ, DLE, data, LF terminator

120 144 EOT, data, CR terminator

ENQ, DLE, data, LF terminator

The dot pattern for a particular character is the same regardless of
density. The density difference is a shift to the right by 1/120 inch for
high density.

Normal-Density Graphics

At 60 dpi horizontal density, one line of characters is used for each
dot row. The normal density plot mode character (ENQ) can appear
anywhere in the line. The line must be terminated with an LF. At the
end of graphics printing, send an empty data line containing only an
LF.

High-Density Graphics

At 120 dpi horizontal density, each dot row requires two lines of
characters. The first line contains the high density plot mode code
(EOT) and must be terminated with a CR.

The DEFINE CR setting in the printer control setup menu
must be set to CR=CR.

The second line contains the normal density plot mode code (ENQ)
and must be terminated with an LF.

At the end of graphics printing, send an empty data line containing
only an LF for proper termination.

P300/600 8-Bit Horizontal Graphics

Horizontal Vertical Syntax

60 72 <ESC>"1<count><data><LF>

120 72 <ESC>"2<count><data><LF>

60 144 <ESC>"1<count><data><DLE><LF>

120 144 <ESC>"2<count><data><DLE><LF>

IMPORTANT

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P300/600 ELECTRONIC VERTICAL FORMAT UNIT

The electronic vertical format unit (EVFU) is used to download
vertical tabs to the printer. It allows jumps to preselected lines on the
form through vertical moves of the paper.

The maximum form length is 22 inches (176 lines at 8 lpi).

Using the EVFU

Using the EVFU is a two-step process. The first step is to load the
channel control table with codes for the form being used. One byte
must be loaded for each line of the form. A channel code can be
inserted in the byte to indicate a stop (or vertical tab location).

The second step is to send a channel command to jump to a specified
channel (location on the paper).

On the following pages are charts and sample programs showing the
codes for loading the EVFU table and selecting channels for paper
moves.

Points to Remember

▪ When a table is downloaded, VFU will be displayed.

▪ The vertical format type must be set to Emulation VFU through

the control panel using the

Select |Emulation VFU

▪ The

GenPtrOpts | Group 2

select/deselect must be set to OUT.

Setup | Vertical Format | Type

menu option.

strap to enable received

▪ Printer option 3 (see Table 11 in Appendix D, Printronix 300/600

Emulation Options) must be enabled to enable EVFU loading. If
option 3 is not enabled when a start load RS code is received, the
table will not be loaded and all control characters received before
the end load US code will be interpreted as data.

▪ When using serial interface with the PI lead enabled, the interface

settings menu must have the serial options set to

bit.

Send the EVFU table at the start of a line to prevent a loss of data.
These charts contain the channel commands to load the EVFU table

and for selecting a channel for vertical moves.

PI Lead Use 8-

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PI Lead Codes – Use with Serial Interface

The PI lead is not used in the parallel interface. To use the PI lead
with the serial interface, 8-bit codes must be sent.

Data Lines

PI 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Channel

1 XX00000 1 TOF 128 NUL
1 XX00001 2 129 none
1 XX00010 3 130 none
1 XX00011 4 131 none
1 XX00100 5 132 none
1 XX00101 6 133 none
1 XX00110 7 134 none
1 XX00111 8 135 BEL
1 XX01000 9 136 BS
1 XX01001 10 137 HT
1 XX01010 11 138 LF
1 XX01011 12 VT 139 VT
1 XX01100 13 140 FF
1 XX01101 14 141 CR
1 1101110 Start Load 238 none
1 1101111 End Load 239 none

Channel

number

or Command

Decimal

Number

ASCII

Codes Not Using the PI Lead

Data Lines

PI 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Channel

0 0000000 1 TOF 16 DLE
0 0000001 2 17 DC1
0 0000010 3 18 DC2
0 0000011 4 19 DC3
0 0000100 5 20 DC4
0 0000101 6 21 NAK
0 0000110 7 22 SYN
0 0000111 8 23 ETB
0 0001000 9 24 CAN
0 0001001 10 25 EM
0 0001010 11 26 SUB
0 0001011 12 VT 27 ESC
0 0001100 13 28 FS
0 0001101 14 29 GS
0 0001110 Start Load 30 RS
0 0001111 End Load 31 US

Channel

number

or Command

Decimal

Number

ASCII

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Example EVFU Loading Program

▪ Using standard CENTRONICS parallel interface with 36-pin

connector and P Series protocol.

▪ Using the channel code chart without the PI lead.

▪ This program loads the EVFU table with channel stops at lines 6,

25, 57, and 66.

▪ Set the printer as follows:

GenPtrOpts | Group 2 | Strap 8

▪

SELECT/DESELECT operation.

▪ Set up vertical format emulation (VFU)

PROGRAM INSTRUCTION REMARKS

1500 WIDTH "LPT1:". 255

Required by some BASIC languages to

avoid auto LF at column 80
1510 LPRINT CHR$(30); Selects SL channel.
1520 LPRINT CHR$(16); Selects TOF. Channel 1 1530 FOR 1=1 to 4
1530 FOR I-1 to 4
1531 LPRINT CHR$(17);

Selects Channel 2 for 4 filler lines
1532 NEXT 1
1540 LPRINT CHR$(18); Selects Channel 3 (for line 6 printing)
1550 FOR 1=1 to 18
1551 LPRINT CHR$(17);

Selects Channel 2 for 18 filler lines
1552 NEXT I
1560 LPRINT CHR$(19); Selects Channel 4 (for line 25 printing)
1570 FOR 1=1 to 31
1571 LPRINT CHR$(17);

Selects Channel 2 for 31 filler lines
1572 NEXT I
1580 LPRINT CHR$(20); Selects Channel 5 (for line 57 printing)
1590 FOR 1=1 to 8
1591 LPRINT CHR$(17);

Selects Channel 2 for 8 filler lines
1592 NEXT I
1600 LPRINT CHR$(21); Selects Channel 6 (for line 66 printing)
1610 LPRINT CHR$(31); Selects EL Channel
1620 END

OUT to deactivate coded

A start load RS code immediately followed by a stop load US code will
clear the EVFU table. The BASIC code to do this follows

10 LPRINT CHR$(30);
20 LPRINT CHR$(31);

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Example Form Printout

This example uses the VFU table created in the previous example.

NOTE
Establish top of form locally before printing. When running
the program, paper will slew to the top of the next form
before printing begins.

Sample Program to Print Form

The following sample program uses the EVFU program from the prior
example.

Program Instruction Remarks

10 WIDTH “LPT1:”;255 Required by some BASIC

languages to avoid auto LF

20 LPRINT CHR$(16); Go to Top of Form (Channel

1)
25 LPRINT “TOP OF FORM”; Print the indicated words
30 LPRINT CHR$(18); Go to Channel 3
35 LPRINT “TOP MARGIN, LINE 6”; Print the indicated words
40 LPRINT CHR$(19); Go to Channel 4
45 LPRINT “LINE 25”; Print the indicated words
50 LPRINT CHR$(20); Go to Channel 5
55 LPRINT “BOTTOM MARGIN, LINE 57”; Print the indicated words
60 LPRINT CHR$(21); Go to Channel 6
65 LPRINT “END OF FORM”; Print the indicated words
70 END

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SPECIAL FUNCTION CONTROL CHARACTER (SFCC)

When a printer control code consists of more than one character, it is
called a command or escape sequence. This emulation uses a

Function Control Character (SFCC)

command sequence. The SFCC alerts the printer that a command
sequence—not printable characters follows.

▪ In this P-Series emulation mode, you may choose 0 to 127 to be

the SFCC via the Emulation Settings of the Set Up Menu.

The general format for a command sequence in the P-Series
emulation is:

SFCC (parameter 1 ..... parameter n) (terminator)

Command Line

In the P-Series emulation mode, print format, font, or international
language selection can also be controlled by a longer sequence known
as a Command Line. Command Lines are string type commands
placed between complete lines of text and affecting the text that
follows. The P-Series Emulation has six Command Lines: PMODE,
OSET, PSET, LPI, LINES, and INCHES. Each of these Command
Lines is discussed in this chapter under the appropriate Control Code
function.

as the first character of a

Special

For example, you can set the form length in inches by using the
following command line:

SFCC INCHES ; n f

where n is the whole number of inches and f is the fractional
increment in 0.5 inch increments.

When using the SFCC in a Command Line, it must be the first
non-blank symbol in the line (space, hex 20, is a blank symbol).

In addition, characters following spaces (other than a valid line
terminator) in a Command Line are ignored so that user comments
can be included on the Command Line. The valid line terminators are
Form Feed (FF), Line Feed (LF), and Carriage Return (CR); however,
when used in the Command Line, these line terminators do
any paper motion.

not

cause

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Set and Reset Codes

Some print attributes are set and reset (turned ON and OFF) by using
an SFCC command sequence and the numbers one(1) or zero(0).
These numbers may be in the form of hexadecimal code 01H and
00H, or the ASCII code for the printable symbols of decimal 1 and 0
(hexadecimal code 31 and 30).

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COMMAND INDEX

Command Format Page

Vertical Motion

Form Feed <FF> 81
Forms Length Set (Inches) <SFCC> INCHES 93
Forms Length Set (Lines) <SFCC> LINES 93
Line Feed <LF> 81
Line Spacing 1/6 Inch (6 lpi) <SFCC> 2

<SFCC> LPI

Line Spacing 1/8 Inch (8 lpi) <SFCC> 0

<SFCC> LPI

Line Spacing 8 or 10.3 LPI (1 line only) <ACK>

<SFCC> f

Line Spacing 7/72 Inch <SFCC> l 96
Line Spacing n/72 Inch

(used with SFCC 2)
Vertical Tab <VT> 97

Horizontal Motion

Backspace <BS> 80
Carriage Return <CR> 80

<SFCC> A 96

94

95

95

Print Attributes

Bold Print <SFCC> G 84
Bold Print Off <SFCC> H 85
Emphasized Print <SFCC> E 85
Emphasized Print Off <SFCC> F 86
Overscoring <SFCC> _ 90
Underline <SFCC> - 91

Printer Control

Bell <BEL> 80
Emulation Reset <SFCC> @ 92

Font Control

Download New Character Shape (not supported)
Double Wide (Elongated) Characters

(1 line only)

<SFCC> h
<BS>

86

Expanded (Double Wide) Print <SFCC> W 1 85
Expanded (Double Wide) Print Reset <SFCC> W 0

86

<DC4>

continued

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Font Control (continued)

Font Selection <SFCC> X

89

<SFCC PMODE

Superscript/Subscript Printing <SFCC> S 90
Superscript/Subscript Printing Reset <SFCC> T 90

Plot Mode Graphics

Plot, Even Dot (High Horizontal Density) <EOT> 103
Plot, Odd Dot (Normal Density) <SFCC> d

103

<ENQ>

Plot, High Vertical Density (1/144) <DLE> 102
Plot, Single Line (High Horizontal Density) <NAK> 103

Character Set Control

Character Set Select <SFCC> 1 82
Character Set Select: ECMA Extended (Not supported)
Character Set Select: Int’l Languages <SFCC> PSET or <SFCC> R 84
Character Set Select: Substitution Table (Not supported)
Execute Control Codes <SFCC> 7 92
Print Control Codes <SFCC> 6 92
Download a Language (Not supported)
Extended Character Set <SO>

87
<SFCC> <SO>
<SFCC> n
<SFCC> 4

Extended Character Set Cancel <SI>

88
<SFCC> <SI>
<SFCC> o
<SFCC> 5

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CONTROL CODES

Backspace Backspace <BS>

character space toward the first character column. When configured
from the control panel for backspace, BS moves the character
position one character space to the left at the current character pitch
setting. This code is ignored if the logical print position is at the first
character column.

Decimal: 8
Hex: 08H
BASIC: CHR$(8);

Indeterminate Conditions

This code can also be configured form the control panel to print
double-high characters instead of a backspace.

Bell Bell <Bel>:

The printer's audible alarm will sound for 1/2 second

when the bell code is received by the printer.

Format

<Bel>

Decimal: 7
Hex: 07H
BASIC: CHR$(7);

Indeterminate Conditions

Bell code cannot be disabled.

: Moves the logical print position to the left one

Carriage Return Carriage Return <CR>:

character column. The CR code may or may not cause printing or
paper motion, depending on the CR CODE configuration parameter
value.

Format

<CR>
Decimal: 13

:

Hex

0DH

BASIC: CHR$(13);
If the CR CODE option menu is set for CR=CR, the characters

following the CR are printed over the previous characters on the line.
If identical characters are placed in the same position on the line,
those characters are printed in double strike print when the
Overstrike mode is enabled from the control panel.

The CR=CR configuration causes subsequent printable data to
overprint previous data at half speed if Overstrike is enabled from the
control panel (and prints somewhat faster if Overstrike is disabled),
unless an intervening paper motion command is received.

If the CR CODE is configured for:
CR=CR+LF
Control code CR is converted to perform a carriage return and line

feed function.

Returns the logical print position to the first

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Form Feed Form Feed <FF>:

position to the next top-of-form and moves the character position to
the first character column. The FF code cancels all single-line only
print attributes.

Format

<FF>
Decimal: 12

Hex: 0CH
BASIC: CHR$(12);

Indeterminate Conditions

Forms length can be modified by using the control panel or forms
length control codes.

The Form Feed command may reacts differently if a VFU is active
(refer to VFU section).

Prints the data in the buffer, advances the paper

Line Feed Line Feed <LF>:

the vertical character position one line at the current line space
setting and moves the logical print position to the left margin.

The LF function cancels all single line print attributes such as double
high (elongated) and double wide (expanded) characters.

In the Even Dot Graphics Plot mode (high density graphics), the LF
code does not cause paper position motion; the data in the buffer is
plotted and the logical print position is set at character column 1 in
anticipation of the Odd Dot Plot control code to complete high density
graphic plotting. In the Odd Dot Graphics Plot mode (normal density
graphics), the LF code plots the data in the buffer, advances the
paper position a single dot row at the current vertical dot density,
and positions the logical print position at character column 1.

Format

<LF>
Decimal: 12

Hex: 0AH
BASIC: CHR$(12);

Prints the data in the buffer (if any) and advances

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Character Set
Select

Selects the character set, extended character set, and the
international language for a specific character set.

Format

<SFCC> l xyz
x: character set

y: international language for the selected character set table
z: extended character set for the selected character set

Decimal: <SFCC> 108 x y z
Hex: <SFCC> 6C xH yH zH
BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);CHR$(108);”xyz”;

Character Set Select (x)

(x) Character Set

0(30) Code Page 437
1(31) Code Page 8859-1
2(32) Invalid (Defaults to Code Page 437)
3(33) Code Page 8574

(2A) Unchanged

International Language Select (y)

x 0(30) 1(31) 2(32) 3(33)

y CP 437 CP 8859-1 CP 8574

0(30) ASCII (USA) ASCII (USA) NA ASCII (USA)
1(31) French EBCDIC NA French
2(32) German NA German
3(33) English NA English
4(34) Danish NA Norw/Danish
5(35) Swedish NA Swedish
6(36) Italian NA Italian
7(37) Spanish NA Spanish
8(38) Japanese NA Japanese

9(39) Fr. Canadian NA Fr. Canadian
10(3A) Latin Amer NA Dutch
11(3B) Norwegian NA Finnish
12(3C) Danish II NA Swiss
13(3D) Spanish II NA
14(3E) Latin AM II NA

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Character Set (continued)
Select

Extended Character Set Select (z)

z

0(30) CP 850
1(31)
2(32)
3(33)
4(34)
5(35)
6(36)
7(37)
8(38)

9(39)
10(3A)
11(3B)
12(3C)

1

Valid only if x = 0. All other values of z are ignored including ‘*’

Indeterminate conditions

If the (*) character is the value selected for x, the character set does
not change. If (*) or (X) is selected for y, the previously selected
international language is used.

Notes

x 0(30)

IBM PC

1

1(31) 2(32) 3(33)

NA NA NA

This command implementation is different than the target printer
due to limitations in Font character sets. Refer to the “Emulation
Differences” section of this document.

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Select International
Character Set

Selects the international character using the parameter (where the
parameter is one of the values in the table below).The ultimate
character set selected is a function of the parameter and the
currently-active code page.

Format

<SFCC> P S E T ; n or <SFCC> R n
Decimal: <SFCC> 80 83 69 84 59 n

Hex: <SFCC> 50 53 45 54 3B nH
BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);”PSET;”;CHR$(n);

International Character Set

n Character Set Select

PSET CP 437 CP 8859-1 CP 8574

0 ASCII (USA) ASCII (USA) ASCII (USA)
1 French EBCDIC French
2 German German
3 English English
4Danish Nor./Danish
5 Swedish Swedish
6 Italian Italian
7 Spanish Spanish
8 Japanese Japanese

9 F. Canadian F. Canadian
10 Latin Am. Dutch
11 Finnish Finnish
12 Swiss Swiss

Bold Print ON

Indeterminate Conditions

Selecting SFCC RX accesses the substitution table for the current
character set.

Notes

This command implementation is different than the target printer
due to limitations in Font character sets. Refer to the “Emulation
Differences” section of this chapter.

Selects Bold Print mode. All characters are printed twice using direct
overprint (striking each dot twice) until reset by the Bold Print off
code or a printer reset. When SFCC j is used, Bold Print printing is
selected for one line only; it is reset by the Bold Print off control code,
emulation reset, or a paper motion command.

Format

<SFCC> G
Decimal: <SFCC> 71

Hex : <SFCC> 47
BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);”G”

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Bold Print OFF

Deselects Bold Print mode.

Format

<SFCC> H
Decimal: <SFCC> 72

Hex: <SFCC> 48
BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);”H”;

Indeterminate Conditions

This sequence resets Bold Print printing only. Other attributes
( double wide, etc) remain active.

Single Line
Double High

Emphasized Print
ON

Selects elongated (double high) character printing for one line only.
Elongated characters are approximately double height but standard
width. The elongated character control code is a line-by-line print
attribute; when the control code is received, one entire line of
elongated characters is printed and then automatically reset at the
end of the line.

Format

<SFCC> h Primary command format
<BS> Selects Double High when the Double High print option is

selected from the control panel.
Decimal: <SFCC> 104 or

8

Hex : <SFCC> 68 or

08H

BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);”h”; or

CHR$(8);

Indeterminate Conditions

When configured for double high print from the control panel menu,
the control code BS (Hex 08) also selects elongated character printing
for a single line.

Selects Emphasized Print mode. Emphasized print, also called
"shadow" printing, consists of printing each letter twice, the second
printing horizontally offset (1/240th inch) from the first. Emphasized
print is turned off by the emphasized print reset control code or
emulation reset.

Format

<SFCC> E
Decimal: <SFCC> 69

Hex: <SFCC> 45
BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);”E”;

Indeterminate Conditions

Emphasized print is ignored during superscript or subscript printing,
and when 15-20 cpi characters are selected.

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Emphasized Print
OFF

Deselects Emphasized Character print mode.

Format

<SFCC> F
Decimal: <SFCC> 70

Hex: <SFCC> 46
BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);”F”;

Indeterminate Conditions

This sequence resets Emphasized printing only. Other attributes
(bold, double wide, etc) remain active.

Double Wide Print

Double Wide Print (continuous): Selects or resets expanded (double
wide) print.

Format

<SFCC> W n)
Decimal: <SFCC> 87 n

Hex: <SFCC> 57 nH
BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);n

n = 1 selects expanded print (hex 01 or hex 31)
n = 0 resets expanded print (hex 00 or hex 30)

When expanded print using SFCC W is received, all characters print
double wide until reset by the expanded print reset control

printer reset.

Single Line Double Wide Print (single line):
Double Wide Print

print for one line only. This expanded print control code is a line-by­line print attribute. When the SFCC k control code is received, the
current line is printed double wide and then automatically reset at
the end of the line.

Format
<SFCC> k
Decimal: <SFCC> 107

Hex: <SFCC> 6B
BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);”k”;

code,

Selects expanded (double wide)

This control code can be reset by a paper motion control code (LF,
VT, CR, etc.), SFCC @ (printer reset), CAN or SFCC W
(double wide print).

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Extended Character
Set Select

Extended Character Set Access: Accesses the extended character
set in the range ADH to FFH hex using codes 20H to 7FH.
Used in 7-bit systems as if data bit 8 was set to 1. For example,
sending code 20 hex accesses the symbol at code point A0H. If a
printable symbol is not available at the code point, a space is printed.

Format

<SO> or <SFCC> <parameter>
<SO>

<SFCC> <SO>
<SFCC> n
<SFCC> 4

Decimal: 14

<SFCC> 14
<SFCC> 110
<SFCC> 4

Hex: 0EH

<SFCC> 0E
<SFCC> 6E
<SFCC> 34

BASIC: CHR$(14);

CHR$(<SFCC>);CHR$(14);
CHR$(<SFCC>);”n”;
CHR$(<SFCC>);”4”;

Indeterminate Conditions

<SFCC> 4 is not canceled by the next paper motion command; 0E,
<SFCC> 0E, <SFCC> 6E are canceled by paper motion.

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Extended Character Extended Character Set Cancel:
Set Cancel

as selected by SO, SFCC SO, SFCC n, SFCC 4, and selects the
primary Character Set.

Used in 7-bit systems as if data bit 8 was set to 1. For example,
sending code 20 hex accesses the symbol at code point 0A0H hex. If a
printable symbol is not available at the code point, a space is printed.

Format
<SI> or <SFCC> <parameter>
<SI>

<SFCC> <SI>
<SFCC> o
<SFCC> 5

Decimal: 15

<SFCC> 15
<SFCC> 111
<SFCC> 5

Hex: 0FH

<SFCC> 0FH
<SFCC> 6FH
<SFCC> 35H

BASIC: CHR$(15);

CHR$(<SFCC>);CHR$(15);
CHR$(<SFCC>);CHR$(111);
CHR$(<SFCC>);CHR$(5);

Cancels the extended character set

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Font Select Font Selection:

in characters per inch (cpi).

Format

<SFCC> X <m> <n> or
<SFCC> P M O D E ; n

Decimal: <SFCC> 88 <m> <n>

Hex: <SFCC> 58 (parm 1, parm 2)

BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);”X”;CHR$(<m>);CHR$(<n>);

<SFCC> X <m> <n> Format

m = font code
n = pitch code (cpi)

m (hex) 0(30) 1(31) 2(32) 3(33) 4(34) 5(35) 6(36)

FONT DP NLQ DP DP DP OCR-A OCR-B

n (hex) Characters Per Inch

0(30) 10 10 101010 10 10
1(31) 12 12 121212 - ­2(32) 13.3 13.3 13.3 13.3 13.3 - ­3(33) 15 15 151515 - ­4(34) 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 - -

<SFCC> PMODE;n Format

Selects a font (DP, NLQ, or OCR) and character pitch

<SFCC> 80 77 79 68 69 3B <n>

<SFCC> 50 4D 4F 44 45 3B <nH>

CHR$(<SFCC>);”PMODE;<n>”;

n ranges from 0 to 6 to select the font and pitch combination. All
other values are invalid.

n = pitch code (cpi)
An asterisk (*) (hex 2A) may be substituted for m or n. Whenever the

asterisk replaces m or n, its current value does not change. Values
other than those shown in the table below are ignored.

PMODE switches to the Primary Character Set and selects font and
pitch according to the following table.

‘n’ Font and Pitch

0 Data Processing 10 CPI
1 Data Processing 12 CPI
2 Data Processing 15 CPI
3NLQ 10 CPI
4 Data Processing 10 CPI
5 OCR-A 10 CPI
6 OCR-B 10 CPI

Notes

This command implementation is different than the target printer
due to limitations in Font character sets. Refer to the “Emulation
Differences” section of this chapter.

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Overscoring Overscoring:

characters.

Format

<SFCC> _ <n>
Decimal: <SFCC> 95 <n>

Hex: <SFCC> 5F <nH>
BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);”_<n>”;

n = 0 disables automatic overscoring (hex 00 or hex 30)
n = 1 enables automatic overscoring (hex 01 or hex 31)
When automatic overscore is enabled, all characters, including

spaces, are overscored until the feature is disabled.

Enables or disables automatic overscoring of all

Super/Subscript Superscript or Subscript:

Format

<SFCC> S <n>
Decimal: <SFCC> 83 <n>

Hex: <SFCC> 53 <nH>
BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);”S<n>”;

n = 0 enables superscript printing (hex 00 or hex 30)
n = 1 enables subscript printing (hex 01 or hex 31)

Details

When the super/subscript control code is received, all characters
print as superscript or subscript until reset by the super/subscript
reset control code or printer reset. Emphasized print is ignored if
super/subscript printing is active.

When the BS feature is enabled from the control panel menu, both
superscript and subscript characters can be printed in the same
character column using the Backspace (BS) control code.

Indeterminate Conditions

Overlapping lines may occur when combining Superscript or
Subscript printing with other print attributes such as Double High or
with small line spacing.

Selects superscript or subscript printing.

Super/Subscript Superscript or Subscript Reset:
Reset

printing.

Format

<SFCC> T
Decimal: <SFCC> 84

Hex: <SFCC> 54
BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);”T”;

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Underline Character Underlining:

all characters.

Format

<SFCC> - <n>
Decimal: <SFCC> 45 <n>

Hex: <SFCC> 2D <nH>
BASIC: <CHR$(<SFCC>);”-<n>”;

n = 0 disables automatic underlining (hex 00 or hex 30)
n = 1 enables automatic underlining (hex 01 or hex 31)

Details

When automatic underline is enabled, all characters, including
spaces, are underlined until the feature is disabled.

Enables or disables automatic underlining of

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Print Control Codes

Execute Control
Codes

Forces the hex codes 80H to 9FH to become printable symbols in the
currently selected character set. Cancels the executable control code
operation activated by the SFCC 7.

Format

<SFCC> 6
Decimal: <SFCC> 6

Hex : <SFCC> 36
BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);”6”;

Indeterminate Conditions

This feature can also be selected from the control panel.
Forces the hex codes 80H to 9FH to execute as control codes.

Cancels the printable control code operation activated by the SFCC 6.

Format

<SFCC> 7
Decimal: <SFCC> 7

Hex: <SFCC> 37
BASIC:

CHR$(<SFCC>);”7”;

Indeterminate Conditions

This feature is also selectable by control panel operations.

Emulation Reset

Initializes all printing parameters to values previously saved. When
reset to the previously saved values, the current line is set to the top­of-form position. Font, line spacing, international language selection,
margins, form length, skip-over perforation, and character pitch are
reset to previously saved values. Character-by-character and line-by­line attributes are canceled. The vertical format unit is cleared.

Format

<SFCC> @
Decimal: <SFCC> 64

Hex : <SFCC> 40
BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);”@”;

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Set Forms Length
In Inches

Set Form Length (Inches

)

Format

<SFCC> I N C H E S ; <n> ; <f>
Decimal: <SFCC> 73 77 67 72 69 83 59 <n> 59 <f>

Hex : <SFCC> 49 4E 43 48 45 53 3B <nH> 3B <fH>
BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>):”INCHES<n>;<f>”;

n = a whole number from 1 to 22 specifying the number of inches on

a page.

f = a fractional number in 0.5 inch increments (minimum forms

length is 0.5 inches).

Details

When this command is received, the current position becomes the
first line of the form and the form length value becomes the new
form length. Vertical tab positions set below the bottom of the form
are cleared.

NOTE
Form length is defined in inches, therefore subsequent line
spacing changes do not affect the results of this command.

Set Form Length
In Lines

Indeterminate Conditions

Form length can also be set from the control panel menu. If a VFU is
enabled and loaded, this command is ignored

.

The form length is set to the number of
lines defined by the quotient of n and the current line spacing so that
the units are in inches.

Form length can also be set from the control panel menu.

Format

<SFCC> L I N E S ; <n>
Decimal: <SFCC> 76 73 78 69 83 59 <n>

Hex : <SFCC> 4C 49 4E 45 53 3B <nH>
BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);”LINES;<n>”;

n = 1 to 192 to specify the number of lines per page at the current

spacing.

Indeterminate Conditions

If a VFU is enabled and loaded, this command is ignored.

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Set Line Spacing
(1/6 Inch)

Sets line spacing to 6 lpi or as set by
SFCC A.

Formats
<SFCC> L P I ; n or
<SFCC> A n followed by

<SFCC> 2

Details

Using the SFCC LPI ; n command, the value of n can be 6 or 8 only.
If n = 6, this command sets line spacing to 1/6 inch. Values of n
other than 6 or 8 are ignored.

The SFCC command stores a line spacing value in 1/72 inch to be
activated by the SFCC 2 sequence. The default value for this stored
value is 6 LPI (12/72).

SFCC 2 asserts n/72-inch line spacing as set by SFCC A. If no
distance has been set by SFCC A, the distance is 1/6 inch.

Decimal: <SFCC> 76 80 73 59 <n> or

<SFCC> 65 <n> followed by
<SFCC> 2

Hex: <SFCC> 4C 50 49 59 <nH> or

<SFCC> 41 <nH> followed by
<SFCC> 2

BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);”LPI;<n>”; or

CHR$(<SFCC>);”A<n>”; followed by
CHR$(<SFCC>);”2”;

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Set Line Spacing
(1/8 Inch)

There are two formats for this
command.

The SFCC 0 command specifies continuous line spacing at 1/8-inch
increments (8 lpi).

In the SFCC LPI ; n command, the value of n can be 6 or 8 only. If n
= 8, this command sets line spacing to 1/8 inch. Values of n other
than 6 or 8 are ignored.

Formats

<SFCC> 0 or
<SFCC> L P I ; <n>

Decimal: <SFCC> 0 or

<SFCC> 76 80 73 59 <n>

Hex: <SFCC> 30 or

<SFCC> 4C 50 49 3B <nH>

BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);”0”; or

CHR$(<SFCC>);”LPI;<n>”;

Details

When the 1/8-inch line spacing control code is received, all lines
print at 8 lpi until a new line spacing is selected or power is reset.
The control code line spacing selection overrides the control panel
line spacing setting.

Single Line Spacing

Selects line spacing of 8 or 10.3 lpi for the current line only.

Formats

<ACK> or
<SFCC> f

Decimal: 6 or

<SFCC> 102

Hex: 06 or

<SFCC> 66

BASIC: CHR$(6); or

CHR$(<SFCC>);CHR$(6);

Details

The default line spacing is reselected automatically after the current
line terminates.

If the alternate line spacing selected from the control panel is 8 lpi,
the ACK control code sets the line spacing to 8 lpi. If 10.3 lpi was
selected from the control panel, the ACK control code sets the line
spacing to 10.3 lpi (7/72 inch).

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Set Line Spacing
7/72 Inch

Specifies the line spacing at 7/72-inch
(10.3 lpi) increments.

Format

<SFCC> 1
Decimal: <SFCC> 1

Hex: <SFCC> 31
BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);”1”;

Details

When the 7/72-inch line spacing control code is received, all lines
print at the 7/72-inch line spacing until a new line spacing is
selected or power is reset.

Indeterminate Conditions

Overlapping lines may occur when combining this control code with
other print attributes such as Elongated (Double High), Superscript,
or Subscript;

Set Line Spacing
n/72 Inch

Stores a line spacing of n/72-inch
increments.

Format

<SFCC> A <n> followed by
<SFCC> 2

Decimal: <SFCC> 65 <n> followed by

<SFCC> 2

Hex: <SFCC> 41 <nH> followed by

<SFCC> 2

BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);”A<n>”; followed by

CHR$(<SFCC>);”2”;

n = 1 to 24 (all others are ignored)

Details

When the SFCC A control sequence is received, all line feed
commands following an SFCC 2 sequences are at n/72-inch line
spacing until a new line spacing is selected or power is reset.

The SFCC 2 sequence asserts the line spacing that was stored by the
preceding SFCC A sequence.

Indeterminate Conditions

Small values of n may result in overlapping lines. Overlapping lines
may also occur if print attributes such as Elongated (Double High),
Superscript, or Subscript characters are used on the same line.
Printing at different horizontal and vertical densities will not overlap.

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Set Line Spacing
n/216 Inch

Specifies the line spacing at n/216
inch increments.

Format

<SFCC> 3 <n>
Decimal: <SFCC> 3 <n>

Hex: <SFCC> 33 <nH>
BASIC: CHR$(<SFCC>);”3<n>”

n = 1 to 255
When the n/216 inch line spacing control code is received, all line

feeds following are at n/216 inch line spacing until a new line
spacing is selected or power is reset.

The vertical character position moves only in multiples of the current
dot row spacing. If the distance to move is other than a multiple of
the current dot row spacing, the remainder is added to the next paper
motion command.

Indeterminate Conditions

Caution should be used when combining this control code with other
print attributes such as Elongated (Double High), Superscript, or
Subscript; overlapping lines may occur.

Vertical Tab Vertical Tab <VT>:

Prints the data in the buffer and

advances the paper to the next vertical tab position.

Format

<VT>
Decimal: 11

Hex: 0B
BASIC: CHR$(11);

Details

If a vertical tab format is defined in the EVFU (channel 12) and the
VFU is enabled, the paper is moved to the next vertical tab position.
If a vertical tab format is not defined, the paper is advanced to the
next line at the current line spacing.

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PLOT MODE GRAPHICS OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION

Plot Density

Plot density refers to the number of dots per inch (dpi) printed in a
single dot row. Two types of plot density are available in this
emulation:

▪ Normal density plot mode

▪ Double density plot mode

Normal Density Plot Mode

▪ Selected using the

“SFCC e” control sequence.

▪ The odd-numbered dot columns (120 DPI grid) are addressed to

produce a horizontal density of 60 DPI.

Double Density Plot Mode

▪ Selected using the

“<SFCC> d” control sequence. The even dot mode must be used in
conjunction with the odd dot plot control code ENQ (05 hex) or
“<SFCC> e” sequence.

▪ The even dots are sent first, followed by the odd dots, allowing a

maximum of 1632 dots in a single dot row at 120 dpi (13.6 inch
line).

▪ The vertical density remains the same as in normal density

plotting.

Plot Mode Format

▪ Each data byte specifies six possible dot columns.

▪ Using odd dot plot, bits 1 to 6 of the data byte address the odd-

numbered dot columns; using even dot plot, bits 1 to 6 of the
data byte address the even-numbered dot columns.

odd

dot plot control code ENQ (05 hex) or the

even

dot plot control code EOT (04 hex), or the

▪ Bit 6 and/or bit 7 of the data byte must be a 1 (true) bit in the

Plot mode.

▪ Bit 8 of the data byte is ignored in Plot Mode; it can be either 1 or

0.

▪ The binary equivalent of the plot data bytes must be known in

order to accurately address specific dot positions.

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Plot Data Line Format

1. The plot mode control code: either 05 hex (or “SFCC e”) for normal

density, or 04 hex (or “SFCC d”) combined with 05 hex for double
density plotting.

2. The data bytes to be plotted.

3. The line terminator 0A hex or 0C hex.
With print width set to 13.6 inches, a plot data line may contain any

number of bytes up to a maximum of 136 for horizontal dot density of
60 dpi or 272 bytes for a horizontal density of 120 dpi.

A plot data line may contain any number of data bytes up to the
maximum. If automatic line feed is disabled from the control panel
menu, any bytes over the maximum are lost (graphic character will
not wrap at the right margin). If the maximum is exceeded and
automatic line feed is enabled, a line feed (LF) is forced and the
remaining plot data are printed as text on the next line (graphic
characters will wrap in this case).

The plot mode command may occur anywhere in the line, but plot
speed may decrease if it is not at the beginning of the line.

Normal Density Plot Mode Format

1. Send the plot command code ENQ (05 hex) or the control

sequence “SFCC e”.

2. Send the plot data.

3. End with a line terminator, either a LF (0A hex) or a FF (0C hex).

A CR (if CR = CR + LF has been configured from the control panel
menu) may also be used instead of the LF code.

4. A line feed (0A hex) used as the line terminator causes the

contents of the buffer to be plotted and the paper advances a
single dot row at the vertical density of the current mode.

5. A form feed (0C) hex used as the line terminator causes the

contents of the buffer to be plotted and the paper to advance to
the top of the next form.

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Double Density Plot Mode Format

1. Send the even dot plot control code EOT (04 hex) or control
sequence “SFCC d”, followed by a line of data.

2. Send a line terminator, which causes the printer to plot the
contents of the buffer. The paper does
density plot; the printer now waits for the second line of data.

3. Send the odd dot plot control code ENQ (05 hex) or control
sequence “SFCC e” and a second line of data, followed by a line
terminator.

▪ A line feed (0A hex) used as the line terminator causes the

contents of the buffer to be plotted and the paper advances a

single dot row,

mode. A CR (if CR = CR + LF is configured) may also be used
with the same result.

▪ A form feed (0C) hex used as the line terminator causes the

contents of the buffer to be plotted and the paper to advance
to the top of the next form.

not

advance in double

based on the vertical density of the current

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