Programmer’s Reference Manual
KSSM Emulation For The
P7000 H-Series Of Line Matrix Printers
KSSM Emulation For The
P7000 H-Series Of Line Matrix Printers
Programmer’s Reference Manual
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Table Of Contents
1 Introduction............................................................. 9
About This Manual....................................................................................9
Warnings And Special Information .....................................................9
Related Product Information .............................................................. 9
Software Features .................................................................................... 9
2 Configuring With The Control Panel ..................... 11
Introduction .............................................................................................11
Printing The Configuration......................................................................12
The Configuration Menu .........................................................................15
Moving Within The Configuration Menu ...........................................16
Saving Your New Configuration ....................................................... 18
LinePrinter Plus Menu ...................................................................... 21
KSSM Emulation ..............................................................................25
3 LinePrinter Plus KSSM Emulation ........................ 27
KSSM Emulation..................................................................................... 27
Exceptions And Differences .............................................................27
Default Values And States ............................................................... 28
Escape Sequences .......................................................................... 29
FS Sequences..................................................................................29
Super-Set Commands......................................................................30
Set And Reset Codes ...................................................................... 30
Configuring The KSSM Emulation With Control Codes.......................... 30
Format For Control Code Descriptions.............................................30
Control Code Index ......................................................................... 31
Advance Print Position Vertically...................................................... 34
Align SBCS Character with DBCS Character...................................34
Cancel The Alignment of SBCS Character With DBCS Character ..35
Backspace........................................................................................35
Barcode Printing...............................................................................36
Beeper..............................................................................................39
Cancel Line ...................................................................................... 39
Carriage Return................................................................................39
Define Pattern for Special Printing Effect ......................................... 40
Define User-Defined Character........................................................ 40
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Define User-Defined Chinese Character.......................................... 41
Delete Last Character in Buffer........................................................ 41
Divided Hangul Double Height .........................................................42
Enable Printing of Upper Control Codes ..........................................42
Enable Upper Control Codes ........................................................... 43
Font Expansion ................................................................................43
Form Feed........................................................................................ 44
Graphic Printing ...............................................................................44
Graphics Printing: Select Bit Image ................................................. 45
Initialize Printer.................................................................................45
Line Feed ......................................................................................... 46
Master Select ...................................................................................47
Master Select In DBCS Mode .......................................................... 48
Master Select One-Line Attribute In DBCS Mode ............................49
Pair Two Characters in Vertical Printing .......................................... 49
Reassign Bit-image Mode ................................................................ 50
Select 1/6-inch Line Spacing............................................................50
Select 1/8-inch Line Spacing............................................................50
Select 10 CPI ................................................................................... 51
Select 12 CPI ................................................................................... 51
Select 15 CPI ................................................................................... 51
Select 60-dpi Graphics..................................................................... 52
Select 120-dpi Graphics................................................................... 52
Select 120-dpi Graphics................................................................... 53
Select 240-dpi Graphics................................................................... 53
Select an International Character Set .............................................. 54
Select Bit Image ...............................................................................55
Select Bold Font ............................................................................... 56
Cancel Bold Font.............................................................................. 56
Select Character Style .....................................................................56
Select Character Table ....................................................................57
Select Condensed Printing...............................................................57
Select Condensed Printing...............................................................58
Cancel Condensed Printing .............................................................58
Select DBCS Print Quality................................................................ 59
Select Double-strike Printing............................................................ 59
Cancel Double-strike Printing........................................................... 59
Select Double-width Printing (One Line) ..........................................60
Cancel Double-width Printing (One Line) ......................................... 60
Cancel Double-width Printing (One Line) ......................................... 60
Select Double-width Printing in DBCS Mode
(One Line) ........................................................................................ 61
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Cancel Double-width Printing in DBCS Mode
(One Line) ........................................................................................ 61
Select DBCS Mode .......................................................................... 62
Cancel DBCS Mode .........................................................................62
Select Hangul Myunjo/Gothic Style ..................................................62
Select Italic Font...............................................................................63
Cancel Italic Font .............................................................................63
Select Print Quality ...........................................................................63
Select Printer....................................................................................64
Deselect Printer................................................................................ 64
Select Superscript/Subscript Printing ............................................... 64
Cancel Superscript/Subscript Printing..............................................65
Select DBCS Super/Subscript Printing............................................. 65
Select Vertical Printing ..................................................................... 65
Cancel Vertical Printing (Select Horizontal Printing) ........................66
Set n/60-inch Line Spacing .............................................................. 66
Set n/180-inch Line Spacing ............................................................ 66
Set Absolute Horizontal Print Position.............................................. 67
Set Bottom Margin ...........................................................................67
Cancel Bottom Margin......................................................................67
Set DBCS Character Half Width.......................................................68
Cancel DBCS Character Half Width and Super/Subscript Printing .. 68
Set Horizontal Tabs.......................................................................... 68
Set Intercharacter Space .................................................................69
Set Intercharacter Spacing of DBCS Character
(Hangul Extension)...........................................................................69
Set Intercharacter Spacing Of SBCS Character
(Hangul Extension)...........................................................................70
Set Left Margin ................................................................................. 70
Set Page Length In Inches ...............................................................71
Set Page Length In Lines .................................................................71
Set Relative Horizontal Print Position...............................................72
Set Right Margin ..............................................................................72
Set Vertical Tab Channels ...............................................................73
Set Vertical Tabs .............................................................................. 73
Set Vertical Tabs In VFU Channels..................................................74
Tab Horizontally ............................................................................... 75
Tab Vertically ...................................................................................75
Turn Auto-wrap Around On/Off ........................................................ 76
Turn Double-Height Printing On/Off .................................................76
Turn Double-Width, Double-Height Printing On/Off ......................... 77
Turn Double-Width Printing On/Off .................................................. 77
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Turn Extending Table Character On/Off ..........................................78
Turn On/Off OCRB Selection ...........................................................78
Turn Proportional Mode On/Off........................................................ 79
Turn Underline On/Off ......................................................................79
Turn Underline On/Off (Hangul Extension) ...................................... 80
A Standard ASCII Character Set ............................. 81
B Code Table...........................................................83
Korean Standard Code Table (KSC5601) .............................................. 83
C Contact Information .............................................. 95
Printronix Customer Support Center....................................................... 95
Printronix Supplies Department ..............................................................95
Corporate Offices.................................................................................... 96
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1 Introduction
About This Manual
This manual is designed so you can quickly find the information you need to
operate your printer with the Korean Standard (KS) emulation.
This book does not explain how to operate the printer. For printer operation,
see the
User’s Manual.
Warnings And Special Information
Read and comply with all information highlighted under special headings:
WARNING
Conditions that could harm you.
CAUTION
Conditions that could damage the printer or related equipment.
IMPORTANT
Information vital to proper operation of the printer.
NOTE: Information affecting printer operation.
Related Product Information
Refer to the following book for printer operation:
•
User’s Manual.
Provides configuration instructions, descriptions, and
troubleshooting guidelines. Also describes the keys on the control panel
and provides quick reference information on daily printer operations such
as loading paper and replacing ribbons.
Software Features
The KSSM emulation software provides the following features:
• Graphics and print quality. You can enable graphics mode and specify a
density mode (dots per inch), for either 8-pin or 24-pin images.
• Print Attributes. Characters can be bold, italic, double high, double wide,
etc.
• Page Formatting. Commands which allow you to set line spacing, page
length, and vertical tabbing.
• Font Typefaces. Also referred to as print modes. The six typefaces are
LQ, Near LQ, Normal, Hi-Speed, Super Hi-Speed, and Ultra Hi-Speed.
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Chapter 1 Software Features
11
2 Configuring With The
Control Panel
Introduction
IMPORTANT
Configuration directly affects printer operation. Do not change the
configuration of your printer until you are thoroughly familiar with the
procedures in this chapter.
In order to print data, the printer must respond correctly to signals and
commands received from the host computer. Configuration is the process of
matching the printer's operating characteristics to those of the host computer
and to specific tasks, such as printing labels or printing on different sizes of
paper. The characteristics that define the printer's response to signals and
commands received from the host computer are called configuration
parameters. Examples are line spacing, form length, etc.
You can change the parameters by sending appropriate control codes, or by
pressing keys on the control panel. Control codes offer more versatility, and
they override control panel settings.
This chapter explains how to use the control panel.
Chapter 3 provides information about control codes.
Figure 1. The Control Panel
SET TOF
PRT CONFIG
JOB SELECT
ENTER
ON LINE/CLEAR
PAPER ADVANCE
VIEW/EJECT
CANCEL
Message Display
Status Indicator
Circular
Pad
ONLINE <LP+>
RIBBON LIFE 100%
Emulation
Ribbon Life
Indicator
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Chapter 2 Printing The Configuration
Printing The Configuration
It is recommended you print a configuration to determine what is already
stored and what needs to be modified.
You can print any or all of the configurations shown above. Configurations 1-8
are the customized configurations.
To print a configuration, follow the procedure in Table 1.
CONFIG.
CONTROL
Load Config.
Save Config. Print Config.
Delete Config.
Power-Up
Config.
Protect
Configs.
Current Short*
Current Full
Factory
Power-Up
All
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
* = Factory Default
Name
Configs.
Reset Cfg.
Names
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Table 1. Printing Configurations
Step Key Result Notes
1. Make sure the printer is on.
2.
3. Allows you to make configuration
changes.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8. Press until the desired option
displays.
9. The configuration listing begins
printing.
10. Carefully tear off the configuration printout.
ON LINE/CLEAR
OFFLINE
QUICK SETUP
+
ENTER SWITCH
UNLOCKED
OFFLINE
QUICK SETUP
OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL
CONFIG. CONTROL
Load Config.
UNTIL
CONFIG. CONTROL
Print Config.
Print Config.
Current Short*
OR
Print Config.
All
ENTER
OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL
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Chapter 2 Printing The Configuration
NOTE: Another way to print the current configuration is to go OFFLINE,
press the PRT CONFIG key, and then press ENTER.
11. Locks the ENTER key.
12.
13. Store the printout in a safe place. The printer is ready for operation.
Table 1. Printing Configurations (continued)
Step Key Result Notes
+
ENTER SWITCH
LOCKED
ON LINE/CLEAR
ONLINE
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The Configuration Menu
Figure 2. Configuration Menu Overview
OFFLINE
CONFIG.
CONTROL
HOST
INTERFACE
See the
User’s Manual
LinePrinter+
Printer Protocol
KSSM
Character Sets
Define CR Code
CR Bold Select
Auto LF
Define LF Code
Printer Select
20 CPI Condensed
Alt Set 80-9F
CPI/LPI Select
Host Command
Font Attributes
Graphics Spd Up
Page Format
Reset Cmd CFG Ld
Error Handling
See the
User’s Manual
PRINTER
CONTROL
See the
User’s Manual
See the
User’s Manual
Host Interface
Graphic Spd Up
Typeface
DBCS CPI
Select LPI
DBCS ASCII Style
Ribbon End Point
Reset Cmd CFG Ld
Load Config.
Save Config.
Power-Up Config.
EMULATION
QUICK
SETUP
ADVANCED
USER
See the
User’s Manual
DIAGNOSTICS
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Chapter 2 The Configuration Menu
Moving Within The Configuration Menu
The example in Table 2 explains how to change the LPI value.
Table 2. Changing Configurations
Step Key Result Notes
1. Make sure the printer is on.
2.
3. Allows you to make configuration
changes.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. Press until the desired value
displays.
ON LINE/CLEAR
OFFLINE
QUICK SETUP
+
ENTER SWITCH
UNLOCKED
OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL
UNTIL
OFFLINE
EMULATION
EMULATION
LinePrinter+
LinePrinter+
Printer Protocol
LinePrinter+
CPI/LPI Select
CPI/LPI Select
Select LPI
Select LPI
6.0 LPI*
OR
Select LPI
8.0 LPI
Moving Within The Configuration Menu
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11. An asterisk indicates the value
selected.
12. Use the diagrams on the following pages to navigate your way through the menu.
Press
or to move vertically; press or to move horizontally and to scroll
through the values. Press ENTER to select a value. Press ONLINE/CLEAR, to move
to the top of the menu.
To SAVE CHANGES AS A CONFIGURATION that is stored in memory and can be loaded
later:
13.
14.
15. Go to Table 3, step 4.
To USE CURRENT CONFIGURATION WITHOUT SAVING:
16. Locks the configuration
parameters.
17.
18. The printer is ready for operation. All parameters are effective as long as the printer is
on. When you turn off the printer, the parameters will be erased from memory.
Table 2. Changing Configurations (continued)
Step Key Result Notes
ENTER
Select LPI
8.0 LPI*
UNTIL
OFFLINE
EMULATION
UNTIL
OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL
+
ENTER SWITCH
LOCKED
ON LINE/CLEAR
ONLINE
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Chapter 2 The Configuration Menu
Saving Your New Configuration
After changing all of the necessary parameters, it is recommended you save
them as a configuration that can be stored for future use and loaded later. If
you do not save your configuration before you power off the printer, all of your
parameter changes will be erased. The Save Config. option allows you to
save up to eight configurations to meet different print job requirements.
Configurations 1 through 8 are empty until you save values to them using the
Save Config. option. For example:
Config 1: Selects LQ typeface, 5 cpi, 6 lpi
Config 2: Selects Near LQ typeface, 6 cpi, 8 lpi
Once you have saved a configuration using this option, it will not be lost if you
power off the printer. You can load a configuration for a specific print job and
modify and resave it. You may want to print your configurations and store
them in a safe place, such as inside the printer cabinet.
NOTE: The Protect Configs. parameter must be set to disable before you can
save a configuration. Once you save a configuration, the Protect
Configs. parameter automatically returns to enable. Once you change
active emulations, any changes to the previously selected emulation
will be gone unless they have been saved.
* = Factory Default
CONFIG.
CONTROL
Load Config.
Save Config. Print Config.
Delete Config.
Power-Up
Config.
Protect
Configs.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Name Configs. Reset Cfg.
Names
Saving Your New Configuration
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Table 3. Saving Configurations
Step Key Result Notes
1. If you are already in the configuration menu, go to step 5.
2.
3. Allows you to make configuration
changes.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8. Press until the desired number
(1-8) displays.
NOTE: Do not turn off the printer while Save is in progress because you might lose your
configuration.
9. The configuration is now saved in
memory. (In this case, config. 2.)
10.
ON LINE/CLEAR
OFFLINE
QUICK SETUP
+
ENTER SWITCH
UNLOCKED
OFFLINE
QUICK SETUP
OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL
CONFIG. CONTROL
Load Config.
CONFIG. CONTROL
Save Config.
Save Config.
1*
OR
Save Config.
2
ENTER
Save Config.
2*
UNTIL
CONFIG. CONTROL
Save Config.
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Chapter 2 The Configuration Menu
NOTE: It is recommended you print the configuration. Go to page 13, step 5. If you decide not
to print the configuration, then continue with the following steps.
10. Locks the ENTER key.
11.
12. The printer is ready for operation.
Table 3. Saving Configurations (continued)
Step Key Result Notes
+
ENTER SWITCH
LOCKED
ON LINE/CLEAR
ONLINE
LinePrinter Plus Menu
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LinePrinter Plus Menu
Figure 3. LinePrinter Plus Menu
OFFLINE
Printer
Protocol
CPI/LPI Select
Font
Attributes
KSSM
(see page 25)
Select CPI
10.0 CPI*
12.0 CPI
13.3 CPI
15.0 CPI
17.1 CPI
20.0 CPI
Select LPI
6.0 LPI*
8.0 LPI
DBCS CPI
5.0 CPI
6.0 CPI*
6.7 CPI
7.5 CPI
8.5 CPI
9.0 CPI
10.0 CPI
Other CPI
Typeface
LQ*
Near LQ
Normal
Hi-Speed
Super Hi-Speed
Ultra Hi-Speed
Styling Type
Myungjo*
Gothic
High Density
Disable*
Enable
Bold Print
Disable*/Enable
Italic Print
Disable*
Forward Slant
Backward Slant
Slashed Zero
Disable*/Enable
DBCS/ASCII Mode
DBCS Mode*
ASCII Mode
DBCS ASCII Style
Normal*
OCRB
Normal Thin
Text Position
Bottom of Line*
Top of Line
Encoding
Address Table*
UTF8
Taller 15 CPI
Disable*
Enable
Horizontal Expnd
24* pt size
(24-72)
Vertical Expnd
24* pt size
(24-72)
Page Format
(see the next
page)
Reset Cmd
CFG Ld
Disable*
Power-Up Config.
Current Config.
Factory Config.
EMULATION
LinePrinter+
Graphics
Spd Up
Normal*
Enhanced
Turbo
Match Typeface
Error
Handling
Illegal Code Pt.
Normal*
As Space
Host
Command
Enable*
Ignore All
Ignore CPI
Ignore LPI
Ignore Unidir.
Ignore Pg. Fmt.
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Chapter 2 The Configuration Menu
CPI/LPI Select
This parameter lets you specify the characters per inch (cpi) and lines per
inch (lpi) values. The defaults are:
• Select CPI - 10.0 cpi
• Select LPI - 6.0 lpi
• DBCS CPI - 6.0 cpi
Host Command
• Enable. The default. Enables all host printing commands.
• Ignore All. This function treats all control codes and printing commands
as the data.
• Ignore CPI. This function ignores the CPI selection commands only
(e.g., ESC M, ESC P, and ESC G).
• Ignore LPI. This function ignores the LPI selection commands only
(e.g., ESC 2 and ESC 0).
• Ignore Unidir. All unidirectional commands sent by the host are ignored
by the printer.
• Ignore Pg. Fmt. This function ignores all page format setting commands
sent from the host.
Margins
Perforation
Skip
Form Length
Form Width
Left Margin
0* columns
(0-369)
Right Margin
0* columns
(0-369)
Bottom Margin
0* lines
(0-451)
Disable*
1/2 inch
2/3 inch
5/6 inch
1 inch
Abs. Length IN
11.0* inches
(0.1-24)
Abs. Length MM
279.4* mm
(0.1-609.6)
Funct. of Lines
66* lines
(1-192)
Abs. Width IN
13.6* inches
(0.1-13.6)
Abs. Width MM
345.4* millimeters
(0.1-345.4)
Funct. of CPI
163* Characters
(1-272)
Page Format
(from the
previous page)
LinePrinter Plus Menu
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Font Attributes
This submenu allows you to define the following font attributes: typeface, bold
print, and italic print. You can also specify if the ASCII character will print with
the OCRB mode. Also, specify if the zero character will print with a slash.
When High Density is enabled, the LQ Typeface will print in higher print
density. It will not take effect when other typefaces are selected.
Text position specifies where the text will be positioned in the line space.
When set to Top of Line, text will be positioned at the top of the line space.
When set to Bottom of Line, the text will be positioned as if it were at the
bottom of a 6 lpi line space. The following example shows both Top of Line
and Bottom of Line text positions:
The option “DBCS/ASCII Mode” specifies the operating mode of the Hangul
printer. If it is set to DBCS mode, it can print double-byte characters as well as
a limited number of single-byte characters.
The option “Address Table” specifies the address table supported: KSC5601.
The option “UTF8” allows the user to input UTF8 data stream.
The option “Taller 15cpi” specifies the appearance of ASCII character in 15cpi
in Ascii mode. If it is set to “Enable”, the characters in 15cpi will be the same
height with other CPIs like 10cpi. If it is set to “Disable”, the characters in
15cpi will appear shorter than other CPIs like 10cpi.
The option “Horizontal Expnd” specifies the character horizontal expansion in
dot for both ASCII and DBCS characters in DBCS mode.
The option “Vertical Expnd” specifies the character vertical expansion in dot
for both ASCII and DBCS characters in DBCS mode.
Graphics Spd Up
This menu is used to increase (speed up) graphic printing speed by turning on
the Enhanced/Turbo mode.
• Normal. The default. The printer prints at the given input graphics
resolution.
• Enhanced. The printer provides first-level speed up, which means the
speed is faster than Normal mode.
Top of Linespace
Bottom of 8 LPI Linespace
Bottom of 6 LPI Linespace
Dot
Row
Text Position
Top of Line
Text Position
Bottom of Line
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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Chapter 2 The Configuration Menu
• Turbo. The printer provides second-level speed up, which means the
speed is faster than Enhanced mode.
• Match Typeface. The input 180x180 dpi grahics resolution will drop-dot
to the resolution which matches the typeface selected.
Page Format
Form Length
Forms length is the number of lines that can be printed on a page. You can
set forms length in inches or in print lines per page. The most accurate
method is lines per page.
Form Width
When using paper that is 8 1/2 inches wide, selecting an 8-inch print width
prevents printing beyond the right margin and damaging the hammer tips and
platen.
Margins
You can set the bottom, left, and right form margins.
Perforation Skip
Perforation Skip allows or prevents printing on the page perforation. When
enabled, it sets up a skip-over margin of 1/2,” 2/3,” 5/6,” or 1.” For example, a
skip-over margin of 1” allows a 1” margin at the bottom of the page
perforation. The default is Disable.
Reset Cmd CFG Ld
When the printer receives a host data stream reset command (ESC @ in
addition to resetting printer variables, the selected configuration will be
loaded.
• Disable. The default. The active emulation parameters are loaded when
the reset command is executed.
• Power-Up Config. The power-up configuration is loaded when the reset
command is executed.
• Current Config. The currently selected configuration is loaded when the
reset command is executed.
• Factory Config. The factory installed configuration is loaded when the
reset command is executed.
Error Handling of Illegal Code Point
This command determines the way illegal DBCS characters are processed:
• Normal. The default. Will ignore illegal DBCS characters.
• As Space. Will insert two space characters (0X20, 0X20) when the data
stream contains error DBCS coding.
KSSM Emulation
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KSSM Emulation
Figure 4. KSSM Emulation Menu
Character Sets
This parameter selects a character set for the KSSM emulation.
CR Bold Select
This option determines whether CR (0x0D) will turn on the bold attribute.
• Enable. The text after CR will be printed as bold together with the text
before CR.
• Disable. Normal CR function.
OFFLINE
Define CR
Code
Auto LF
Define LF
Code
Printer Select
CR = CR*
CR = CR + LF
Enable*
Disable
LF = CR + LF*
LF = LF
Alt. Set 80-9F
Control Code*
Printable
EMULATION
LinePrinter+
Printer
Protocol
KSSM
20 CPI
Condensed
Enable*
Disable
Disable*
Enable
Character
Sets
Standard Sets*
IBM PC*
Epson Set
CR Bold
Select
Enable*
Disable
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Chapter 2 The Configuration Menu
Define CR Code
The Define CR code option controls the action of the printer when it receives
a Carriage Return code (hex 0D) from the host computer. If this feature is
enabled, each time the printer receives a Carriage Return, it inserts an
additional Line Feed code (hex 0A) into the data stream. Do not use this
feature if the host computer sends Line Feeds to the printer.
• CR = CR. Does not insert an extra Line Feed after each Carriage Return.
• CR = CR + LF. Inserts an extra Line Feed after each Carriage Return.
Auto LF
This option defines the printer actions when print data is received past the
forms width setting.
• Enable. Performs an automatic carriage return and line feed when data is
received past the forms width.
• Disable. Discards any data past the forms width.
Define LF Code
The Define LF code option controls the action of the printer when it receives a
Line Feed code (hex 0A) from the host computer. If this feature is enabled,
each time the printer receives a Line Feed, it inserts an additional Carriage
Return code (hex 0D) into the data stream. This feature can be used in most
installations, but it is required if the host computer does not send Carriage
Returns to the printer.
• LF = CR + LF. Adds an extra Carriage Return with each Line Feed.
• LF = LF. Does not add a Carriage Return with a Line Feed.
Printer Select
• Disable. Ignores the ASCII DC1 and DC3 control codes.
• Enable. Disables the printer when a DC1 control code is received, and
enables the printer when a DC3 control code is received.
20 CPI Condensed
Compressed print characters are narrower than the normal character set.
This is helpful for applications for which you need to print the maximum
amount of information on a page.
• Enable. Prints about 60 percent of the width of normal characters when
compressed print is chosen by the host computer. For example, a 12 cpi
font will compress to 20 cpi.
• Disable. Does not compress print widths, even if condensed print is
chosen by the host.
Alt. Set 80-9F
• Control Code. Interprets data in the range of hex 80 through hex 9F as a
control code.
• Printable. Prints data in the range of hex 80 through hex 9F.
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3 LinePrinter Plus KSSM
Emulation
KSSM Emulation
“Emulation” refers to the ability of a printer to execute the commands of other
printer control languages.
Exceptions And Differences
Because of mechanical differences between your printer (a line matrix printer)
and moving printhead serial matrix printers, some features are approximated
or not supported.
• The KSSM emulation supports the following print modes: LQ, Near LQ,
Normal, Hi-Speed, Super Hi-Speed, and Ultra Hi-Speed.
• Various character sets can be used including IBM-PC Graphics (IBM
Code Page 437) and Epson.
• Commands not supported by our printer are:
• Control paper loading/ejecting (ESC EM
n
)
• Select user-defined set (ESC %
n
)
• Define user-defined characters (ESC & NUL
n m
)
• Copy ROM to RAM (ESC :)
• Select justification (ESC a)
• Select typeface (ESC k)
• Select printing colour (ESC r
n
)
• Select 17/180-inch line spacing (ESC 1)
• One line unidirectional printing (ESC <)
• Absolute position of Hangul and Hanji (FS $
n
)
• Multiple byte Hangul character printing (FS M
n1 n2
)
• Print ASCII characters as in ASCII mode (FS a
n
)
• Select Hangul completed/combined font (FS t
n
)
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Default Values And States
Your printer stores a set of typical operating states and conditions in the flash
memory. The first time you power up the printer, the factory settings in Table
4 are automatically invoked.
Table 4. Factory Settings
Characteristic Default Setting
Select LPI 6.0
Select CPI 10.0
DBCS CPI 6.0
Host Command Enable
Typeface LQ
Styling Type Myungjo
High Density Disable
Bold Print Disable
Italic Print Disable
Slashed Zero Disable
DBCS/ASCII Mode DBCS Mode
DBCS ASCII Style Normal
Text Position Bottom of Line
Encoding Address Table
Taller 15 CPI Disable
Graphics Spd Up Normal
Left Margin 0 columns
Right Margin 0 columns
Bottom Margin 0 lines
Perforation Skip Disable
Form Length 11.0 inches
279.4 millimeters
66 lines
Form Width 13.6 inches
345.4 millimeters
163 characters
Reset Cmd CFG Ld Disable
Illegal Code Pt. Normal
Define CR Code CR = CR
Escape Sequences
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Escape Sequences
Some KS control codes consisting of more than one character are called
escape sequences because the first character in the sequence is the ASCII
ESCape character. ESC alerts the printer that a special function command—
not printable characters—follows.
The format for an escape sequence is:
ESC (parameter 1)(parameter 2)...(parameter
n
)
For example, to select emphasized (offset) print, send the ESC character
immediately followed by the E character (do not add a space character):
ASCII: ESC E Hex: 1B 45Dec: 27 69
FS Sequences
Another type of control code which consists of more than one character is
called an “FS sequence,” because the first character is the ASCII FS
character. This control code is used when the printer is printing Double Byte
Character Set (DBCS) characters. The FS alerts the printer that a special
function command (not printable characters) follows. Most FS commands
work only on DBCS characters.
The format for an FS sequence is:
FS (parameter 1)(parameter 2)...(parameter
n
)
For example, to rotate DBCS characters by 90
×counter-clockwise, send an
FS character immediately followed by the J character:
ASCII: FS J Hex: 1C 4ADec: 28 74
Auto LF Enable
Define LF Code LF = CR + LF
Printer Select Disable
20 CPI Condensed Enable
Alt Set 80-9F Control Code
Table 4. Factory Settings
Characteristic Default Setting
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Chapter 3 Configuring The KSSM Emulation With Control Codes
Super-Set Commands
The unique control code sequence for both SSCC and ASSC commands are
defined in the table below:
Set And Reset Codes
Set and reset are other ways of saying turn on and turn off; select and
deselect; or enable and disable.
Some printer features are set and reset with an escape sequence and the
numbers 1 or 0. In those cases, you can represent 1 and 0 as hexadecimal
codes 01 and 00, or as the ASCII codes for the numerals 1 and 0
(hexadecimal 31 and 30).
Configuring The KSSM Emulation With Control Codes
The remainder of this chapter describes the KS printer control language
codes that may be sent from a host computer attached to the printer in order
to invoke and configure numerous KS emulation functions.
Format For Control Code Descriptions
The following information is listed for each code (where applicable and
possible) in this chapter:
ASCII Mnemonic. The ASCII name for the control code.
Hex Code. The hexadecimal equivalent of the code. (For octal equivalents,
refer to Appendix A.)
Dec Code. The decimal equivalent of the code.
Purpose. The function(s) of the control code.
Comment. A description of exceptions or limitations to normal use.
Example. A sample is provided for some control codes to illustrate how the
code is used.
Control Code ASCII Value Hex Value Dec Value
SSCC ESC | } ; 1B 7C 7D 3B 27 124 125 59
ASSC ESC | } ; q 1B 7C 7D 3B 71 27 124 125 59 113
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