Xerox FS 5250 IPC What you need to know, Symbol set of the font, Value Symbol set

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Selected FSL Functions

Xerox FS 5250, User’s Guide

The parameters of the font definition command are as follows:

n1	is the GFID number
n2	is the typeface
n3	is the attribute
n4	is the symbol set
n5	is the point size
n6	is the translate table (optional)

What you need to know

When you define the GFID for a font, you will need the following information before you start:

∙GFID number

∙symbol set

∙attributes

∙point size

∙translate table

∙typeface

Which GFID number will you use?

You can either use one of the existing numbers covering a font that re- sembles the font you wish to define, or you can use a number that has not been used yet.

The symbol set of the font

You can select between the following symbol sets :

Value

Symbol set

1Roman 8

2IBM PC-8

3ECMA 94

5US ASCII

6OCR A

7OCR B

8PC 850

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Contents EMC directive TrademarksSafety Notice Table of Contents PCL PC Support Virtual Printer Error Messages Appendix a Supported Setup FunctionsProgramming via Shareport What is the Xerox FS 5250? Introduction to the Xerox FSPrinter Driver Selection XES mode selection handles Xdpm and Xppm data streams IPC Upgrade Kit Items SuppliedProduct Features Non-IPCIf equipped with the optional IPC module Supported Control Units National Language Installation RequirementsPre-Installation Requirements Via the LineEU or US Settings Working EnvironmentConnections and Installation of the Xerox FS Rear Panel= PCL, B = XES Twinax Connector Via the Line EmulationChanging the Driver Selecting emulation via the line can be done inPCL onlyNon-IPDS Y37,n1 Write Emulation Via the Address Switch%Y37,5224% Y37,n1 Write EmulationCurrent emulation is Non-IPDS Selection EmulationSelection Emulation Address Setting Via the address switchDual Printer Emulation PCL only Non-IPDS as primary emulation Ipds as primary emulationUpgrading to Ipds Connecting the Xerox FS 5250to the Printer Connecting via Centronics outputConnecting the Xerox FS 5250to the System What if the CU Indicator fails to turn on?Test via the address switch Test FunctionTimeout 1 CU Operation of the Xerox FSTop Panel of the Xerox FS PAR Parallel inputSER Serial input/output Ready Printer ReadyState Indication Function Selection via the Line Syntax of an FSL FunctionYfunction number,parameters% Escape Character ??% Defining a Temporary Escape CharacterRemoving Temporary Escape Character ??blankDefining a Permanent Escape Character Removing Permanent Escape CharacterY48,00 ??% ??% %X1 Commands for Storing and Restoring SettingsCommand Description Example ??% %X3%1B Pass-Through ModePCL only %%1B%Pass-through mode XES Transparency Mode Limitations For details refer to the programmers guide, doc. D62081IdaSetup Ipds Programming Programming the Xerox FS 5250 Non-IPDS Trays Selected FSL FunctionsPaper Size Changing paper size??% %Y12,n1,n2% &&??space Value Paper SizeValue Paper Tray This command also erases the escape character Saving the commandOther commands Changing paper size examplePaper Trays Basic printer set-upChanging paper trays Formats Value n1 Format CharacteristicsFormat Function Y10 Page FormatChanging Page Format ??% %Y10,n1,n2% &&??spaceValue n2 Tray Changing page format example ??% %Y10,2,3% %X1Y98 Syntax Y98,n1,n2% Automatic Page OrientationFunction Y98 Automatic Page Orientation Example Y98, 0,3%Automatic Page Orientation Chart Automatic Page OrientationExplanation to the chart on Automatic Page Orientation Y98 Enabled factory defaultSelecting Fonts PCL Y98 DisabledFonts System /36 OCL Text -YESChanging font ??% %Y96,n1% &&??spaceDefault Gfid Table Symbol SET and TranslateGfid Scaleable Fonts Only applies to printers running PCL LevelTypeface ID PCL No Name of Typeface Style Strokeweight Defining Fonts PCLSymbol set of the font Value Symbol setWhat you need to know This is Helvetica Proportional spacing, boldItalic Selected FSL Functions Xerox FS 5250, User’s Guide Typeface of the font Value Typeface ValueTypefaceFont definition example Other commandsSelecting Fonts XES ??% %Y91,521,6,5,1,18,1% %X1This function cannot be saved in the permanent memory Changing font example??% %Y96,41% &&?? Defining Fonts XES Font definitionXES Gfid Font strings sent OrientationGfid Gfid Optional Scaling CPI / Gfid RelationCOR CPI / Gfid Relation Font definition example Duplex Printing System or interface?What to consider Binding option ??% X4 &&????% Y19,0% &&?? Selecting duplex printing Setting DescriptionYou cannot save the duplex command in the permanent memory OrientationDuplex selection example, XES Duplex selection example, PCL??% %Y19,2% %Y10,1,3% &&?? ??% %Y19,2% %Y96,nn% &&??Output Data Xdpm ISO Xdpm Ebcdic Xppm Ebcdic Xppm AsciiData Stream Translation Mode Function Settings Output Y70 Y36Port Share Option Function 100 Port Share Option??character Y100,timeout,user string% Y100 =Y100 Sending the commands from the system Example ??%%Y100,20,1B,45%%X1??% %Y100,30,1B 45 1B 28 32 53% Sending the commands from the PCPrinter sharing example ??% %Y100,35,1BzlH%%X1Programming via Shareport Activating the Y249 Engineering FunctionUpdating firmware Limitations when Y249 is activeDeactivating the Y249 Engineering Function Escape sequences must be in HEXPC Support Virtual Printer Error Messages Recoverable ErrorsMultistrike String is TOO Long Non-Recoverable Hardware Errors Code Error Type Code DescriptionAppendix a Supported Setup Functions XES ModeDescription ESC Transparency Features No. DescriptionPCL Mode ESC Features Quick Reference Guideto the Supported FSL Functions Default depends N1 Physical paper Name Syntax Parameters Ly write PCL String Translate Table Ebcdic Name Syntax Parameters IBM Gfid APO Name Syntax Parameters Deviation Nvram Appendix B Test Printout 101 Appendix C Use of Xerox FS 5250 Serial Port Out Appendix D Related Manuals Laser 5250, Programmers Guide Document no. D62081IPDS, Programmer’s Guide Document no. D60253 Index Lead-in/lead-out sequences