Control Codes
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The [ESC] u command sets the maximum page dimensions. Note that these
dimensions are always based on 0 degree rotation. After this, you can enter text
and/or graphics as required.
Auto-cutter and page mode
You may embed an auto-cutter command with in a page definition. The auto-cut
command may be placed anywhere in the page definition, however, it will be
processed after the page is printed. To prevent the cut from occurring in the page, it
will be preceded with a feed that will place the end of the page about 0.125 inches
above the auto-cut position.
Mechanism commands in page mode
In general, mechanism commands received during page mode will be processed if
the result will not affect the printed result.
Stopping page mode definition
The following operations will stop a page mode definition:
1) [ESC]@ Printer initialize command.
2) Real time reset request [ENQ]<10>
3) Turning the printer off.
Printing the page
The [FF] command starts the printing process.
Printing starts at the current paper position. The complete page definition is printed
excluding any blank information at the bottom of the page.
If the [FF] command is used to print the page, the memory used to store the page
image is not maintained and is released to be used by other functions.
Function Select page mode
ASCII [ESC] t<x> or [ESC] [SUB] t
Hexadecimal 1BH 74H<x> or 1BH 1AH 74H
Decimal <27><116><x> or <27><26><116>
IPCL &%PM<x1>
EPOS [ESC] L
Description This command activates page mode and sets the orientation.
This command may also be issued during page definition. When issued in page
mode it resets the orientation and entry position, but does not cause the currently
defined image to be erased or printed.
Where x = 0 for standard orientation (Direction A).
x = 1 for 270° Rotation (Direction B)
x = 2 for 180° Rotation (Direction C)
x = 3 for 90° Rotation (Direction D)