Epic 880TM Color Graphics
Note: The & used to flag the end of the Name string is not valid in PcOS TransAct emulation mode. You should use <0> or define the terminator with the &%UTx command.
The extended escape sequences are [ESC][US]… and [ESC][FS]…
The [ESC][US] commands are the same as the PcOS emulation. The [ESC][FS] commands are not intended to be used by the customer. They provide the universal graphics support, since graphics would be very difficult to generate and are not supported by any graphics drives other than PJColor .
How to use IPCL commands in text strings
If your software allows you to pass text strings to the printer, you should be able to use the universal graphics commands. Most POS software allows user customization of the text message printed at the beginning and the end of the receipt.
To use the Universal IPCL commands simply place them in a text string like the following example; note that your results may vary depending on the operation system, software and the ability to pass ASCII Characters.
Load and store named graphic image
•First you must create the graphic image using the PJColor Color Image Converter and save the image to a file. See the section “Generate a file to store graphics into a printer” above.
•Send the following text strings to the printer using whatever means is available to
you.
&%UBLogo& | Begin defining macro "Logo" |
&%UGLogo& | End the Definition of "Logo" |
&%UMLogo& | Save Macro "Logo" to nonvolatile memory |
•A graphic image named “Logo” should now be stored in the nonvolatile memory.
•To verify the image is present, use the “&%UQ&” IPCL command or the PJColor Color Image Converter to print the name and size of the stored images.
Recall and print stored named graphic image
•Send the following text string to the printer using whatever means is available to you.
&%URLogo& Run Macro "Logo" (Print the macro)
Cautions
Universal graphics information is stored in the same place as user defined characters and user defined macros. If you are using an emulation such as ESC/POS that supports macros and/or user defined characters, universal graphics will compete for space with these functions. In addition, the "&%UFALL&" (Erase universal graphics) will also erase any user defined graphics and macros.
If you are using the TransAct PcOS emulation, these commands are identical with the User Store commands except for the terminator character. You may change the NUL terminator to "&" with "&%UT&" if you find the "&" easier.
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