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Paper roll Bit-image commands GS ( L GS 8 L
Ver. 10.01 p. 214
The graphics functions provided here maintain upward compatibility with conventional bit image
processing.
(*1) These commands are supported by some of the printer models but will not be supported by future
models.
The various graphics functions (of this command), more user-friendly than conventional bit image
functions, offer the following advantages.
Definition of multiple items of logo mark and insignia data (with most functions).
Management of data using key codes.
Deletion of and redefinition of data per key code.
Color coding of image-data.
Definition of image-data in both raster and column formats.
Confirmation of available capacity in domain.
Continuous processing possible (without a software reset when a command has been processed).
The following three types of graphics functions are included.
NV graphics [Functions 48, 51, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, and 69]
Stores data in non-volatile memory.
Defined data is retained when power is turned off.
There is a limit on the number of times that non-volatile memory can be written to.
Download graphics [Functions 52, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, and 85]
Stores data in volatile memory (RAM).
Defined data is lost when the ESC @ command is executed, the system is reset, or power is turned off.
Graphics type Corresponding bit image command (*1)
NV graphics FS p, FS q
Download graphics GS , GS /
Graphics GS Q 0, GS v 0