Chapter 3 Configuring the XQ Emulation with Control Codes

Plot, Odd Dot (P-Series XQ Normal Density Graphics

ASCII Code ENQ

Hex Code 05

Dec Code 5

Purpose Selects odd dot plot mode to print dots in odd numbered dot columns for normal density plotting.

Comment The Odd Dot Plot control code can occur anywhere in the data line before the line terminator. It defines certain data between the next and last paper motion commands as odd dot plot data. These data are plotted at 60 by 72 dots per inch.

When this mode is exited, the print mode and attributes last selected remain active. A detailed description of plotting can be found in Chapter 8, “Graphics.”

This command can occur anywhere in the datastream and is acted upon immediately, affecting the entire current print line.

Example

Select Letter Gothic (DP)

ASCII Code STX

ETX

HT

Hex Code

02

03

09

Dec Code

2

3

9

Purpose

Selects Letter Gothic (DP) print mode.

NOTE: Configure this feature using the control panel.

Comment

Any of the three codes select Letter Gothic (DP) print mode.

Both ETX and HT also select 17.1 cpi if you configure the printer from the control panel (see page 67).

These commands can occur anywhere in the datastream and are acted upon immediately, affecting the entire current print line.

Example

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IBM 4400 Plot, Odd Dot P-Series XQ Normal Density Graphics, Select Letter Gothic DP, Ascii Code ENQ Hex Code Dec Code