5. Using Graphics
There are two stages to printing a graphic:
•Create the data stream for the graphic image
•Place the image into a format.
To print a format with a graphic image, transmit data to the
printer in this order:
1. Graphic data stream to define t he graphic image
2. Format data stream that referenc es the graphic image
3. Batch data to print the format .

Defining Graphic Image Data

Graphic images are created by a series of dots printed in a
specific pattern. This pattern results from a proc es s of turning
dots "ON" or "OFF" on the pri nthead.
We will use the terms "black dots" to describe a dot that is ON,
and "white dots" for a dot t hat is OFF.
This section describes how to build a data stream to cr eate
this pattern with your pri nter.
Using Graphics
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