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Graphic images are created by a series of dots printed in a specific pattern. This pattern results from a process of turning dots "ON" or "OFF" on the printhead.

We will use the terms "black dots" to describe a dot that is ON, and "white dots" for a dot that is OFF.

This section describes how to build a data stream to create this pattern with your printer.

This example shows how black dots and white dots form an image of the letter A.

Row 3

Row 2

Row 1

To create a data stream for this image, start with the bottom row. Count the number of white dots and black dots, in order of appearance in each row.

For example, rows 1 through 4 (at the bottom) in the image above have these dot counts:

Row 1: 4 White, 8 Black, 19 White, 8 Black, 4 White

Row 2: 4 White, 8 Black, 19 White, 8 Black, 4 White

Row 3: 4 White, 8 Black, 19 White, 8 Black, 4 White

Row 4: 5 White, 7 Black, 19 White, 7 Black, 5 White

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