SATO M-8400RV Memory Card Function Graphics, Custom Store, Command Structure ESCGIabbbcccddddata

Section 4. Programming Reference

Memory Card Function

Graphics, Custom Store

Command Structure <ESC>GIabbbcccddd{data}

	a	=	Specifies character format of the data
			H	Hex data
			B	Binary data
	bbb	=	Number of horizontal 8 x 8 blocks (001-248)
	ccc	=	Number of vertical 8 x 8 blocks (001-267)
	ddd	=	Graphics storage number (001-999)
	{data}=		Hex or binary data to describe the graphic image
	Example:			See Appendix C for detailed information on creating Hex
				and Binary graphic files.
	Placement:			Immediately following the <ESC>CC Slot Select
				command.
	Default:			None
Command Function	To provide similar functionality to the <ESC>G Custom Graphic
	command (see Page 4-43), but allows for the graphic image to be
	stored in a Memory Card. Use the Store command to send the
	graphic data to the printer, which is held in the optional memory card,
	even if printer power is lost.
Printer Input	<ESC>A
	<ESC>CC1<ESC>GIH002002001
	0100038007C00FE01FF03FF87FFCFFFE07C007C007C007C007C007C007C007C0
	<ESC>Z
	Note: See Appendix C for detailed explanation on how to format a graphics data
	stream.
Printer Output	There is no printer output as a result of this command. See
	<ESC>GR Recall Custom Graphics command.
Special Notes	1. You must have the optional Memory Card to use this command.
	Call your SATO representative for details.

2. The maximum storage capacity is 999 graphics, up to the capacity of the memory card used.

3. If a data transmission error occurs, the printer will beep and the “ERROR” LED will come on. You must then retransmit the image. See Appendix D for information on Memory Card error reporting.

4. Each graphic to be stored must be sent in its own data stream.

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