2. Command Codes

Programming Manual

Graphics, PCX

Command Structure:

<ESC>GPaaaaa,(data)

aaaaa:Number of bytes to be downloaded

Example: <ESC>GP32000, ... data...

Placement: Anywhere within the job data stream

Default: None

Function:

To allow the creation and printing of graphic images using a PCX file format.

Input:

<ESC>A

<ESC>V0150<ESC>H0100<ESC>GP03800,(...Data...)

<ESC>Q1

<ESC>Z

Output:

Note:

1.The maximum number of bytes that can be downloaded is 32K (compressed). The number specified by this command includes the PCX header information. The maximum size of the uncom- pressed PCX file is 64K. If the uncompressed file exceeds 64K, the graphic will not print.

2.Only black and white PCX files can be downloaded.

3.The image created by this command cannot be rotated.

4.The file size specified by this command is the DOS file size in bytes.

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