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Relation Between Character Pattern Data and the Print Head

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Relation Between Character Pattern Data and the Print Head

ESC % 1

(1B)H (25)H (01)H or (1B)H (25)H (31)H Select download character

This code specifies the download mode. Download char- acters defined by the previously explained <ESC>&0 code cannot be printed unless this code is first sent to the printer.

ESC % 0

(1B)H (25)H (00)H or (1B)H (25)H (30)H Cancel download character

This code cancels the download mode and selects standard text characters (characters appearing in the character code chart in Section 8).

When power is turned on, standard text characters are se- lected.

Let’s try an actual example of printing a download character. We will design the download character shown below:

Next, we will define the download character.

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Star Micronics DP8340 user manual Relation Between Character Pattern Data and the Print Head ESC %

Contents

DOT MATRIX PRINTER DP8340 SERIES PARALLEL INTERFACE Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference StatementStatement of The Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference RegulationsTABLE OF CONTENTS 2-2. Installation of Paper Holders and Re-Roll Prevention Guard4. INSTALLATION OF INK RIBBON AND PAPER 10. WHEN POWER IS SUPPLIED BY THE USERPage 1.OUTLINE Model Name Notation2.UNPACKINGANDINSTALLATION 2-1. UnpackingDIP Switch Cover 1 Power Supply Unit 2 User’s ManualFigure 2-2. Installation of Paper Holders 2-3. Handling Notes 3-1. Power Supply Unit 3.PARTIDENTIFICATIONANDNOMENCLATUREFigure 3-1. Power Supply Unit DC Power Connector Output3-2. Printer Figure 3-2. Printer Front View Figure 3-3. Printer Rear View3-3. Part Functional Description 4-1. Installation of Ink Ribbon 4.INSTALLATIONOFINKRIBBONANDPAPER4-2. Removal of Ink Ribbon 4-3. Paper Insertion 4-3-1. Model DP8340FCFigure 4-7. Paper Insertion 2 Model DP8340SC 4-3-2. Model DP8340SCFigure 4-6. Paper Insertion 1 Model DP8340SC 4-4. Paper Removal 5.CONTROLCODES SI 0FH Inverted print instruction ESC R n 1BH 52H n Select an international character Relation Between Character Pattern Data and the Print Head ESC % DATA TRANS - MISSION ESC N n 1BH 4EH n Sets bottom margin in lines Executed by BEL code and FS code after printing BEL 07H Character Code List Character 6.GENERALSPECIFICATIONS InputOutput ACPaper specification Ink ribbon specificationTemperature TemperatureFigure 6-1. Roll Paper and Print Area Model DP8340FC Figure 6-2. Sprocket-feed Paper and Print Area Model DP8340SCFigure 6-3. External Dimensions Printer Figure 6-4. External Dimensions Power Supply UnitShape of AC Power plug will vary according to destinations 60mm 36mm7-2. Interface Timing 7-1. Interface Specifications7.INTERFACE 7-3. Connectors and Signals Figure 7-3. Parallel Interface Connector Printer sideSetting of the DIP Switches the same time 7-5. Peripheral Unit Drive Circuit7-6. Emergency Suspension 8.CHARACTER CODE LIST 1 U.S.A. & Europe DIP SW1 ON, SW2ONPage 2 IBM Character Set #1 DIP SW1 OFF, SW2 ON Page 3 IBM Character Set #2 DIP SW1 ON, SW2 OFF Page 4 JAPAN DIP SW1 OFF, SW2 OFF Page International Character Sets 9. FONT LIST 1 U.S.A. & Europe DIP SW1 ON, SW2ONPage Page 2 IBM Character Set #1 DIP SW1 OFF, SW2 ON Page Page 3 IBM Character Set #2 DIP SW1 ON, SW2 OFF Page Page 4 JAPAN DIP SW1 OFF, SW2 OFF Page Page International Character Sets 10.WHEN POWER IS SUPPLIED BYTHE USER Figure 10-1. Power Supply Reference Circuit Other parameters may be determined by userMEMO STAR MICRONICS AMERICA, INC ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS DIVISIONOVERSEAS SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES