Software Specifications - Epson C11C605001 - DFX 9000 B/W Dot-matrix Printer Service Manual

General Description

1.2.9 Software Specifications

Built-in modes:
EPSON GL/2 mode (LJ4-GL/2 mode and GL-like mode)
Note: The EPSON GL/2 mode is similar to the GL/2 mode included in the HP LaserJet 4
emulation. Table 14 shows the differences between EPSON GL/2 mode and the GL/2
mode in the HP LaserJet 4 emulation. While in EPSON GL/2 mode, the operator can
enter GL/2 mode without sending the ESC '3WB (Enter GL/2 mode) cornman d. If the
operator's application software cannot send the ESC 'MB comrnan d, then use this mode.
Paper eject
Auto eject
Reduced printing
Switch to PCL (ESC OA#A)
Reset (ESC E)
PJL, EJL, and ES
Advance Full Page (PG, AF)
EPSON GL/2 mode has two operational modes. One is LJ4-GL/2 mode; the other is the
Notes:
print with software that supports the HP 7600 series plotter.
The GL-like mode features all the cornmands of the LJ4-GL/2 mode, plus a few
additional comrnan ds. The GL-like mode emulates some of the HP<L@ plotter
(HP 7475A, etc.) coremands. If the application software uses unsupported coremands for
the GL-like mode, print cannot be assured.
EPSONScript Level 2 (PostScript Level 2 emulation) mode
Auxiliary software: Hex dump
Font sample
Built-in fonts: See Table 1-7
fonts
Line Printer 16.66 cpi (Portrait)
Prestige 12 cpi
Prestige 20 cpi
S: Supported, NS: Not Supported
EPSON GL/2 Mode
Does not exist
Supports PG, AF commands
Not SUflflOrted
Ejects papr and then initialize
supported
supported
Resident
Fonts
(Portrait)
(Portrait)
Emulation Mode
Exists as the initial mode
Supported in PCL
Not available
Available in PCL
supported
Ejects paper, switches to PCL,
and then init"wlize
supported
Not
Applicable Mode
s
NS NS
NS s
NS s
Rev. A
s
s