Commands (Detailed Explanation); Resolution Setting Commands; Economy Mode Setting Commands - Brother HL-1050 Technical Reference Manual

3.2

Commands (Detailed Explanation)

3.2.1

Resolution setting commands

Command
@L + *
Function
This command sets the printer resolution.
Command
@ L+ (00000000)B
@ L+ (00000101)B
@ L+ (00001010)B
Explanation
The resolution is set when the printer receives this command.
This command is applied from the next page printed after the FormFeed command after this command is sent
(i.e. the next complete page).
The resolution is valid until the one of the following occurs.
(1) The printer receives the Exit command.
(2) The printer power is turned off.
(3) InputPrime Signal is brought LOW.
After (1) is sent, the printer resolution is uncertain. The driver must resend this command again after the HBP
mode switch command is sent.
After (2) or (3), the resolution returns to default (600 dpi).
3.2.2

Economy mode setting commands

Command
@E + *
Function
Command
@ E+ (00000000)B
@ E+ (00000001)B
@ E+ (00000010)B
@ E+ (00000011)B
Explanation
This command is applied from the next page printed after the FormFeed command after this command is input.
Default value is Economy Mode OFF.
The ECONOMY MODE is valid until the one of the following occurs.
(1) The printer receives the Exit command.
(2) The printer power is turned off.
(3) InputPrime Signal is brought LOW.
After (1) is sent, the ECONOMY MODE value is uncertain. The driver must resend this command again after
the HBP mode switch command is sent.
After (2) or (3), the ECONOMY MODE value returns to default. (OFF)
Resolution
600dpi (Default)
300dpi
150dpi
Economy Mode
OFF (Default)
Level 1 (Darkest)
Level 2
Level 3 (Lightest)
APPENDIX C HBP MODE COMMANDS - 6