Command Transfer Procedure; Command Transfer Sequence For Non-Compressed And The Run-Length Encoded Compression Modes; Table 5 Command Sequence For The Conventional Command Method Of Graphics Data Transmission - Epson EP-4004 Programming Manual

4.2. Command Transfer Procedure

4.2.1. Command transfer sequence for non-compressed and the run-length encoded compression modes

The following are the basic commands used in non-compressed and run-length encoded modes. The commands are listed
in the order as they are sent:

Table 5 Command Sequence for the Conventional command method of graphics data transmission

Transfer cycle
By document
By page By raster
* Parameters and data format of non-compressed vs. run-length encoded transmissions will differ with the Print
Raster Graphics command.
** In the case of micro weave print mode, ESC ACK command is inserted only when the plural passes are
specified with no paper feed.
*** It is necessary to send the TI command before the JS command.
**** Limit at the time of SN command ver.4 or ver.5 sending.
Revision: 1
Details of setting Items set
1. Initialize settings 1.1 Exit Packet Mode
1.2 Initialize printer
1.3 Select graphics mode
1.4 Set unit
2. Printing method control 2.1 Turn unidirectional mode on/off
2.2 Select Micro Weave printing mode
2.3 Select Monochrome or Color
2.4 Select Ink Drop Size
3. Set print format 3.1 Set page format
(single sheet) 3.2 Set paper dimension
3.3 Set print method
4. Set vertical position 4.1 Set vertical print position
5. Transfer data 5.1 Select color
5.2 Set horizontal print position
5.3 Print raster graphics: *
5.4 Print compulsory **
6. Form feed 6.1 Form feed
7. Terminate printing 7.1 Initialize printer
7.2 Enter Remote Mode
Enter remote mode
Set Printer Timer
Job Start
Set Job Name
Paper Feed Setup
Set paper path
Set Media information
Set double paper print
Set user setting
Other Remote Commands (optional)
Exit Remote Mode
repeat above for each color
Load NVR Settings
Job End
Exit Remote Mode
Commands used
ESC SOH @EJL...
ESC (R
TI ***
JS ***
JH
SN
PP ****
MI
DP
US
ESC 00H 00H 00H
ESC @
ESC (G
ESC (U
ESC U
ESC (i
ESC ( K
ESC ( e
ESC (c or ESC (C
ESC (S
ESC (M
ESC (V or ESC (v
ESC r or ESC (r
ESC(/ or ESC ( $
ESC .
ESC ACK
FF
ESC @
ESC (R
LD
JE
ESC 00H 00H 00H
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