Remove Downloaded Characters; Select Graphics Mode - Printronix SL5000 Series Programmer's Reference Manual

Chapter 6
Configuring the Epson FX-1050 Emulation with Control Codes

Remove Downloaded Characters

ASCII Code ESC : NUL n NUL
Hex Code
Dec Code
Purpose
†Comment The printer ignores this command but removes all data sent.

Select Graphics Mode

ASCII Code ESC * m n1 n2
Hex Code
Dec Code
Purpose
Comment
NOTE: This command does not suppress hexadecimal FF from printing.
m
0 Single density
1 Double density
2 High-speed double density
3 Quadruple density
4 CRT I
5 Plotter (1:1)
6 CRT II
7 Double density plotter
1
Data can be sent incorrectly. In these modes, no dots can be closer horizontally than the current font dot
density. Sending incorrect data does not damage the printer.
2
240 dpi is simulated by combining the dots from two adjacent columns into one 120 dpi dot column.
* Number of horizontal dots per inch the printer can make.
** Number of dot columns available.
192
1B 3A 00 n 00
27 58 0 n 0
Erases all downloaded characters.
1B 2A m n1 n2
27 42 m n1 n2
Turns on 8-pin bit image graphics mode m. Table 43 charts the
graphics modes available.
The total number of columns = ( n1 + 256 n2 ).
Table 43. Epson Graphics Modes
Option
Alternate Density*
Code (dots per inch)
ESC K 60
ESC L 120
ESC Y 60
ESC Z 120
none 80
none 72
none 90
none 144
Resolution**
(dots per inch)
120
120
1
120
1,2
240
160
144
180
144