PRINTRONIX H-Series Line Matrix Printer Programmer's Reference Manual
Below you will find brief information for Line Matrix Printer H-Series. This manual explains how to operate your printer with the Korean Standard (KS) emulation. The KS emulation software provides features such as graphics and print quality, print attributes, page formatting, and font typefaces.
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KS Emulation
Programmer’s Reference Manual
Line Matrix Series H-Series Printers
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................... 7
Warnings and Special Information ................................................................ 7
Configuration with the Control Panel .............................. 9
Moving within the Configuration Menu ........................................................ 14
Saving Your New Configuration .................................................................. 16
LinePrinter Plus KS Emulation ..................................... 26
Configuring the KS Emulation with Control Codes ............................................ 28
Format for Control Code Descriptions ........................................................ 28
Absolute Horizontal Print Position .............................................................. 30
Double Height Upper/Lower Part of Character ........................................... 37
Hangul Myunjo/Gothic Character Select ..................................................... 44
Make Hex 80-9F Control Codes ................................................................. 50
One And A Half Times Mode ...................................................................... 51
Set Intercharacter Spacing of DBCS Character ......................................... 53
Superscript And Subscript Printing ............................................................. 54
Turn On/Off OCRB Selection ...................................................................... 56
Standard ASCII Character Set ..................................... 60
KS Character Sets ....................................................... 62
Korean Standard Code Table (KSC5601) ......................................................... 68
Contact Information ..................................................... 79
Printronix Supplies Department .................................................................. 79
Introduction
About this Manual
This manual is designed so you can quickly find the information you need to operate your printer with the
Korean Standard (KS) emulation.
This book does not explain how to operate the printer. For printer operation, see the User’s Manual.
Warnings and Special Information
Read and comply with all information highlighted under special headings:
WARNING
CAUTION
Conditions that could harm you.
Conditions that could damage the printer or related equipment.
IMPORTANT
Information vital to proper operation of the printer.
NOTE: Information affecting printer operation.
Related Product Information
Refer to the following book for printer operation:
• User’s Manual. Provides configuration instructions, descriptions, and troubleshooting guidelines. Also describes the keys on the control panel and provides quick reference information on daily printer operations such as loading paper and replacing ribbons.
Software Features
The KS emulation software provides the following features:
• Graphics and print quality. You can enable graphics mode and specify a density mode (dots per inch), for either 8-pin or 24-pin images.
• Print Attributes. Characters can be bold, italic, double high, double wide, etc.
• Page Formatting. Commands which allow you to set line spacing, page length, and vertical tabbing.
• Font Typefaces. Also referred to as print modes. The six typefaces are LQ, Near LQ, Normal, Hi-
Speed, Super Hi-Speed, and Ultra Hi-Speed.
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Configuration with the
Control Panel
Introduction
IMPORTANT
Configuration directly affects printer operation. Do not change the configuration of your printer until you are thoroughly familiar with the procedures in this chapter.
In order to print data, the printer must respond correctly to signals and commands received from the host computer. Configuration is the process of matching the printer's operating characteristics to those of the host computer and to specific tasks, such as printing labels or printing on different sizes of paper. The characteristics that define the printer's response to signals and commands received from the host computer are called configuration parameters. Examples are line spacing, form length, etc.
You can change the parameters by sending appropriate control codes, or by pressing keys on the control panel. Control codes offer more versatility, and they override control panel settings.
This chapter explains how to use the control panel.
Chapter 3 provides information about control codes.
Circular Pad PRT CONFIG
SET TOF
Message Display
Emulation
Status Indicator
ONLINE <LP+>
RIBBON LIFE 100%
JOB SELECT
ENTER Ribbon Life
Indicator
ON LINE/CLEAR
PAPER ADVANCE
VIEW/EJECT CANCEL
Figure 1 The Control Panels
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Printing the Configuration
CONFIG.
CONTROL
* = Factory Default
Load
Config
Save
Config
Config.
Delete
Config.
Power-Up
Config.
Protect
Configs.
5
6
7
8
Current Short*
Current Full
Factory
Power-Up
All
1
2
3
4
Name
Configs.
Reset Cfg.
Names
It is recommended you print a configuration to determine what is already stored and what needs to be modified.
You can print any or all of the configurations shown above. Configurations 1-8 are the customized configurations.
To print a configuration, follow the procedure in Table 1.
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9.
10.
Step
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Table 1 Printing Configurations
Key Result
Make sure the printer is on.
ON LINE/CLEAR
+
OFFLINE
QUICK SETUP
ENTER SWITCH
UNLOCKED
OFFLINE
QUICK SETUP
OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL
Notes
Allows you to make configuration changes.
CONFIG. CONTROL
Load Config.
UNTIL
CONFIG. CONTROL
Print Config.
Print Config.
Current Short*
OR
Print Config.
All
Press until the desired option displays.
ENTER
OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL
The configuration listing begins printing.
Carefully tear off the configuration printout.
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Table 1 Printing Configurations
Step Key Result Notes
11.
+
ENTER SWITCH
LOCKED
Locks the ENTER key.
12.
ON LINE/CLEAR
ONLINE
13. Store the printout in a safe place. The printer is ready for operation.
NOTE: Another way to print the current configuration is to go OFFLINE, press the PRT CONFIG key, and then press ENTER.
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The Configuration Menu
OFFLINE
QUICK
SETUP
Host Interface
Graphic Spd Up
Typeface
DBCS CPI
Select LPI
DBCS ASCII Style
Ribbon End Point
Reset Cmd CFG Ld
Load Config.
Save Config.
Power-Up Config.
ADVANCED
USER
See the
User’s Manual
CONFIG.
CONTROL
See the
User’s Manual
HOST
INTERFACE
See the
User’s Manual
EMULATION
PRINTER
CONTROL
LinePrinter+
Printer Protocol
KS
Define CR Code
CR Bold Select
Auto LF
Define LF Code
Printer Select
Alt Set 80-9F
Emulation Extend
CPI/LPI Select
Host Command
Font Attributes
Graphics Spd Up
Page Format
Reset Cmd CFG Ld
Error Handling
See the
User’s Manual
DIAGNOSTICS
See the
User’s Manual
Figure 2 Configuration Menu Overview
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Moving within the Configuration Menu
The example in Table 2 explains how to change the LPI value.
8.
9.
Step
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Key
Make sure the printer is on.
ON LINE/CLEAR
+
UNTIL
Table 2 Changing Configurations
Result
OFFLINE
QUICK SETUP
ENTER SWITCH
UNLOCKED
OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL
OFFLINE
EMULATION
Notes
Allows you to make configuration changes.
EMULATION
LinePrinter+
LinePrinter+
Printer Protocol
LinePrinter+
CPI/LPI Select
CPI/LPI Select
Select LPI
Select LPI
6.0 LPI*
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Table 2 Changing Configurations
Step Key
OR
Result
Press until the desired value displays.
Notes
10.
Select LPI
8.0 LPI
ENTER
Select LPI
8.0 LPI*
An asterisk indicates the value
11. selected.
12. Use the diagrams on the following pages to navigate your way through the menu.
Press
or to move vertically; press or to move horizontally and to scroll through the values. Press ENTER to select a value. Press ONLINE/CLEAR, to move to the top of the menu.
To SAVE CHANGES AS A CONFIGURATION that is stored in memory and can be loaded later:
13.
UNTIL
OFFLINE
EMULATION
14.
OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL
UNTIL
15.
16.
+
ENTER SWITCH
LOCKED
Locks the configuration parameters.
ON LINE/CLEAR ONLINE
17.
18. The printer is ready for operation. All parameters are effective as long as the printer is on.
When you turn off the printer, the parameters will be erased from memory.
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Saving Your New Configuration
CONFIG.
CONTROL
Load
Config
Save
Config
Config.
Delete
Config.
Power-Up
Config.
* = Factory Default
Protect
Configs.
Name
Configs.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Reset Cfg.
Names
After changing all of the necessary parameters, it is recommended you save them as a configuration that can be stored for future use and loaded later. If you do not save your configuration before you power off the printer, all of your parameter changes will be erased. The Save Config. option allows you to save up to eight configurations to meet different print job requirements. Configurations 1 through 8 are empty until you save values to them using the Save Config. option. For example:
Config 1: Selects LQ typeface, 5 cpi, 6 lpi
Config 2: Selects Near LQ typeface, 6 cpi, 8 lpi
Once you have saved a configuration using this option, it will not be lost if you power off the printer. You can load a configuration for a specific print job and modify and resave it. You may want to print your configurations and store them in a safe place, such as inside the printer cabinet.
NOTE: The Protect Configs. parameter must be set to disable before you can save a configuration. Once you save a configuration, the Protect Configs. parameter automatically returns to enable. Once you change active emulations, any changes to the previously selected emulation will be gone unless they have been saved.
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Step
1.
2.
3.
4.
Table 3 Saving Configurations
Key Result Notes
If you are already in the configuration menu, go to step 5.
ON LINE/CLEAR
OFFLINE
QUICK SETUP
+
ENTER SWITCH
UNLOCKED
OFFLINE
QUICK SETUP
OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL
Allows you to make configuration changes.
5.
CONFIG. CONTROL
Load Config.
6.
CONFIG. CONTROL
Save Config.
7.
Save Config.
1*
8.
OR
Save Config.
2
Press until the desired number (1-
8) displays.
NOTE: Do not turn off the printer while Save is in progress because you might lose your configuration.
9.
ENTER Save Config.
2*
The configuration is now saved in memory. (In this case, config. 2.)
10.
UNTIL
CONFIG. CONTROL
Save Config.
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Step Key
Table 3 Saving Configurations
Result Notes
the configuration, then continue with the following steps.
11.
+
ENTER SWITCH
LOCKED
12.
ON LINE/CLEAR
ONLINE
13. The printer is ready for operation.
Locks the ENTER key.
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LinePrinter Plus Menu
OFFLINE
EMULATION
LinePrinter+
Printer
Protocol
KS
Page
Format
(see the next page)
CPI/LPI
Select
Select LPI
6.0 LPI*
8.0 LPI
DBCS CPI
5.0 CPI
6.0 CPI*
6.7 CPI
7.5 CPI
8.5 CPI
9.0 CPI
10.0 CPI
Other CPI
Reset Cmd
CFG Ld
Disable*
Power-Up Config.
Current Config.
Factory Config.
Host
Command
Enable*
Ignore All
Ignore CPI
Ignore LPI
Ignore Unidir.
Ignore Pg. Fmt.
Error
Handling
Illegal Code Pt.
Normal*
As Space
Font
Attributes
Graphics
Spd Up
Typeface
LQ*
Near LQ
Normal
Hi-Speed
Super Hi-Speed
Ultra Hi-speed
Styling Type
Myungjo*
Gothic
High Density
Disable*
Enable
Bold Print
Disable*/Enable
Italic Print
Disable*
Forward Slant
Backward Slant
Slashed Zero
Disable*/Enable
DBCS ASCII Style
Normal*
OCRB
Normal Thin
Text Position
Bottom of Line*
Top of Line
Encoding
Address Table*
UTF8
Horizontal Expnd
24* pt size
(24-72)
Vertical Expnd
24* pt size
(24-72)
Normal*
Enhanced
Turbo
Match Typeface
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Page Format
(from previous page)
Form Length
Abs. Length IN
11.0” inches
(0.1-24)
Abs. Length MM
279.4* mm
(0.1-609.6)
Funct. Of Lines
66* lines
(1-192)
Form Width Margins
Perforation
Skip
Abs. Width IN
13.6* inches
(0.1-13.6)
Abs. Width MM
345.4* millimeters
(0.1-345.4)
Funct. Of CPI
163* Characters
(1-272)
Left Margin
0* columns
(0-369)
Right Margin
0* columns
(0-369)
Bottom Margin
0* lines
(0-451).
Disable*
1/2 inch
2/3 inch
5/6 inch
1 inch
Figure 3 LinePrinter Plus Menu
CPI/LPI Select
This parameter lets you specify the characters per inch (cpi) and lines per inch (lpi) values. The defaults are 6 lpi and 6 cpi.
Host Command
• Enable. The default. Enables all host printing commands.
• Ignore All. This function treats all control codes and printing commands as the data.
• Ignore CPI. This function ignores the CPI selection commands only.
• Ignore LPI. This function ignores the LPI selection commands only (e.g., ESC 2 and ESC 0).
• Ignore Unidir. All unidirectional commands sent by the host are ignored by the printer.
• Ignore Pg. Fmt. This function ignores all the page format setting commands sent from the host.
Font Attributes
This submenu allows you to define the following font attributes: typeface, bold print, and italic print. You can also specify if the ASCII character will print with the OCRB mode.
High Density enabled will allow the LQ typeface to print in higher print density. It will not take effect when other typefaces are selected.
Text position specifies where the text will be positioned in the line space. When set to Top of Line, text will be positioned at the top of the line space. When set to Bottom of Line, the text will be positioned as if it were at the bottom of a 6 lpi line space. The following example shows both Top of Line and Bottom of
Line text positions:
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Top of Line Space
Dot
Row
Bottom of 8 LPI Line Space
Bottom of 6 LPI Line Space
The
Table”
Text Position
Top of Line
Text Position
Bottom of Line
address
KSC5601. The option “UTF8” allows users to input UTF8 data stream. option “Address specifies the table supported:
The option “Horizontal Expnd” specifies the character horizontal expansion in dot for both ASCII and
DBCS characters in DBCS mode.
The option “Vertical Expnd” specifies the character vertical expansion in dot for both ASCII and DBCS characters in DBCS mode.
Graphics Spd Up
This menu is used to increase (speed up) graphic printing speed by turning on the Enhanced/Turbo mode.
• Normal. The default. The printer prints at the given input graphics resolution.
• Enhanced. The printer provides first-level speed up, which means the speed is faster than Normal mode.
• Turbo. The printer provides second-level speed up, which means the speed is faster than Enhanced mode.
• Match Typeface. The input 180x180 dpi graphics resolution will drop-dot to the resolution that matches the typeface selected.
Page Format
Form Length
Forms length is the number of lines that can be printed on a page. You can set forms length in inches or in print lines per page. The most accurate method is lines per page.
Form Width
When using paper that is 8 1/2 inches wide, selecting an 8-inch print width prevents printing beyond the right margin and damaging the hammer tips and platen.
Margins
You can set the bottom, left, and right form margins.
Perforation Skip
Perforation Skip allows or prevents printing on the page perforation. When enabled, it sets up a skip-over margin of 1/2,” 2/3,” 5/6,” or 1.” For example, a skip-over margin of 1” allows a 1” margin at the bottom of the page perforation. The default is Disable.
Reset Cmd CFG Ld
When the printer receives a host data stream reset command (ESC @ or ESC[K) in addition to resetting printer variables, the selected configuration will be loaded.
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• Disable. The default. The active emulation parameters are loaded when the reset command is executed.
• Power-Up Config. The power-up configuration is loaded when the reset command is executed.
• Current Config. The currently selected configuration is loaded when the reset command is executed.
• Factory Config. The factory installed configuration is loaded when the reset command is executed.
Error Handling of Illegal Code Point
This command determines the way illegal DBCS characters are processed:
• Normal. The default. Will ignore illegal DBCS characters.
• As Space. Will insert two space characters (0X20, 0X20) when the data stream contains error DBCS coding.
KS Emulation
OFFLINE
EMULATION
LinePrinter+
Printer
Protocol
KS
Define CR
Code
CR = CR*
CR = CR + LF
Alt Set 80-9F
Control Code*
Printable
CR Bold
Select
Enable*
Disable
Auto LF
Enable*
Disable
Define LF
Code
LF = CR + LF*
LF = LF
Emulation
Extend
Disable*
Enable
Figure 4 KS Emulation Menu
Printer
Select
Disable*
Enable
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Define CR Code
The Define CR code option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Carriage Return code (hex
0D) from the host computer. If this feature is enabled, each time the printer receives a Carriage Return, it inserts an additional Line Feed code (hex 0A) into the data stream. Do not use this feature if the host computer sends Line Feeds to the printer.
• CR = CR. Does not insert an extra Line Feed after each Carriage Return.
• CR = CR + LF. Inserts an extra Line Feed after each Carriage Return.
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CR Bold Select
This option determines whether CR (0x0D) will turn on the bold attribute.
• Enable. The text after CR will be printed as bold together with the text before CR.
• Disable. Normal CR function.
Auto LF
This option defines the printer actions when print data is received past the forms width setting.
• Enable. Performs an automatic carriage return and line feed when data is received past the forms width.
• Disable. Discards any data past the forms width.
Define LF Code
The Define LF code option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Line Feed code (hex 0A) from the host computer. If this feature is enabled, each time the printer receives a Line Feed, it inserts an additional Carriage Return code (hex 0D) into the data stream. This feature can be used in most installations, but it is required if the host computer does not send Carriage Returns to the printer.
• LF = CR + LF. Adds an extra Carriage Return with each Line Feed.
• LF = LF. Does not add a Carriage Return with a Line Feed.
Printer Select
• Disable. Ignores the ASCII DC1 and DC3 control codes.
• Enable. Disables the printer when a DC1 control code is received, and enables the printer when a
DC3 control code is received.
Alt. Set 80-9F
• Control Code. Interprets data in the range of hex 80 through hex 9F as a control code.
• Printable. Prints data in the range of hex 80 through hex 9F.
Emulation Extend
• Disable. Does not select the extension command.
• Enable. Selects the extension command (ESC 4/ESC 5 to select/cancel Italic Printing and ESC SP to select Intercharacter Spacing).
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LinePrinter Plus KS
Emulation
KS Emulation
“Emulation” refers to the ability of a printer to execute the commands of other printer control languages. In
KS emulation mode, your printer prints files coded for Epson LQ series printers, particularly the KS.
Exceptions and Differences
Because of mechanical differences between your printer (a line matrix printer) and moving printhead serial matrix printers, some features are approximated or not supported.
Default Values and States
Your printer stores a set of typical operating states and conditions in the flash memory. The first time you
power up the printer, the factory settings in Table 4 are automatically invoked.
Table 4 Factory Settings
Select LPI
Characteristic
DBCS CPI
Host Command
Typeface
Styling Type
High Density
Bold Print
Italic Print
Slashed Zero
DBCS ASCII Style
Text Position
Encoding
Graphics Spd Up
Left Margin
Right Margin
Bottom Margin
Perforation Skip
Default Setting
6.0
6.0
Enable
LQ
Myungjo
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
Normal
Bottom of Line
Address Table
Normal
0 columns
0 columns
0 lines
Disable
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Table 4 Factory Settings
Characteristic
Form Length
Form Width
Reset Cmd CFG Ld
Illegal Code Pt.
Define CR Code
Auto LF
Define LF Code
Printer Select
Alt Set 80-9F
Emulation Extend
Default Setting
11.0 inches
279.4 millimeters
66 lines
13.6 inches
345.4 millimeters
163 characters
Disable
Normal
CR = CR
Enable
LF = CR + LF
Disable
Control Code
Disable
Escape Sequences
Some KS control codes consisting of more than one character are called escape sequences because the first character in the sequence is the ASCII ESCape character. ESC alerts the printer that a special function command—not printable characters—follows.
The format for an escape sequence is:
ESC (parameter 1)(parameter 2)...(parameter n)
For example, to select emphasized (offset) print, send the ESC character immediately followed by the E character (do not add a space character):
ASCII: ESC E Hex: 1B 45Dec: 27 69
Super-Set Commands
The unique control code sequence for both SSCC and ASSC commands are defined in the table below:
Control Code ASCII Value Hex Value Dec Value
SSCC
ASSC
ESC
| } ;
ESC
| } ; q
1B 7C 7D 3B 27 124 125 59
1B 7C 7D 3B 71 27 124 125 59 113
Set And Reset Codes
Set and reset are other ways of saying turn on and turn off; select and deselect; or enable and disable.
Some printer features are set and reset with an escape sequence and the numbers 1 or 0. In those cases, you can represent 1 and 0 as hexadecimal codes 01 and 00, or as the ASCII codes for the numerals 1 and 0 (hexadecimal 31 and 30).
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Configuring the KS Emulation with Control Codes
The remainder of this chapter describes the KS printer control language codes that may be sent from a host computer attached to the printer in order to invoke and configure numerous KS emulation functions.
Format for Control Code Descriptions
The following information is listed for each code (where applicable and possible) in this chapter:
ASCII Mnemonic. The ASCII name for the control code.
Hex Code. The hexadecimal equivalent of the code. (For octal equivalents, refer to Appendix A.)
Dec Code. The decimal equivalent of the code.
Purpose. The function(s) of the control code.
Comment. A description of exceptions or limitations to normal use.
Example. A sample is provided for some control codes to illustrate how the code is used.
Control Code Index
The following index lists the control codes by function, ASCII mnemonic, and page number. Some control code functions can also be selected at the control panel.
FUNCTION ASCII CODE PAGE
Vertical Motion and Print Execution
Auto Wrap Mode
Carriage Return
Form Feed
Form Length by Lines
Line Feed
Line Feed n/180 Inch
Line Spacing 1/6 Inch (6 lpi)
Line Spacing 1/8 Inch (8 lpi)
Line Spacing 1/10 Inch (10.3 lpi)
Line Spacing n/60 Inch
Line Spacing n/120 Inch
Line Spacing n/180 Inch
Line Spacing 1/n Inch
Set/Reset Vertical Writing
Vertical Tab
Vertical Tab, Set/Clear
Horizontal Motion
Absolute Horizontal Print Position
Backspace
Home Print Head
Horizontal Tab Execute
Horizontal Tab Set/Release
ESC d n
CR
FF
ESC C n
LF
ESC J n
ESC 2
ESC 0
ESC 1
ESC A n
ESC u n
ESC 3 n
ESC c n
ESC j n
VT
ESC B n1 n2 n3...nk NUL
ESC t n1 n2 n3
BS
ESC <
HT
ESC D n1 ... nk NUL
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FUNCTION ASCII CODE
Emphasis
Bold Print
Bold Print Cancel
Condensed Print
Condensed Print Reset
ESC E
ESC F
SI
DC2
Double Height Upper/Lower
Part of Character
Double High Print
Double Strike
ESC i n
ESC y n
ESC G
Double Strike Cancel
Double Wide Print
One and a Half Times Mode
Shadow Mode
Superscript and Subscript Printing
ESC H
ESC W n
Double Wide Print (One Line) SO
Double Wide Print (One Line) Cancel DC4
ESC s n
ESC z n
ESC S n
Superscript and Subscript Printing,
Cancel
Underline
ESC T
ESC – n
Print Quality Control
Print Quality
Character Set Manipulation
Hangul/English CPI Select
Hangul/English Mode Select
Hangul Myunjo/Gothic
Character Select
Make Hex 80-9F Printable
Make Hex 80-9F Control Codes
Table Character Masking
Table Characters, Extending
Data Manipulation
Cancel Line
Graphics
Bit Image Select
Graphics Select (60 dpi)
Graphics Select (120 dpi)
Graphics Select (180 dpi)
ESC x n
ESC q n
ESC h n
ESC m n
ESC 6
ESC 7
ESC w n
ESC v n
CAN
ESC * m n1 n2 d1 ... dk
ESC K n1 n2 d1 ... dk
ESC L n1 n2 d1 ... dk
ESC n n1 n2 d1 ... dk
Miscellaneous Printer Control
Bell
Initialize Printer
Printer Deselect
Printer Select
Reverse Mode
Unidirectional Mode
BEL
ESC @
DC3
DC1
ESC r n
ESC U n
PAGE
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FUNCTION
Extension Command
Cancel Italic Font
Select Italic Font
Set Intercharacter Space
Superset Command
Barcode Printing
Graphic Printing (Bit Image)
Turn On/Off OCR Printing
Font Expansion
Graphic Printing
ASCII CODE
ESC 5
ESC 4
ESC SP n
SSCC c t
SSCC *
ASSC 0 z n
ASSC 0 e
ASSC 0 *
PAGE
Absolute Horizontal Print Position
ASCII Code
ESC t n1 n2 n3
Hex Code
1B 74 n1 n2 n3
Dec Code
27 116 n1 n2 n3
Purpose
Moves the simulated print head to an Absolute Horizontal Print position using the following formula: horizontal position = (n1 x 100) + (n2 x 10) + n3
Where:
n1 = 0 (hex 30) through 1 (hex 31)
n2 = 0 (hex 30) through 9 (hex 39)
n3 = 0 (hex 30) through 9 (hex 39) horizontal position = 1 through 136
Comment
The unit setting for this command is based on the present size of the ASCII character. Only a condensed print (SI) or CPI (ESC q) command will change the character size.
When moving to an Absolute Horizontal Print position using ESC t, then underline, shadow, and reverse do not print. When the One and a Half Times mode (ESC s) is on, the Absolute Horizontal
Print position will not activate until One and a Half Times mode is turned off.
If the distance goes beyond the right margin, the sequence is ignored.
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Auto Wrap Mode
ASCII Code ESC d n
Hex Code 1B 64 n
Dec Code 27 100 n
Purpose
When data is printed beyond the right margin in Auto Wrap mode, an LF is inserted automatically. The next character is then printed on the next line from the left margin, and all one line commands selected with SO and ESC y are reset.
Where:
n = SOH (hex 01) or 1 (hex 31) turns on Auto Wrap mode
n = NUL (hex 00) or 0 (hex 30) turns off Auto Wrap mode
Comment
Auto Wrap mode is on by default. When Auto Wrap mode is off, any data which occurs beyond the right margin is cut off.
Backspace
ASCII BS
Hex
Dec
08
8
Purpose
Moves the print position to the left a distance equal to an ASCII character in the current pitch, plus any additional intercharacter space.
Discussion
The code is ignored if the logical print head is positioned at the first character column.
Example
If you were to print five “T” characters followed by two BS commands and two “=” characters, the output would look like the sample below:
Barcode Printing
ASCII Code
SSCC c t; d data d [; N n ; xxxx ; yyyy ] [; X mmmm ] [; P p ] [; C ] [; H hh] [; D ] [; F q
data q]
Hex Code
SSCC 63 t; d data d [; 4E n ; xxxx ; yyyy ] [; 58 mmmm ] [; 50 p ] [; 43 ] [; 48 hh] [; 44 ]
[; 46 q data q]
Dec Code
SSCC 99 t; d data d [; 78 n ; xxxx ; yyyy ] [; 88 mmmm ] [; 80 p ] [; 67 ] [; 72 hh] [; 68 ]
[; 70 q data q]
Where:
t = type of Barcode
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t (ASCII) t (hex) Selects Barcode
F
G
I
M
D
8
1
B
C
9
42
43
39
44
38
31
46
47
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4D
Codabar
Code 39
Code 93
Code 128
EAN-8
EAN-13
FIM
German I-2/5
Interleaved 2/5
MSI
T
V
A
E
4
O
P
R
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4F
50
52
54
56
41
45
PDF 417
PostBar
POSTNET
Royal Mail
Telepen
UCC/EAN-128
UPC-A
UPC-E
S 53 UPC Shipping
U 55 UPS 11
Where:
d = barcode delimiter, which can be any character not used in the barcode data field.
data = variable length printable data field (PDF); character set is Alphanumeric
The following parameters are optional:
Where:
N = activates the offset
n = the x and y coordinate unit system
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n (ASCII)
Interleaved 2/5
German I-2/5
UPC Shipping
Telepen
MSI
Code 128
Selects Value
2
3
0
1
4
Use current cpi and lpi values
Use 1/4 inch value
Use 1/2 centimeter value : 1/(2.54x2)
Use 1 mm value : 1/(25.4)
Use target barcode dot (refer to table immediately below)
When:
n = 4
Front Panel Typeface X Offset Unit (Inch) Y Offset Unit (Inch)
LQ
Near LQ
Normal
Hi-Speed
Super Hi-Speed
1/180
1/120
1/180
1/180
1/180
Ultra Hi-Speed
Where:
xxxx = 4-digit upper left corner x (horizontal axis)
yyyy = 4-digit upper left corner y (vertical axis)
X = activates magnification
mmmm = bar code magnification
The possible magnification is as follows:
Barcode Type
1/180
Magnification
1/180
1/120
1/144
1/120
1/90
1/90
Code 39 X4 X3 X2 X1 X1.5 X1A X1B *X1C *X1D *X1E
X4 X3 X2 X2A X1 X1A X1B
X4 X3 X2 X2A X1 X1A X1B
X4 X3 X2 X2A X1 X1A X1B
X4 X3 X2 X1 X1.5 X1A X1B *X1C *X1D *X1E
X4 X3 X2 X1
X4 X3 X2 X1 X1.5
X4 X3 X2 X1 X1.5
X4 X3 X2 X1 X1.5
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Barcode Type Magnification
UCC/EAN-128
Code 93
UPS 11
UPC-A
UPC-E
EAN 8
EAN 13
Codabar
POSTNET
X4 X3 X2 X1 X1.5
X2 X1
X2 X1
X2 X1
X2 X1
X4 X3 X2 X1
X1
X1 X1A
X1 X1A
Royal Mail
Postbar
FIM
PDF 417
X1
X3 X2 X1
* The X1C, X1D, and X1E values can only be printed for a 180 dpi horizontal barcode. If these values are sent for a 120 dpi horizontal barcode, it will print as value X1.
Where:
P = activates printable data field variable
p = location of PDF (“A” {above}, “B” {below, default}, “N” {none})
(Note: FIM, Postbar, and PDF417 do not support this parameter.)
C = Calculate and plot check digit (if the check digit is optional)
H = activates the height variable
hh = 2-digit barcode height in 1/10”
D = Dark barcode
(Note: This parameter does not take effect under any DBCS typefaces.)
[;F q data q] = secondary data field (optional). The secondary data field is only used to specify the barcode data when the primary data field is empty (two delimiters without any data). When the primary data field is not empty, the secondary data field is ignored.
NOTE: This is not the KS Emulation command. This is an additional command for the H-series printer only.
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Bell
ASCII
Hex
Dec
BEL
07
7
Purpose
Sounds the printer’s bell for 1/10 second.
Bit Image Select
ASCII
ESC * m n1 n2 d1 ... dk
Hex
Dec
1B 2A m n1 n2 d1 ... dk
27 42 m n1 n2 d1 ... dk
Purpose
Prints dot-graphics in 8- or 24-dot columns, depending on the defined parameters.
Where:
m = the dot density (see Table 5).
n1 n2 = total number of columns of graphics data to follow: number of dot columns = (n2 x 256) + n1
n1 ranges from 0 through 255; n2 ranges from 0 through 31. d1 ... dk = bytes of graphics data; k is determined by multiplying the total number of columns times the number of bytes required for each column.
Table 5 Dot Density
m
4
6
32
33
2
3
0
1
38
39
40
Horizontal
Density (dpi)
80
90
60
120
60
120
120
240
90
180
360
Vertical
Density (dpi)
60
60
180
180
60
60
60
60
180
180
180
Dots per
Column
8
8
24
24
8
8
8
8
24
24
24
Bytes per
Column
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
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Bold Print
ASCII Code ESC E
Hex Code
Dec Code
1B 45
27 69
ESC F
1B 46
27 70
Purpose
ESC E sets the weight attribute of the font to bold.
ESC F sets the weight attribute of the font to normal (cancels the bold weight previously set by
ESC E).
Comments
The ESC E command increases the weight of printed lines and characters, resulting in bolder printing.
Both the ESC E and ESC F commands override the Bold Print setting on the control panel (see page
20), and both commands work under ASCII and Hangul modes.
Cancel Italic Font
ASCII Code ESC 5
Hex Code 1B 35
Dec Code 27 53
Purpose
Sets the style attribute of the font to normal (default). (Cancels the italic style previously selected with the
ESC 4 command.)
Comment
This command changes the Italic Print front panel setting.
This command only takes effect when Emulation Extend (a front panel option) is set to Enable.
NOTE: This is not the KS Emulation command. This is an additional command for the H-series printer only.
Cancel Line
ASCII Code CAN
Hex Code 18
Dec Code 24
Purpose
Clears all printable characters and bit-image graphics on the current line and moves the print position to the left margin.
Carriage Return
ASCII Code CR
Hex Code
Dec Code
0D
13
Purpose
Returns the simulated print head to the left margin.
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Comment
The CR code may or may not cause printing or paper motion, depending on the configuration as set from the control panel. If CR=CR is set, the characters following the CR are printed over the previous characters on the line. If CR=CR+LF is set, the paper is moved one line at the current line spacing. This automatic LF will also cancel all single line print attributes.
Condensed Print (Set/Reset)
ASCII Code SI DC2
Hex Code
Dec Code
0F
15
12
18
Purpose
Condenses print pitch to Hangul 10 CPI/English 20 CPI. DC2 cancels this command.
Comment
Control code SI affects all subsequent characters. After receiving code SI, all characters are printed condensed until the printer is reset by DC2, a printer reset, or a new print mode control code.
One and a Half Times mode and Superscript/Subscript mode are ignored in Condensed mode.
Conversely, condensed mode commands are ignored if One and a Half Times or Superscript/Subscript mode is turned on.
Example
The program below shows condensed character printing and reset.
Double Height Upper/Lower Part of Character
ASCII Code ESC i n
Hex Code 1B 69 n
Dec Code 27 105 n
Purpose
Turns the double height upper/lower character feature on or off.
Where:
n = SOH (hex 01) or 1 (hex 31) prints the upper part of character with double height
n = STX (hex 02) or 2 (hex 32) prints the lower part of character with double height
n = NUL (hex 00) or 0 (hex 30) reset; print as normal character
Comment
The ESC i n command vertically enlarges the upper or lower part of a character. When printing the upper part in this mode, the minimal line spacing is 24/180 inches. This prevents overlapping after an LF. When printing the lower part and executing an LF command, the paper moves by:
(set value) x 2 - 24/180 inches. If the calculated value is less than or equal to 0, the adjustment of line spacing is ignored. To set line spacing, the line spacing command must precede the ESC i n
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command.
The underline cannot be printed with the upper part of a character. This command is not cleared by LF or
CR commands.
See Figure 5 for an illustration of this command.
3
Line space
1 2
4
5
2
Normal character
4 Lower part of double high character
Figure 5 Double Height Upper/Lower part Of Character Example
Double High Print
ASCII Code ESC y n
Hex Code 1B 79 n
Dec Code 27 121 n
Purpose
Turns double high print on and off.
Where:
n = SOH (hex 01) or 1 (hex 31) turns double high print on
n = NUL (hex 00) or 0 (hex 30) turns double high print off
Comment
When ESC y is received, all characters are printed twice as high until reset. This command is cancelled when the printer receives the following commands: LF, FF, VT, CR, or ESC J.
This command is ignored when One and a Half Times mode is turned on, and the One and a Half Times command cancels this feature.
Double Strike
ASCII Code ESC G ESC H
Hex Code
Dec Code
1B 47 1B 48
27 71 27 72
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Purpose
ESC G turns on double strike printing.
ESC H turns off double strike printing.
Comment
ESC G makes text bolder by printing each dot twice, the second dot offset to the right of the first by a distance equal to 1/2 the width of a dot.
Example
The following program illustrates double strike character printing.
Double Wide Print
ASCII Code ESC W n
Hex Code
Dec Code
1B 57 n
27 87 n
Purpose
Turns double wide print on and off.
Where:
n = SOH (hex 01) or 1 (hex 31) turns double wide print on
n = NUL (hex 00) or 0 (hex 30) turns double wide print off
Comment
When ESC W is received, all characters are printed twice as wide until reset.
This command is ignored when One and a Half Times mode is turned on, and the One and a
Half Times command cancels this feature.
Example
The following program illustrates double wide character printing.
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Double Wide Print (One Line)
ASCII Code SO DC4
Hex Code
Dec Code
0E
14
14
20
Purpose
Selects double wide print for one line only. DC4 cancels this command.
Comment
This control code is a line-by-line print attribute; when SO is received, the characters on the current line print twice as wide and then reset automatically.
This control code is cancelled by one of the following codes: LF, FF, VT, DC4, ESC W 0, CR, or ESC J. If
Auto Wrap is active, once the data reaches the end of the line double wide print is cancelled.
SO does not work in One and a Half Times mode, and it will recover when One and a Half Times mode is cancelled. In Compressed mode, the width of the printed character will print double the size of the compressed character.
Example
The following program illustrates double wide print for one line only.
Font Expansion
ASCII Code ASSC 0
Hex Code
Dec Code
ASSC 30
ASSC 48 e
65 n1 n1
101 n1 n2 n2 n2
Purpose
Expand the DBCS character up to the size of 72.
For this command to work, n1 must be the same value as n2 (i.e. n1 = n2). When n1 and n2 = 25 to 72, this set font expansion mode is ON. The value of n1 and n2 will determine the bitmap size. For example, if the size of n1 is 50, then the size of the bitmap will be set to 50x50. For n1 and n2 = 24, the font expansion mode will reset to OFF and the bitmap size reverts to the default, 24x24.
Inter-line spacing and inter-character spacing calculations are based on standard setting as if bitmap is
24x24. This command will only increase the size of the bitmap and not affect inter-character spacing or inter-line spacing. For example, if inter-line spacing is 6 dot rows, when the bitmap is expanded from
24x24 to 72x72, the inter-line spacing still remains as 6 dot rows. This is the same for inter-character spacing.
Other commands, such as double height, double width, 2x2 times, left/right margin etc., will not function when font expansion mode is set on. For different typefaces, the characters will expand based on approximate typeface resolution. All commands affecting LPI and CPI will still take effect and is set based on the bitmap being 24x24.
Where: n1 = 24 ~ 72
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n2 = 24 ~ 72
This control code does not function while in non-DBCS mode.
Form Feed
ASCII Code FF
Hex Code
Dec Code
0C
12
Purpose
Prints the data in the buffer, if any, then moves the paper to the top of the next form.
Comment
The simulated print head moves to the left margin. This code cancels one-line double-width printing selected with the SO or ESC SO commands.
Form Length By Lines
ASCII Code ESC C n
Hex Code
Dec Code
1B 43 n
27 67 n
Purpose
Sets the form length by lines.
Where:
n = 1 through 127 (hex 01 through hex 7F) to specify the number of lines per form at the current line spacing.
Comment
The current line becomes the first line of the form. Setting the form length cancels the bottom margin setting.
Changing the line spacing does not affect the current page length setting, but does change the total number of lines. If the line spacing is changed, using only LF commands may not reach the exact position of the top-of-form.
This command overrides the front panel setting for Function Of Lines (see page 21).
Graphic Printing
ASCII Code ASSC 0
Hex Code
Dec Code
ASSC 30
ASSC 48
*
2A
42 m m m nL nL nN nH nH nH d1…dk d1…dk d1…dk
Purpose
Prints dot-graphics in 16 or 24-dot columns, depending on the following parameters:
Where: m specifies the dot density nL, nH specifies the total number of columns or graphics data that follow (number of dot columns) =
((nHx256) + nL) d1…dk specifies bytes of graphics data; k is determined by multiplying the total number of columns times the number of bytes required for each column.
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Parameter
m is ASSC*
2
3
0
1
4
5
Horizontal
Density
(dpi)
180
90
120
90
90
90
Vertical
Density
(dpi)
180
180
120
144
120
90
Dots
Per
Column
24
24
16
24
16
16
Bytes Per
Column
2
3
3
3
2
2
Graphics Select (60 dpi)
ASCII Code
ESC K n1 n2 d1 ... dk
Hex Code
1B 4B n1 n2 d1 ... dk
Dec Code
27 75 n1 n2 d1 ... dk
Purpose
Prints bit-image graphics in 8-dot columns, at a density of 60 horizontal by 60 vertical dpi, depending on the defined parameters.
Where:
n1 n2 = total number of columns of graphics data to follow: number of columns = (n2 x 256) + n1
n1 ranges from 0 through 255; n2 ranges from 0 through 3.
d1 ... dk = bytes of graphics data; range from 0 through 255.
Comment
This command is identical to the ESC * 0 command (see page 35).
Graphics Select (120 dpi)
ASCII Code
ESC L n1 n2 d1 ... dk
Hex Code
1B 4C n1 n2 d1 ... dk
Dec Code
27 76 n1 n2 d1 ... dk
Purpose
Prints bit-image graphics in 8-dot columns, at a density of 120 horizontal by 60 vertical dpi, depending on the defined parameters.
Where:
n1 n2 = total number of columns of graphics data to follow: number of columns = (n2 x 256) + n1
n1 ranges from 0 through 255; n2 ranges from 0 through 6.
d1 ... dk = bytes of graphics data; range from 0 through 255.
Comment
This command is identical to the ESC * 1 command (see page 35).
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Graphics Select (180 dpi)
ASCII Code
ESC n n1 n2 d1 ... dk
Hex Code
1B 6E n1 n2 d1 ... dk
Dec Code
27 110 n1 n2 d1 ... dk
Purpose
Prints bit-image graphics in 24-dot columns, at a density of 180 horizontal by 180 vertical dpi, depending on the defined parameters.
Where:
n1 n2 = total number of columns of graphics data to follow: number of columns = ((n2 x 256) + n1) x 3
n1 ranges from 0 through 255; n2 ranges from 0 through 9.
d1 ... dk = bytes of graphics data; range from 0 through 255.
Comment
This command is identical to the ESC * 39 command (see page 35).
Hangul/English CPI Select
ASCII Code ESC q n
Hex Code 1B 71 n
Dec Code 27 113 n
Purpose
Sets character pitch to one of the values listed in Table 6.
Table 6 Hangul/English CPI Select
n (Hex)
0 or 30
1 or 31
2 or 32
3 or 33
4 or 34
5 or 35
6 or 36
CPI Cell Size
Hangul 5 CPI
English 10 CPI
Hangul 24 x 24
English 12 x 24
Hangul 6 CPI
English 12 CPI (the default)
Hangul 24 x 24
English 12 x 24
Hangul 10 CPI
English 10 CPI
Hangul 6.7 CPI
English 13.3 CPI
Hangul 7.5 CPI
English 15 CPI
Hangul 8.5 CPI
English 17 CPI
Hangul 9 CPI
English 18 CPI
Hangul 12 x 24
English 12 x 24
Hangul 24 x 24
English 12 x 24
Hangul 24 x 24
English 12 x 24
Hangul 12 x 24
English 6 x 24
Hangul 12 x 24
English 6 x 24
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Comment
This function has no effect on One and a Half Times mode and condensed mode.
Hangul/English Mode Select
ASCII Code ESC h n
Hex Code 1B 68 n
Dec Code 27 104 n
Purpose
Switches between Hangul/English mode and English-only mode.
Where:
n = SOH (hex 01) or 1 (hex 31) selects Hangul/English mode
n = NUL (hex 00) or 0 (hex 30) selects English-only mode
Comment
In Hangul/English mode, only ASCII characters in the range below hex 80 are addressed. Anything above
In English-only mode, the characters in the range above hex 80 are extended characters, and can be recognized as either control codes or printable characters with the ESC 7 and ESC 6 commands,
Hangul Myunjo/Gothic Character Select
ASCII Code ESC m n
Hex Code
Dec Code
1B 6D n
27 109 n
Purpose
Selects the typeface of all characters following the command.
Where:
n = SOH (hex 01) or 1 (hex 31) selects Gothic style
n = NUL (hex 00) or 0 (hex 30) selects Myunjo style
Comment
The Hangul characters in the Hangul code table can be selected as Myunjo or Gothic. The remainder of the code table (e.g. special and Chinese characters) remains the same. The default is Myunjo typeface.
Home Print Head
ASCII Code ESC <
Hex Code
Dec Code
1B 3C
27 60
Purpose
The print head moves to the extreme left position, so the next line prints left to right.
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Horizontal Tab Execute
ASCII Code HT
Hex Code
Dec Code
09
09
Purpose
Moves the simulated print head to the next horizontal tab stop set by the ESC D command.
Comment
The unit setting for this command is based on the present size of the ASCII character. Only a condensed print (SI) or CPI (ESC q) command will change the character size.
If double wide or Superscript/Subscript mode is active, the Absolute Horizontal Print position is kept the same.
The printer ignores this command if no tab is set to the right of the current position or if the next tab is to the right of the right margin. Character scoring (underline, overscore, and strikethrough) is not printed between the current print position and the next tab when this command is sent.
Horizontal Tab Set/Release
ASCII Code
ESC D n1 ... nk NUL
Hex Code
1B 44 n1 ... nk 00
Dec Code
27 68 n1 ... nk 0
Purpose
Sets up to 28 horizontal tab positions in the current character pitch, measured from the left margin position.
Where:
n = 1 through 255 (hex 01 through hex FF)
k = 1 through 28 (hex 01 through hex 1C)
n1 through n28 specify the character column of the tab positions. NUL is the sequence terminator. ESC D
NUL clears all tabs.
Comment
The values of n must be listed in ascending order or they are ignored. Tabs greater than 28 are ignored.
The printer does not move the print position to any tabs beyond the right-margin position. However, all tab settings are stored in the printer’s memory; if you move the right margin, you can access previously ignored tabs.
After tabs are set, HT moves the simulated print head to the next tab stop. Sending ESC @ initializes the printer and resets the tabs to every eighth character column (which is the default).
Changing the character pitch does not affect current tab settings. The tab settings move to match any movement in the left margin.
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Example
The following example illustrates how to set horizontal tabs.
Initialize Printer
ASCII Code ESC @
Hex Code
Dec Code
1B 40
27 64
Purpose
Resets all print-related parameters to the power-up configuration values.
Comment
Restores the power-up configuration. The print buffer is cleared of printable data on the line preceding the command. Current position is set as top-of-form.
All settings, such as font, international language selection, etc., are reset to the power-up default values.
Character-by- character and line-by-line attributes are canceled. All channels of the vertical format unit are cleared. This command resets the horizontal tabs to every eighth character column. Interface parameters and printer protocol selection are not affected.
NOTE: This is not the KS Emulation command. This is an additional command for the H-series printer only.
Line Feed
ASCII Code LF
Hex Code
Dec Code
0A
10
Purpose
Prints the data in the buffer (if any) and advances the vertical character position a distance of one line at the current line spacing.
Comment
If configured for LF equals newline (LF=CR+LF) from the printer’s front panel, the simulated print head is moved to the left margin. Otherwise, it is not moved from its current position.
This code cancels single line print attributes selected with the SO, ESC w, or ESC y commands.
If the LF command moves the print position below the bottom margin on continuous paper, the paper advances to the Top- Of-Form position on the next page.
Line Feed n/180 Inch
ASCII Code ESC J n
Hex Code 1B 4A n
Dec Code 27 74 n
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Purpose
Immediately advances the paper n/180 inch.
Where:
n = 0 through 255 (hex 00 through hex FF)
Comment
n = 0 is ignored. This command produces an immediate line feed but does not affect line spacing or produce a carriage return. Any one-line-only print attributes in effect are canceled.
Small values of n can result in overlapping lines. Overlapping lines can also occur if print attributes such as double high, superscript, or subscript characters are used on the same line.
If One and a Half Times mode (ESC s) is on, any value of n specified between 1 and 24 advances the paper 24/180 inch. Any value of n specified between 25 and 255 advances the paper n/180 inch.
Example
The following example illustrates n/180-inch line spacing.
Line Spacing 1/6 Inch (6 lpi)
ASCII Code ESC 2
Hex Code 1B 32
Dec Code 27 50
Purpose
If this command is following an ESC A n command, line spacing is set at n/60 inch. Otherwise, line spacing is set at 1/6 inch (6 lpi) for subsequent line feeds.
Comment
The 2 is ASCII character 2, not hex 2. This control code overrides line spacing set at the control panel.
Example
The following example illustrates 1/6-inch line spacing.
Line Spacing 1/8 Inch (8 lpi)
ASCII Code ESC 0
Hex Code
Dec Code
1B 30
27 48
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Purpose
Sets the line spacing to 1/8 inch (8 lpi) for subsequent line feeds.
Comment
The 0 is ASCII character 0, not hex 0. When ESC 0 is received, all lines are printed at 8 lpi until a new line spacing is selected or the printer is reset. This control code overrides line spacing set at the control panel.
Example
The following example illustrates 1/8-inch line spacing.
Line Spacing 1/10 Inch (10.3 lpi)
ASCII Code ESC 1
Hex Code
Dec Code
1B 31
27 49
Purpose
Sets the line spacing to 1/10 inch (10.3 lpi) for subsequent line feeds. This control code overrides line spacing set at the control panel.
Comment
The 1 is ASCII character 1, not hex 1. When ESC 1 is received, all lines are printed at 10.3 lpi until a new line spacing is selected or the printer is reset.
Line Spacing n/60 Inch
ASCII Code ESC A n
Hex Code
Dec Code
1B 41 n
27 65 n
Purpose
Sets a line spacing of n/60 inch for subsequent line feeds. This command takes effect only when followed by an ESC 2 command.
Where:
n = 1 through 85 (hex 01 through hex 55) (all other values are ignored)
Comment
When this control sequence is received, all subsequent line feeds are n/60-inch until a new line spacing is selected or the printer is reset. This setting overrides line spacing set at the control panel.
Small values of n can result in overlapping lines. Overlapping lines can also occur if print attributes such as Elongated (Double High), Superscript, or Subscript characters are used on the same line. If lines overlap, printing speed is reduced.
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Example
The following example illustrates n/60-inch line spacing.
Line Spacing n/120 Inch
ASCII Code ESC u n
Hex Code 1B 75 n
Dec Code 27 117 n
Purpose
Specifies the line spacing at n/120-inch increments.
Where:
n = 1 through 255 (hex 01 through hex FF)
Comment
When this control sequence is received, all subsequent line feeds are n/120-inch until a new line spacing is selected or the printer is reset. This setting overrides line spacing set at the control panel.
Small values of n can result in overlapping lines. Overlapping lines can also occur if print attributes such as Elongated (Double High), Superscript, or Subscript characters are used on the same line. If lines overlap, printing speed is reduced.
Line Spacing n/180 Inch
ASCII Code ESC 3 n
Hex Code 1B 33 n
Dec Code 27 51 n
Purpose
Specifies the line spacing at n/180-inch increments.
Where:
n = 1 through 255 (hex 01 through hex FF)
Comment
The 3 is an ASCII character 3, not hex 3. All line feeds following receipt of this code are at n/180 inch line spacing until a new line spacing is selected or the printer is reset. Line spacing set by this control code overrides line spacing setting set at the control panel.
If the vertical distance to move is other than a multiple of n/180 inch, the remainder is added to the next paper motion command.
Use caution when combining this control code with other print attributes such as Elongated (Double
High), Superscript, or Subscript, because overlapping lines can occur. Print speed is reduced if lines overlap.
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Example
The following example illustrates n/180-inch line spacing.
Line Spacing 1/n Inch
ASCII Code ESC c n
Hex Code 1B 63 n
Dec Code 27 99 n
Purpose
Specifies the line spacing at 1/n-inch increments.
Where:
n = 3 through 6, 8 or 60 (hex 03 through 06, 08, 3C)
Comment
When this control sequence is received, all subsequent line feeds are 1/n-inch until a new line spacing is selected or the printer is reset. This setting overrides line spacing set at the control panel.
Make Hex 80-9F Printable
ASCII Code ESC 6
Hex Code
Dec Code
1B 36
27 54
Purpose
Makes codes hex 80-9F printable characters.
Comment
The 6 is an ASCII character 6, not hex 6. This command affects the front panel setting for the Alt. Set 80-
9F menu option.
This command takes effect in English-only mode (see page 44).
Make Hex 80-9F Control Codes
ASCII Code ESC 7
Hex Code
Dec Code
1B 37
27 55
Purpose
Makes codes hex 80-9F control codes.
Comment
This command affects the front panel setting for the Alt. Set 80- 9F menu option.
This command takes effect in English-only mode (see page 44).
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One And A Half Times Mode
ASCII Code ESC s n
Hex Code 1B 73 n
Dec Code 27 115 n
Purpose
All characters are printed at one and a half times their normal size, as measured from the current baseline and based on the default CPI.
Where:
n = SOH (hex 01) or 1 (hex 31) turns One and a Half Times mode on
n = NUL (hex 00) or 0 (hex 30) turns One and a Half Times mode off
Comment
One and a half times characters can have underline, emphasis, shadow background, and reverse printing attributes.
Condensed and Superscript/Subscript commands are ignored if One and a Half Times mode is on.
Conversely, One and a Half Times mode commands are ignored if Condensed mode or
Superscript/Subscript mode is on.
Double width and double height commands do not work when One and a Half Times mode is on, but the commands are recovered when the One and a Half Times mode is cleared.
HT and ESC t commands are ignored in One and a Half Times mode.
This command is ignored in bit image mode.
The line with the One and a Half Times character has double the line spacing as a normal line.
Print Quality
ASCII Code ESC x n
Hex Code 1B 78 n
Dec Code 27 120 n
Purpose
Selects print quality.
Where:
n = hex 00 or hex 30 selects LQ print quality
n = hex 01 or hex 31 selects Hi-Speed print quality
n = hex 02 or hex 32 selects Near LQ print quality
n = hex 03 or hex 33 selects Super Hi-Speed print quality
n = hex 04 or hex 34 selects Normal print quality
n = hex 05 or hex 35 selects Ultra Hi-Speed print quality
Comment
This command overrides control panel print quality selections.
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Printer Deselect
ASCII Code DC3
Hex Code
Dec Code
13
19
Purpose
Places printer in the deselected state.
Comment
The configuration parameter Printer Select must be set to Enable.
When the printer receives this command, it ignores data until a DC1 (Printer Select) command is received.
NOTE: This is not the KS Emulation command. This is an additional command for the H-series printer only.
Printer Select
ASCII Code DC1
Hex Code 11
Dec Code 17
Purpose
Places printer in the selected state.
Comment
The configuration parameter Printer Select must be set to Enable.
This control code allows the printer to receive and print data from the host if it was deselected by DC3. If the printer was not deselected by DC3, this code is ignored.
NOTE: This is not the KS Emulation command. This is an additional command for the H-series printer only.
Reverse Mode
ASCII Code ESC r n
Hex Code 1B 72 n
Dec Code 27 114 n
Purpose
Turns Reverse Printing on or off.
Where:
n = hex 01 or hex 31 turns Reverse Printing on
n = hex 00 or hex 30 turns Reverse Printing off
Select Bit Image
ASCII Code
SSCC *
Hex Code
SSCC 2A
Dec Code
SSCC 42
m m m nL nL nL nH
d1 ... dk
nH
d1 ... dk
nH
d1 ... dk
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Purpose
Prints dot graphics in 12- or 16-dot columns, depending on the following parameters:
Where:
0 < = nL < = 255
0 < = nH < = 31
m = 30, 31, 32
nL nH specifies the total number of columns of graphics data that follow (number of dot columns) = (nH x
256 + nL)
d1 ... dk bytes of graphics data; k is determined by multiplying the total number of columns times the number of bytes required for each column.
Parameter
m in ESC*
Horizontal
Density (dpi)
Vertical
Density (dpi)
Dots per
Column
Bytes per
Column
30
31
32
90
120
90
90
120
90
12
16
16
2
2
2
NOTE: This is not the KS Emulation command. This is an additional command for the H-series printer only.
Select Italic Font
ASCII Code ESC 4
Hex Code
Dec Code
1B 34
27 52
Purpose
Sets the style attribute of the font to italic. The default is normal (non-italic) style.
Comment
This command selects italic printing even if the italic character table is not selected. This command changes the Italic Print front panel setting.
This command only takes effect when Emulation Extend (a front panel option) is set to Enable.
NOTE: This is not the KS Emulation command. This is an additional command for the H-series printer only.
Set Intercharacter Spacing of DBCS Character
ASCII Code ESC SP n
Hex Code
Dec Code
1B 20 n
27 32 n
Purpose
Sets intercharacter spacing to the right of the DBCS character.
The left of the DBCS character spacing is set to 0.
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Where:
0 < = n < = 127
Default n = 6
Comment
The dot size is 1/180 inch. The current CPI will be set according to full-width character.
The intercharacter spacing of SBCS character is half of n. This command affects DBCS CPI on the front panel.
This command only takes effect when Emulation Extend (a front panel option) is set to Enable.
NOTE: This is not the KS Emulation command. This is an additional command for the H-series printer only.
Set/Reset Vertical Writing
ASCII Code ESC j n
Hex Code 1B 6A n
Dec Code 27 106 n
Purpose
Sets/resets vertical writing.
Where:
n = 0: Resets vertical writing
n = 1: Sets vertical writing
Comment
Alphanumeric and table characters cannot be written vertically.
NOTE: This is not the KS Emulation command. This is an additional command for the H-series printer only.
Shadow Mode
ASCII Code ESC z n
Hex Code 1B 7A n
Dec Code 27 122 n
Purpose
Turns Shadow mode on or off. When Shadow mode is on, all characters are printed with background.
Where:
n = hex 01 or hex 31 turns shadow mode on
n = hex 00 or hex 30 turns shadow mode off
Superscript And Subscript Printing
ASCII Code
ESC S n ESC T
Hex Code
Dec Code
1B 53 n 1B 54
27 83 n 27 84
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Purpose
ESC S n selects superscript or subscript printing.
ESC T cancels superscript or subscript printing set by ESC S n.
Where:
n = NUL (hex 00) or 0 (hex 30) to enable superscript printing
n = SOH (hex 01) or 1 (hex 31) to enable subscript printing
Comment
Superscript prints quarter-sized characters with a baseline higher than the normal characters. Subscript prints quarter- sized characters with a baseline lower than the normal characters. ASCII characters become half height when the command is active. When the control code is received, all characters are superscript or subscript until reset by ESC T or printer reset.
The characters printed in Superscript or Subscript mode change to 15 CPI for both ASCII and DBCS characters.
You can print both superscript and subscript characters in the same character column by using the
Backspace (BS) control code, but these characters will not print when double high printing is in effect.
This command does not affect graphics characters. The command is ignored in condensed mode and
One and a Half Times mode. Conversely, Condensed and One and a Half Times mode commands are ignored when Superscript or Subscript is on.
The underline strikes through the descenders on subscript characters during Underline mode.
Table Character Masking
ASCII Code ESC w n
Hex Code
Dec Code
1B 77 n
27 119 n
Purpose
Masks the bitmap of table characters over n pins, and only prints from 1 to n pins.
Where:
n = 0 through 24 (hex 30 through hex 48)
Comment
This function is cancelled by the following commands: CR, LF, VT, FF, and ESC J, or if n = 0, 24, 48 or
72.
This command works for both Hangul and ASCII table characters. Hangul table characters range from
A6A1 through A6E4. ASCII table characters include hex 01 through hex 06; hex 10; hex 15 through hex
17; and hex 19.
Table Characters, Extending
ASCII Code ESC v n
Hex Code 1B 76 n
Dec Code 27 118 n
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Purpose
Enables or disables the extension of the table characters following the command.
Where:
n = SOH (hex 01) or 1 (hex 31) enables the extension of table characters
n = NUL (hex 00) or 0 (hex 30) disables the extension of table characters
Comment
This command works for both Hangul and ASCII table characters. Hangul table characters range from
A6A1 through A6E4. ASCII table characters include hex 01 through hex 06; hex 10; hex 15 through hex
17; and hex 19.
When the table extension is enabled, the table characters in the previous line are extended to link to the next line. The maximum line spacing of the extension is 1 LPI. The table character is automatically extended horizontally.
Turn On/Off OCRB Selection
ASCII Code
ASSC0 zn
Hex Code
Dec Code
Purpose
ASSC30
ASSC 48
7An
122 n
Prints ASCII characters with OCR B styling.
Where:
n = 0 or 48: Normal printing (default)
n = 1 or 49: OCR B printing
Comment
This command only functions in DBCS mode. This command affects the DBCS ASCII Style front panel setting.
NOTE: This is not the KS Emulation command. This is an additional command for the H-series printer only.
Underline
ASCII Code ESC – n
Hex Code
Dec Code
1B 2D n
27 45 n
Purpose
Turns automatic underlining on and off.
Where:
n = NUL (hex 00) or 0 (hex 30) to turn off underlining
n = SOH (hex 01) or 1 (hex 31) to turn on underlining
Comment
Spaces are underlined, but graphics and grey scale characters are not. The underline is not printed across the distance that the horizontal print position is moved with the ESC t or HT commands.
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Example
The following program illustrates underlining.
Unidirectional Mode
ASCII Code ESC U n
Hex Code
Dec Code
1B 55 n
27 85 n
Purpose
Turns unidirectional printing on and off.
Where:
n = NUL (hex 00) or 0 (hex 30) bidirectional printing
n = SOH (hex 01) or 1 (hex 31) unidirectional printing
Comment
Unidirectional printing provides better alignment of vertical lines. Bidirectional printing is faster but has lower print quality.
Vertical Tab
ASCII Code VT
Hex Code
Dec Code
0B
11
Purpose
Moves the vertical print position to the next vertical tab set below the current print position, and moves the horizontal print position to the left-margin position. The printer advances to the top-margin position of the following page if the next tab is below the bottom-margin position or if no tab is set below the current position.
The VT command functions the same as a CR command if all tabs have been cancelled by the ESC B
NUL command.
Additionally, the VT command functions the same as an LF command if no tabs have been set since the printer was turned on or was reset with the ESC @ command.
This command cancels double-width printing set with the SO or ESC SO command.
Vertical Tab, Set/Clear
ASCII Code
ESC B n1 n2 n3...nk NUL
Hex Code
1B 42 n1 n2 n3...nk 00
Dec Code
27 66 n1 n2 n3...nk 0
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Purpose
Sets up to 16 vertical tab positions.
Where:
n = 1 through 255 (hex 01 through hex FF)
k = 1 through 16 (hex 01 through hex 10)
n1 through nk specify the line number for the vertical tab(s), up to a maximum of 16 tab positions. NUL must end the sequence.
To clear the tab settings, send ESC B NUL (1B 42 00).
Comment
The values of n range from 1 through 255 and must be in ascending order. The distance of each tab stop from TOF is the current line spacing times the number of lines given in n. If the value of n exceeds the form length, commands to move to that tab position are ignored.
If values of n are not in ascending order, the sequence up to and including the out-of-sequence number is ignored, and the rest of the load is processed. Skip over perforation is ignored.
This command always sets channel 0. You can clear channel 0 by sending ESC B NUL.
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Standard ASCII Character
Set
KEY
OCTAL
DECIMAL
HEX
ASCII CHARACTER
B7
B6
B5
BITS
B4 B3 B2 B1 ROW
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 1
0 0 1 0
0 0 1 1
0 1 0 0
0 1 0 1
0 1 1 0
0 1 1 1
1 0 0 0
1 0 0 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
0
0
COLUMN
0
NUL
SOH
STX
ETX
EOT
ENQ
ACK
BEL
BS
HT
4
4
4
3
3
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
2
2
10
8
8
7
7
7
11
9
9
6
6
6
5
5
5
1 0 1 0 10
LF
1 0 1 1
1 1 0 0
1 1 0 1
1 1 1 0
1 1 1 1
11
12
13
14
15
VT
FF
CR
SO
SI
14
12
0 C
15
13
0 D
16
14
0 E
17
15
0 F
12
10
0 A
13
11
0 B
0
DC1
(XON)
DC3
(XOFF)
FS
0
EM
GS
RS
US
1
DLE
DC2
DC4
NAK
SYN
ETB
CAN
SUB
ESC
1
23
19
13
24
20
14
20
16
10
21
17
11
22
18
12
27
23
17
30
24
18
31
25
19
25
21
15
26
22
16
36
30
1E
37
31
1F
32
26
1A
33
27
1B
34
28
1C
35
29
1D
0
!
"
#
$
%
&
'
(
)
*
+
,
-
.
/
1
2
SP
54
44
2C
55
45
2D
56
46
2E
57
47
2F
52
42
2A
53
43
2B
0
43
35
23
44
36
24
40
32
20
41
33
21
42
34
22
47
39
27
50
40
28
51
41
29
45
37
25
46
38
26
0
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3
1
63
51
33
64
52
34
60
48
30
61
49
31
62
50
32
67
55
37
70
56
38
71
57
39
65
53
35
66
54
36
1
@
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
0
4
0
103
67
43
104
68
44
100
64
40
101
65
41
102
66
42
107
71
47
110
72
48
111
73
49
105
69
45
106
70
46
1
0
1
1
1 0
123
83
53
124
84
54
127
87
57
130
88
58
131
89
59
125
85
55
126
86
56
P
Q
R
5
120
80
50
121
81
51
122
82
52
a
b
6
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
143
99
63
144
100
64
140
96
60
141
97
61
142
98
62
147
103
67
150
104
68
151
105
69
145
101
65
146
102
66
:
;
<
=
>
?
74
60
3C
75
61
3D
76
62
3E
77
63
3F
72
58
3A
73
59
3B
J
K
L
M
N
O
114
76
4C
115
77
4D
116
78
4E
117
79
4F
112
74
4A
113
75
4B
Z
[
\
]
^
_
134
92
5C
135
93
5D
136
94
5E
137
95
5F
132
90
5A
133
91
5B
j
k
l
m
n
o
154
108
6C
155
109
6D
156
110
6E
157
111
6F
152
106
6A
153
107
6B
1
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
{
|
}
1
1
7
~
DEL
176
126
7E
177
127
7F
172
122
7A
173
123
7B
174
124
7C
175
125
7D
163
115
73
164
116
74
160
112
70
161
113
71
162
114
72
167
119
77
170
120
78
171
121
79
165
117
75
166
118
76
61
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KS Character Sets
Hangul/English Mode
The character sets on the following pages are supported by the ESC h n command. See Hangul/English
Hangul/English mode (ESC h 1)
ASCII character set (hex 00 through hex 7F)
Decimal
Value
Hex
Value
63
English mode (ESC h 0 + ESC 7)
ASCII character set 1 (hex 00 through hex 7F)
Decimal
Value
Hex
Value
64
English mode (ESC h 0 + ESC 7)
ASCII character set 1 (hex 80 through hex FF)
Decimal
Value
Hex
Value
65
English mode (ESC h 0 + ESC 6)
ASCII character set 2 (hex 00 through hex 7F)
Decimal
Value
Hex
Value
66
English mode (ESC h 0 + ESC 6)
ASCII character set 2 (hex 80 through hex FF)
Decimal
Value
Hex
Value
67
Korean Standard Code Table (KSC5601)
Range: hex A1A1 through hex FFFE
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69
70
71
72
73
74
75
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Contact Information
Printronix Customer Support Center
IMPORTANT
Please have the following information available prior to calling the Printronix
Customer Support Center:
•
Model number
•
Serial number (located on the back of the printer)
•
Installed options (i.e., interface and host type if applicable to the problem)
•
Configuration printout: (See “Printing A Configuration”) in your printers
Administrator’s Manual.
•
Is the problem with a new install or an existing printer?
•
Description of the problem (be specific)
•
Good and bad samples that clearly show the problem (faxing or emailing of these samples may be required)
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