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Chapter 4. Printronix P Series Emulation GEK-00029B
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PLOT MODE GRAPHICS OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION
Plot Density
Plot density refers to the number of dots per inch (dpi) printed in a
single dot row. Two types of plot density are available in this
emulation:
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Normal density plot mode
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Double density plot mode
Normal Density Plot Mode
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Selected using the
odd
dot plot control code ENQ (05 hex) or the
“SFCC e” control sequence.
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The odd-numbered dot columns (120 DPI grid) are addressed to
produce a horizontal density of 60 DPI.
Double Density Plot Mode
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Selected using the
even
dot plot control code EOT (04 hex), or the
“<SFCC> d” control sequence. The even dot mode must be used in
conjunction with the odd dot plot control code ENQ (05 hex) or
“<SFCC> e” sequence.
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The even dots are sent first, followed by the odd dots, allowing a
maximum of 1632 dots in a single dot row at 120 dpi (13.6 inch
line).
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The vertical density remains the same as in normal density
plotting.
Plot Mode Format
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Each data byte specifies six possible dot columns.
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Using odd dot plot, bits 1 to 6 of the data byte address the odd-
numbered dot columns; using even dot plot, bits 1 to 6 of the
data byte address the even-numbered dot columns.
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Bit 6 and/or bit 7 of the data byte must be a 1 (true) bit in the
Plot mode.
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Bit 8 of the data byte is ignored in Plot Mode; it can be either 1 or
0.
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The binary equivalent of the plot data bytes must be known in
order to accurately address specific dot positions.