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Sequence
The table below shows the Print Model command sequence
for selecting a current pattern and using it to fill a desti-
nation image. The commands for specifying transparency
modes, logical operations, and patterns are discussed
beginning on the following page. Foreground color is
described in Chapter 3.
Operation Comments
Download Page Data
Prior raster and character data
downloaded to the page is considered
destination image.
Select Transparency Modes
?*v#N (source) and/or ?*v#O (pattern)
Specify the Logical Operation
If a logical operation other than the default
(TSo-252) is desired, specify the operation
with the ?*l #O command.
Select Specific Pattern ID
Pattern ID ?*c#G
Download User-Defined Pattern
If using a user-defined pattern, it must be
downloaded to the printer before using it.
Select Pattern
?*v4T (selects downloaded pattern)
Specify the Foreground Color
For color printers, specify a Foreground
Color (?*v#S) if desired. (This step is
unnecessary if a color pattern is used.)
Download Source Image Data
Raster image/characters
Return to regular print mode
Default current pattern and transparency
modes: ?*v0T (100% black pattern
selected) and ?*v0N ?*v0O (transparency
modes selected).
Download remaining page data
Transfer data for regular printing, or the
above process may be repeated to produce
another print model effect.
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