SATO M8490S Printer User Manual


 
Programming Manual 2. Command Codes
SATO RISC Printers 109
Memory Card Function
Graphics, Custom Store
Command Structure:
<ESC>GIabbbcccddd{data}
a: Specifies character format of the data
H Hex data
B Binary data
bbb: Number of horizontal 8 x 8 blocks (001-248)
ccc: Number of vertical 8 x 8 blocks (001-267)
ddd: Graphics storage number (001-999)
{data}: Hex or binary data to describe the graphic image
Placement: Immediately following the <ESC>CC Slot Select com-
mand.
Default: None
Function:
To provide similar functionality to the <ESC>G Custom Graphic com-
mand, but allows for the graphic image to be stored in a Memory Card.
Use the Store command to send the graphic data to the printer, which
is held in the optional memory card, even if printer power is lost.
Input:
<ESC>A
<ESC>CC1<ESC>GIH002002001
0100038007C00FE01FF03FF87FFCFFFE07C007C007C007C007C00
7C007C007C0
<ESC>Z
Output:
There is no printer output as a result of this command. See <ESC>GR
Recall Custom Graphics command.
Note:
1. You must have the optional Memory Card to use this command.
Call your SATO representative for details.
2. The maximum storage capacity is 999 graphics, up to the capac-
ity of the memory card used.
3. If a data transmission error occurs, the printer will beep and the
“ERROR” LED will come on. You must then retransmit the image.
4. Eachgraphictobestoredmustbesentinitsowndatastream.
Example of correct data stream:
<ESC>A