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Print Language Commands
– ASCII Text-based Printjobs
OVERVIEW
This document describes the Printrex Control Code Standard (PCCS) set of control codes. This
control code set is designed to work within a Windows® environment as well as other operating
systems.
There are four categories of control codes and they are Configuration codes, Command codes,
Custom codes and Manufacturing codes. Refer to the appropriate sections for detail on the specific
codes within each category and the usage of those codes.
NOTATION
Parameters are noted in the form
of ‘ntt’, where ‘n’ is the parameter number and ‘tt’ is one of the
following parameter types (example, 2sw). The valid range of „tt‟ and the meaning of the value is
described in the description of the code where used.
CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS
There are various control codes (Configuration Codes) that modify the printer parameters. These
Configuration Codes adjust for media coating characteristics, form characteristics (form size and
marker characteristics), DLA and operating system/application specific forms handling (to print
continuously over multiple pages).
DLA Control
Modified by using code: DLA Control
Different media have different friction characteristics and thickness. There are also minor differences
in platen characteristics (diameter and hardness). These factors can create minor changes in the
overall vertical resolution of the printer. To compensate for this, a DLA (Dot Line Adjustment)
parameter is included in the configuration block. The DLA is given in terms of adjusted raster lines per
6144 raster lines. Plot length increase = n/6144.
Example, n=63: 63/6144 = 1.0% length increase
EOJ Eject Control
Modified by using code: Forms Settings
This control determines if the printer will perform a form advance when an End Job (EOJ) command is
received.
FF Eject Control
Modified by using code: Forms Settings
