Expanded Memory 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 (see Note 7 for range)
ccc =
Number of vertical 8 x 8 blocks (see Note 7 for range)
ddd=
Graphics storage number (001-099)
{data}= Hex or binary data to describe the graphic image
Example:
See Appendix C for detailed information on creating
Hex and Binary graphic files.
Placement: Immediately following the <ESC>CC Memory Area
Select command.
Default:
None
Command Function
To provide similar functionality to the <ESC>G Custom Graphic
command, but allows for the graphic image to be stored in Expanded
Memory. Use the Store command to send the graphic data to the
printer, which is held in the optional Expanded Memory, even if printer
power is lost.
Printer Input
<ESC>A
<ESC>CC1<ESC>GIH002002001
0100038007C00FE01FF03FF87FFCFFFE
07C007C007C007C007C007C007C007C0
<ESC>Z
Note: See Appendix C for detailed explanation on how to format a graphics
data stream.
Printer Output
There is no printer output as a result of this command. See <ESC>GR
Recall Custom Graphics command.
Special Notes
1. You must have the optional Expanded Memory to use this
command. Call your SATO representative for details.
2. The maximum storage capacity is 999 graphics, up to the capacity
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. Each graphic to be stored must be sent in its own data stream.
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