Brother International TD-2120N Raster Command Reference - Page 4

Raster Command Reference Contents Introduction 1 About Raster Commands 2 1. Printing Using Raster Commands 3 2. Print Data 5 2.1 Print data overview 5 2.2 Sample (analyzing the print data of the test page 7 2.2.1 Preparation ...7 2.2.2 Checking the print data 7 2.2.3 Explanation of print data for the test page 10 2.3 Page data details 12 2.3.1 Resolution ...12 2.3.2 Page size...13 2.3.3 Feed amount ...15 2.3.4 Maximum and minimum lengths 16 2.3.5 Raster line ...17 3. Print Command List 20 4. Printing Command Details 21 NULL Invalidate 21 ESC @ Initialize...21 ESC i S Status information request 21 ESC i a Switch dynamic command mode 27 ESC i U Additional media information command 27 ESC i z Print information command 29 ESC i M Various mode settings 30 ESC i d Specify margin amount (feed amount 30 M Select compression mode 31 g Raster graphics transfer 33 Z Zero raster graphics 33 FF Print command 33 Control-Z Print command with feeding 33 5. Flow Charts 34 5.1 Concurrent printing normal flow for USB connection 35 5.2 Concurrent printing error flow for USB connection (when feeding at the end of the page)36 5.3 Concurrent printing error flow for USB connection (with a concurrent printing error such as end of tape 37 5.4 Concurrent printing cooling flow for USB connection 38 5.5 Concurrent printing waiting for peeling/resumed flow for USB connection 39 5.6 Buffered printing normal flow for serial/USB connection 40 5.7 Buffered printing error flow for serial/USB connection 41 5.8 Buffered printing cooling flow for serial/USB connection 42 5.9 Buffered printing waiting for peeling/resumed flow for serial/USB connection 43 5.10 Buffered printing normal flow for network (standard TCP/IP port) connection 44 Appendix A: USB Specifications 45 Appendix B: Introducing the Brother Developer Center 46 - i -