Select Graphics Mode
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Select Graphics Mode
ASCII Code ESC *
mn1n2
Hex Code 1B 2A
mn1n2
Dec Code 27 42
mn1n2
Purpose Turns on 8-pin bit image graphics mode
m.
Table 42 charts the
graphics modes available.
Comment The total number of columns = (
n1
+ 256
n2
).
NOTE: This command does not suppress hexadecimal FF from printing.
Table 42. Epson Graphics Modes
m
Option
Alternate
Code
Density*
(dots per inch)
Resolution**
(dots per inch)
0 Single density ESC K 60 120
1 Double density ESC L 120
120
2 High-speed double density ESC Y 60
120
1
3 Quadruple density ESC Z 120
240
1,2
4 CRT I none 80 160
5 Plotter (1:1) none 72 144
6 CRT II none 90 180
7 Double density plotter none 144
144
1
Data can be sent incorrectly. In these modes, no dots can be closer horizontally than the current font dot
density. Sending incorrect data does not damage the printer.
2
240 dpi is simulated by combining the dots from two adjacent columns into one 120 dpi dot column.
* Number of horizontal dots per inch the printer can make.
** Number of dot columns available.
