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TABLE OF CONTENTS: CHAPTER 1: Introduction ..............................5 1.1 Features ..................................5 CHAPTER 2: PAPER TYPES AND SIZES Media Specification .................... 6 2.1. Paper Sizes for this printer ............................6 2.1.1 Paper Types ................................ 6 2.2. Paper Size and Orientation ............................7 2.3.
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6.1.6 Start job “JS” nn 00H 00H <job name> m1 ..................61 6.1.7 End job “JE” 01H 00H 00H ........................61 6.1.8 Paper Feed Setup "SN" 01H 00H 00H ........................62 6.1.9 Select paper path “PP” 03H 00H 00H m1 m2 ..................63 6.1.10 Select paper media “MI”...
PX-K150 to facilitate driver development. 1.1 Features This printer is a narrow carriage of the four color inkjet printers introduced by EPSON. This printer’s advanced EPSON Micro Piezo technology produces smaller ink droplets. This printer is an ideal business printer. They will deliver resumes, letterheads, reports, envelopes and presentations on all types of paper or transparent media.
CHAPTER 2: PAPER TYPES AND SIZES Media Specification In addition to the standard plain paper and envelope sizes, EPSON provides special paper types in the following sizes: 2.1. Paper Sizes for this printer 2.1.1 Paper Types Paper Type Size Euro...
2.2. Paper Size and Orientation Orientation Paper Type Dimensions W x L Legal 8.5in. x 14in. Letter 8.5in. x 11in. 203mm x 254mm 8x10in.(六切) Half Letter 5.5 in. x 8.5 in. 210 mm x 297 mm 148 mm x 210 mm A6 Index Card /...
2.3. Printable Area For the purpose of printing, a sheet of paper is divided into two regions: the printable area and the non-printable area. These areas are defined as follows. The printable area is the region within which the printing position can be set, and is the portion which is surrounded by the left margin position, the right margin position, the top margin position, and the bottom margin position.
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Table 2 Coordinate Systems for a Single Sheet of Paper Right margin position Origin of the page management coordinate system Paper Non-printable area Top margin position Top margin Non-printable area Origin of the position Printable area management coordinate system Top margin position Printable area Left margin position Bottom margin position...
2.3.1 Printing Area (Standard) The printable areas of various paper sizes on this printer is defined hereafter. Values are expressed in dot units, where 1 dot = 1/360 inch. As is displayed in the following diagram, printable area can be defined as follows: A = the width of the unprintable left margin area A (Centered) = the width of the unprintable left margin area when the printable area is centered B = the width of the printable area...
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Standard Sizes The printing area is specified by A, B, D, and E. A/A(Expanded) B/B(Expanded) D/D(Expanded) E/E(Expanded) Unit [1/360inch] Legal 42/42 2976/2976 42/42 4715/4956 Letter 42/42 2976/2976 42/42 3635/3876 42/42 2892/2892 42/42 3884/4125 42/42 2014/2014 42/42 2651/2892 42/42 1404/1404 42/42 1773/2014 42/42 2496/2496...
CHAPTER 3: Printing Option 3.1. Printing Quality This printer has the capability of printing at eleven different levels of quality. Color Print density Dot size Raster Remarks ESC i setting command setting setting setting dot transfer raster density horizontal vertical size image Plain...
CHAPTER 4: COMMAND SEQUENCE 4.1 Raster Graphics Modes The following three modes are available for raster graphics commands: 1) Non-compressed mode - the print data is transferred without being compressed. Effective for printing data with a low compression ratio, such as photographs. 2) Run-length encoded mode - the print data is transmitted after run-length encoding compression.
4.2 Command Transfer Procedure 4.2.1 Command transfer sequence for non-compressed and the run-length encoded compression modes The following are the basic commands used in non-compressed and run-length encoded modes. The commands are listed in order as they are sent: Table 3 Command Sequence for the Conventional command method of graphics data transmission Transfer cycle Details of setting...
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Table 4 Command Sequence for the newer Method of ESC ( D command method of graphics data transmission Transfer cycle Details of setting Items set Commands used By document 1. Initialize settings 1.1 Exit Packet Mode ESC SOH @EJL… 1.2 Enter remote mode ESC (R Set Printer Timer** Job Start...
4.3 Limitations of Command Settings “Exit Packet Mode”, in many circumstances, command MUST be called before any communication or printing can occur on any I/F. This command is described in the “Individual Command Specifications”. The “Set absolute vertical print position ESC (V” and “Set relative vertical print position ESC (v” commands will set the starting print position of the subsequent data to be printed, including whatever white space may exist within that data.
4.4 Raster Graphics Data Format The driver must generate appropriate data taking into account the nozzle positions in the printer are uniquely vertically aligned. This printer’s nozzle constitution and the color order are shown below. Black mode printing Black2 Black1 180N 180N 360DPI...
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For this printer, the data must be configured bearing in mind the vertical positions of the nozzles. EPSON printers are generally having print heads with nozzles for each color structured in the same vertical position, but this printer head takes the black1 nozzle as a reference point. The black2 nozzles are 1/360 inch low to the reference point.
EPSON proprietary. [Initial State] The initial state of the printer, unused and unopened, new from the EPSON box, may or may not be in packet mode. However, once the printer has received any print job from any other source (especially a Windows OS printer driver) it will most likely be in packet mode.
5.1.2 Initialize printer ESC @ ESC @ Ver 1.00 [Name] Initialize printer [Setting] [Format] 1BH, 40H [Range of Definition] [Function] 1) The various settings are returned to their initial values. 2) The Y axis origin of the page management coordinate system and the position management coordinate system are set to the current printing position on the Y axis.
5.1.3 Line feed LF Ver. 1.00 [Name] Line feed [Operation] [Format] [Range of Definition] [Function] 1) Advances the current printing position in the positive Y direction by an amount equal to the current line separation amount. Sets the printing position in the X direction to the starting point (the left margin position) on the X axis of the position management coordinate system.
5.1.4 Form feed FF Ver 1.00 [Name] Form feed [Operation] [Format] [Range of Definition] [Function] 1) The contents of the print buffer are printed. The current page is ejected. The position management coordinate system is set to the next page. The printing position is set to the origin of the position management coordinate system for the new page.
5.1.5 Carriage Return CR Ver 1.00 [Name] Carriage Return [Operation] [Format] [Range of Definition] [Function] 1) The printing position in the X direction is set to the origin (the left margin) on the X axis of the position management coordinate system. [Initial State] [Related Commands] [Setting] Commands whose settings are affected by this command.
5.1.6 Control paper loading/ejecting ESC EM n ESC EM n Ver 1.00 [Name] Control paper loading/ejecting [Setting] [Format] 1BH, 19H, n [Range of Definition] n=31H, 52H (="1", "R") [Function] 1) The CSF (cut sheet feeder) receives the following commands, according to the value of n: n=31H select bin 1for the next paper feeding, and for every paper fed thereafter n=52H eject paper 2) If n has any value other than the above, this command is ignored.
5.1.7 Set absolute horizontal print position ESC $ nL nH ESC $ nL nH Ver 1.00 [Name] Set absolute horizontal print position [Operation] [Format] 1BH, 24H, nL, nH [Range of Definition] 0 <= n <= 36632 (where nL <= 18H; nH <= 8FH) [Function] 1) The printing position in the positive X direction is set to: The maximum Absolute Horizontal Position (AHP) is 323.074mm or (45790/3600 =)
5.1.9 Set page length in defined unit ESC (C nL nH mL mH ESC (C nL nH mL mH Ver 1.00 [Name] Set page length in defined unit [Operation] [Format] 1BH, 28H, 43H, nL, nH, mL, mH [Range of Definition] nL=02H, nH=00H 0 <...
5.1.11 Select graphics mode ESC (G nL nH m ESC (G nL nH m Ver 1.00 [Name] Select graphics mode [Operation] [Format] 1BH, 28H, 47H, nL, nH, m [Range of Definition] nL=01H, nH=00H m=01H or 31H [Function] 1) Shifts to graphics mode. 2) If m has any value other than the above, this command is ignored.
5.1.12 Set unit (Set the number of 1/3600 inch units per programming value) ESC (U nL nH m ESC (U nL nH m Ver 1.00 [Name] Set unit (Set the number of 1/3600 inch units per programming value) [Setting] [Format] 1BH, 28H, 55H, nL, nH, m [Range of Definition] nL=01H, nH=00H...
5.1.13 Set unit (extended) ESC (U nL nH P V H mL mH ESC (U nL nH P V H mL mH Ver 2.00 [Name] Set unit(extended) [Setting] [Format] 1BH, 28H, 55H, nL, nH, P, V, H, mL mH [Range of Definition] nL=05H, nH=00H m = (mH*256 + mL) = {90, 120, 180, 360, 720, 1440, 2880, 5760} P = m / {90, 120, 180, 360, 720, 1440, 2880}...
5.1.14 Set absolute vertical print position ESC (V nL nH mL mH ESC (V nL nH mL mH Ver 1.00 [Name] Set absolute vertical print position [Operation] [Format] 1BH, 28H, 56H, nL, nH, mL, mH [Range of Definition] nL=02H, nH=00H (Vertical position set) = (mL + mH x 256) x (units set) [Function] 1) The printing position in the Y direction is set to a position spaced in the positive direction...
5.1.18 Monochrome Mode / Color Mode Selection ESC ( K nL nH m n ESC ( K nL nH m n Ver 1.00 [Name] Monochrome Mode / Color Mode Selection [setting] [Format] 1BH, 28H, 4BH, nL, nH, m, n [Range of Definition] nL=01H, nH=00H m=00H n=00H, 01H, 02H...
5.1.20 Selects dot size ESC (e nL nH m d ESC (e nL nH m d Ver 1.00 [Name] Selects dot size [Setting] [Format] 1BH, 28H, 65H, nL, nH, m, d [Range of Definition] nL=02H, nH=00H m=00H, d=00H, 11H, 12H, 13H [Function] 1) The dot size is set according to the value of d.
5.1.21 Select color ESC (r nL nH m n ESC (r nL nH m n Ver 1.00 [Name] Select color [Setting] [Format] 1BH, 28H, 72H, nL, nH, m, n [Range of Definition] nL=02H, nH=00H m=00H, 01H n=00H, 01H, 02H, 04H [Function] 1) The print color is selected according to the values of m and n.
5.1.22 Set relative vertical print position ESC (v nL nH mL mH ESC (v nL nH mL mH Ver 1.00 [Name] Set relative vertical print position [Setting] [Format] 1BH, 28H, 76H, nL, nH, mL, mH [Range of Definition] nL=02H, nH=00H (Relative vertical set position) = (mL + mH x 256) x (set units) [Function] 1) The printing position in the Y direction is set to positive:...
5.1.24 Print raster graphics ESC . c v h m nL nH d1...dk (c=0,1) ESC . c v h m nL nH d1...dk (c=0,1) Ver 1.00 [Name] Print raster graphics [Operation] [Format] 1BH, 2EH, c, v, h m, nL, nH, d1...dk [Range of Definition] c=0, 1, 2 (a description of the behavior of this function when c == 2 is in the next section) v=5, 10, 20, 30 (v/3600 dpi)
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In run-length encoding compression mode, the data to be printed is always transferred in the format (counter) + (data), where counter represents one byte of information. If 0 counter 127, then the data following the counter is non-compressed data, and the length of the compressed data is (counter)+1 bytes.
5.1.27 Set the raster image resolution ESC (D nL nH rL rH v h ESC (D nL nH rL rH v h Ver 1.00 [Name] Set the raster image resolution [Format] 1BH, 28H, 44H, nL,nH, rL, rH, v,h [Range of Definition] nL=04H, nH=00H 0 <= v <= 127 0 <= h <=127...
5.1.28 Transfer Raster image ESC i r c b nL nH mL mH d1..dk ESC i r c b nL nH mL mH d1..dk Ver 1.00 [Name] Transfer Raster image [Format] 1BH,69H, r, c, b, nL, nH, mL, mH, d1, d2, ..., dk [Range of Definition] r = 00H, 40H...
5.1.29 Turn unidirectional mode on/off ESC U n ESC U n Ver 1.00 [Name] Turn unidirectional mode on/off [Setting] [Format] 1BH, 55H, n [Range of Definition] n=00H, 01H, 02H, 30H, 31H, 32H [Function] 1) The printing direction is selected according to the value of n in the following manner: n=00H or 30H: selects bi-directional printing n=01H or 31H:...
5.1.30 Set relative horizontal printing position ESC \ nL nH ESC \ nL nH Ver 1.00 [Name] Set relative horizontal printing position [Operation] [Format] 1BH, 5CH, nL, nH [Range of Definition] (nL + 256 x nH) x (relative horizontal position setting value) * 25.4mm [Function] 1) If bit 6 of nH is 1, then nH will be negative, and the Most Significant Bit (bit 7) is presumed to be 1.
5.1.32 Select printing color ESC r n ESC r n Ver 1.00 [Name] Select printing color [Setting] [Format] 1BH, 72H, n 00H n 04H [Range of Definition] [Function] 1) The printing color is selected according to the value of n, as follows: if n=0: black 2) If n has a value other than the above, this command is ignored.
5.1.33 Set Print method ID ESC (m n ESC (m nL nH n Ver 1.00 [Name] Set Print method ID [Setting] [Format] 1BH, 28H, 6DH, nL, nH, n [Range of Definition] nL=01H,nH=00H n=20H, 21H, 30H, 50H, 51H, 70H [Function] 1) The print mode is selected according to the values of n. 2) If n have a value other than those above, this command is ignored.
6.1 Remote Mode Language Description In addition to EPSON’s ESC/P and its extension ESC/P2 serial printer languages, most EPSON printers also implement another EPSON serial printer language that is bi-directional. That language is called Remote Mode. It is entered from ESC/P or ESC/P2 mode.
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All of the Remote Mode commands, except Enter Remote Mode, are available only in Remote Mode. The Enter Remote Mode and Exit Remote Mode commands begin with the ESC code, (as do many ESC/P2 commands). Excluding these commands, Remote Mode commands generally follow the following format: “XX”...
6.1.1 Enter Remote Mode (Remote Mode) ESC (R 08H 00H 00H "REMOTE1" ESC "(R" 08H 00H 00H "REMOTE1" Enter Remote Mode [Format] ESC (R 08H 00H 00H "REMOTE1" [Function] * 1) The current emulation mode is terminated 2) Print data present in the buffer is sent to the printer to be printed 3) The printer enters remote mode.
6.1.2 Load Power-On Default NVR into RAM (Remote Mode) "LD" 00H 00H [Format] “LD” 00H 00H [Function] Loads the power-on default from a non-volatile memory into RAM, and begins using these values as the current printer operating system settings. This command is only available in Remote Mode. 2012/10/15 Page: 57 Revision: 1...
" " 6.1.3 Set printer timer (Remote Mode) 08H 00H 00H YYYY MM DD hh mm ss [Format] “TI” 08H 00H 00H YYYY MM DD hh mm ss * Each of the parameters YYH,YYL,MM,DD,hh,mm and ss is a one byte binary format parameter, and their definitions are as follows: Parameter meaning...
6.1.4 Turn printer state reply on/off (Remote Mode) “ST” 02H 00H 00H m1 [Format] “ST” 02H 00H 00H m1 [Parameters] Parameter m1 is a one byte binary parameter, and indicates the setting as follows: Printer State Reply Binary state reply Off Binary state reply On [Function] -The default environment status transmission is set.
6.1.8 Paper Feed Setup "SN" 01H 00H 00H [Format] "SN" 01H 00H 00H [Parameters] None [Function] * Changes the mechanical sequence from the default environment to the values specified by the below command. If the below command is not sent, the printer selects the plain paper mechanical sequence.
6.1.9 Select paper path “PP” 03H 00H 00H m1 m2 [Format] “PP” 03H 00H 00H m1 m2 [Parameters] The parameter “m1” and “m2” are each one byte binary data. The “m1” describes paper is continuous type or a single sheet in CSF or a manual inserted sheet as shown below.
Double Sided Matte Paper ---------------- ColorLife Photo Paper 光沢紙 Economy Photo Paper ---------------- Velvet Fine Art Paper PX プルーフ用紙ロール<微光沢> EPSON Proofing Paper Semimatte 官製ハガキ(再生紙) ---------------- 官製ハガキ(インクジェット紙) ---------------- スーパーファイン紙 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper フォト光沢紙/顔料専用 DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper (for Americas) DURABrite Photo Paper (for Europe) マット名刺...
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Premium Luster Photo Paper (250) エプソン プロフェッショナルフォトペーパー<薄手光沢> Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170) エプソン プロフェッショナルフォトペーパー<薄手半光沢> Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170) ---------------- EPSON Proofing Paper White Semimatte ---------------- EPSON Proofing Paper Publication プロフェッショナルフォトペーパー<厚手微光沢> Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260) ---------------- Photo Paper Gloss 250 PXマット紙<薄手>...
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Japanese YOKEI 4 5x7 in(2Lsize) Envelope #10(4 1/8x9 1/2 in) Portrait Envelope C6 Portrait Envelope DL Portrait Envelope(220x132 mm) Portrait Japanese business card 89x55mm Business card 89x50mm Card 54x86mm Business card 55x91mm フォトアルバム背表紙 127x184mm フォトアルバム背表紙 210x303mm フォトアルバム L 判横 127x198mm フォトアルバム...
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[Function] Set paper type to the temporary default. The previous setting will be kept if the parameters are out of range. Also, this command will be ignored and skipped if the product does not support this command. This command is available only in Remote. 2012/10/15 Revision: 1 Page: 67...
6.1.11 Select Duplex Printing “DP” 02H 00H 00H m1 [Format] “DP” 02H 00H 00H m1 [Parameters] The parameter “m1” is one byte binary data that indicates duplex print setting as shown below. Duplex Printing Duplex mode off Duplex mode on [Function] m1=01H : (1)The printer fixes the I/F that this command is received one .
6.1.12 User Setting “US” 03H 00H 00H m1 m2 [Format] “US” 03H 00H 00H m1 m2 [Parameters] The parameter “m1” , “m2” are each one byte binary data that indicates shown as below. “m1” Item “m2” Setting Bottom margin setting 0 = Standard 1 = Max Economy print setting*...
6.1.13 Terminate Remote Mode (Remote Mode) ESC 00H 00H 00H [Format] ESC 00H 00H 00H [Function] * Copy the default environment to the current setting. * Execute the ESC “@” command in ESC/P2. (Execute software initialization.) * Exit from Remote mode and enter to the selected printer control language. 2012/10/15 Revision: 1 Page: 70...
CHAPTER 7: STATUS REPLY CODE SPECIFICATION This printer can send its current state to the host computer via the USB interface. The printer can be set to update the host every few seconds, or when the printer status changes. The Printer Status Reply consists of the string below. Varying parameters of the string reflect the current printer status.
7.1 Status code Structure Item Byte (Hex) Value (Hex) Header Parameter counter Parameter <Status code> The parameter <Status code> is one byte Binary code that indicates status code as follows. Status Status code In the error state In the busy state In the waiting state In the idle state In the cleaning state...
7.3 Warning code Structure Item Byte (Hex) Value (Hex) Header Parameter counter Warning kinds Parameter Occurred all warning code The parameter <warning code> is one-byte Binary and indicates the warning code as follows, <warning code> is consisted of the several fields as shown below. When several warning appears at the same time, reply all the warning codes with the format below.
7.4 Paper path Structure Item Byte (Hex) Value (Hex) Header Parameter counter Parameter Paper path information The parameter <paper path> is two bytes Binary code that indicate current paper path. Following information is replied. Paper Path code 01FF Cut Sheet (Auto Select) *1: In the case of selecting remote 'PP' command with ASF Large Capacity, code becomes 01FFh irrespective of the paper path.
7.6 Replace cartridge information Structure Item Byte (Hex) Value (Hex) Header Parameter counter Parameter Replace cartridge information The parameter <change cartridge information> is one byte Binary code that indicates the information about ink cartridge. 00 means that any ink cartridge is changed. Bit0:...
7.11 Paper count information Structure Item Byte(Hex) Value(Hex) Header Parameter counter Parameter Paper count information This field replies information of printed paper count, and printed page count。 Parameter <paper count information> is n bytes Binary codes that indicates counters about printer normal paper count, page count, color page count, monochrome page count, and blank page count.
CHAPTER 8: Device ID This printer can send its device ID when it is requested. <WF-M1560/WF-M1561> When IEEE1284.4 is enabled, @EJL<SP>ID<CR><LF> MFG:EPSON; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC,D4,D4PX,ESCPR1; MDL:Model Name; CLS:PRINTER; DES:EPSON<SP>Model Name; CID:EpsonRGB; FID:FXA,DPN,WFA,ETA,AFA,DAN; RID: <nn>; (*1) When IEEE1284.4 is disabled, @EJL<SP>ID<CR><LF> MFG:EPSON; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC,ESCPR1;...
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<WF-M1540> When IEEE1284.4 is enabled, @EJL<SP>ID<CR><LF> MFG:EPSON; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC,D4,D4PX,ESCPR1; MDL:Model Name; CLS:PRINTER; DES:EPSON<SP>Model Name; CID:EpsonRGB; FID:FAN,DPN,WFA,ETA,AFA,DAN; RID: <nn>; (*1) When IEEE1284.4 is disabled, @EJL<SP>ID<CR><LF> MFG:EPSON; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC,ESCPR1; MDL:Model Name; CLS:PRINTER; DES:EPSON<SP>Model Name; CID:EpsonRGB; FID:FAN,DPN,WFA,ETA,AFA,DAN; RID: <nn>; (*1) Model Name WF-M1540 for All country *1: RID parameter: <nn>...
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<WF-M1030/PX-K150> When IEEE1284.4 is enabled, @EJL<SP>ID<CR><LF> MFG:EPSON; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC,D4,D4PX; MDL:Model Name; CLS:PRINTER; DES:EPSON<SP>Model Name; CID:EpsonStd11; FID:FXN,DPN,WFA,ETA,AFN,DAN; RID: <nn>; (*1) When IEEE1284.4 is disabled, @EJL<SP>ID<CR><LF> MFG:EPSON; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC; MDL:Model Name; CLS:PRINTER; DES:EPSON<SP>Model Name; CID:EpsonStd11; FID:FXN,DPN,WFA,ETA,AFN,DAN; RID: <nn>; (*1) Model Name WF-M1030 for North America...