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FS q   [obsolete command]

[Name]

Define NV bit image

[Format]

ASCII
   
FS
  
q
  
n
  
[xL xH yL yH d1...dk]1 ... [xL xH yL yH d1...dk]n
Hex
1C
71
n
[xL xH yL yH d1...dk]1 ... [xL xH yL yH d1...dk]n
Decimal
28
113
n
[xL xH yL yH d1...dk]1 ... [xL xH yL yH d1...dk]n

[Range]

n = 1 – 255
(xL + xH × 256) = 1 – 1023
d = 0 – 255
k = (xL + xH × 256) × (yL + yH × 256) × 8
yL, yH: different depending on the printers

[Description]

Defines the NV bit image in the NV graphics area.
  • n specifies the number of defined NV bit images.
  • xL, xH specifies (xL + xH × 256) bytes in the horizontal direction for the NV bit image you defined.
  • yL, yH specifies (yL + yH × 256) bytes in the vertical direction for the NV bit image you defined.
  • d specifies the definition data (column format).
  • k indicates the number of the definition data. k is an explanation parameter; therefore it does not need to be transmitted.

[Recommended Functions]

This function is supported only by some printer models and may not be supported by future models. It is recommended that NV graphics function (GS ( L   /   GS 8 L: GS ( L   <Function 51> and GS ( L   <Function 64> – GS ( L   <Function 69> ) be used instead of FS q   [obsolete command] because NV graphics function offers the following additional features:
  • Multiple logo data and mark data can be specified (except for some models).
  • Data can be controlled by key code.
  • Redefining or deleting is possible for each key code.
  • Color can be specified for the definition data.
  • Data can be defined by raster format.
  • The remaining capacity of the definition area can be confirmed.
  • Continuous processing possible (without a software reset when a command has been processed).

[Notes]

  • NV bit image means a bit image which is defined in a non-volatile memory. The NV bit image defined is effective until the next NV bit image is defined.
  • In Standard mode, this command is effective only when processed at the beginning of the line.
  • This command cannot be included in a macro definition. If this command is processed while a macro is being defined, the printer cancels macro definition and starts processing this command. At that time, the macro becomes undefined.
  • k bytes data of d1...dk is processed as a definition data of a NV bit image. Data (d) specifies a bit printed to 1 and not printed to 0.
  • All NV bit images previously defined are canceled.
  • NV graphics data (GS ( L   /   GS 8 L) and NV bit image data (this command) cannot be defined simultaneously. NV graphics data defined is deleted by executing this command.
  • After processing this command, the printer executes a software reset. Therefore, processing this command enables the printer to be in the correct status when the power is turned on.
  • Clears the receive and print buffers.
  • Resets all command setting values in RAM (the print area, the character styles, user-defined characters, and others) to their status at power-on. (The data in the NV memory is not reset)
  • The limitations during processing of this command are as follows:
    • Even if the paper feed button is pressed, the printer does not feed paper.
    • The Real-time commands are not processed.
    • Even if the ASB function is effective, the ASB status cannot be transmitted.
  • The NV bit image is printed by FS p   [obsolete command] .
  • Bit image data and print result are as follows:
  • Graphic
  • Data is written to the non-volatile memory by this command. Note the following when using this command.
    • Do not turn off the power or reset the printer from the interface when this command is being executed.
    • The printer is BUSY when writing the data to the non-volatile memory. In this case, be sure not to transmit data from the host because the printer does not receive data.
    • Excessive use of this function may destroy the non-volatile memory. As a guideline, do not use any combination of the following commands more than 10 times per day for writing data to the non-volatile memory: GS ( A (part of functions), GS ( C (part of functions), GS ( E (part of functions), GS ( L   /   GS 8 L (part of functions), GS ( M (part of functions), GS g 0, FS g 1   [obsolete command] ,FS q   [obsolete command] .
 

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