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GS ( L   /   GS 8 L   <Function 67>

[Name]

Define the NV graphics data (raster format)

[Format]

ASCII
   
GS
  
(
  
L
  
pL
  
pH
  
m
  
fn
  
a
  
kc1
  
kc2
  
b
  
xL
  
xH
  
yL
  
yH
  
[c d1...dk]1...[c d1...dk]b
Hex
1D
28
4C
pL
pH
30
43
a
kc1
kc2
b
xL
xH
yL
yH
[c d1...dk]1...[c d1...dk]b
Decimal
29
40
76
pL
pH
48
67
a
kc1
kc2
b
xL
xH
yL
yH
[c d1...dk]1...[c d1...dk]b
ASCII
   
GS
  
8
  
L
  
p1
  
p2
  
p3
  
p4
  
m
  
fn
  
a
  
kc1
  
kc2
  
b
  
xL
  
xH
  
yL
  
yH
  
[c d1...dk]1...[c d1...dk]b
Hex
1D
38
4C
p1
p2
p3
p4
30
43
a
kc1
kc2
b
xL
xH
yL
yH
[c d1...dk]1...[c d1...dk]b
Decimal
29
56
76
p1
p2
p3
p4
48
67
a
kc1
kc2
b
xL
xH
yL
yH
[c d1...dk]1...[c d1...dk]b

[Range]

(pL + pH × 256) = 12 – 65535   [When using GS ( L   /   GS 8 L]
(p1 + p2 × 256 + p3 × 65536 + p4 × 16777216) = 12 – 4294967295   [When using GS ( L   /   GS 8 L]
m = 48
fn = 67
kc1 = 32 – 126
kc2 = 32 – 126
d = 0 – 255
k = (int((xL + xH × 256) + 7)/8) × (yL + yH × 256)
a, b, c, xL, xH, yL, yH: different depending on the printers

[Description]

Defines the NV graphics data (raster format) as a record specified by the key codes (kc1 and kc2) in the NV graphics area.
  • a specifies the tone of the definition data.
  • a
    Tone of data
    48
    Monochrome (digital)
    52
    Multiple tone
  • b specifies the number of colors for the definition data.
  • xL and xH specify the number of dots in the horizontal direction as (xL + xH × 256).
  • yL and yH specify the number of dots in the vertical direction as (yL + yH × 256).
  • c specifies the color of the definition data.
  • c
    Color specifications
    49
    Color 1
    50
    Color 2
    51
    Color 3
    52
    Color 4
  • d specifies the definition data (raster format).
  • k indicates the number of the definition data. k is an explanation parameter; therefore it does not need to be transmitted.
  • In cases where the specified key code already exists in memory, it will be necessary to overwrite the data.

[Notes]

  • NV graphics indicate image data groups defined in the printer's internal non-volatile memory. Data definitions for NV graphics data created using this command are valid until redefined by this function or GS ( L   /   GS 8 L   <Function 68> .
  • The functions used to define NV graphics data are this function and GS ( L   /   GS 8 L   <Function 68> . Even with printer models that support both, it is recommended that only one of the functions be used for data definition tasks.
    • Definition area and control information are the same in both functions, although the definition data format is different; raster format or column format.
    • In cases where the key code specified by this function coincides with a key code being used by GS ( L   /   GS 8 L   <Function 68> , a new data definition is created.
  • Use this function at the beginning of the line when the Standard mode is selected.
  • This command cannot be included in a macro definition. Do not use this command when defining a macro.
  • In cases where there is insufficient capacity available for storing NV graphics data, this function cannot be used. Use GS ( L   <Function 51> to confirm the available capacity in the NV graphics data area.
  • One option is to delete items of NV graphics data that were previously defined to the same key code.
  • The data for byte k of d1 ... dk is processed as a single item of defined NV graphics data. Data (d) specifies a bit printed to 1 and not printed to 0.
  • NV graphics data is defined using the dot density set by GS ( L   <Function 49> .
  • Specify single data groups [c d1 ... dk] when multiple colors are selected (b = 1) as the color.
  • Specify b number of data groups [c d1 ... dk] when multiple colors are selected (b ≠ 1). It is also important to specify different colors in units of data groups when specifying color (c).
  • NV graphics data is printed using GS ( L   <Function 69> .
  • Note that it is not possible to create definitions for both NV graphics data (this command) and NV bit image data (FS q). NV bit image data definitions are deleted when this command is used.
  • The relationship between NV graphics data (raster format) and print results is shown in the table below.
  • Graphic
  • In order to shorten the execution time of this function, aim to use no more than 50 types for the number of NV graphics registered. The maximum execution time when less than 50 types for the number registered is 60 seconds. The execution time when 100 types for the number registered may be as much as 120 seconds.
 

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