User`s manual

EXTENDED EMULATION MODE

AXIS AX-3 Cobra+ Technical Reference 39

Multi-Byte

Transparency

Multi-Byte Transparency passes through any number of bytes to the printer. Once

Extended Emulation Mode has been entered (see page 33), the function is controlled by

the Transparency Lead-In Sequence and the Transparency/Configuration Trailer

Sequence.

Syntax:

• <TLI> is the Transparency Lead-In Sequence (parameter #041). The default

sequence is ‘%%’

• <TCT> is the Transparency/Configuration Trailer Sequence (parameter #043). The

default sequence is ‘%’

Any number of hexadecimal values and sequences of ASCII characters can be sent to

the printer before the <TCT> stop sequence.

Result: The text ‘DATA’ followed by a form feed will be printed on the attached printer.

Notes: 1. To use transparency Extended Emulation Mode has to be active. See page 33.

2. During Multi-Byte Transparency, the hexadecimal values shall not be preceded by

a ‘$’ or ‘¤’ character.

3. All IBM control codes are ignored during Multi-Byte Transparency.

Sending Control

Commands to the

printer

The Multi Byte Transparency function can also be used to send any control command

sequences stored in the parameter list to the printer by referring to their parameter

numbers. This function provides a versatile method of printer control, independent of

the selected printer driver.

Syntax:

• <TLI> is the Transparency Lead-In Sequence (parameter #041). The default

sequence is ‘%%’

• <TCT> is the Transparency/Configuration Trailer Sequence (parameter #043). The

default sequence is ‘%’

<TLI><Hexadecimal Value

>[<Hexadecimal Value

>...<Hexadecimal Value

>]<TCT>

Example 1: %%444154410C%

Example 2: %%"DATA"0C%

<TLI>=<Parameter No.

>[=<Parameter No.

>...=<Parameter No.

>]<TCT>