Technical data
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Set Initial Conditions (SIC) Command
- IBM Emulation Mode Printer Commands
- Control Codes
- Escape Sequences
- Printer Command Parameters
- Command Structure
- Printer Command Quick Reference (IBM Emulation Mode)
- Selecting a Character Set
- Select Code Page
- Print From Code Page
- Download a Character Set
- Select Global Font
- Select Print Type Style
- Set Print Quality
- Graphics Print Modes
- Horizontal Movement
- Line Control
- Vertical Tabulation
- Line Spacing
- Set Top of Form and Page Length
- Printer Control
- Epson Emulation Mode Printer Commands
- OKI Microline Emulation Mode Printer Commands
- Using the Printer Interface
- Downloading Characters and Fonts
- Barcodes
- Code Pages
- Glossary
- Index
Section 1: Introduction
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Printhead Movement
The printhead moves by a direct-current stepper motor.
The printhead can print while moving in both directions (bidirectional print).
When the printhead is printing in both directions, it automatically finds the
shortest path to print the next line.
The maximum velocity of the printhead is 1117.6 mm (44 in.) per second for the
248x and 1041.4 mm (41 in.) per second for the 249x.
Environmental Conditions
Optimum Temperature Ranges
Vibration
Although this desktop printer is portable and durable, do not operate or place
the printer in vibration-prone areas. For best results, operate the printer on a
level surface.
Clearances
Printer operation produces natural convection, or airflow. To allow sufficient
airflow, make sure there is 50.8 mm (2 in.) of space around all exposed surfaces.
Power Requirements
Power Consumption
• 38 W average operating power
• 7 W average idle power
Condition Operating Stored Shipping
Ambient air
temperature
range
+10° to +40.6°C
(+50° to +105°F)
+1° to +60°C
+34° to +140°F
-40° to +60°C
(-40° to +140°F)
Humidity range 8.0% to 90% 5.0% to 100% 5.0% to 100%