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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
Section 1: Introduction
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Introduction
Your dot-matrix printer is an easy-to-use desktop printer that provides low-
cost, high-quality output from your personal computer. It handles cut forms,
document-on-demand, and continuous form applications.
Your printer is a wire-matrix printer. The printer makes impressions by forcing
a hardened wire against an ink ribbon to transfer ink to the paper on impact. A
dot is printed each time the wire strikes the ribbon against the paper. This
impact printing technology has unique capabilities. The information in this
manual enables you to fully use the capabilities of dot-matrix impact printing.
This book applies to the Lexmark Forms Printer 2400 Series dot-matrix family
of printers. Differences that occur between printer models are noted.
The information in this manual is intended primarily for hardware and
software programmers, engineers, technicians, and others who require in-
depth technical information. If you need information to operate your printer,
see your User’s Guide.