Line Mode Programmer’s Manual Manual No. 980353-001 ©2001 Zebra Technologies Corporation Rev.
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FOREWORD This manual provides programming information for the Zebra Technologies printers, featuring Line Mode and the EPL2 command language, which are manufactured by Zebra Technologies Corporation, Camarillo, California. The scope of the manual is Line Mode print operations and commands. For details concerning non line mode printing and programming, see the printer's user's manual and the Page Mode (EPL2) Programmer's manual.
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Contents INTRODUCTION Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Manually Setting Line Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Printer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Printer Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Basic Printing Example of Default Font Character Dot Map . . . . . . . 2-2 Printing Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION This section contains information about the b asi c f e at u r e s, co m m an d sy n tax a n d terminology of the Line Mode programming language. Line mode printing is ideal for basic retail (point of sale - POS), shipping, inventory, work flow control, and general labeling. EPL™ printers with Line Mode, are versatile and are capable of printing a wide range media and bar codes.
The Line Mode printer can print: ❏ Receipts ❏ Labels ❏ Tags ❏ Support chemical and water proof media ❏ UPC (Universal Product Code) bar codes ❏ Postal bar codes ❏ Support for the common international industry standard bar codes The Line Mode printing language is designed to be command compatible with EPL1 programming language used in LP2022 and LP2042 printers. 1-2 980353-001 Rev.
Features Line Mode in flash based printers is similar in operation to the early model LP Series printer which used the EPL1 programming language. Line mode only approximates EPL1 printed data and commands. Line Mode features include: ❏ ASCII based command language. ❏ Immediate print and execution of a single line of text or command data. ❏ Support for 10 standard bar codes. ❏ Two (2) resident fonts: Out of Box Font: 14 by 22 dots (CCSET1) and 10 by 18 dots (CCSET3) bit mapped fonts.
Limitations Line Mode has limited support for the EPL1 command language set. See the Command Reference table on page 3-1 for a list of commands. ❏ The Line Mode printer has compatiable EPL1 softfonts preloaded into the printer. If the EPL1 softfont sets are removed, then the default ELP2™ fonts and character sets will be used. The default font sets have differences that may affect print results of legacy EPL1 programmed data. . See Appendix C for details on font set control.
Configuration Zebra EPL flash based printers are, by default, configured for Page (EPL2) mode operations. The operator must convert the printer to Line Mode prior to the initial use of Line Mode. This is done via a hardware select procedure with the Feed button during printer power-up. Line Mode configuration settings are retained after reset has been issued or power has been cycled.
Printer Settings The Line Mode printer configuration and settings can be displayed by sending a Print Configuration Label (EPL?) command or by preforming an AutoSense routine.
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Printer Defaults The Line mode printer defaults into the configuration shown below. Some settings are printer specific, such as default print width. • Font Characters - 14 by 24 dots Command Equivalent - A11 (Text 1h x 1w) (go to) • Character Set - Code Page 850 (Multilingual code page) Command Equivalent - I0 (go to) • Speed - 1.
Basic Printing Line Mode operation allows printing of simple text (data) without using coded or programmed data strings. The text that the user types can be directly output to the printer for immediate printing. This simple text may be sent to the printer as simple text files (generated by most ASCII editors) or from ASCII data sent by a terminal device or software program. Data is sent to and processed by the printer on a line by line basis. The printer will immediately process a terminated line of data.
14 Dots Example of Default Font Character Dot Map 24 26 D o t s D o t s 16 Dots (2mm) Inter-character Space (actually white dots) Printing Example q Text Printed at 2x, Line Terminated with Form Feed (FF) Text Line Height Set to 2x, Single Line Feed Only Line Height Set to 2x, Single Line Feed Only Change Line Height (2x), Print Bar Code Data Line Feed Only Bar Code Data Line Feed Only First Line of Text at Top of Form Text Direction Of Feed 2-2 980353-001 Rev.
Printer Commands The printer utilizes "Escape" sequence data to notify the printer that the following data is a command. Printer commands for Line Mode are used to: • Change the line (and font) size • Print bar codes • Select and configure bar code parameters • Select Character Set • Control print margins, speed and density • Buffer Commands and Batch Print 980353-001 Rev.
Command The manual uses the following typographic Conventions conventions to describe commands. Command Name Text/Bar Code Size ←A p1p2 DATA↵ Data Parameters Command Example Description ¬ or Esc Escape Character, ASCII value 27d (1Bh) E or FF Form Feed Character, ASCII value 12d (0Ch) or LF Line Feed Character, ASCII value 10d (0Ah) e or CR Carriage Return Character, ASCII value 13d (0Dh) ¿ or CR/LF A Command - Commands are typically a single character.
Character Character map positions are referred to by the Numbering ASCII decimal numbers 0 - 255 and are designated with a trailing d. The programmer will refer to these character locations using hexadecimal numbering and are designated as hexadecimal with a h. See the character map in Appendix A for reference. Basic Command Each command consists of an ESCape (deSyntax noted as ¬ or ESC) character followed by a single ASCII character to identify the specific command desired.
Command Most commands can be concatenated together Concatenation to print several objects on the same line. Refer to following for an example command concatenation. Figure 6-1 Concatenated Commands Selects Bar Code 0 (Code 128) Selects Character Set 1, width 1, height 3 Print Bar Code with Human Readable ESC ?0 ESC A13 ESC {4014561780} ↵ Bar Code Data All objects on a line must be the same size (height).
Basic Line Mode The following are basic line mode programming Guidelines and operation guidelines. ❏ Printing is from right to left and from top to bottom. ❏ Sending a simple unformatted text (ASCII data) to the printer followed by a carriage return (CR), line feed (LF) or both (CR/LF) characters will result with printed text as typed (or stored as a file) on the media. ❏ A line consisting of only a carriage return (CR), line feed (LF) or both (CR/LF) characters will produce a blank line.
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LINE MODE COMMAND REFERENCE This section contains a complete listing of all commands in alphabetical order. 980353-001 Rev.
Command A Page Text/Bar Code Size 3-3 Small Text 3-6 Begin Command Buffer 3-7 CR Carriage Return (e) 3-8 D Density 3-9 Text Data 3-10 {DATA} Print Bar Code with human readable 3-11 |DATA} Print Bar Code without human readable 3-12 End Command Buffer 3-13 EPL? Print Configuration Label 3-14 EPL2 Switch To Page Mode 3-15 FF Form Feed (E) 3-16 G Draw Graphics 3-17 g Draw Graphics 3-18 H Graphic Line Height 3-19 I Country Code 3-20 LF Line Feed () 3-21 M Left M
A Command - Text/Bar Code Size Description Use this command to set character and bar code height, as well as, character width. This command controls the default font for the printer. Out of Box Font: 14 by 22 dots (CCSET1) and 10 by 18 dots (CCSET3) bit mapped fonts. These fonts are part of EPL1 emulation soft font set (v,w,x,y,z) preloaded into the printer at time of shipment. Base Default Font: 14 by 24 dots (Font 4) and 10 by 16 dot (Font 2) bit mapped fonts.
A Command - Text/Bar Code Size p2 = Vertical size (multiplier). Sets Text and Bar Code height. Values: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Default: 1 Font Per Character 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 26 52 78 104 130 156 182 208 3.25 6.5 9.75 13 16.25 19.5 22.75 26 Dots 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 Millimeters 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 Lines Per Inch 8.4 4.2 2.8 2.1 1.6 1.4 1.2 1 Dots 26 52 78 104 130 156 182 208 Millimeters 3.25 6.5 9.75 13 16.25 19.5 22.
A Command - Text/Bar Code Size Example: ¬A11SIZE 11¿ ¬A12SIZE 12¿ ¬A13SIZE 13¿ ¬A14SIZE 14¿ ¬A21SIZE 21¿ ¬A22SIZE 22¿ ¬A23SIZE 23¿ ¬A24SIZE 24¿ ¬A31SIZE 31¿ ¬A32SIZE 32¿ ¬A33SIZE 33¿ ¬A34SIZE 34¿ ¬A41SIZE 41¿ ¬A42SIZE 42¿ ¬A43SIZE 43¿ ¬A44SIZE 44¿ Will Produce: (Not to scale) 980353-001 Rev.
A0 Command - Small Text Description Use this command to set the small font character height and width. This command does not affect bar code height. Out of Box Font: 5 by 7 dots (bit mapped font) (CCSET4). This font is part of EPL1 emulation soft font set (w,x,y,z) preloaded into the printer at time of shipment. Base Default Font: 8 by 12 dots (bit mapped font) (Font 1). The base default fonts will be used if the soft fonts are deleted or inactivated with EPL2 programming (in EPL2, page mode).
B Command - Begin Command Buffer Description Use this command to batch print labels or minimize the affects of host system delays. Command buffering allows: • Assembly of a series of line print commands (text, bar codes, etc.) for print. • Buffered printing treats the print operation as a single print routine. and will print without starting and stopping between line print operations. Syntax ¬B Parameters None Default: Command Buffering Off Use the command with the E command, End Command Buffer.
CR - Carriage Return Description Use this command to print a line of data (text and bar codes) and move to the next line. This command may be used in conjunction with the Line Feed (LF) and will react as if a single Line Feed (LF) or a single Carriage Return (CR) has been issued. Syntax e e : ASCII value 13d (0Dh) : Abbreviation = CR :Abbreviation = CR/LF :Treated as a single Line Feed (LF) Parameters None 3-8 980353-001 Rev.
D Command - Density Description Use this command to set print density. This command controls the amount of heat applied to the media by the print head. Syntax ¬Dp1 Parameters p1 = Density setting - Line Mode Printing only! Model Values1 Default2 EPL23 2443 / 2844 0-7 5 0-15 10 2722 / 2824 0-7 5 0-15 7 LP Models (Reference Only) 0-7 5 Note 1: 0 is the lightest print and 7 is the darkest. Note 2: The printer saves and shares density settings between Line Mode and Page (EPL2) mode.
DATA - Text for Print Description Data is standard ASCII text characters. Text (DATA) does not require special commands or identifiers (i.e. Esc) to print. A simple Line Feed (LF) character, a Carriage Return (CR), a Carriage Return and Line Feed combination (CR/LF) or FF (Form Feed) will cause the printer to print a line of DATA (text) and advance to the start of the next line (or form if a Form Feed is used to terminate a line).
{DATA} Command - Print Bar Code (with Human Readable) Description Use this command to write the bar code data field with human readable code. Example: ¬{DATA} Parameters DATA = bar code data to be encoded. Description { 1. Starts bar code data field 2. Identifies bar code to include human readable text DATA 1. Bar code data 2. Must comply with bar code specifications, i.e. type of character (number only or alpha-numeric), supported characters, data field size, etc. } 1.
|DATA} Command - Print Bar Code (w/o Human Readable) Description Use this command to write the bar code data field as a bar code without human readable text. Syntax ¬|DATA} Parameters DATA = Bar code data to be encoded. Description | 1. Starts bar code data field 2. Identifies bar code to be without the human readable text DATA 1. Bar code data 2. Must comply with bar code specifications, i.e. type of character (number only or alpha-numeric), supported characters, data field size, etc. } 1.
E Command - End Command Buffer Description Use this command to finish (terminate) command buffering. Syntax ¬E Parameters None Default: Command Buffering Off Always use the E command in conjunction with the B command, Begin Command Buffer. See the P and p commands to print buffered commands. 980353-001 Rev.
EPL? Command - Print Configuration Label Description This command is used to print the current printer configuration. This is the same Dump Mode status printout that is printed by the AutoSense alignment and configuration routine. Syntax ¬EPL? 3-14 980353-001 Rev.
EPL2 Command - Switch To Page Mode Description This command is used to switch the printer from Line Mode to Page Mode (EPL2). This command can not be concatenated with other commands on a single line. This command is not intended to be used during normal print operations. Syntax ¬EPL2 Example: ¬EPL2 :switch to Page Mode The EPL2 command OEPL1 (followed by a LF, CR or CR/LF) can be sent to the printer to return the printer to Line Mode operation. 980353-001 Rev.
FF - Form Feed Description Use this command to feed to the top of the next form (label). When in continuous media mode, the printer will advance the printer to the next line unless set to a different value by the N command. Syntax E : ASCII value 12d (0Ch) : Abbreviation = FF Parameters None Default - Label (Gap Sense) Mode: Go to Top Of (Next) Form. By Default, Continuous Media Mode: Go to next line when a Form Feed (FF) is issued. Line height is set as per the A command setting.
G Command - Draw Graphics Description Use this command to draw single line of a bit mapped graphic. The bit map data pattern can be repeated automatically, in sequence, up to eight times. The line height is set by the H command. The bit map image is assembled on a line by line basis. Syntax ¬Gp1DATA Parameters p1 = Number of bytes to follow. Values : 01 to 99 DATA = Data bytes representing the bit mapped graphic. Each bit represents one dot (1=black, 0=white).
g Command - Draw Graphics Description Use this command to draw single line of a bit mapped graphic. The bit map data pattern can be repeated automatically, in sequence, up to eight times. The line height is set by the H command. The bit map image is assembled on a line by line basis. Syntax ¬gp1DATA Parameters p1 = Number of bytes to follow. Values : 001 to 199 DATA = Data bytes representing the bit mapped graphic. Each bit represents one dot (1=black, 0=white).
H Command - Graphic Line Height Description Use this command to set the number of times (up to eight) that a graphic (line) of bit map data will be repeated when printing. The G or g commands are used to send the bit map data. Syntax ¬Hp1 Parameters p1 = Line height of graphic (bit map data pattern) measured in dots. Range: 1- 8 Default: 1 (8 dots = 1mm) 980353-001 Rev.
I Command - Country Code Character Set Description Use this command to select the appropriate character set for printing. Syntax Ip1 Parameters p1 = Select 0- 8 Default = 0 p1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3-20 Character Set Selection Dump Mode Data Bits Country Status Printout 8 USA I8,1 British I7,1 German I7,2 French I7,3 Danish I7,4 7 Italian I7,5 Spanish I7,6 Swedish I7,7 Swiss I7,8 980353-001 Rev.
LF - Line Feed Description Use this command to print a line of data (text and bar codes) and move to the next line. This command may be used in conjunction with the Carriage Return (CR) and will react as if a single Line Feed (LF) or a single Carriage Return (CR) has been issued. Syntax e : ASCII value 10d (0Ah) : Abbreviation = LF : Abbreviation = CR/LF :Treated as a single Line Feed (LF) Parameters None 980353-001 Rev.
M Command - Left Margin Description Use this command to adjust the Left Margin. By default, the Line Mode printer's outside margins are set to match the maximum printable area for the largest typical label media supported by that printer. Syntax ¬Mp1 Parameters p1 = Additional margin in millimeters. Range: 00 - 99 Default: 03 (3mm) 1 millimeter = 0.040" = 8 dots Do not set 2 inch printers to have margin values of greater than 49mm.
N Command - Form Feed Control Description Use this command to disable automatic form feed (N) or set the form feed length (Nxx) when using continuous media. Syntax ¬N[p1] Parameters None = Disables auto form feed in buffer mode. p1 = Sets length of the form in millimeters. Feed a specified distance (p1) when a Form Feed (FF) is issued. Range: 00 - 25 (1 = 1 millimeter) 980353-001 Rev.
oR Command - Enable Euro Character Description This command allows the advanced programmer to substitute the Euro currency character for any ASCII character in printer. The original character can be restored by sending the oR command without a parameter. Example of Euro Currency Symbol is shown below. Syntax ¬oR[p1, p2] Parameters p1 = E If the p2 parameter is not provided, then the Euro character will map to code page position 213 decimal (D5 hexadecimal) for all code pages.
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P Command - Print Buffer 1-99 times Description Use this command to print 1 to 99 batch forms or labels from commands and data previously stored in the printer's command buffer. The printer can print one or more forms or labels that have been stored in the printer's command buffer as a single "batch". The "batch" of forms or labels are then printed 1 to 99 times as set per p1 parameter of this command. Syntax ¬Pp1 Parameters p1 = Sets the number of batch forms or labels to print.
p Command - Print Buffer 1-999 times Description Use this command to print 1 to 999 batch forms or labels from commands and data previously stored in the printer's command buffer. The printer can print one or more forms or labels that have been stored in the printer's command buffer as a single "batch". The "batch" of forms or labels are then printed 1 to 999 times as set per p1 parameter of this command. Syntax ¬pp1¿ Parameters p1 = Sets the number of batch forms or labels to print.
P00 Command - Reprint Buffer Description Use this command to print and repeat print a batch form or label programmed from commands and data previously stored in the printer's command buffer. ❏ Each time the FEED button is pressed, the form (or label) stored in the image buffer will print. ❏ The printer will accept no more commands or data once this command has been issued. ❏ To cancel the feed to reprint the buffer, reset the printer by cycling the printer power. Syntax ¬P00 3-28 980353-001 Rev.
Q? Command - Auto Detect Label Parameters Description Use this command to printer automatically detect the label and gap length and set the sensor levels similar to the AutoSense routine. This command will not enter the printer into the Dump mode or print the printer configuration label. Syntax ¬Q? Parameters None 980353-001 Rev.
R Command - Backup escription Use this command to control the print positioning. This command's positioning functions can: • Reposition the print position back towards the Top of Form after printing a line (or lines). • Disable the reposition to Top of Form before printing (R00). • Move the print position to the physical Top of form. Issuing the Rnn (nn = 01 -25) command in the first command line following a form feed (FF), a print buffer command (p or P), a reset condition (power-up, etc.
S Command - Speed Select Description Use this command to select media print speed. Syntax ¬Sp1 Parameters p1 = Speed select value. Model 2722 2443 2844 2824 Value 0 1 2 0 1 2 3 Speed 1.0 ips (25 mmps) 1.5 ips (37 mmps) 2.0 ips (50 mmps) 1.0ips (25 mm/s) 1.5 ips (37 mm/s) 2.0ips (50 mm/s) 2.5 ips (63 mm/s) The selected speed will remain in effect until changed or power is removed. The speed and density commands can dramatically affect print quality.
U Command - MaxiCode - 2D Bar Code Description Use this command to print a MaxiCode bar code symbol. The printer will automatically interpret and encode data into MaxiCode symbols for data modes 2, 3, 4, and 6. Up to eight symbols can be linked. Syntax ¬Up1,[p2,],“DATA” Parameters p1 = Horizontal start position from the left margin in millimeters. Range = 00 to 99 (millimeters) Note - The vertical start position is set by line position.
U Command - MaxiCode - 2D Bar Code 2. If p2 value is “m2 or m3”, the printer will use the following rules to format the “Data” parameter: • In Mode 2 - If a non-numeric character is entered in the Postal Code “Data” parameter field, then the MaxiCode bar code will not print. • In Mode 3 – If the Postal Code “Data” field exceed 6 characters, then the additional characters will be truncated from the bar code field.
U Command - MaxiCode - 2D Bar Code Using AIM Specified The line mode printer can use and automatiMaxiCode Data cally decode the AIM ITS (International TechniFormatting cal Standards) MaxiCode data format. The printer detects the message/start header ([)>RS), field separator (GS), and the end of message marker (RS EOT) data control strings. The hexadecimal (ASCII) data control strings are in the following table. See the EPL2 dump mode character map in Appendix A.
V Command - Enable Reverse Print Description This command is used to enable reversed (white on black) printing. Syntax ¬V Parameters Default Condition - Disabled The reversed print condition will be cleared when: ❏ The line has been printed, ie a line termination comand (LF, CR or CR/LF or a combination there of). ❏ A Disable Reverse Print command (v) is sent to the printer. ❏ A print command (P or p) is sent to the printer.
v Command - Disable Reverse Print Description Use this command to disable reversed printing. Syntax ¬v 3-36 980353-001 Rev.
X Command - Bar Width Description Use this command to set the "X" dimension (or narrow bar width) of a bar code. Syntax ¬Xp1 Parameters p1 = Width in dots. Each dot is 0.125mm or 0.005" wide. Values: 2, 3 or 4 Default: 2 (.25mm or .010") The selected value will remain in effect until: ❏ The setting is changed, ❏ An error condition occurs or ❏ The print has power cycled and returns to the default setting. Example: ¬X2¿ 980353-001 Rev.B :sets the bar width to 10 mils.
x Command - Bar Width Ratio Description Use this command to set ratio of the narrow bar width to the wide bar width for applicable bar code types. Supported bar codes that have adjustable bar with ratios are: • Code 39 • Interleaved 2 of 5 • CodaBar Syntax ¬xp1p2 Parameters p1 = Narrow bar width in dots. Values: 2, 3 or 4 Default: 2 (.250 mm or .010 inch) p2 = Wide bar width in dots. Values: 04 to 12 Default: 05 (.625 mm or .
? Command - Bar Code Select Description Use this command to select the bar code type. Syntax ¬?p1 Parameters p1 = Bar Code type. Default = 2 (I 2 of 5). Value 0 1 2 3 9 U E P K M L Description Code 128B/C Serial Shipping Container Code Code 128 (Auto-selects mode A, B or C) Interleaved 2 of 5 (default) Code 39 (w/extended) Code 93 UPC-A and UPC-E EAN8 and EAN13 Postnet 5, 9,11 & 13 digit CodaBar Plessey (MSI-1) with mod. 10 check digit MSI-3 with mod.
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Dump Mode Character Map Hexidecimal - Most Significant Digit A-2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 00 0 16 J 32 ! 1 17 2 18 34 3 19 35 4 20 5 21 37 6 22 38 o ♥ !! ♦ ♣ ♠ ¶ § o 7 23 8 24 9 10 h i 25 g 26 G f 11 27 E ¬ Hexidecimal - Least Significant Digit 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F e n 12 13 14 28 29 30 C 15 31 33 " # $ 36 % & ' 39 ( 40 ) 41 * 42 + 43 , 44 - 45 .
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Appendix B System Compatibility Many computer operating systems have unique Features character values assigned to the basic printer control functions of escape, line feed, carriage return and form feed. The line mode printer programming allows for any one or all of these functions to be reassigned as a new one or two character (hexadecimal) data string.
The table below describes the unique, non-printing data characters that are used by the line mode printer to reprogram these basic printer control functions. Command Standard Character Name Decimal Hexadecimal Start Transmission 02 02 End Transmission 03 03 End of Text 04 04 Cancel 24 18 Changing Control Use this command string to change the basic Function Characters command code functions.
Resetting the Control Use this command string to reset (or return) the basic printer control function characFunction Characters ter codes to their default values. Syntax: Checking Control The AutoSense routine’s Dump Mode Printout has the decimal values for the basic Function Code printer control function displayed near Settings the bottom of the printout. 980353-001 Rev.
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Appendix C Modifying Your The Line Mode printing language is designed to Printer For EPL1 be command compatible with EPL1 programCompatibility ming language. The printer character sets used for printing are the basic differences between the ELP flash based Line Mode printer and the EPL1 LP series printer (i.e. LP2022, LP2042, etc.). ELP1 printers had a character sets for font 1 (CCSET 1) of 14 by 22 dots and font 2 (CCSET 4) that was 5 by 7 dots. See the A command (page 3-3) for the default Line Mode fonts.
Loading ELP1 Font 1. Set the reconfigure the printer for Page Sets (EPL2) Mode. Send a EPL2 command to the printer. 2. Send the EPL2 U command to the printer. The printer will print a Dump Mode status report. If it prints a U, then the print is still in Line Mode and steps 1 and 2 need to be repeated. 3. Do wn l o ad t h e E P L 1 F o n t f i l e (L M FO N T .B I N) wi th t h e F i r m war e Downloader program. Change the file type pull down menu to *.
Deactivating the 1. 1. Set the reconfigure the printer for Page EPL1 Fonts (EPL2) Mode. Send a EPL2 command to the printer. 2. Send the EPL2 U command to the printer. The printer will print a Dump Mode status report. If it prints a U, then the print is still in Line Mode and steps 1 and 2 need to be repeated. 3. Send the EPL2 o (Clear Special Mode Options) command to the printer. 4. Send the EPL2 OEPL1 (Set Line Mode) command to the printer.
EPL1 LP20XX The LN20XX EPL1 printer had unique Control Conversion to Function Characters (see Appendix B) preproLN20XX Printer grammed into the printer. Models 1. 3. Download the EPL1 LN printer conversion file (EPL1 Chr Substitution LN.bin) with the Firmware Downloader program. Change the file type pull down menu to *.BIN files and load the conversion file. The printer will print a Dump Mode Printout automatically if the conversion is correct.
