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APPENDIX C HBP MODE COMMANDS - 6

3.2 

Commands (Detailed Explanation) 

3.2.1 

Resolution setting commands 

Command 

@L + * 

Function 

This command sets the printer resolution. 

Command   

Resolution 

@ L+ (00000000)B 

600dpi       (Default) 

@ L+ (00000101)B 

300dpi 

@ L+ (00001010)B 

150dpi 

Explanation 

The resolution is set when the printer receives this command. 

This command is applied from the next page printed after the FormFeed command after this command is sent (i.e. 
the next complete page). 

The resolution is valid until the one of the following occurs. 

(1)  The printer receives the Exit command. 
(2)  The printer power is turned off. 
(3)  InputPrime Signal is brought LOW. 

After (1) is sent, the printer resolution is uncertain.  The driver must resend this command again after the HBP 
mode switch command is sent. 

After (2) or (3), the resolution returns to default (600 dpi). 

3.2.2 

Economy mode setting commands 

Command 

@E + * 

Function 

Command   

Economy Mode 

@ E+ (00000000)B 

OFF 

(Default) 

@ E+ (00000001)B 

Level 1 (Darkest) 

@ E+ (00000010)B 

Level 2 

@ E+ (00000011)B 

Level 3 (Lightest) 

Explanation 

This command is applied from the next page printed after the FormFeed command after this command is input.  
Default value is Economy Mode OFF. 

The ECONOMY MODE is valid until the one of the following occurs. 

(1)  The printer receives the Exit command. 
(2)  The printer power is turned off. 
(3)  InputPrime Signal is brought LOW. 

After (1) is sent, the ECONOMY MODE value is uncertain.  The driver must resend this command again after the 
HBP mode switch command is sent. 

After (2) or (3), the ECONOMY MODE value returns to default. (OFF)