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EPSON Imaging Technology Center Page: 19
Revision: 1 10/6/00
TIFF Compression Mode Command Transfer Sequences
The following chart provides basic commands in proper sequence for TIFF compression mode.
Table 11 Command sequences for TIFF Compression Mode
By document
1. Initial settings
1.1 Set mechanism sequence
1.2 Initialize printer
1.3 Select graphics mode
1.4 Set unit
ESC (R
SN
ESC 00H 00H 00H
ESC @
ESC ( G
ESC ( U
2. Printing method control 2.1 Turn unidirectional mode on/off
2.2 Select MicroWeave print mode
2.3 Select dot size
ESC U
ESC ( i
ESC ( e
3. Set print format
(single sheet)
3.1 Set page format
3.2 Set Paper dimension
ESC ( c
ESC ( S
4. Enter compression mode 4.1 Enter TIFF compressed mode ESC . 2
By page By raster 5. Set vertical position 5.1 Set relative vertical position <MOVY>
6. Transfer data 6.1 Select printing color <COLR>
6.2 Set relative horizontal position <MOVX>
6.3 Transfer raster graphics data
Repeat above for each color
<XFER>
7. Form feed 7.1 Exit TIFF compressed mode
7.2 Form feed
<EXIT>
FF
8. Terminate printing
8.1 Initialize printer
8.2 Set mechanism sequence
ESC @
ESC (R
LD
ESC 00H 00H 00H