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... 35 g Raster graphics transfer 37 Z Zero raster graphics 37 FF Print command 37 Control-Z Print command with a concurrent printing error such as end of print data for USB connection 45 Appendix A: USB Specifications 46 Appendix B: Introducing the Brother Developer Center 47 - Print Data 5 2.1 Print data overview 5 2.2 Sample (analyzing the print data of the test page 7 2.2.1 Preparation ...7 2.2.2 Checking the...
... 35 g Raster graphics transfer 37 Z Zero raster graphics 37 FF Print command 37 Control-Z Print command with a concurrent printing error such as end of print data for USB connection 45 Appendix A: USB Specifications 46 Appendix B: Introducing the Brother Developer Center 47 - Print Data 5 2.1 Print data overview 5 2.2 Sample (analyzing the print data of the test page 7 2.2.1 Preparation ...7 2.2.2 Checking the...
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..." is useful in the following situations. When printing from an operating system other than Windows (Example: When printing from a Linux computer or mobile terminal) When adding print functions to an existing system In addition, printing can be performed with raster data to the PT-XXXX printer (hereafter, referred to binary bitmap data (collection...
..." is useful in the following situations. When printing from an operating system other than Windows (Example: When printing from a Linux computer or mobile terminal) When adding print functions to an existing system In addition, printing can be performed with raster data to the PT-XXXX printer (hereafter, referred to binary bitmap data (collection...
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Printing Using Raster Commands Printing Command Details". (1) Open the port Port (2) Send the status (Confirm the printer status (3) Send the print data At your side Computer, mobile terminal, etc. (5) Send the status (Confirm that printing is described below. Flow Charts". Raster Command Reference 1. For detailed flow charts, refer to "4. For details on each command, refer to "5. Printing Using Raster Commands The printing procedure is completed.) Your printer (6) Close the port (4) Print - 3 1.
Printing Using Raster Commands Printing Command Details". (1) Open the port Port (2) Send the status (Confirm the printer status (3) Send the print data At your side Computer, mobile terminal, etc. (5) Send the status (Confirm that printing is described below. Flow Charts". Raster Command Reference 1. For detailed flow charts, refer to "4. For details on each command, refer to "5. Printing Using Raster Commands The printing procedure is completed.) Your printer (6) Close the port (4) Print - 3 1.
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... If the status analysis confirms that media compatible with the print data is loaded into the printer and that printing is completed, printing one page is used to send uncompressed raster data, the Brother PT-XXXX starts printing when it starts to the printer after the print data is transmitted and until the completion of waiting for...
... If the status analysis confirms that media compatible with the print data is loaded into the printer and that printing is completed, printing one page is used to send uncompressed raster data, the Brother PT-XXXX starts printing when it starts to the printer after the print data is transmitted and until the completion of waiting for...
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...is disabled: 1BH,69H,4B,08H 5 Specify margin amount Specifies the amount of each page and sent for raster graphics. If the print job consists of multiple pages, (2) through (4) are repeated. (1) Initialization commands Specified only once at the beginning of the margins. Sequence...Name Description/Example 1 Switch dynamic command mode Switches the printer to raster mode. 1Bh, 69h, 61h, 01h Sets the print information for the printer. 2 Print information command When printing 100 mm on the 180 dpi model: 1Bh, 69h, 64h, 0Eh, 00h 6 Select compression mode Selects the compression...
...is disabled: 1BH,69H,4B,08H 5 Specify margin amount Specifies the amount of each page and sent for raster graphics. If the print job consists of multiple pages, (2) through (4) are repeated. (1) Initialization commands Specified only once at the beginning of the margins. Sequence...Name Description/Example 1 Switch dynamic command mode Switches the printer to raster mode. 1Bh, 69h, 61h, 01h Sets the print information for the printer. 2 Print information command When printing 100 mm on the 180 dpi model: 1Bh, 69h, 64h, 0Eh, 00h 6 Select compression mode Selects the compression...
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... a raster line with pixels set to "ON". Raster Command Reference (3) Raster data Repeated for each page in the print job. Sequence Command Name - Print command - Print command with feeding Description/Example Specifies at the end of a page that contains data with all pixels set to "0".（...;Valid only when TIFF - Sequence Command Name Description/Example - Print Data Zero raster graphics is not the last page. 0Ch（Fixed） Specifies at the end of the last page. 1Ah (Fixed) ...
... a raster line with pixels set to "ON". Raster Command Reference (3) Raster data Repeated for each page in the print job. Sequence Command Name - Print command - Print command with feeding Description/Example Specifies at the end of a page that contains data with all pixels set to "0".（...;Valid only when TIFF - Sequence Command Name Description/Example - Print Data Zero raster graphics is not the last page. 0Ch（Fixed） Specifies at the end of the last page. 1Ah (Fixed) ...
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... is provided below . ・ Printer driver of the test page) The print data created by the printer driver is described here. Raster Command Reference 2.2 Sample (analyzing the print data of the Brother PT-XXXX ・ Binary file editor The data that we will analyze in this procedure is a ...binary file. As an example, we will check the print data created when the [Print Test Page] button in the printer Properties ...
... is provided below . ・ Printer driver of the test page) The print data created by the printer driver is described here. Raster Command Reference 2.2 Sample (analyzing the print data of the Brother PT-XXXX ・ Binary file editor The data that we will analyze in this procedure is a ...binary file. As an example, we will check the print data created when the [Print Test Page] button in the printer Properties ...
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Open the Printers and Faxes folder, and then right-click the printer (in the print settings. - 8 2. Print Data Print the test page with "24mm x 2" selected as the paper size in this case, the test page), and then specify the file name. In the Properties dialog box, click the [Ports] tab, select the "FILE:" check box, and then click the [Apply] button. [Ports] tab of the printer to display the Properties dialog box. Raster Command Reference Step 1: Change the port of the printer Properties dialog box Step 2: Print the item (in this case, RJ-4030) to "FILE:".
Open the Printers and Faxes folder, and then right-click the printer (in the print settings. - 8 2. Print Data Print the test page with "24mm x 2" selected as the paper size in this case, the test page), and then specify the file name. In the Properties dialog box, click the [Ports] tab, select the "FILE:" check box, and then click the [Apply] button. [Ports] tab of the printer to display the Properties dialog box. Raster Command Reference Step 1: Change the port of the printer Properties dialog box Step 2: Print the item (in this case, RJ-4030) to "FILE:".
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... Command Reference When the test page is printed with the specified name. The rows of print data for specifying the file name Step 3: Open the print data in "2.1 Print data overview". Dialog box for the test page". (1) Initialization commands (2) Control codes (3) Raster data (4) Print commands Print data - 9 2. Open the saved ...printer, a dialog box appears so that the file name can be specified. (Refer to "2.2.3 Explanation of numbers that appear are the print data. (Refer to the illustration below .) After a file name is typed in and the [OK] button is clicked, the printer driver ...
... Command Reference When the test page is printed with the specified name. The rows of print data for specifying the file name Step 3: Open the print data in "2.1 Print data overview". Dialog box for the test page". (1) Initialization commands (2) Control codes (3) Raster data (4) Print commands Print data - 9 2. Open the saved ...printer, a dialog box appears so that the file name can be specified. (Refer to "2.2.3 Explanation of numbers that appear are the print data. (Refer to the illustration below .) After a file name is typed in and the [OK] button is clicked, the printer driver ...
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The following illustration shows the print data created in section "2.2.1 Preparation" opened in the previous section is described below. Print data - 10 - 2. Raster Command Reference 2.2.3 Explanation of print data for the test page The print data for the test page outputted in the binary file editor. Print Data
The following illustration shows the print data created in section "2.2.1 Preparation" opened in the previous section is described below. Print data - 10 - 2. Raster Command Reference 2.2.3 Explanation of print data for the test page The print data for the test page outputted in the binary file editor. Print Data
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...is switched to send this case, "no chain printing" is enabled. 17 Specify margin amount Specifies the amount of the margins. Send this command before sending raster data to the printer. 4 Job ID setting commands Internal specification commands Since this is a command for ... is enabled. 8 Specify margin amount Specifies the amount of the margins. Print Data Printing Command Details". Send this command before sending raster data to the printer. 13 Job ID setting commands Internal specification commands Since this is a command for outputting with the commercial version ...
...is switched to send this case, "no chain printing" is enabled. 17 Specify margin amount Specifies the amount of the margins. Send this command before sending raster data to the printer. 4 Job ID setting commands Internal specification commands Since this is a command for ... is enabled. 8 Specify margin amount Specifies the amount of the margins. Print Data Printing Command Details". Send this command before sending raster data to the printer. 13 Job ID setting commands Internal specification commands Since this is a command for outputting with the commercial version ...
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Raster Command Reference mode 19 Raster data Raster data continues. 20 Print command with feeding Since it is the last page, the print command with feeding is sent at the end of the page. - 12 - 2. Print Data
Raster Command Reference mode 19 Raster data Raster data continues. 20 Print command with feeding Since it is the last page, the print command with feeding is sent at the end of the page. - 12 - 2. Print Data
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2.3 Page data details 2.3.1 Resolution PT-H500/P700/E500 Resolution 180 dpi high, 180 dpi wide Raster Command Reference Height-to-Width Proportion 1:1 - 13 - 2. Print Data
2.3 Page data details 2.3.1 Resolution PT-H500/P700/E500 Resolution 180 dpi high, 180 dpi wide Raster Command Reference Height-to-Width Proportion 1:1 - 13 - 2. Print Data
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2.3.2 Page size (a) Continuous length tape Raster Command Reference 6 5 1 3 2 4 Print area Feeding direction Landscape Number 1 Width 3 Print area width (maximum printing width) 5 Width offset 2 Length 4 Print area length 6 Length offset TZe tape ID Tape Size Designation 1 263 3.5 mm 3.5 mm 0.13" 3.40 mm 24 dots 257 6 mm 6 mm 0.23" 5.90 mm 42 ... mm 0 dots 0.70 mm 5 dots 0.98 mm 7 dots 0.98 mm 7 dots 1.12 mm 8 dots 2.96 mm 21 dots 6 →2.3.3 →2.3.3 →2.3.3 →2.3.3 →2.3.3 →2.3.3 - 14 - 2. Print Data
2.3.2 Page size (a) Continuous length tape Raster Command Reference 6 5 1 3 2 4 Print area Feeding direction Landscape Number 1 Width 3 Print area width (maximum printing width) 5 Width offset 2 Length 4 Print area length 6 Length offset TZe tape ID Tape Size Designation 1 263 3.5 mm 3.5 mm 0.13" 3.40 mm 24 dots 257 6 mm 6 mm 0.23" 5.90 mm 42 ... mm 0 dots 0.70 mm 5 dots 0.98 mm 7 dots 0.98 mm 7 dots 1.12 mm 8 dots 2.96 mm 21 dots 6 →2.3.3 →2.3.3 →2.3.3 →2.3.3 →2.3.3 →2.3.3 - 14 - 2. Print Data
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Print Data Raster Command Reference Heat-Shrink Tube ID Tape Size Designation 1 415 6 mm HS 5.8mm HS 0.23" 5.60 mm 40 dots 416 9 mm HS 8.8mm 0....
Print Data Raster Command Reference Heat-Shrink Tube ID Tape Size Designation 1 415 6 mm HS 5.8mm HS 0.23" 5.60 mm 40 dots 416 9 mm HS 8.8mm 0....
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(b) Split size Raster Command Reference Number TZe tape 1 Width 3 Print area width (maximum printing width) 5 Width offset 7Overall width ID Tape Size Designation 1 3 2 Length 4 Print area length 6 Length offset 8 Width of overall print area 5 7 8 [3]×Split number＋[5] [3]×Split ×2 number 279 12 mm 12 mm×2 0.47"×2 11.9 mm 84 dots 9.90... 24mm 24mmx4 0.94"x4 24.0 mm 170 dots 18.1 mm 128 dots 2.96 mm 21 dots 18.1mmx4+2.96mmx2 128dotsx4+21dotsx2 18.1mmx4 128dotsx4 - 16 - 2. Print Data
(b) Split size Raster Command Reference Number TZe tape 1 Width 3 Print area width (maximum printing width) 5 Width offset 7Overall width ID Tape Size Designation 1 3 2 Length 4 Print area length 6 Length offset 8 Width of overall print area 5 7 8 [3]×Split number＋[5] [3]×Split ×2 number 279 12 mm 12 mm×2 0.47"×2 11.9 mm 84 dots 9.90... 24mm 24mmx4 0.94"x4 24.0 mm 170 dots 18.1 mm 128 dots 2.96 mm 21 dots 18.1mmx4+2.96mmx2 128dotsx4+21dotsx2 18.1mmx4 128dotsx4 - 16 - 2. Print Data
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Print Data Raster Command Reference 2.3.3 Feed amount The feed amount (left and right margins) is defined below. 180dpi×180dpi Type Minimum margin setting Maximum margin setting Normal 2mm 0.08" 14 dots 127 mm 5" 900 dots Minimum margin setting with no precut （Unrelated to driver） 24.3mm 0.96" 172dots - 17 - 2.
Print Data Raster Command Reference 2.3.3 Feed amount The feed amount (left and right margins) is defined below. 180dpi×180dpi Type Minimum margin setting Maximum margin setting Normal 2mm 0.08" 14 dots 127 mm 5" 900 dots Minimum margin setting with no precut （Unrelated to driver） 24.3mm 0.96" 172dots - 17 - 2.
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... other words, the print data will be the 24.5 mm of tape shown below . 180dpi×180dpi TZe tape Type Minimum length Normal 4.4mm 0.18" 31 dots Maximum length ..." 3543dots * The minimum length with the driver (minimum print data length: 2 mm margins × 2 + minimum print area) is based on 24.5 mm of tape when the print data length is 24.5 mm. For example, even when the minimum print data of 4.4 mm is created, the print result will be on the machine specifications (due to...
... other words, the print data will be the 24.5 mm of tape shown below . 180dpi×180dpi TZe tape Type Minimum length Normal 4.4mm 0.18" 31 dots Maximum length ..." 3543dots * The minimum length with the driver (minimum print data length: 2 mm margins × 2 + minimum print area) is based on 24.5 mm of tape when the print data length is 24.5 mm. For example, even when the minimum print data of 4.4 mm is created, the print result will be on the machine specifications (due to...
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Raster Command Reference 2.3.5 Raster line As shown below, the parts with data to be printed are converted with "raster graphics transfer", and the parts with no data are added specified with "zero raster ... actual tape, margins (feed) are converted with "various mode settings" at the beginning and the end. Feeding direction Expansion direction Print area Rasterized RasterLine 4 Zero Raster 1 Zero Raster 1 RasterLine 3 RasterLine 2 RasterLine 1 Feeding direction Print area Print head The following shows the relationship between the raster graphics parameters and the pixels...
Raster Command Reference 2.3.5 Raster line As shown below, the parts with data to be printed are converted with "raster graphics transfer", and the parts with no data are added specified with "zero raster ... actual tape, margins (feed) are converted with "various mode settings" at the beginning and the end. Feeding direction Expansion direction Print area Rasterized RasterLine 4 Zero Raster 1 Zero Raster 1 RasterLine 3 RasterLine 2 RasterLine 1 Feeding direction Print area Print head The following shows the relationship between the raster graphics parameters and the pixels...
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... Command Reference Total number of pins: PT-H500/P700/E500 128pin Number of pins for right margin Raster line First byte Left and right margins Number of print area pins Total number of pins Print area Last byte 0 pin Number of pins for left margin Pins on print head Feeding direction TZe tape： Tape... Type 3.5 mm 6 mm 9 mm 12 mm 18 mm 24 mm Number of pins for left margin 52 48 39 29 8 0 Number of print area pins 24 32 50 70 112 128 Number of pins for right margin Number of bytes for raster graphics transfer 52 16 48 16...
... Command Reference Total number of pins: PT-H500/P700/E500 128pin Number of pins for right margin Raster line First byte Left and right margins Number of print area pins Total number of pins Print area Last byte 0 pin Number of pins for left margin Pins on print head Feeding direction TZe tape： Tape... Type 3.5 mm 6 mm 9 mm 12 mm 18 mm 24 mm Number of pins for left margin 52 48 39 29 8 0 Number of print area pins 24 32 50 70 112 128 Number of pins for right margin Number of bytes for raster graphics transfer 52 16 48 16...
