Epson LQ-850X- User Manual

Page 3 - Introduction; Supported printers

Introduction The PRESCRIBE emulation option for Lexmark laser printers is an extended version of the firmware that includes aPRESCRIBE language processor. It enables the printer to be an effective replacement for Kyocera printers in selectedlarge accounts where the PRESCRIBE printer language is used...

Page 4 - Flash memory and hard disk support

The PRESCRIBE emulation option is installed by plugging it into the optional firmware connector of your printer. Thelocation and type of this connector varies depending on the printer. For more information on installing and uninstallingthe PRESCRIBE emulation option, see the installation instruction...

Page 5 - Memorex printer compatibility mode; Overview of limitations

Memorex printer compatibility mode The PRESCRIBE emulation option includes a custom extension to support an alternate font number table which iscompatible with Memorex system printers. The font number mapping is as follows: Memorex font number Standard PRESCRIBE font number 1 1 2 6 3 10 4 15 5 2 6 1...

Page 6 - Certification test process

Incomplete command set Most PRESCRIBE II commands are not supported. Some commands are partially supported. For example, the BARC (barcode) command is supported for only a subset of the possible bar code types. One base emulation supported Kyocera printers support a number of base emulations. The PR...

Page 7 - PRESCRIBE commands; Command support for P41F

PRESCRIBE commands Command support for P41F The table below is a list of PRESCRIBE language commands. It includes base level PRESCRIBE, level II extensions, and afew custom undocumented commands encountered during certification testing at selected customer accounts. Thecodes in the Notes column are ...

Page 11 - Command explanations

For more information on PRESCRIBE see the following: • Kyocera PRESCRIBE Commands COMMAND REFERENCE, Version 4.8 • Kyocera PRESCRIBE Commands TECHNICAL REFERENCE, Version 4.8 Command explanations BARC: draw BAR Code The extent of PRESCRIBE bar code support in version 41F is summarized below. The num...

Page 13 - FRPO: Firmware RePrOgram

FRPO: Firmware RePrOgram Kyocera printers support a large set of permanent defaults which can be set using the FRPO command. The PRESCRIBEemulation option supports a subset of the more significant settings. The FRPO INIT command is supported and onlyaffects the settings in the table below, with the ...

Page 15 - P1: Default emulation

Even though the L parameter values are programmed with respect to letter-size paper, the edge limits are applied inthe same manner regardless of the actual paper size. The following formulas can also be used to derive the appropriateL values: L1, L2 = top_edge_in_pels/300L3, L4 = left_edge_in_pels/3...

Page 16 - R3: Use FRPO edge limits and margins

The default environment setting differences between PCL, Proprinter, and Line Printer include the following: Setting PCL Proprinter Line Printer Top and Bottom Margins 1/2 inch Set to edge limits Set to edge limits Default Font 1 8 8 Font Mode 13 0 15 CR on FF PCL setting Yes Yes Character Wrap at R...

Page 17 - LC: Use bitmap fonts instead of outlines

LA: Character centering This setting emulates certain Kyocera machines that center characters within the spacing. The factory default value is1 (centering enabled). To disable character-centering use: !R! FRPO LA,0; RES; EXIT; If the placement of text appears to be wrong, then try changing this swit...

Page 18 - SEM: Set Emulation Mode

FRPO LE parameter Paper source 4 Tray 2 5 Tray 3 8 Multipurpose tray 20 Tray 4 21 Tray 5 LF/LG: X and Y offsets for LE source These settings specify the X and Y offsets for shifting pages printed from the LE source. The offset is ignored if LE is setto 0. The offsets are designated in units of 1/300...

Page 20 - Bitmap font simulation

Fonts Bitmap font simulation The table below lists the Kyocera resident bitmap fonts, and the PRESCRIBE emulation best-fit fonts which are usedfrom the standard set of PCL resident scalable fonts. Selection of any of these fonts results in a compatible match withrespect to character spacing and alig...

Page 22 - Notices; Edition notice; Trademarks

Notices Edition notice October 2010 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHEREXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE I...

Page 23 - Index

Index B BARC command 11bitmap font simulation 20 C certification test process 6command support for P41F 7commands BARC 11FRPO 13support for P41F 7 F firmware reprogram 13flash memory and hard disksupport 4fonts bitmap font simulation 20 FRPO commands 13 I installing PRESCRIBE emulationoption 3 M Mem...

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