2001/10/02
CHAPTER 2 "PCL" - 95
7.3.
Running a Macro
Macros can be invoked in three different ways: they can be ‘executed’, ‘called’ or ‘enabled for overlay’. When a
macro is 'executed' it uses the current modified print environment. Any changes it makes to the environment are
permanent. A macro that is 'called' also uses the current modified print environment, however, any changes it
makes to the environment are discarded when the macro has performed its function. When a macro is 'enabled' for
overlay, the macro’s command sequence is performed as the final operation every time a page is printed. Overlaid
macros use the overlay environment. The overlay environment is a combination of the user default environment
and the modified print environment. This environment is effective only while the macro is running.
Page length
Paper source
Page size
Number of copies
Orientation
Cursor position stack
Registration
7.3.1. Execute macro
Esc&f2X
(27)(38)(102)(50)(88) <1Bh><26h><66h><32h><58h>
•
This command executes the macro whose ID number was specified most recently.
•
Any changes made to the modified print environment during the execution of a macro, such as font selection
or margin settings, are retained after macro execution has been completed.
7.3.2. Call macro
Esc&f3X
(27)(38)(102)(51)(88) <1Bh><26h><66h><33h><58h>
•
This command calls the macro whose ID number was specified most recently.
•
Any changes made to the modified print environment during a macro call, such as raster graphics settings, are
temporary and remain in effect only while the macro is running. They are not retained after the macro has
finished.
7.3.3. Enable macro for overlay
Esc&f4X
(27)(38)(102)(52)(88) <1Bh><26h><66h><34h><58h>
•
This command overlays the macro whose ID number was specified most recently.
7.3.4. Disable macro for overlay
Esc&f5X
(27)(38)(102)(53)(88) <1Bh><26h><66h><35h><58h>
•
This command stops overlaying the macro whose ID number was specified most recently.
Summary of Contents for HL-1250
Page 15: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ...
Page 20: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 6 ...
Page 21: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 2 PCL 1 CHAPTER 2 PCL PRINTER CONTROL LANGUAGE ...
Page 59: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 2 PCL 39 ...
Page 76: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 2 PCL 56 ...
Page 104: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 2 PCL 84 71 71 Lines picture Same as above ...
Page 109: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 2 PCL 89 ...
Page 123: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 2 PCL 103 ...
Page 131: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 3 PCL5C 1 CHAPTER 3 PCL5C ...
Page 149: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 4 HP GL 2 1 CHAPTER 4 HP GL 2 GRAPHICS LANGUAGE ...
Page 199: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 4 HP GL 2 51 ...
Page 204: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 4 HP GL 2 56 ...
Page 205: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 5 PJL 1 CHAPTER 5 PJL PRINTER JOB LANGUAGE ...
Page 248: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 5 PJL 44 ...
Page 263: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 5 PJL 59 ...
Page 264: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 6 EPSON 1 CHAPTER 6 EPSON FX 850 ...
Page 286: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 6 EPSON 23 LPRINT CHR 27 CHR 37 CHR 1 CHR 0 Select downloaded characters ...
Page 290: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 6 EPSON 27 Sample 12 ...
Page 292: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 6 EPSON 29 Sample 14 ...
Page 294: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 7 IBM PROPRINTER 1 CHAPTER 7 IBM PROPRINTER XL ...
Page 315: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 7 IBM PROPRINTER 22 ...
Page 316: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 8 BAR CODE CONTROL 1 CHAPTER 8 BAR CODE CONTROL ...
Page 326: ...2001 10 02 CHAPTER 9 HP GL 1 CHAPTER 9 HP GL GRAPHICS LANGUAGE ...
Page 353: ...10 5 2001 APPENDIX A COMPARISON LIST 1 APPENDIX A COMPARISON LIST ...
Page 391: ...10 5 2001 APPENDIX A COMPARISON LIST 39 AUTOSKIP ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ...