Epson EPL-5500, Service Manual

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1.2.9 Software Specifications
Built-in modes: HP LaserJet 4 emulation (PCL

5e)
EPSON GL/2 mode (GL-like mode)
Note:
EPSON GL/2 mode is similar to the GL/2 mode included in the HP LaserJet 4 emulation.
Table 1-6 shows the differences between EPSON GL/2 mode and the LJ4 GL/2 mode.
While in EPSON GL/2 mode, the operator can enter GL/2 mode without sending the
ESC %#B
(Enter GL/2 mode) command. If the operator’s application software cannot
send the ESC %# B command, then use this mode.
Table 1-6. Differences between EPSON GL/2 and
GL/2 in the HP LaserJet 4 Emulation
EPSON GL/2 Mode
GL/2 for HP LaserJet 4
Emulation Mode
PCL mode Not available Initial mode
Paper eject Supports PG, AF commands Supported in PCL
Auto eject SelecType setting Not available
Reduced printing SelecType setting Available in PCL
Switch to PCL
(ESC %#A) Not supported Supported
Reset (ESC E) Ejects paper and then initializes Ejects paper, switches to PCL,
and then initializes
PJL, EJL, and ES Supported Supported
Advance full page
(PG, AF) Supported Not supported
Note:
The EPL-5500 GL/2 mode features all the commands of the LJ4-GL/2 mode, plus a few
additional commands. The GL/2 mode emulates some of the HP-GL

plotter (HP 7475A,
etc.) commands. If the application software uses unsupported commands for the GL/2
mode, print cannot be assured.
Optional modes: EPSONScript Level 2 (PostScript Level 2 emulation) mode
FX (FX-870/1170, LX-100) emulation mode
ESC/P 2 (Stylus 800/1000) emulation mode
WPS (Windows Printing System) mode
Auxiliary software: Hex dump
Status sheet
Font sample
Built-in fonts: See Table 1-7.
Table 1-7. Built-in Fonts
Resident Fonts
Applicable Mode
HP LJ4, GL/2
Bitmap fonts
Line Printer16.66 cpi(Portrait)
S
Scalable fonts
Dutch

801Roman SWC S
Dutch 801Bold SWC
S
Dutch 801Italic SWC S
Dutch 801Bold Italic SWC S
Swiss

742SWC S
Swiss 742Bold SWC S
Swiss 742Medium Italic SWC S
S: Supported, NS: Not Supported
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