Epson EPL-N1200, Service Manual

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1.2.9 Software Specifications
Built-in modes: HP LaserJet4 emulation ( PCL

5e)
EPSON GL/2 mode (LJ4-GL/2 mode and GL-like mode)
FX (FX-870/1170,LX-100) emulation mode
ESC/P2 (Stylus800/1000) mode
I239X ( IBM 2390/2391 Plus emulation)
EPSON PostScript Level 2 (Option)
Note: The 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 GL/2
mode in the HP LaserJet 4 emulation. 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 Does not exist Exists as the 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
Notes: EPSON GL/2 mode has two operational modes. One is LJ4-GL/2 mode; the other is the
GL-like mode.
LJ4-GL/2 mode emulates the GL/2 mode in the HP LaserJet 4 emulation. The user can
print with software that supports the HP 7600 series plotter.
The GL-like mode features all the commands of the LJ4-GL/2 mode, plus a few additional
commands. The GL-like mode emulates some of the HP-GL

plotter (HP 7475A, etc.)
commands. If the application software uses unsupported commands for the GL-like
mode, print cannot be assured.
Optional modes: EPSON Script Level 2(PostScript Level 2 emulation) mode
Auxiliary software: Hexdump
Status sheet
Font sample
Built-in fonts: SeeTable1-7.
Table 1-7. Built-in Fonts (Bitmap Fonts)
Resident Fonts
Applicable Mode
HP LJ4
GL/2
ESC/P 2 FX I239X
Line Printer 16.66 CPI (Portrait)
V - - -
OCR B 10 CPI (Portrait)
- V V V
V: Supported, -: Not Supported
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