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Overview 5-1
5. COMMUNICATION
5.1 Overview
The functions described in this document are used to transmit printings and their registration numbers and
enter them into the IJ printer with an external device connected to the IJ printer via an RS-232C serial
communication line.
(1) Printings transmission
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An "item number" and "character string" are transmitted from the external device to the IJ printer.
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The IJ printer receives the "item number" and "character string" and then makes preparations for
making designated prints.
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The printings of print item for which bar codes or increased-width printings can also be transmitted by
the communication functions.
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When a number (alphabetical character) is transmitted via a communications link to a count setting
digit, the default value can be set.
(2) Print data recall transmission
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A print data "message number" is transmitted from the external device to the IJ Printer.
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The IJ printer recalls print data designated by a "message number" and makes preparations for making
prints.
(3) Print data registration transmission
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Transmits Print data's "message number" and "message name" from external unit to the IJ printer.
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The IJ printer provides a "message name" and registers data currently being printed as print data of
"registration No."
(4) Print condition transmission
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The external device transmits "print specifications" and "print format" to the IJ printer.
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The IJ printer receives the "print specifications" and "print format", and prepares for making prints
under the specified conditions.
(5) Free layout transmission
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This function is not available for High speed character model.
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An ''item number'' and ''amount of move'' are transmitted from the external device to the IJ printer.
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The IJ printer receives the ''item number'' and ''amount of move'', and then moves the item specified to
the specified position.
(6) Calendar conditions transmission, count conditions transmission
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Transmits and sets "initial values", "range" of count conditions, and "offset", "zero suppress" of
calendar condition etc. from external unit to the IJ printer.
