Epson Stylus 1500 [304/573] Entering and exiting graphics mode

Epson Stylus Pro XL+ [304/573] Entering and exiting graphics mode
Sending Graphics Data R-73
Graphics mode
ESC/P 2
ESC/P 2 printers feature a method of printing graphics, called raster graphics. To
prevent conflicts with existing commands, EPSON uses a special graphics mode.
You can send raster graphics commands only when in this mode.
Raster graphics gives the programmer a simple, consistent method of printing
bit-map images. Raster graphics provides the following advantages:
Prints images in a consistent manner, regardless of the print head
configuration (24 or 48 pins)
Eliminates necessity for interleaving lines to achieve maximum dot density
Eliminates complicated calculations for handling data in specific band
heights
Provides for data compression; two bytes of data (a counter byte and a data
byte) can specify up to 1,016 dots. Also, repetitive and nonrepetitive data can
be sent in the same data string.
Standard raster graphics commands are available to all ESC P/2 printers. An
additional set of raster graphics commands, known as extended raster graphics,
was developed for EPSON’s line of high-resolution color ink jet printers. This
new set of commands provides one additional compressed raster graphics mode,
which can be accessed by sending the ESC . 2 command.
Entering and exiting graphics mode
ESC/P 2
Graphics mode is entered by sending the ESC ( G command. The format of the
command is as follows:
ESC ( G 1 0 1
You can only enter graphics mode with this command. Use the ESC @ (initialize
printer) command to exit graphics mode.

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