[Gimp-print-devel] The Truth Behind ESC ( D

[Karl H. K. <kh...@kh...>]

I just received this information from EPSON regarding the ESC ( D
command: 

> 
> The ESC (D command is supposed to be "secret".  That is, we cannot
release
> information on it without a Non-Disclosure Agreement.  However, by
looking
> at a description of the command, I cannot justify withholding it. 
It
> doesn't make sense to me that knowing how to use this command will
allow the
> public in on a trade secret of any kind.  If anything, it will allow
us to
> capitalize on the talents of the Linux community to develop better
drivers
> for us.  Our liaison from Japanese HQ agrees with me.  So here is
the info
> you wanted.
> 
> ESC (D nL nH rL rH v h			[Set resolution of raster image]
> nL=04H, nH=00H
> 0<=v<=127
> 0<=h<=127
> vertical resolution is v/(rH*256+rL) inch
> horizontal resolution is h/(rH*256+rL) inch
> available resolutions are (depending on model):
> 	1/120, 1/180, 1/360, 1/720, 1/1440


Karl Heinz