Printer Operation

 

Initialization

 

 

ESC @

 

Initialize Printer

Format:

ESC

@

ASCII code:

Decimal:

27

64

Hexadecimal:

1B

40

Comments:

Resets the printer mode and clears the buffer of printable data on the print line preceding the command.

Selection

 

DC1

Select Printer

 

 

Format:

DC1

ASCII code:

Decimal:

17

Hexadecimal:

1 1

Comments:

Returns the printer to the selected state if it has been deselected by the printer deselect code (DC3). Does not select the printer if it has been switched off line by pressing the ON/OFF LINE button.

DC3

Deselect Printer

Format:

ASCII code: DC3

Decimal:19

Hexadecimal: 1 3

Comments:

Puts the printer into the deselected state until select printer code (DCl) is received. The printer cannot be reselected with the ON/OFF LINE button.

Command Summary

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