2. Command Codes | Programming Manual |
Clear Print Job(s) & Memory
Command Structure: <ESC>*a
a:specifies which part of the memory has to be cleared. If the “a” parameter is not included with this command and the printer is in the
If “a” is included with this command, it specifies the in- ternal memory section to be cleared
TTo clear the custom character memory & To clear the form overlay memory
X To clear all internal memory
Example: <ESC>* <ESC>*X
Placement: This command should be sent to the printer as an inde- pendent data stream.
Default: None
Function:
To clear individual memory or buffer areas of the printer.
Input:
<ESC>A
<ESC>*
<ESC>Z
Output:
There is no printer output as a result of this command. The current print job in the buffer will be terminated and all other print jobs in the buffer cleared.
Note:
1.See memory card functions for command variations used to clear data from the memory card.
2.It is not necessary to clear the printer’s memory between each print job.
3.The primary purpose of this command is to clear all print jobs in the
4.When the “a” parameter is used, the section of memory specified will not be cleared until the label is printed.
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