Star Micronics SP2000 manual Function, Confirms finish of printing ETB 17H

FUNCTION

CODE

OUTLINE

FUNCTION

CODE

OUTLINE

Confirms finish of printing

<ETB>

(17)H

This command cause the printer to wait until all printing is

completed (the printing motor stops) and sets the printer status 1- 1 of the automatic status (<ETB> command) to “1” (only execute ETB).

Also, if print data still remains in the line buffer, it executes this command after printing the remaining data.

The host will know that the printing of the transmitted data is completed by confirming that the bit is “1.” When the status bit is cleared to “0” when returned to the host.

Transmits automatic status

<ESC> <ACK> <SOH>

(1B)H (06)H (01)H

This command transmirts the contents of the printer’s automatic

status one time. (When using a bi-directional parallel interface, it is “Data Ready.”)

•When in the DTR mode for a serial interface, you need to set DIP switch 1-3 to OFF so that the printer status can be inquired during an error as well.

•When in the DTR mode for a parallel interface, you need to set DIP switch 6-9 to “1” so that the printer status can be inquired during an error as well.

•Always use the <ESC> <ACK> and <SOH> commands when the automatic status function is set to invalid. Also, when the <ESC> <ACK> and <SOH> commands are transmitted one time, you must not send the next <ESC> <ACK> and <SOH> commands until the automatic status is completely received.

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