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(11) Erase → discharge command
This command erases the print surface.
If there is a card idling in the device, it erases to the card.
If there is no targeted card, it will wait until one is inserted into the device, then starts erasing.
After erasing, the device will either discharge the card according to the discharge method
specification parameter or it will stop while idling and hold the card.
Discharged cards wait to be pulled out and are no longer process target cards.
The device stops at the front idling position, and the card being held is a process target card.
If a card is not inserted after this command is issued, or to cancel the command, issue the
card insertion wait status cancel command (54h) after canceling the state of communication.
The processing time can vary depending on the card type, ambient temperature and head
heat.
Command Transfer Formats
STX 48h Discharge
method
specification
ETX BCC
Response Transfer Formats
STX 48h Status ETX BCC
Parameter Explanation
• Discharge method specification parameter
‘0’: Card after er ase + print is stopped at front idling position and held
Card becomes a process target card.
‘1’: Card after erase + print is discharged to a position where it can be removed at the front.
Card waits to be pulled out and is not a process target card.