Interface Commands; Outline Of Commands; Format Of Interface Command; How To Use Reference - Toshiba B-EV4 Series Manual

6. INTERFACE COMMANDS

6.1 OUTLINE OF COMMANDS

(1) Format of Interface command

ESC
The length from [ESC] to [LF] [NUL] must be as specified by each command.
There are the following three kinds of control codes:
ESC (1BH), LF (0AH), NUL (00H)
{
Automatic selection

(2) How to use reference

Function
Format
Term
Explanation
Note
Refer to
Examples
(3) Precautions
The commands and parameters described in this specification must always be used. If any
command or parameter other than those covered in this specification is used, the printer
operation will not be guaranteed. The commands must be used in the online mode.
command is transmitted in system mode, the printer will not operate. However, only the Reset
Command can be used.
Command & Data
(7BH), | (7CH), }
Describes the outline of the function of the command.
Shows the format of the command.
The format designation method should conform to the following rules:
Each set of small letters (such as aa, bbbb) indicates a parameter item.
An item enclosed in parentheses may be omitted.
"..." indicates the repetition of an item.
Brackets and parentheses are used only in coding, and must not be transmitted
in practice.
Other symbols must always be inserted at the designated positions before
being transmitted.
Explains the term(s) used in the format.
"0 to 999" described in the entry range indicates that up to 3-digit variable-length
entry is allowed. (Entry of "001" or "009" is also possible.) "000 to 999" indicates
that entry must be fixed as 3 digits.
Explains the command in detail.
Supplementary explanation of the command.
Related commands
Explains the command examples.
[ESC] T20C30 [LF] [NUL]
The above corresponds to the transfer of the following:
1B 54 32 30
[ESC] T 2 0
LF NUL
(7DH)
43 33 30 0A 00
C 3 0 [LF] [NUL]
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