Program Descriptions - Epson TM-T60/T60P Operator's Manual

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TM-T60/T80
1. Introduction
The TM-T6O/T80 is connected to the host computer by an RS-232C interface.
The TM-T60/T80 is easily controlled by sending data and commands from the
host computer.
The following examples use the main commands from MS-DOS BASIC.
2.
Before Printing
Connect TM-T60/T80m to the host computer, power supply, and the drawer
while referring to Chapter 2.
Check that the RS-232C cable is connected properly, and the host
computer DIP-switches are set properly.
Check the TM-T60/T80 DIP-switches using the self test.
Connect the RS-232C cable to the host computer while referring to the
computer's manual.
3. How to Write Program
Note: Omit step
-kick function is not available).
For all programs, always first open device RS-232C.
100 OPEN "COM1:N81NN"
Initialize the TM-T60/T80
110 PRINT #1,CHR$(27);"@';
"PRINT #1" is the order that sends data and commands through the
device. This device is opened in step
"CHR$(27)"
and if the drawer-kick connector is covered (the drawer
#1
AS
is the ESC code.
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