Tally Dascom 7106Series Programmer's Manual page 12

Command reset
Code
[01] #
Function
Initialized equivalent to power is turned on. Buffer and on-board
memory contents are initialized. Command setting for previous
commands is initialized.
Transmission
(XOFF) T (XON)
data
R (XON) for hardware reset.
Caution
Since printer executes reset immediately after receiving this
command, it clears un-printed data in the reception buffer. When
using this command, you are recommended to check printing
completion first, then send this command. This command will let the
printer off, thus ensure the printer is ready mode state before sending
this command.
Printer status transmission request (8-byte packet)
Code
[01] A
Function If this command is received, printer will send data on current printer
status to the computer with the following 8 ASCII characters.
After sending 8 ASCII characters, code [0D] hex is added. Y and N
each is hex digit and [59] hex and [4E] hex.
Caution
Printer sends data on printer status to the computer as soon as it
receives this command (in a period of approx. 150ms - 250ms).
Therefore, the computer must be ready to receive data from the
printer immediately after receiving this command.
1 Command interpreter in action
2 Paper end
3 Ribbon end
4 Batch processing (printing)
5 Printing
6 Pause
7 Waiting for peeling
8 Spare
1-10
Y or N
Y or N
Y or N
Y or N
Y or N
Y or N
Y or N
N (always)