Chapter 2 Application - Epson TM-T88 Information Manual

Chapter 2
Application
This chapter presents an example illustrating ESC/POS command functions and printing results. The
example shows how to issue a coupon containing bar codes with the TM-T88.
Coupon Issuing
Procedure
1. Print message A
2. Print bar code A
3. Execute partial cut
4. Print bar code B
5. Print message B
6. Execute partial cut
Print Sample
Rev. A
TM-T88/T88P (TM–T85/T85P) Information Manual
Commands Used
ESC a, LF, GS !, ESC !, GS b,
ESC J
GS h, GS H, GS k
GS V
GS h, GS k
GS !, GS b, LF
GS V
LUCKY NOW OFFERS CHECKOUT COUPONS!
GOOD FRI SEPT. 20 1996
G L A D E
P L U G - I N S
GOOD ON ONE WARMER UNIT ONLY
SAVE 65¢
* 0 0 0 0 2 *
GOOD FRI SEPT. 20 1996
* 0 0 0 0 2 *
PLUG INTO 30 DAY FRESHNESS
GOOD ON ONE WARMER UNIT ONLY
REDEEMABLE ONLY AT
LUCKY
Description
Sets the print position to the center with ESC a.
Changes the font size with GS ! and ESC ! and prints
message A.
Selects smoothing with GS b for the enlarged characters.
Prints bar code A after selecting the height of the bar
code with GS h and the printing position of the HRI
characters with GS H.
Executes a partial cut of the paper.
Changes the height of bar code B and prints it.
Prints message B after changing the font size with GS ! and
selecting smoothing with GS b.
Feeds the paper to the cutting position and executes a
partial cut.
Message A
← Bar code A
← Partial cut
← Bar code B
Message B
← Partial cut
Application 2-1