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Instruction
Format
Status Instructions
ESC .A
[ESC].A:
Output Model Name
ESC .O
[ESC].O:
Output Status Word
ESC .E
[ESC].E
Output RS-232C
Error Code
ESC .L
[ESC].L
Output I/O buffer
size
Parameter
Range
None
None
None
None
45
({ } is default)
Explanation
When receiving this instruction,
returns the following characters to the
host computer.
3700A (DPX-3700A)
2700A (DPX-2700A)
Outputs the decimal value that
represents the statusof a plotter.
This value is the sum of bits shown
in the table below.
Bit
Bit
Decimal
No.
value
value
0
1
1
2
2
4
3
8
4
16
16
5
32
32
6, 7
64,128
8
256
256
9
512
10—15
Outputs an error code related to
RS-232C interface (see the table
below), and clears the error
simultaneously. At the same time,
the error being displayedis canceled.
Error
code
0
No I/O errors
10
During an output instruction being
executed, another output instruction
is sent (only the current instruction
is effective)
11
An error occurs in a device control
instruction.
12
Incorrect parameters are set to a
device controlinstruction (the default
value is set to the erroneous
parameter)
13
Parameters are overflowing
14
The number of the parameters set is
more than specified or a colon ':'
was not used to terminate
15
Framing error, parity error or over-
run error at the time of data receipt
16
The I/O buffer overflows (In this
case, the plotter cannot
draw properly.)
17
Baudrate is set incorrectly
18
Other I/O errors occur
Outputs the current logic size of the
I/O buffer. Note that the output is done
only when the I/O buffer is empty.
Meaning
Unused (Always 0)
0
Still does not draw.
1
Already drew.
Unused (Always 0)
0
Data exist in I/O
buffer
8
No data exists in
I/O buffer
0
Pause OFF
Pause ON
Unused (Always 0)
Unused (Always 0)
Always ON (256)
0
WD, OK or
[ESC].O
instruction was
executed.
A function key was
pressed in the
Keyboard Mode.
Unused (Always 0)
Meaning
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