Toshiba B-EP Series Interface Specification page 384

6.2 OUTLINE OF COMMANDS
6.2.1 FORMAT OF INTERFACE COMMAND
ESC
The length from [ESC] to [LF] [NUL] must be as specified by each command.
Only the following control code is used:
ESC
6.2.2 HOW TO USE REFERENCE
Function
Format
Term
Explanation
Note
Refer to
Examples
6.2.3 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's
operation will not be guaranteed.
Command & Data
(1BH), LF (0AH), NUL (00H)
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 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 the entry must be fixed at 3 digits.
Explains the command in detail.
Supplementary explanation of the command.
Related commands
Explains the command examples.
[ESC] FM [LF] [NUL]
The above corresponds to the transfer of the following:
1B 46 4D 0A
[ESC] F M [LF] [NUL]
CHAPTER 6 LABEL MODE (INTERFACE COMMANDS)
LF NUL
00
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