Chapter 7: Status Reply Code Specification - Epson PX-603F Programming Manual

CHAPTER 7: STATUS REPLY CODE SPECIFICATION

This printer can send its current state to the host computer via the USB interface. The printer can be set to update the host
every few seconds, or when the printer status changes. The Printer Status Reply consists of the string below. Varying
parameters of the string reflect the current printer status. By monitoring this information on the host computer, you can provide
users with basic yet very practical information that can make it easier for customers to use your software and these ink jet
printers.
This printer supports new binary state reply format.
Format of reply strings:
@BDC [SP] ST [CR] [LF]
Reply count (2byte)
each status information
...
The parameter of total bytes are two byte binary codes that indicate the byte counter from next data to the last data by the little
endian
The structure of each information field is as shown.
Parameter count
The Header is one binary code that is shown on the list on next page.
The parameter count is one binary code that indicates the parameter byte counter of each field.
The parameters are binary codes that indicate the information of each field.
The structure of the Ink cartridge information field is as shown.
Parameter count
Parameter count of each color
Parameter
The parameter count of each color is one binary code that indicates the parameter byte counter of each color.
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Item Byte
Header 1
1
Parameter n
Item Byte
Header 1
1
1
n
explanation
Header No.
Parameter byte counter
Parameter value
explanation
Header No.
Parameter byte counter
Parameter byte counter of each color
Parameter value
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