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LINE THERMAL PRINTER
CT-S300
MODEL
Rev. 1.02 Issued on April 25, 2005

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  • Page 1: Command Reference

    Command Reference LINE THERMAL PRINTER CT-S300 MODEL Rev. 1.02 Issued on April 25, 2005...
  • Page 2 REVISION Rev. No. Date Comment Rev. 0.01 2003/07/17 Newly issued 2005/01/17 Add “3.1.12 Codepage 00H to 7FH & Thai Code 18” Rev. 1.02 2005/04/25 Change of code pages...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. OUTLINE .............................. 1 1.1 Operation Mode ............................1 1.2 Character Set ..............................1 1.3 Control Commands ............................1 1.3.1 Control Command Details ........................1 1.3.2 How to Send Control Commands ...................... 1 2. CONTROL COMMANDS ........................2 2.1 ESC/POS Command List ..........................
  • Page 4 2.2.5 Bit Image Commands ........................45 ESC * m n1 n2 [ d ] k ........................45 GS * n1 n2 [ d ] n1 8 ......................47 GS / m ..............................49 GS v 0 m xL xH yL yH d1...dk ....................... 50 2.2.6 Status Commands ..........................
  • Page 5 GS (K pL pH fn m fn = 50 ........................111 GS (K pL pH fn m fn = 97 ........................112 GS (M pL pH fn m ..........................113 GS (M pL pH fn m fn = 1, 49 ......................114 GS (M pL pH fn m fn = 2, 50 ......................

  • Page 6: Outline

    BASIC programming is explained. Example 1 Let’s print a character string “CITIZEN” in enlarged (double-height, double-width) and in normal format. Program coding The Control Command shows that the command name for setting the size of a character is GS !. Let’s make a program using this code.

  • Page 7: Control Commands

    2. CONTROL COMMANDS 2.1 ESC/POS Command List Print Control Commands Control Function Mode GS P Command Printing and paper feed S.P. Back to printing S.P. (1) Printing in PAGE MODE and returning to STANDARD MODE (at the selection of PAGE MODE) (2) Printing of Black mark and paper feeding to the top of the print position (with Black mark paper selected) ESC FF...
  • Page 8 Print Position Commands Commands Function Mode GS P Horizontal tab S.P. ESC $ Specifying the absolute positions S.P. ESC D Setting horizontal tab position S.P. ESC T Selecting the character printing direction in PAGE MODE ESC W Defining the print area in PAGE MODE ESC \ Specifying the relative position S.P.
  • Page 9 Panel Switch Commands Commands Function Mode GS P ESC c5 Enabling/disabling the panel switches S.P. Macro Commands Commands Function Mode GS P GS : Starting/ending macro definition S.P. GS ^ Executing the macro S.P. Cutter Commands Commands Function Mode GS P GS V Cutting the paper S.P.
  • Page 10 Printer Function Setting Commands Commands Function Mode GS P GS ( D Enabling or disabling real-time command GS ( E Printer function setting command GS ( M Customizing the printer GS ( N Designating font attribute Other Commands Commands Function Mode GS P DLE ENQ...

  • Page 11: Description Of Items

    2.1.1 Description of Items XXXX [Function] The name of a command. [Code] The string of codes comprising the command is represented by < >H for hexadecimal numbers, < >B for binary numbers, and < > for decimal numbers, [ ] k denotes the number of repetition of “k”...

  • Page 12: Command Details

    2.2 Command Details 2.2.1 Print Control Commands [Function] Printing and paper feed [Code] <0A>H [Outline] Prints data inside the print buffer and feeds paper based on the line feed amount having been set. [Caution] After this command is executed, the beginning of the line is taken as the start position for the next point.
  • Page 13 [Function] Back to printing [Code] <0D>H [Outline] (1) When memory switch 1-3 is OFF: This command is ignored. (2) When memory switch 1-3 is ON: The same operation as LF is executed. [See Also] [Sample Program] LPRINT "AAA";CHR$(&HD); LPRINT "BBB";CHR$(&HD); LPRINT CHR$(&HD);...
  • Page 14 [Function] (1) Printing in PAGE MODE and returning to STANDARD MODE (at the selection of PAGE MODE) (2) Printing of Black mark and paper feeding to the top of the print position (with Black mark paper selected) [Code] <0C>H (1) At selection of PAGE MODE [Outline] Executes a batch printout of the data mapped in the entire print area, and then returns to STANDARD MODE.

  • Page 15: Esc Ff

    ESC FF [Function] Printing data in PAGE MODE [Code] <1B>H<0C>H [Outline] Executes a batch printout of the data mapped in the entire print area in PAGE MODE. [Caution] • This command is only effective when PAGE MODE is selected. • Mapped data, as well as the ESC T and ESC W settings, and the character mapping position are held even after printing.

  • Page 16: Esc D N

    ESC d n [Function] Printing and feeding the paper by “n” lines [Code] <1B>H<64>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Prints data in the print buffer and feeds paper by “n” lines. Specified lines do not remain. [Caution] • After this command is executed, the beginning of the line is taken as the start position for the next print.

  • Page 17: Print Character Commands

    2.2.2 Print Character Commands [Function] Canceling print data in PAGE MODE [Code] <18>H [Outline] Erases all data contained in the currently effective print area in PAGE MODE. [Caution] • This command is only effective when PAGE MODE is selected. • If the previously established print area overlaps the currently effective print area, the overlapped data in the previously established area will be erased.

  • Page 18: Esc Sp N

    ESC SP n [Function] Setting the right spacing of the character [Code] <1B>H<20>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Sets the right spacing of character to [n basic calculation pitch] inches. [Caution] • If the horizontal magnification of character is 2 or more, the right spacing increases with the magnification.

  • Page 19: Esc ! N

    ESC ! n [Function] Collectively specifying the printing mode [Code] <1B>H<21>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Printing mode is assigned. Value Function Character Font Font A (12 Font B (9 Undefined — — Undefined — — Emphasis Canceled Specified Double height Canceled Specified Double width Canceled Specified...
  • Page 20 [Sample Program] LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);"!";CHR$(&H00);"H"; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);"!";CHR$(&H01);"H"; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);"!";CHR$(&H08);"H"; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);"!";CHR$(&H10);"H"; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);"!";CHR$(&H20);"H"; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);"!";CHR$(&H80);"H"; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);"!";CHR$(&HB9);"H"; LPRINT CHR$(&HA); [Print Results] Font B + Emphasis + Quadruple + Underline Font A + Underline Font A + Double width Font A + Double height Font A + Emphasis Font B Font A...

  • Page 21: Esc % N

    ESC % n [Function] Specifying/canceling download character set [Code] <1B>H<25>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Specifying/canceling download characters. • “n” is valid only for the lowest bit (n0). • Control by the lowest bit (n0) is shown as follows: Function Canceling download character set Specifying download character set [Default] n = 0...

  • Page 22: Esc & S N M [A [P] S

    ESC & s n m [a [p] s a] m–n+1 [Function] Defining the download characters [Code] <1B>H<26>H<s>H<n>H<m>H[<a>H<p1>H<p2>··<ps a>]m – n + 1 [Range] s = 3 (Font A, B) s = 2 (Font C) 12 (Font A) 9 (Font B) 8 (Font C) [Outline] Defines the font of download characters of alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 23: Esc - N

    ESC – n [Function] Specifying/canceling underline [Code] <1B>H<2D>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Specifying/canceling an underline. Function 0, 48 Canceling underline 1, 49 Setting 1-dot width underline 2, 50 Setting 2-dot width underline [Caution] • An underline is attached to the full character width. It is, however, not attached to the part having been skipped by horizontal tab (HT) command.

  • Page 24: Esc ? N

    ESC ? n [Function] Deleting download characters [Code] <1B>H<3F>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Deletes the downloaded characters of specified code. [Caution] • The character “n” indicates the character code used to delete the defined pattern. After the deletion, characters are printed in the same pattern as the internal characters.

  • Page 25: Esc E N

    ESC E n [Function] Specifying/canceling emphasis printing [Code] <1B>H<45>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Specifying/canceling the emphasized characters. • “n” is valid only for the lowest bit (n0). • Control by the lowest bit (n0) is shown as follows: Function Canceling emphasis printing Specifying emphasis printing [Caution] •...

  • Page 26: Esc G N

    ESC G n [Function] Specifying/canceling double strike printing [Code] <1B>H<47>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Specifying/canceling the double strike printing. • “n” is valid only for the lowest bit (n0). • Control by the lowest bit (n0) is shown as follows: Function Canceling double strike printing Specifying double strike printing [Caution] •...

  • Page 27: Esc M N

    ESC M n [Function] Selection of character fonts [Code] <1B>H<4D>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Selects character fonts. Function 0, 48 Selection of font A (12 1, 49 Selection of font B (9 2, 50 Selection of font C (8 [Caution] • ESC ! can also select fonts, but the setting made by the command that has last been processed becomes valid.

  • Page 28: Esc V N

    ESC V n [Function] Specifying/canceling 90°-right-turned characters [Code] <1B>H<56>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Specifying/canceling 90°-right-turned characters. Function 0, 48 Canceling 90°-right-turned characters 1, 49 Specifying 90°-right-turned characters [Caution] • No underlines are attached to 90°-right-turned characters. • This command does not affect PAGE MODE but setting is maintained. [Default] n = 0 [Sample Program]...

  • Page 29: Esc T N

    ESC t n [Function] Selecting the character code table [Code] <1B>H<74>H<n> [Range] n = 22, 255 [Outline] Selecting the character code table. The character code table is selected based on the value of “n”. Character Code Table Codepage PC437 Katakana Codepage PC850 Codepage PC860 Codepage PC863...

  • Page 30: Esc { N

    ESC { n [Function] Specifying/canceling the inverted characters [Code] <1B>H<7B>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Specifying/canceling inverted characters. • “n” is valid only for the lowest bit (n0). • Control by the lowest bit (n0) is shown as follows: Condition Canceling inverted characters. Specifying inverted characters.

  • Page 31: Esc ~ J N (Valid In Cbm1000Ii-Compatible Mode)

    ESC ~ J n (Valid in CBM1000II-Compatible Mode) [Function] Specifies/cancels printing in red (black-based paper) [Code] <1B>H<7E>H<4A>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Specifies or cancels printing in red. • Red printing is valid on black-based thermal paper. Specifies or cancels printing in black on red-based thermal paper. •...

  • Page 32: Dc3 N (Valid In Cbm1000Ii-Compatible Mode)

    DC3 n (Valid in CBM1000II-Compatible Mode) [Function] Specifies/cancels printing in red (black-based paper) [Code] <13>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Specifies or cancels printing in red. • Red printing is valid on black-based thermal paper. Specifies or cancels printing in black on red-based thermal paper. •...

  • Page 33: Gs ! N

    GS ! n [Function] Specifying the character size [Code] <1D>H<21>H<n> [Range] 255, where: vertical magnification 8, 1 horizontal magnification [Outline] Specifies the character size (Vertical and horizontal magnification). Value Function Hex. Number Decimal Number Vertical magnification Refer to Table 2, “Vertical specification Magnification”.

  • Page 34: Gs B N

    GS B n [Function] Specifying/canceling the black/white inverted printing [Code] <1D>H<42>H<n> [Range] [Outline] This command specifies or cancels the black/white inverted printing. • “n” is valid only for the lowest bit (n0). • Control by the lowest bit (n0) is shown as follows: Function The black/white inverted printing is canceled.

  • Page 35: Gs B N

    GS b n [Function] Specifying/canceling the smoothing [Code] <1D>H<62>H<n> [Range] [Outline] This command specifies or cancels the smoothing. • “n” is valid only for the lowest bit (n0). • Control by the lowest bit (n0) is shown as follows: Function The smoothing is canceled.

  • Page 36: Print Position Commands

    2.2.3 Print Position Commands [Function] Horizontal tab [Code] <09>H [Outline] Shifts the printing position to the next horizontal tab position. • Ignored when the next horizontal tab position has not been set. [Caution] The horizontal tab position is set by ESC D. [Default] At the selection of font A, tabs are set every 8 characters (at 9th, 17th, 25th, ...) with right space amount of a character set at 0 and horizontal enlargement rate of a...

  • Page 37: Esc $ N1 N2

    ESC $ n1 n2 [Function] Specifying the absolute positions [Code] <1B>H<24>H<n1><n2> [Range] [Outline] The printing start position is specified by the absolute position from the left margin with the number of dots divided by 256 and quatient specified as “n2” and remainder as “n1”.

  • Page 38: Esc D [ N ] K Null

    ESC D [ n ] k NULL [Function] Setting horizontal tab position [Code] <1B>H<44>H [<n>] k<00>H [Range] [Outline] Specifying a horizontal tab position. • “n” indicates the number of columns from the beginning to the horizontal tab position. Note, however, that “n = set position – 1”. For example, to set the position at 9th column, n = 8 is to be specified.

  • Page 39: Esc T N

    ESC T n [Function] Selecting the character printing direction in PAGE MODE [Code] <1B>H<54>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Selects the direction and start point of character printing in PAGE MODE. Printing Direction Start Point 0, 48 Left to right Top left (“A” in the figure) 1, 49 Bottom to top Bottom left (“B”...

  • Page 40: Esc W Xl Xh Yl Yh Dxl Dxh Dyl Dyh

    ESC W xL xH yL yH dxL dxH dyL dyH [Function] Defining the print area in PAGE MODE [Code] <1B>H<57>H<xL><xH><yL><yH><dxL><dxH><dyL><dyH> [Range] xL, xH, yL, yH, dxL, dxH, dyL, dyH 255, except for dxL = dxH = 0 or dyL = dyH = 0 [Outline] Defines the location and size of the print area.

  • Page 41: Esc \ Nl Nh

    ESC \ nL nH [Function] Specifying the relative position [Code] <1B>H<5C>H<nL><nH> [Range] [Outline] This command specifies the next print start position in a relative position with respect to the current position. The next print start position will be at a point of [(nL + nH 256) basic calculation pitch] inches away from the current position.

  • Page 42: Esc A N

    ESC a n [Function] Aligning the characters [Code] <1B>H<61>H<n> [Range] [Outline] All the printed data within one line are aligned in the specified position. Depending on the value “n”, positional alignment is carried out as shown in the table below: Position 0, 48 Left end alignment...

  • Page 43: Gs $ Nl Nh

    GS $ nL nH [Function] Specifying the absolute position of character vertical direction in PAGE MODE [Code] <1D>H<24>H<nL><nH> [Range] 255, 0 [Outline] Specifies the vertical position of character at the start point of data development in PAGE MODE using absolute position based on the start position. The position of vertical direction of character at the start position of next data development is the position [(nL + nH 256)

  • Page 44: Gs L Nl Nh

    GS L nL nH [Function] Setting the left margin [Code] <1D>H<4C>H<nL><nH> [Range] [Outline] This command sets the left margin specified by nL and nH. The value of the left margin is [(nL + nH 256) basic calculation pitch] inches. Printable area Left Print area margin...

  • Page 45: Gs W Nl Nh

    GS W nL nH [Function] Setting the print area width [Code] <1D>H<57>H<nL><nH> [Range] [Outline] Sets the print area width specified by nL and nH. The print area width will be [(nL + nH 256) basic calculation pitch] inches. Printable area Left Print area margin...
  • Page 46 (2) If a sufficient area cannot be provided as a result of step (1), the print area is extended toward the left (so, the left margin is decreased). Printable area (1) Extended toward the right Left margin (2) The left margin Print area width is trimmed (3) If a sufficient area cannot be provided as a result of step (2), the right spacing is...

  • Page 47: Gs \ Nl Nh

    GS \ nL nH [Function] Specifying the relative vertical position of a character in PAGE MODE [Code] <1D>H<5C>H<nL><nH> [Range] [Outline] This command is used in PAGE MODE to specify the vertical position of a character in the data mapping start position, in a relative position with respect to the current position.

  • Page 48: Line Feed Span Commands

    2.2.4 Line Feed Span Commands ESC 2 [Function] Specifying 1/6-inch line feed rate [Code] <1B>H<32>H [Outline] The line feed rate per line is specified by 1/6 inch. [Caution] Line feed rate can be specified respectively for both STANDARD MODE and PAGE MODE.

  • Page 49: Esc 3 N

    ESC 3 n [Function] Setting line feed rate of minimum pitch [Code] <1B>H<33>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Sets the line feed width per line to [n basic calculation pitch] inches. • The line feed width can be set separately for the STANDARD and PAGE MODES. •...

  • Page 50: Bit Image Commands

    2.2.5 Bit Image Commands ESC * m n1 n2 [ d ] k [Function] Specifying the bit image mode [Code] <1B>H<2A>H<m>H<n1><n2>[<d>]k [Range] m = 0, 1, 32, 33 k = n1 + 256 n2 (m = 0, 1) k = (n1 + 256 3 (m = 32, 33) [Outline] •...
  • Page 51 [Sample Program] LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);"*"; LPRINT CHR$(0);CHR$(20);CHR$(0); IMG1: GOSUB IMG1 LPRINT CHR$(&HFF); LPRINT CHR$(&HA); FOR I = 1 TO 18 LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);"*"; LPRINT CHR$(&H85); LPRINT CHR$(1);CHR$(20);CHR$(0); NEXT I GOSUB IMG1 LPRINT CHR$(&HFF); LPRINT CHR$(&HA); RETURN LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);"*"; IMG2: LPRINT CHR$(32);CHR$(20);CHR$(0); LPRINT CHR$(&HFF); GOSUB IMG2 LPRINT CHR$(&HFF);...

  • Page 52: Gs * N1 N2 [ D ] N1

    GS * n1 n2 [ d ] n1 [Function] Defining the download bit image [Code] <1D>H<2A>H<n1><n2> [< d >] n1 [Range] 1536 [Outline] • Defines download bit images of the number of dots specified by “n1” and “n2”. • The numbers of dots are n1 8 in horizontal direction and n2 8 in vertical direction. •...
  • Page 53 [Sample Program] GOSUB IMG LPRINT CHR$(&H1D);"/";CHR$(0); LPRINT CHR$(&H1D);"/";CHR$(1); LPRINT CHR$(&H1D);"/";CHR$(2); LPRINT CHR$(&H1D);"/";CHR$(3); IMG: n1=10:n2=5 LPRINT CHR$(&H1D);"*"; LPRINT CHR$(n1);CHR$(n2); FOR J=1 TO n1*8 FOR I=1 TO n2 LPRINT CHR$(J); NEXT I NEXT J RETURN [Print Results] — 48 —...

  • Page 54: Gs / M

    GS / m [Function] Printing the downloaded bit image [Code] <1D>H<2F>H<m> [Range] [Outline] Prints downloaded bit image in a mode specified by “m”. Modes that can be selected by “m” are shown below. Dot Density in Dot Density in Mode Name Vertical Direction Horizontal Direction 0, 48 NORMAL MODE...

  • Page 55: Gs V 0 M Xl Xh Yl Yh D1

    GS v 0 m xL xH yL yH d1...dk [Function] Printing of raster bit image [Code] <1D>H<76>H<30>H<m><xL><xH><yL><yH> [<d>] k [Range] 3, 48 51, 0 255, 0 255, 255, 0 8, 0 255, k = (xL + xH 256) (yL + yH 256), however, k [Outline] Prints raster bit images in mode “m”.
  • Page 56 [Example] When xL + xH 256 = 64 (xL + xH 256) 8 dots = 512 dots yL + yH 256 dots — 51 —...

  • Page 57: Status Commands

    2.2.6 Status Commands DLE EOT n [Function] Sending status in real-time [Code] <10>H<04>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Sends in real-time the status specified by “n”. Status Printer status Status caused by an offline condition Status caused by an error Continuous paper detector status [Caution] •...
  • Page 58 (1) Printer status (When n = 1 is specified) Status Hex. Decimal Fixed Fixed Status of pin 3 of drawer kick-out connector = L Status of pin 3 of drawer kick-out connector = H Online status Offline status Fixed Not waiting online recovery Waiting online recovery FEED switch is not pressed FEED switch is pressed...
  • Page 59 (3) Status caused by an error (when n = 3 is specified) Status Hex. Decimal Fixed Fixed No B.M detection error occurred (only when B.M paper is selected) A B.M detection error occurred (only when B.M paper is selected) Auto cutter error not occurred Auto cutter error occurred Fixed Unrecoverable error not occurred...

  • Page 60: Gs A N

    GS a n [Function] Enabling/disabling ASB (Automatic Status Back) [Code] <1D>H<61>H<n> [Range] [Outline] This command selects the status item to be addressed by ASB (Automatic Status Back.) Status Item Addressed by ASB Hex. Decimal Status of pin 3 of drawer kick-out connector = Disabled Status of pin 3 of drawer kick-out connector = Enabled...
  • Page 61 (1) 1st byte (Printer information) Status Hex. Decimal Unused Unused Status of pin 3 of drawer kick-out connector = “L” Status of pin 3 of drawer kick-out connector = “H” Online status Offline status Unused Cover closed Cover open Not in paper feed state triggered by FEED switch In paper feed state triggered by FEED switch Unused (2) 2nd byte (Error occurrence information)
  • Page 62 (4) 4th byte (Paper Sensor information) Status Hex. Decimal Undefined — — Undefined — — Undefined — — Undefined — — Unused Undefined — — Undefined — — Unused * In case of MSW3-7 ON (CBM1000 compatible mode) (4) 4th byte (Paper Sensor information) Status Hex.

  • Page 63: Gs R N

    GS r n [Function] Sending status [Code] <1D>H<72>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Sends the specified status to the host. Function 1, 49 Sends the Paper Sensor status. 2, 50 Sends the Drawer Kick-out Connector status. [Caution] • When the serial interface is used: For DTR/DSR control: The printer sends the status after verifying that the host is ready to receive.
  • Page 64 • Drawer kick-out connector status (n = 2, 50) Status Hex. Decimal Status of pin 3 of drawer kick connector = “L” Status of pin 3 of drawer kick connector = “H” Undefined — — Undefined — — Undefined — —...

  • Page 65: Paper Detecting Commands

    2.2.7 Paper Detecting Commands ESC c 3 n [Function] Selecting the Paper Sensor valid for a Paper-end signal output [Code] <1B>H<63>H<33>H<n> [Range] [Outline] This command selects by which Paper Sensor a Paper-end signal should be output. Each bit for “n” has the following meaning: Value Position Paper Near-end...

  • Page 66: Esc C 4 N

    ESC c 4 n [Function] Selecting the Paper Near-end Sensor valid for print stop [Code] <1B>H<63>H<34>H<n> [Range] [Outline] This command selects the Paper Near-end Sensor which helps to stop printing when the paper supply almost runs out. Each bit for “n” has the following meaning: Value Position Paper Near-end...

  • Page 67: Panel Switch Commands

    2.2.8 Panel Switch Commands ESC c 5 n [Function] Enabling/disabling the panel switches [Code] <1B>H<63>H<35>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Enabling/disabling the FEED switch. • “n” is valid only for the lowest bit (n0). • Control by the lowest bit (n0) is shown as follows: Condition FEED switch valid FEED switch invalid...

  • Page 68: Macro Commands

    2.2.9 Macro Commands GS : [Function] Starting/ending macro definition [Code] <1D>H<3A>H [Outline] Specifying starting/ending macro definition. Reception of this command during macro definition signifies ending the macro definition. [Caution] • Maximum content available for macro definition is 2048 bytes. A portion exceeding 2048 bytes is not defined.

  • Page 69: Gs ^ N1 N2 N3

    GS ^ n1 n2 n3 [Function] Executing the macro [Code] <1D>H<5E>H<n1><n2><n3> [Range] [Outline] Executing contents defined in macro. n1 : The number of times of macro execution n2 : Waiting time on macro execution: Waiting time of n2 100 msec is given for every execution.

  • Page 70: Cutter Commands

    2.2.10 Cutter Commands GS V m ..(1) GS V m n ..(2) [Function] Cutting the paper [Code] (1) <1D>H<56>H<m> (2) <1D>H<56>H<m><n> [Range] (1) m = 1, m = 49 (2) m = 66 [Outline] Performs the specified paper cutting. Function 0, 48 Full cut 1, 49 Partial cut (Leaving a bridge area uncut)

  • Page 71: Bar Code Commands

    2.2.11 Bar Code Commands GS H n [Function] Selecting of printing position of HRI characters [Code] <1D>H<48>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Selecting printing position of HRI characters in printing bar codes. “n” means the followings. Printing Position 0, 48 No printing 1, 49 Above the bar code 2, 50 Below the bar code...
  • Page 72 [Print Results] No HRI characters Printed above Printed below Printed above and below — 67 —...

  • Page 73: Gs F N

    GS f n [Function] Selecting the font of HRI characters [Code] <1D>H<66>H<n> [Range] n = 0, 1 [Outline] Selecting the font of HRI characters in printing bar code. The type of font can be selected with “n” as follows: Font 0, 48 Font A (12 1, 49...

  • Page 74: Gs H N

    GS h n [Function] Specifying the height of the bar code [Code] <1D>H<68>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Selecting bar code height. “n” denotes the number of dots in the vertical direction. [Default] n = 162 [See Also] GS k, GS w [Sample Program] Refer to Sample Program and Print Results for GS w.

  • Page 75: Gs K M N [D1

    GS k m [d1 ..dk] NULL ..(1) GS k m n [d1 ..dn] ....(2) [Function] Printing the bar code [Code] (1) <1D>H<6B>H<m> [d1..dk] NULL (2) <1D>H<6B>H<m><n> [d1..dn] [Range] (1) 0 The definitions of “k” and “d” vary with the bar code system. (2) 65 The definitions of “n”...
  • Page 76 [Caution] For (1): • This command ends with a NULL code. • For UPC-A or UPC-E, the bar code is printed when 12 bytes of bar code data have been entered, and the subsequent data is handled as normal data. •...
  • Page 77 [Description of Bar Codes] UPC-A This bar code, consisting of numerals only, has a fixed length of 12 columns; a 11- column number entered from the host or application software plus a check digit (12th column) automatically calculated inside the printer. If the 12th-column numeral is sent from the host, the entire bar code will be printed as it is.
  • Page 78 Control Character Control Character HRI Character HRI Character ASCII Hex. ASCII Hex. NULL CODE128 This bar code consists of 103 bar code characters and three code sets, enabling 128 ASCII code characters to be printed. It has a variable length of columns. •...
  • Page 79 When sending print data, note these points: (1) Each string of bar code data must begin with a code set select character (CODE A, CODE B, or CODE C), which selects the first code set to use. (2) Every special character is specified by a combination of two characters: a brace “{”...
  • Page 80 [Bar Code Print Example] UPC-A, UPC-E, JAN-13 (EAN), JAN-8 (EAN), CODE39, ITF, CODABAR, CODE93, CODE128 Type Print Sample Outline of Symbol UPC-A 12-column fixed-length bar code consisting of numerals only. UPC-E 8-column fixed-length bar code consisting of numerals only. Abbreviated version of UPC-A. JAN-13 13-column fixed-length bar code consisting of numerals only.

  • Page 81: Gs W N

    GS w n [Function] Specifying the horizontal size (magnification) of bar code [Code] <1D>H<77>H<n> [Range] [Outline] Selecting bar code width. [Default] n = 3 [Sample Program] LPRINT CHR$(&H1D);"h";CHR$(30); LPRINT CHR$(&H1D);"w";CHR$(2); GOSUB BC LPRINT CHR$(&H1D);"h";CHR$(50); LPRINT CHR$(&H1D);"w";CHR$(3); GOSUB BC LPRINT CHR$(&H1D);"h";CHR$(80); LPRINT CHR$(&H1D);"w";CHR$(4);...

  • Page 82: Commands For Non-Volatile Memory

    2.2.12 Commands for Non-volatile Memory F S p n m [Function] Printing the download NV bit images [Code] <1C>H<70>H<n><m> [Range] [Outline] This command prints the download NV bit images (n) using a specified mode (m). • “n” denotes the number of the download bit image. •...

  • Page 83: F S Q N [Xl Xh Yl Yh D1

    F S q n [xL xH yL yH d1…dk] 1… [xL xH yL yH d1…dk] n [Function] Defining the download NV bit image [Code] <1C>H<71>H<n>[<xL><xH><yL><yH><d1...dk>]1 ...[<xL><xH><yL><yH><d1...dk>]n [Range] 255, 0 255, 3 but, 1 (xL + xH 256) 1023 1 but, 1 (yL + yH 256) k = (xL + xH...
  • Page 84 • The maximum definition area of this printer is 2M bits (256K bytes). Multiple NV bit images can be defined, but bit images of which total size (Bit image data + Header) exceeds 2M bits (256K bytes) can not be defined. •...

  • Page 85: Black Mark Control Commands

    2.2.13 Black Mark Control Commands GS FF (Valid Only at B.M Paper Selection) [Function] Printing and ejecting Black mark paper [Code] <1DH><0C>H [Outline] This command prints the data in the printer buffer and ejects Black mark paper. [Caution] Valid only if Black mark paper is selected. [See Also] FF, GS <...

  • Page 86: Gs A M N (Valid Only At B.m Paper Selection)

    GS A m n (Valid Only at B.M Paper Selection) [Function] Correcting the leader position of Black mark paper [Code] <1DH><41>H<m><n> [Range] [Outline] This command sets the leader position of Black mark paper in terms of correction value set for the default position. “m”...

  • Page 87: Gs C0 M N

    GS C0 m n [Function] Setting the numbering print mode [Code] <1D>H<43>H<30>H<m><n> [Range] [Outline] This command sets the numbering (serial number counter) print mode. “m” denotes the number of print columns. m = 0 Prints the columns indicated by numeral. In this case, “n” has no meaning.

  • Page 88: Gs C1 N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6

    GS C1 n1 n2 n3 n4 n5 n6 [Function] Setting the numbering counter mode (A) [Code] <1D>H<43>H<31>H<n1><n2><n3><n4><n5><n6> [Range] n1 , n2 , n3 , n4 , n5 , n6 [Outline] This command sets the numbering (serial number counter) mode. n1 + n2 256 (n1 = remainder, n2 = quotient): Counter default n3 + n4 256 (n3 = remainder, n4 = quotient): Counter final value...

  • Page 89: Gs C2 N1 N2

    GS C2 n1 n2 [Function] Setting the numbering counter [Code] <1D>H<43>H<32>H<n1><n2> [Range] [Outline] This command sets the numbering (serial number counter) value. n1 + n2 256 (n1 = remainder, n2 = quotient) becomes a counter value. [Caution] • If the counter is set with this command, a repeat count of the idential count will be cleared.

  • Page 90: Gs C ; N1 ; N2 ; N3 ; N4 ; N5

    GS C ; n1 ; n2 ; n3 ; n4 ; n5 ; [Function] Setting the numbering counter mode (B) [Code] <1D>H<43>H<3B>H<n1><3B>H<n2><3B>H<n3> <3B>H<n4><3B>H<n5><3B>H <n1>, <n2>, <n3>, <n4>, <n5> are character codes. [Range] n1 , n2 , n5 65535 n3 , n4 [Outline] This command sets the numbering (serial number counter) mode and a counter value.

  • Page 91: Gs C

    GS c [Function] Print the counter [Code] <1D>H<63>H [Outline] This command prints the serial number counter data. After setting the current counter value in the print buffer as the print data (character string), it increments or decrements the counter according to the set count mode. [Caution] •...

  • Page 92: Gs I N1L N1H N2L N2H

    GS I n1L n1H n2L n2H [Function] Setting the Black mark length [Code] <1D>H<6C>H<n1L><n1H><n2L><n2H> [Range] 255 (24 n1L + n1H 360) n2H = 0 [Outline] Define the specifications (length) of the Black mark used. n1: Sets the Black mark length n2: Sets the Black mark gap length n1 and n2 are specified units of millimeters.

  • Page 93: Printer Function Setting Commands

    2.2.14 Printer Function Setting Commands GS (D pL pH m [a1 b1] ··· [ak bk] [Function] Enabling or disabling real-time command [Code] <1d>H<28>H<44>pL pH m [a1 b1] ··· [ak bk] [Range] (pL + pH 256) 65535 m = 20 a = 1 b = 0, 1, 48, 49 [Default] Kind of Real-time Command...
  • Page 94 GS (E pL pH fn [···] [Function] Printer function setting command [Outline] Printer function setting command is a command to change the function of the printer stored on the non-volatile memory and executes the function set by the value of “fn”.
  • Page 95 fn = 1: Function 1 Transferring to Printer Function Setting Mode GS (E pL pH fn d1 d2 fn = 1 [Code] <1d>H<28>H<45>pL pH fn d1 d2 [Range] (pL + pH 256) = 3 (pL = 3, pH = 0) fn = 1 d1 = 73 (“I”) d2 = 78 (“N”)
  • Page 96 fn = 2: Function 2 End of Printer Function Setting Mode GS (E pL pH fn d1 d2 d3 fn = 2 [Code] <1d>H<28>H<45>pL pH fn d1 d2 d3 [Range] (pL + pH 256) = 4 (pL = 4, pH = 0) fn = 2 d1 = 79 (“O”) d2 = 85 (“U”)
  • Page 97 fn = 3: Function 3 Setting Memory Switch Value GS (E pL pH fn [a1 b18 ··· b11] ··· [ak bk8 ··· bk1] fn = 3 [Code] <1d>H<28>H<45>pL pH fn[a1 b18···b11]···[ak bk8···bk1] [Range] (pL + pH 256) 65535 fn = 3 a = 1, 2, 3, 4 b = 48, 49, 50 [Outline]...
  • Page 98 • Setting memory switch 2 (a = 2) b (Set Value) Function 49 (Default) Reserved Disables auto cutter. 49 (Default) Enables auto cutter. 48 (Default) Enables stored printing. Disables stored printing. Sets printing at full columns to be the same as CBM1000. 49 (Default) Sets printing at full columns to be the same as EPSON.
  • Page 99 • Setting memory switch 4 (a = 4) b (Set Value) Function 48 (Default) At the selection of Black mark paper, disables auto end- measurement. At the selection of Black mark paper, enables auto end- measurement. 48 (Default) At the selection of Black mark paper, sets sensor position to be on the printing side.
  • Page 100 fn = 4: Function 4 Sending the Set Memory Switch Value GS (E pL pH fn a fn = 4 [Code] <1d>H<28>H<45>pL pH fn a [Range] (pL + pH 256) = 2 fn = 4 a = 1, 2, 3, 4 [Outline] •...

  • Page 101: G (E Pl Ph Fn [A1 N1L N1H]...[Ak Nkl Nkh] Fn =

    fn = 5: Function 5 Setting Customized Value GS (E pL pH fn [a1 n1L n1H]...[ak nkL nkH] fn = 5 [Code] <1d>H<28>H<45>pL pH fn [a1 n1L n1H]...[ak nkL nkH] [Range] (pL + pH 256) 65535 fn = 5 3 a = 5, 6, 97, 116, 201, 202 (nL + nH 256) 65535...
  • Page 102 • a = 6: Sets printing speed to the value specified by (nL + nH 256). (nL + nH 256) Printing Speed Printing speed level 1 (84%) Printing speed level 2 (86%) Printing speed level 3 (88%) Printing speed level 4 (90%) Printing speed level 5 (92%) Printing speed level 6 (94%) Printing speed level 7 (96%)
  • Page 103 fn = 6: Function 6 Sending the Set Customized Value GS (E pL pH fn a fn = 6 [Code] <1d>H<28>H<45>pL pH fn a [Range] (pL + pH 256) = 2 : (pL = 2, pH = 0) fn = 6 3, a = 5, 6, 97, 116, 201, 202 [Outline] •...
  • Page 104 • a = 5: When print density is specified Setting Status Sending Data Stored Print 1st Byte 2nd Byte 3rd Byte 4th Byte 5th Byte Value Density 65530 54 (“6”) 53 (“5”) 53 (“5”) 51 (“3”) 48 (“0”) 65531 54 (“6”) 53 (“5”) 53 (“5”) 51 (“3”)
  • Page 105 • a = 116: When kind of paper is specified Setting Status Sending Data Stored Print 1st Byte 2nd Byte 3rd Byte 4th Byte 5th Byte Value Control Single-color 49 (“1”) — — — — paper 2-color paper 50 (“2”) —...
  • Page 106 • a = 209: PNE sensor judgment time Setting Status Sending Data Stored Density 1st Byte 2nd Byte 3rd Byte 4th Byte 5th Byte Value Multiplication 2 times 49( “1”) — — — — 3 times 50 (“2”) — — —...
  • Page 107 fn = 7: Function 7 Copying User-defined Page GS (E pL pH fn a d1 d2 fn = 7 [Code] <1d>H<28>H<45>pL pH fn a d1 d2 [Range] (pL + pH 256) = 4 : (pL = 4, pH = 0) fn = 7 a = 10, 12, 17 [Outline]...

  • Page 108: Gs (E Pl Ph Fn Y C1 C2[X D1

    fn = 8: Function 8 Defining Data by the Column Format to Character Code Page of Work Area GS (E pL pH fn y c1 c2[x d1...d(y x)]k fn = 8 [Code] <1d>H<28>H<45>pL pH fn y c1 c2 [x d1..d(yXx)]k [Range] (pL + pH 256)

  • Page 109: Gs (E Pl Ph Fn X C1 C2[Y D1

    fn = 9: Function 9 Defining Data in the Raster Format to the Character Code Page of Work Area GS (E pL pH fn x c1 c2[y d1...d(y x)]k fn = 9 [Code] <1d>H<28>H<45>pL pH fn x c1 c2 [y d1...d(yXx)]k [Range] (pL + pH 256)
  • Page 110 fn = 10: Function 10 Erasing Data of Character Code Page Data in Work Area GS (E pL pH fn c1 c2 fn = 10 [Code] <1d>H<28>H<45>pL pH fn c1 c2 [Range] (pL + pH 256) = 3 fn = 10 [Outline] Erases (set to space) data in units of character on the character code page in work area.
  • Page 111 fn = 11: Function 11 Setting Communication Conditions of Serial Interface GS (E pL pH fn a d1...cdk fn = 11 [Code] <1d>H<28>H<45>pL pH fn a d1..dk [Range] (pL + pH 256) 65535 (0 255, 0 255) fn = 11 4 (Not changed in other than specified range) 57 (Not changed in other than specified range) [Outline]...

  • Page 112: Serial Interface

    fn = 12: Function 12 Sending the Set Communication Conditions of Serial Interface GS (E pL pH fn a fn = 12 [Code] <1d>H<28>H<45>pL pH fn a [Range] (pL + pH 256) = 2 (pL = 2, pH = 0) fn = 12 4 (Does not send in other than specified range) [Outline]...
  • Page 113 fn = 255: Function 255 Setting All Contents Set by Printer Function Setting Mode to the State at Shipment GS (E pL pH fn a fn = 255 [Code] <1d>H<28>H<45>pL pH fn a [Range] (pL + pH 256) = 2 fn = 255 a = 3, 5, 11, 255 [Outline]...
  • Page 114 GS (K pL pH fn m [Function] Selecting print control method [Outline] Executes the setting related to the print control specified by the value of “fn”. Function Function No. (fn) Sets printing density. Sets printing speed. Sets the number of divisions for head conducting. Selects print paper.
  • Page 115 fn = 49: Function 49 Setting Printing Density GS (K pL pH fn m fn = 49 [Code] <1d>H<28>H<4B>pL pH fn m [Range] (pL + pH 256) = 2 : (pL = 2, pH = 0) fn = 49 9, 250 [Default] m = 0 (Customized value setting value) [Outline]...
  • Page 116 fn = 50: Function 50 Setting Printing Speed GS (K pL pH fn m fn = 50 [Code] <1d>H<28>H<4B>pL pH fn m [Range] (pL + pH 256) = 2 : (pL = 2, pH = 0) fn = 50 4, 48 [Default] m = 0 (Customized value setting) [Outline]...
  • Page 117 fn = 97: Function 97 Setting Number of Divisions for Head Conducting GS (K pL pH fn m fn = 97 [Code] <1d>H<28>H<4B>pL pH fn m [Range] (pL + pH 256) = 2 : (pL = 2, pH = 0) fn = 97 6, 48 [Default]...
  • Page 118 GS (M pL pH fn m [Function] Customizing the printer [Outline] Executes processing related to escape/recovery of the value set in the work area or the data defined by various kinds of command. Function 1, 49 Copies the set value stored in work area to the storage area. 2, 50 Copies the set value stored in storage area to the work area.
  • Page 119 fn = 1, 49: Function 1 GS (M pL pH fn m fn = 1, 49 [Code] <1d>H<28>H<4D>pL pH fn m [Range] (pL + pH 256) = 2 : (pL = 2, pH = 0) fn = 1, 49 m = 1, 49 [Outline] Copies the set value stored in work area to the storage area.
  • Page 120 fn = 3, 51: Function 3 GS (M pL pH fn m fn = 3, 51 [Code] <1d>H<28>H<4D>pL pH fn m [Range] (pL + pH 256) = 2 : (pL = 2, pH = 0) fn = 3, 51 m = 0, 1, 48, 49 [Outline] Determines the setting of storage area at initialization to the work area by the value of “m”.
  • Page 121 GS (N pL pH fn m [Function] Designating font attribute [Outline] Executes processing of font attribute by the specified fn value. Function Selects character color. fn = 48: Function 48 GS (N pL pH fn m fn = 48 [Code] <1d>H<28>H<4E>pL pH fn m [Range] (pL + pH...

  • Page 122: Other Commands

    2.2.15 Other Commands DLE ENQ n [Function] Real-time request to printer [Code] <10>H<05>H<n> [Range] [Outline] The printer responds in real-time to the request that the host specifies with number “n”. Function At the setting of execution of GS ^ by the FEED switch, the same processing as that pressing the FEED switch once is carried out.

  • Page 123: Dle Dc4 Fn M T (Specification Of Fn = 1)

    DLE DC4 fn m t (Specification of fn = 1) [Function] Outputting specified pulse in real-time [Code] <10>H<14>H<fn><m><t> [Range] fn = 1, 0 8, 1 [Outline] • A signal specified with “t” is output to the connector pin specified with “m”. Connector Pin Pin No.

  • Page 124: Dle Dc4 Fn D1

    DLE DC4 fn d1...d7 (Specification of fn = 8) [Function] Buffer clear [Code] <10>H<14>H<fn><d1> ...<d7> [Range] fn = 8, d1 = 1, d2 = 3, d3 = 20, d4 = 1, d5 = 6, d6 = 2, d7 = 8 [Outline] •...

  • Page 125: Esc = N

    ESC = n [Function] Data input control [Code] <1B>H<3D>H<n> [Range] [Outline] • Selecting equipment for which data input from the host is valid. • Each bit of “n” indicates as follows. • When the printer has not been selected, this printer abandons all the received data until it is selected by this command.

  • Page 126: Esc

    ESC @ [Function] Initializing the printer [Code] <1B>H<40>H [Outline] Clears data stored in the print buffer and brings various settings to the initial state (Default state). [Caution] • The settings of DIP switches are not read again. • Data inside the internal input buffer is not cleared. •...

  • Page 127: Esc L

    ESC L [Function] Selecting PAGE MODE [Code] <1B>H<4C>H [Outline] Switches from STANDARD MODE to PAGE MODE. [Caution] • This command is only effective if it entered at the beginning of a line. • This command is not effective if it is entered when in PAGE MODE. •...

  • Page 128: Esc S

    ESC S [Function] Selecting STANDARD MODE [Code] <1B>H<53>H [Outline] Switches from PAGE MODE to STANDARD MODE. [Caution] • This command is only effective if it is entered when in PAGE MODE. • Any data mapped in PAGE MODE is erased. •...

  • Page 129: Esc P M N1 N2

    ESC p m n1 n2 [Function] Generating the specified pulses [Code] <1B>H<70>H<m><n1><n2> [Range] m = 0, 1, 48, 49 0 < n1 [Outline] • The signals specified by “n1” and “n2” are output to the connector pin specified by “m”. •...
  • Page 130 GS ( A pL pH n m [Function] Execution of test printing [Code] <1D>H<28>H<41>H<pL><pH><n><m> [Range] (pL + (pH 256)) = 2 (pL = 2, pH = 0) 2, 48 3, 49 [Outline] Specified test printing will be executed. • pL, pH will specify the number of subsequent parameters by (pL + (pH 256))bytes.

  • Page 131: Gs I N

    GS I n [Function] Sending the printer ID [Code] <1D>H<49>H<n> [Range] 4, 49 52, 65 69, n=112, 250, 251 [Outline] Sends the specified printer ID. Type of Printer ID Specification Value (Hex.) 1,49 Model ID CT-S300 2,50 Type ID Refer to table “Type ID” below 3,51 ROM version ID 4,52...
  • Page 132 n = 4, 52 specified (only for B.M specs) The Black mark length and mark interval currently used are returned in 4-byte code. All fractional parts in millimeters are rounded off. Byte 1 + Byte 2 256 = Black mark interval Byte 3 + Byte 4 256 = Black mark length Black mark paper...

  • Page 133: Gs P X Y

    GS P x y [Function] Specifying the basic calculation pitch [Code] <1D>H<50>H<x><y> [Range] [Outline] • This command sets the horizontal basic calculation pitch to approx. 25.4/x mm (1/ x inches), and the vertical basic calculation pitch to approx. 25.4/y mm (1/y inches). •...

  • Page 134: Esc Rs

    ESC RS [Function] Sound buzzer [Code] <1B>H<1E>H [Outline] Sound the buzzer for 200 ms. [Caution] This command is buffered before execution. [Sample Program] LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);CHR$(&H1E); [Execution Result] The buzzer sounds for approx. 200 ms. — 129 —...

  • Page 135: Character Code Table

    3. CHARACTER CODE TABLE 3.1 Code Page 3.1.1 Codepage 00H to 7FH & PC437 (USA, Europe Standard) — 130 —...

  • Page 136: Codepage 00H To 7Fh & Katakana

    3.1.2 Codepage 00H to 7FH & Katakana — 131 —...

  • Page 137: Codepage 00H To 7Fh & Pc850 (Multilingual)

    3.1.3 Codepage 00H to 7FH & PC850 (Multilingual) — 132 —...

  • Page 138: Codepage 00H To 7Fh & Pc860 (Portuguese)

    3.1.4 Codepage 00H to 7FH & PC860 (Portuguese) — 133 —...

  • Page 139: Codepage 00H To 7Fh & Pc863 (Canadian-French)

    3.1.5 Codepage 00H to 7FH & PC863 (Canadian-French) — 134 —...

  • Page 140: Codepage 00H To 7Fh & Pc865 (Nordic)

    3.1.6 Codepage 00H to 7FH & PC865 (Nordic) — 135 —...

  • Page 141: Codepage 00H To 7Fh & Pc852 (Eastern Europe)

    3.1.7 Codepage 00H to 7FH & PC852 (Eastern Europe) — 136 —...

  • Page 142: Codepage 00H To 7Fh & Pc857 (Russian)

    3.1.8 Codepage 00H to 7FH & PC866 (Russian) — 137 —...

  • Page 143: Codepage 00H To 7Fh & Pc857 (Turkish)

    3.1.9 Codepage 00H to 7FH & PC857 (Turkish) — 138 —...

  • Page 144: Codepage 00H To 7Fh & Pc864 (Arabic)

    3.1.10 Codepage 00H to 7FH & PC864 (Arabic) — 139 —...

  • Page 145: Codepage 00H To 7Fh & Wpc1252

    3.1.11 Codepage 00H to 7FH & WPC1252 — 140 —...

  • Page 146: Codepage 00H To 7Fh & Thai Code 18

    3.1.12 Codepage 00H to 7FH & Thai Code 18 — 141 —...

  • Page 147: International Character Code Table

    3.2 International Character Code Table Country U.S.A France Germany U.K. Denmark I Sweden Italy Spain I Japan Norway Denmark II Spain II Latin America Korea — 142 —...

  • Page 148: Appendix

    4. APPENDIX 4.1 Explanation on PAGE MODE 4.1.1 Overview The printer has two print modes: STANDARD and PAGE. In STANDARD MODE, the printer prints or feeds paper each time it receives a print or paper feed command. In PAGE MODE, when the printer receives print commands and/or form feed commands, it simply forwards them to the specified print area of memory.

  • Page 149: Mapping Of Print Data In The Print Area

    4.1.3 Mapping of Print Data in the Print Area Print data is mapped in the print area as follows: (1) The print area is set by ESC W. When the printer has finished all of the print and paper feed actions specified before receiving an ESC W, the ESC W sets the right end (as viewed facing the printer) as the start point (x0, y0) of the print area.

  • Page 150: Example Of Using

    4.1.4 Example of Using PAGE MODE The following explains specific uses of PAGE MODE. When in PAGE MODE, the commands are typically sent from the host to the printer in the following sequence: (1) An ESC L puts the printer in PAGE MODE. (2) An ESC W specifies the print area.
  • Page 151 In Figure 4-3, a line feed occurs between “lesson” and “Test 1” because the space “ “ next to “lesson” does not fit in the horizontal range of the 200 400-pitch print area. The line feed width conforms to the value specified by a command such as ESC 3.
  • Page 152 Before an FF is sent (170th line), the following program code can be added to remove part of the data. 180 PRINT #1, CHR$(&H1B);"W";CHR$(72);CHR$(0);CHR$(120);CHR$(0); 190 PRINT #1, CHR$(36);CHR$(0);CHR$(48)CHR$(0); 200 PRINT #1, CHR$(&H18); As a result of the additional program code, a print-out is executed as shown in Figure 4-5 “Print Result of Adding a Program of Example 3 to Example 2”, where the string “GHI”...

  • Page 153: Bidirectional Parallel Interface

    4.2 Bidirectional Parallel Interface Overview The interface of the printer is a Level-1 compatible device according to IEEE-P1284. It supports the communication modes described in 4.2.1 below. 4.2.1 Parallel Interface Communication Mode The parallel interface of the printer provides three communication modes as outlined below. When the printer is turned on or reset, it defaults to Compatibility mode.

  • Page 154: Negotiation

    4.2.3 Negotiation Overview Usually, the printer is started in Compatibility mode, which corresponds to the Centronics interface phase. When the host intends to switch to the Nibble or Byte mode, it sends a request and negotiates with the printer. A general flow of negotiations is given below. (1) The host sets the IEEE 1284 Active signal to High.
  • Page 155 Precautions (1) The Negotiation phase is triggered when the IEEE 1284 Active signal sent by the host becomes High. (2) In Compatibility mode, the time when the negotiation process begins is, as a general rule, after the host sets nStrobe to High and then the printer outputs an nAck pulse. Once the nStrobe signal is set to High, however, the printer immediately moves into the Negotiation phase when the high state of IEEE 1284 Active is detected, even if the nAck pulse has yet to be output or is being output.

  • Page 156: Data Communication From Printer To Host

    Data Communication from Printer to Host Nibble Mode In this mode, data is transferred between the printer and the host through the procedure described below. The steps beginning from (1) are applicable when the Negotiation phase has switched to the Host Busy Data Available phase.
  • Page 157 Byte Mode In this mode, data is transferred between the printer and the host through the procedure described below. The steps beginning from (1) are applicable when the Negotiation phase has switched to the Host Busy Data Available phase. If the Negotiation phase has switched to the Host Busy Data Not Available phase, the procedure starts at step (9).
  • Page 158 Device ID The device ID is a character string that provides the ID, the type, and other information regarding the printer connected to the interface. When the printer receives a request for a device ID from the host, it replies with the following device ID: <00>H<2E>H MFG : CBM;...

  • Page 159: Identification Of Send Status

    (2) Immediate termination: If the interface is deactivated (IEEE 1284 Active: Low) without Event 22 having taken place, the printer immediately performs Termination. In this termination, the data is not guaranteed, and the printer switches the data bus from output to input within 1 µsec. In the Reverse Idle phase, the printer can notify the host that it has data to transfer to the host.

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