Chapter 3: Command Summary; Star Mode Commands - Star SP298 SERIES User Manual

Chapter 3: Command Summary

This printer supports two different command modes: the Star mode and the
ESC/POS mode.
The Star mode emulates previous Star printers. The ESC/POS mode emulates
the Epson TM-295 or TM-290 slip printer.
This chapter provides you with all of the commands supported by this printer.
Important!
Access the following URL for the latest version of this manual and for updates
on supported commands: http://www.star-micronics.co.jp/service/
sp_sup_e.htm

Star Mode Commands

The following tables show the Star mode commands that are supported by this
printer.
Character Selection
Control Codes
<ESC> "R" n
<ESC> "/" "1"
<ESC> "/" <1>
<ESC> "/" "0"
<ESC> "/" <0>
<ESC> <GS> "t" n
<ESC> "M"
<ESC> "P"
<ESC> ":"
<ESC> <SP>n
<SO>
<DC4>
Hexadecimal
Codes
1B 52 n Selects the international character set
1B 2F 31
Selects slash zero
1B 2F 01
1B 2F 30
Selects normal zero
1B 2F 00
1B 1D 74 n Selects the character code table
Selects the 7 × 9 (half dot) font
1B 4D
Selects the 5 × 9 (2 pulses per dot) font
1B 50
Selects the 5 × 9 (3 pulses per dot) font
1B 3A
1B 20 n Sets character spacing
0E Sets the printing magnified double in character width
14 Resets the printing magnified in character width
Function
20