Chapter 3: Esc Commands - CAB A+ Series Programming Manual

Chapter 3: ESC Commands

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ESC commands
are responsible for status queries, control functions, memory management etc. and are usually
executed immediately, i.e. even if a printing job runs. They are not absolutely required to print labels,
but they offer additional features and possibilities.
ESC commands cannot be handled by the most text editors. All other commands can be transmitted to
the printer by using simple text editors.
ESC commands are used for activating printers via RS-485, while the printers are „listening" to the bus,
for resetting printers, requesting for free memory or for getting a direct status request.
Details about each command are described on the following pages.
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