Clear Print Job(s) & Memory
Command Structure <ESC>*a
a = Specifies the internal memory section to be cleared
T To clear the custom character memory
& To clear the form overlay memory
X To clear all internal memory
Example: <ESC>*
<ESC>*&
Placement: This command should be sent to the printer as an
independent data stream.
Default: None
Command Function To clear individual memory or buffer areas of the printer.
Input to Printer:
Printer Output: There is no printer output as a result of this command. The current
print job in the buffer will be terminated and all other print jobs in the
buffer cleared.
Special Note 1. It is not necessary to clear the printer’s memory between each
print job.
2. When the “a” parameter is used, the section of memory specified
will not be cleared until the label is printed.
3. When the “a” parameter is not included, all sections of memory will
be cleared (same as <ESC>*X).
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