Programming Codes iTherm
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Status Commands
Function Enable/Disable Automatic Status Back (ASB)
ASCII [GS] a <n>
Hexadecimal 1DH 61H <n>
Decimal <29> <97> <n>
Range 0 ≤ n ≤ 255
Description The [GS] a <n> command selects a status for ASB transmission. ASB is enabled
if any status item is selected. The printer automatically transmits a 4-byte status
message whenever the status changes. Multiple status items can be enabled or
disabled. When <n> = 0, ASB is disabled.
The default depends on the offline mode configuration. If offline buffer full only is
set the ASB is defaulted on. When the printer is disabled by the [ESC] =
command and ASB is enabled, the printer transmits a 4-byte status message
every time the status changes. The paper roll low sensor is an option. If the
printer is not equipped with the paper low sensor, bits 0 and 1 of the third byte
are always on, with paper adequate status. Bit 3 of the second byte is always,
“No error.” The status items are selected using <n> as follows:
Bit Off/On Hex Decimal Status for Automatic Status Back (ASB)
0 Off 00H <0> Drawer kick-out connector pin 3 status
disabled
On 01H <1> Drawer kick-out connector pin 3 status enabled
1 Off 00H <0> On-line/off line disabled
On 02H <2> On-line/off line enabled
2 Off 00H <0> Error status disabled
On 04H <4> Error status enabled
3 Off 00H <0> Paper roll sensor status disabled
On 08H <8> Paper roll sensor status enabled
- - - - Undefined
Table 28 Automatic Status Back (ASB) Values for <n>
This command and the Automatic Status Back feature
from Epson, and is only available in the Full Epson Emulation of the
firmware. Problems with this command are frequently caused by not using
the correct version of the firmware. Contact Transact sales and/or
technical support for this added cost option.
