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Ref : 3103039-FDE Issue A
4.1.3. ESC v
(Description) Send printer status byte
(Format) <1Bh> <76h>
(Comments) The printer will transmit a single byte which reflects the status of the printer in
accordance with the table below.
This command is ignored if the printer is fitted with a Centronics interface
because Centronics is not bi-directional.
(Cross reference) –
Bit Function bit = 0 bit = 1
0 (unused) - -
1 Door open Close Open
2 Paper Present Out
3 (unused) - -
4 (unused) - -
5 (unused) - -
6 (unused) - -
7 Cutter failure No Yes
4.1.4. AX V
(Description) Send printer software version
(Format) <1Dh> <56h>
(Comments) The printer returns 4 characters representing the software version
eg. “01.0” for Version 1.0
(Cross reference) –
4.1.5. ESC @
(Description) Initialize printer
(Format) <1Bh> <40h>
(Comments) Clears data in the buffer and initializes the printer settings.
(Cross reference) –