Specifications

Programmers Guide TH230/TH230+
6
Sleep Mode
The Sleep Mode is used to save energy when the printer is switched on but has nothing to
print. This mode reduces the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Sleep Mode is switched on by
a Memory Switch. The Sleep Mode Waiting Time is set by a Customized Setting Value and
defines the time; the printer has to wait before it changes into Sleep Mode.
In the following state diagram the coherence between the different modes is described.
Printing
Mode
Ready Mode
Sleep Mode 1
Printing or
Linefeed
stops
(X - 5)* seconds
after Ready or
Command ESC w n c
(ASB IDLE ON)
Print data received or
Linefeed button pressed or
Power button pressed (short-time) or
Cover closed or
Data for Customer Display or
Command for Cash Drawer
(ASB Sleep off)
Status
command
received or
Cover open
Off Mode
* X is controlled by Customized Setting Values -
GS ( E - Function 5 - "Sleep Mode Waiting Time"
5 seconds after
entering from
Ready Mode
or last
command
finished
Print data
received or
Linefeed
button
pressed
Power button
pressed
(short-time)
Sleep Mode 0
State Diagram of Sleep-Mode
Power button
pressed for more
than 3 seconds
In previous models and firmware versions Sleep was called Idle and Ready was called
Standby. The terms are changed because of adaption on ENERGY STAR® nomenclature.
The current consumptions depend on different modes and the installed interface. Find
details in chapter “Technical Specifications”, page 282.