Specifications

TH230/TH230+ Programmers Guide
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GS :
Function:
Start/end macro definition
Code ASCII: GS :
Code HEX: 0x1D 0x3A
Description:
Starts or ends macro definition.
Notes:
• Macro definition starts when this command is received during normal
operation and ends when it is processed during macro definition.
• While the macro is defined, the printing is also executed.
• The maximum number of data is limited to 2048 bytes. All exceeded data
bytes are not stored.
• If the printer processes GS : again immediately after previously processing
it, the printer clears the definition.
• Macro is not defined when the power is turned on.
• The defined contents of the macro are not cleared by ESC @. Defined
content of the macro is effective until the printer is reset, or the power is
turned off.
• The macro is executed by GS ^.