Star Micronics DOT MATRIX PRINTER SP2000 - Manual (Page 46)

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FUNCTION Transmits EOT status
CODE
(04)H
OUTLINE Transmits the EOT status of the printer to the host in real-time.
(Does not execute after taking fro reception buffer, but immedi-
ately upon receiving from the host.) It is in a “Data ready” state
when using a bi-directional parallel interface.
• When one command is sent to the printer, it will not
send the next command until the EOT status is
received.
• When using the command, always set the automatic
status function to invalid.
b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0
Bit 2: Paper Near End
1: Near End
Bit 3: No Paper Error (Same as ENQ Bit 3)
1: Error
Bit1, Bit 5 to Bit 7 statsu unknown
EOT Status
(Always 1)