Star Micronics DOT MATRIX PRINTER SP2000 User Manual

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FUNCTION

Confirms finish of printing

CODE

(17)H

OUTLINE

This command cause the printer to wait until all printing is

completed (the printing motor stops) and sets the printer status 1-

1 of the automatic status ( command) to “1” (only execute

ETB).

Also, if print data still remains in the line buffer, it executes this

command after printing the remaining data.

The host will know that the printing of the transmitted data is

completed by confirming that the bit is “1.” When the status bit is

cleared to “0” when returned to the host.

FUNCTION

Transmits automatic status

CODE

(1B)H (06)H (01)H

OUTLINE

This command transmirts the contents of the printer’s automatic

status one time. (When using a bi-directional parallel interface, it

is “Data Ready.”)

• When in the DTR mode for a serial interface, you need to set

DIP switch 1-3 to OFF so that the printer status can be inquired

during an error as well.

• When in the DTR mode for a parallel interface, you need to set

DIP switch 6-9 to “1” so that the printer status can be inquired

during an error as well.

• Always use the and commands when

the automatic status function is set to invalid. Also, when the

and commands are transmitted one

time, you must not send the next and

commands until the automatic status is completely received.