Dascom 7010 Programmers Manual DMX - Manual (Page 12)

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Command reset
Code [01] #
Function Initialized equivalent to power is turned on. Buffer and on-board
memory contents are initialized. Command setting for previous
commands is initialized.
Transmission
data (XOFF) T (XON)
R (XON) for hardware reset.
Caution Since printer executes reset immediately after receiving this
command, it clears un-printed data in the reception buffer. When
using this command, you are recommended to check printing
completion first, then send this command. This command will let the
printer off, thus ensure the printer is ready mode state before sending
this command.
Printer status transmission request (8-byte packet)
Code [01] A
Function If this command is received, printer will send data on current printer
status to the computer with the following 8 ASCII characters.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Command interpreter in action
Paper end
Ribbon end
Batch processing (printing)
Printing
Pause
Waiting for peeling
Spare
Y or N
Y or N
Y or N
Y or N
Y or N
Y or N
Y or N
N (always)
After sending 8 ASCII characters, code [0D] hex is added. Y and N
each is hex digit and [59] hex and [4E] hex.
Caution Printer sends data on printer status to the computer as soon as it
receives this command (in a period of approx. 150ms - 250ms).
Therefore, the computer must be ready to receive data from the
printer immediately after receiving this command.