Star Micronics DOT MATRIX PRINTER SP2000 - Manual (Page 48)

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FUNCTION Confirms finish of printing
CODE <ETB>
(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 (<ETB> 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 <ESC> <ACK> <SOH>
(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 <ESC> <ACK> and <SOH> commands when
the automatic status function is set to invalid. Also, when the
<ESC> <ACK> and <SOH> commands are transmitted one
time, you must not send the next <ESC> <ACK> and <SOH>
commands until the automatic status is completely received.