CHAPTER 5 TPCL-LE MODE (INTERFACE COMMANDS)
B-EP
Series
5-171
5.9
COMMANDS RELATED TO FORMAT
5.9.1
FLASH MEMORY FORMAT COMMAND
[ESC] J1
Function
Formats (initializes) the
flash ROM on the CPU board for storage.
Format
[ESC] J1; a (, b) [LF] [NUL]
Term
a:
Formatting (initializing) range
A: PC save area of the flash writable character area
B: PC save area of the flash memory
C: Writable character storage area of the flash memory
b:
Reserved area (Omissible)
0 to 2
Explanation
(1)
The storage area of flash memory can be roughly divided into the PC save area and the
writable character storage area. They can be formatted (initialized) either separately or
at the same time.
(2)
When using a new flash memory, the area to be used must be formatted (initialized)
before the PC interface commands or writable characters are stored.
(3)
After the flash memory is formatted, the remaining memory capacity is displayed on the
LCD.
(4)
When the already stored data (PC interface commands, writable characters, logos) is
stored again, the memory is consumed every time data is stored, unless the Flash
Memory Format Command ([ESC] J1) is transmitted.
(5)
When a label issue operation is performed after the Flash Memory Format Command is
sent, the image buffer is automatically cleared.
(6)
When further storing operation is not continued for about 10 seconds after storing the
writable characters, logos and PC interface commands, the printer automatically enters
the online mode (label issue operation). In this case, the image buffer is automatically
cleared.
(7)
Reserved area (Omissible)
The reserved parameters are not checked.
Notes
(1)
The writable character storage area is shared between the TPCL mode and the LABEL
mode. Therefore, if flash memory is initialized, writable characters stored in the LABEL
mode are also erased.
Refer to
• Bit Map Writable Character Command ([ESC] XD)
• Save Start Command ([ESC] XO)
• Save Terminate Command ([ESC] XP)
Example
[ESC] J1; A, 0 [LF] [NUL]
