CHAPTER 10 SYSTEM MODE (INTERFACE COMMANDS)
B-EP
Series
10-2
10.5 OUTLINE OF COMMANDS
10.5.1 FORMAT OF INTERFACE COMMAND
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The length from [ESC] to [LF] [NUL] must be as specified by each command.
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There is the following control code:
c
ESC (1BH), LF (0AH),
NUL (00H)
d
{
(7BH), |
(7CH), }
(7DH)
10.5.2 HOW TO USE REFERENCE
Function
Describes the outline of the function of the command.
Format
Shows the format of the command.
The format designation method should conform to the following rules:
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Each set of small letters (such as aa, bbbb) indicates a parameter item.
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An item enclosed in parentheses may be omitted.
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“---” indicates the repetition of an item.
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Brackets and parentheses are used only in coding, and must not be transmitted
in practice.
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Other symbols must always be inserted at designated positions before being
transmitted.
Term
Explains the term(s) used in the format.
* “0 to 999” described in the entry range indicates that up to 3-digit variable-length
entry is allowed. (Entry of “001” or “009” is also possible.) “000 to 999” indicates
that the entry must be fixed to 3 digits.
Explanation
Explains the command in detail.
Note
Supplementary explanation of the command.
Refer to
Related commands
Examples
Explains the command examples.
The above corresponds to the transfer of the following:
10.5.3 PRECAUTIONS
ESC
Command & Data
LF NUL
[ESC] FM [LF] [NUL]
1B 46 4D 0A
00
[ESC]
F M
[LF] [NUL]
The commands and parameters described in this specification must always be used. If any
command or parameter other than those covered in this specification are used, the printer’s
operation will not be guaranteed.
