A11-Prime/Standard-E(Rev001)
POS Thermal Receipt Printer
A11 Standard/Prime
Command Manual
Table of Contents
1. Notice .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2. Control Commands List in Alphanumeric Order ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
2-1 Command Description Items ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2-2 Details of Control Commands ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1. Notice
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2. Control Commands List in Alphanumeric Order
No.
Command
Function
No.
Command
Function
1
HT
Horizontal tab
26
ESC R
Specify an international character set
2
LF
Print and line feed
27
ESC S
Select standard mode
3
FF
Form feed (in page mode)
28
ESC T
Select print direction in page mode
4
CR
Print and carriage return
29
ESC V
Turn 90° clockwise rotation mode on/off
5
CAN
Cancel the print data in page mode
30
ESC W
Set print area in page mode
6
DLE EOT
Transmit real-time status
31
ESC \
Set relative print position
7
DLE DC4
Generate pulse at real-time
32
ESC a
Set position alignment
8
ESC SP
Set the character right space
33
ESC d
Print and feed n lines
9
ESC !
Set print mode
34
ESC i
Partial cut
10
ESC $
Set absolute print position
35
ESC m
Partial cut
11
ESC %
Select/cancel user-defined character set
36
ESC p
Generate pulse
12
ESC &
Define user-defined character set
37
ESC t
Select character code table
13
ESC *
Specify bit image mode
38
ESC v
Transmit paper sensor status
14
ESC -
Turn underline mode on/off
39
ESC {
Turn upside-down print mode on/off
15
ESC 2
Select default line spacing
40
FS p
Print NV bit image
16
ESC 3
Set line spacing
41
FS q
Define NV bit image
17
ESC =
Select peripheral device
42
GS !
Select character size
18
ESC ?
Cancel user-defined characters
43
GS $
Set absolute vertical print position in page mode
19
ESC @
Initialize printer
44
GS ( A
Execute test print
20
ESC D
Set horizontal tab positions
45
GS ( L
GS 8 L
Select graphics data
21
ESC E
Turn emphasized mode on/off
46
GS ( k
Specify and print the symbol
22
ESC G
Turn double-strike mode on/off
47
GS *
Define downloaded bit image
23
ESC J
Print and feed paper
48
GS /
Print downloaded bit image
24
ESC L
Select page mode
49
GS :
Start/end macro definition
25
ESC M
Select character font
50
GS B
Turn white/black reverse print mode on/off
No.
Command
Function
51
GS H
Select print position of HRI characters
52
GS I
Transmit printer ID
53
GS L
Set left margin
54
GS V
Select cut mode and executes a partial cut
55
GS W
Set print area width
56
GS ^
Execute macro
57
GS a
Enable/Disable Automatic Status Back (ASB)
58
GS f
Select font for HRI characters
59
GS h
Set bar code height
60
GS k
Print bar code
61
GS r
Transmit status
62
GS v 0
Print raster bit image
63
GS w
Set bar code width
64
BS M
Select device font type
65
BS V
Select cut mode and executes a partial/full Cut
66
BS ^ P
Set power saving mode
67
SYN
Turn melody on/off
68
GS FF
Top of form of black paper
69
GS <
Mechanically initialize printer
70
GS A
Marked Paper Form Feed Position Corrent
71
GS ( F
Set black mark adjustment value
72
GS ( M
Save/Load black mark adjustment value
Set black mark adjustment value auto-load
when powering on
2-1 Command Description Items
Command
Function:
Command function outline
Code:
Command format expressed in ASCII, hexadecimal, and decimal codes
Range:
Argument value (Setting range) for the command
Default:
Initial argument value for the command
Description:
Detailed command function description
Remarks:
Additional information about using the command
Differences:
Variations depending on the printer model
2-2 Details of Control Commands
HT
Function:
Horizontal tab
Code:
ASCII
HT
Hex
09
Decimal
9
Range:
None
Default:
None
Description:
This command moves the print position to the next horizontal tab position. If the next horizontal tab position is not
specified, this command will be void.
Remarks:
■ The horizontal tab position is set by <ESC> D.
■ With the underline mode turned on, the underline printing is not applied to the tab space created by this command.
Differences:
None
LF
Function:
Print and line feed
Code:
ASCII
LF
Hex
0A
Decimal
10
Range:
None
Default:
None
Description:
This command prints the data in the print buffer and feeds one line based on the current set line spacing in standard
mode.
Remarks:
■ In page mode, the printer does not perform actual printing, but moving only the print position to the next line.
Differences:
None
FF
Function:
Form feed (in page mode)
Code:
ASCII
FF
Hex
0C
Decimal
12
Range:
None
Default:
None
Description:
This commands prints all data collected in the printer buffer In page mode. After completion of printing, the printer is
returned to standard mode.
Remarks:
■ The printer is returned to standard mode after completion of printing.
■ This command works in page mode enabled by ESC L.
■ If the paper is positioned at the print starting position, this command is ignored, not performing actual paper feeding
operation.
Differences:
None
CR
Function:
Print and carriage return
Code:
ASCII
CR
Hex
0D
Decimal
13
Range:
None
Default:
None
Description:
This command prints the data. With auto line feed enabled, it performs printing and one line feeding same as LF.
Differences:
None
CAN
Function:
Cancel the print data in page mode
Code:
ASCII
CAN
Hex
18
Decimal
24
Range:
None
Default:
None
Description:
This command clears the receive buffer and print buffers in page mode.
Remarks:
■ This command is effective only in page mode that is set by ESC L.
Differences:
None
DLE EOT
Function:
Transmit real-time status
Code:
ASCII
DLE
EOT
n
Hex
10
04
n
Decimal
16 4 n
Range:
1 ≤ n ≤ 4
Default:
None
Description:
This command enables commands to be operable in real-time.
This command transmits the printer-related status specified by n as follows:
n
Function
1
Transmit printer status
2
Transmit off-line status
3
Tranmit error status
4
Transmit paper roll sensor status
■ Printer transmits the following status
n=1: Printer status
Bit
Binary
Hex
Decimal
Status
0 0 00
0
Not used. Fixed to Off
1 1 02
2
Not used. Fixed to On
2
0
00
0
Drawer kick-out connector pin 3 i LOW
1
04
4
Drawer kick-out connector pin 3 is HIGH
3
0
00
0
Online 1 08
8
Offline 4 1
10
16
Not used. Fixed to On
5 0 00
0
Not used. Fixed to Off
6 0 00
0
Not used. Fixed to Off
7 0 00
0
Not used. Fixed to Off
n=2: Off-line status
Bit
Off/On
Hex
Decimal
Status
0
Off
00
0
Fixed 1 On
02
2
Fixed 2 Off
00
0
Cover is closed
On
04
4
Cover is open
3
Off
00
0
Paper is not being fed by using the paper FEED button
On
08
8
Paper is being fed by the paper FEED button
4
On
10
16
Fixed 5 Off
00
0
No paper-end stop
On
20
32
Printing is being stopped
6
Off
00
0
No error
On
40
64
Error has occurred
7
Off
00
0
Fixed
n=3: Error status
Bit
Binary
Hex
Decimal
Status
0 0 00
0
Not used. Fixed to Off
1 1 02
2
Not used. Fixed to On
2 0 00
0
Not used. Fixed to Off
3
0
00
0
No autocutter error
1
08
8
Autocutter error occurred
4 1 10
16
Not used. Fixed to On
5 0 00
0
Not used. Fixed to Off
6 0 00
0
Not used. Fixed to Off
7 0 00
0
Not used. Fixed to Off
n=4: paper sensor status
Bit
Binary
Hex
Decimal
Status
0 0 00
0
Not used. Fixed to Off
1 1 02
2
Not used. Fixed to On
2,3 0 00
0
Not used. Fixed to Off
4 1 10
16
Not used. Fixed to On
5,6
00
00
0
Paper end sensor: paper present
11
60
96
Paper end sensor: paper not present
7 0 00
0
Not used. Fixed to Off
Remarks:
■ The status is transmitted to the host upon being requested that can check the printer operational condition with it and
takes appropriate measures accordingly.
■ The real time command is stored into the receive buffer and executed with higher priority than other commands.
Differences:
None
DLE DC4
Function:
Generate pulse at real-time
Code:
ASCII
DLE
DC4 n m
t
Hex
10
14 n m
t
Decimal
16
20 n m
t
Range:
n = 1, m=0,1, 1 ≤ t ≤ 8
Default:
None
Description:
■ Output the pulse specified by t to connector pin m as following:
m
Connector pin
0
Drawer kick-out connector pin 2
1
Drawer kick-out connector pin 5
■ This command generates the drive pulse to connector pin m with pulse width defined by t as following:
• Drawer kick-out connector pin 2 is selected with m=0 while pin 5 chosen for m=1.
• Pulse ON time is [t x100 ms] and OFF time [t x100 ms].
Remarks:
■ Upon receiving this command, the printer outputs the drive pulse to the specified connector pin.
■ The real time command is stored into the receive buffer and executed with higher priority than other commands.
Differences:
None
ESC SP
Function:
Set the character right space
Code:
ASCII
ESC
SP
n
Hex
1B
20
n
Decimal
27
32
n
Range:
0 ≤ n ≤ 255
Default:
n = 0
Description:
■ This command sets the size of space to right of character.
• Right space = n × [horizontal motion units].
Remarks:
■ In a double width mode, the right space will be doubled.
■ Horizontal motion unit varies depending the printer model.
Differences:
Horizontal motion unit: 0.141mm(1/180 inch)
ESC !
Function:
Set print mode
Code:
ASCII
ESC ! n
Hex
1B
21
n
Decimal
27
33
n
Range:
0 ≤ n ≤ 255
Default:
n = 0
Description:
This command selects print mode(s) with bits having following meanings.
Bit
Off/On
Hex
Decimal
Function
0
Off
00
0
Character font A selected
On
01
1
Character font B selected
1,2
Off
00
0
Reserved
3
Off
0
0
Emphasized mode not selected
On
08
8
Emphasized mode selected
4
Off
00
0
Double-height mode not selected
On
10
16
Double-height mode selected
5
Off
00
0
Double-width mode not selected
On
20
32
Double-width mode selected
6
Off
00
0
Reserved
7
Off
00
0
Underline mode not selected
On
80
128
Underline mode selected
Remarks:
■ As alternative to this command, ESC M, ESC E and ESC – can be used for the selection for character font, emphasized mode and
underline mode respectively.
■ The entire character print width is underlined, but the space skipped by HT is not.
■ If both double width and double height are selected, the characters will be quadrupled.
Differences:
None
ESC $
Function:
Set absolute print position
Code:
ASCII
ESC $ nL
nH
Hex
1B
24
nL
nH
Decimal
27
36
nL
nH
Range:
0 ≤ (nL + nH x 256) ≤ 65535 (0 ≤ nH ≤ 255, 0 ≤ nL ≤ 255)
Default:
None
Description:
This command specifies the next print starting position in reference to the left edge of the print area. The printing start
position is calculated using (nL + nH x 256) x (vertical or horizontal motion units).
Remarks:
■ Any setting values that go beyond the printable area is ignored.
■ In standard mode, the horizontal motion unit is used for the calculation.
■ In page mode, the horizontal motion unit is applied when printing start poison is defined to the upper right or lower right of print
area using ESC T, otherwise, the vertical motion unit is used.
Differences:
Horizontal motion unit: 0.141mm(1/180 inch)
ESC %
Function:
Select/cancel user-defined character set
Code:
ASCII
ESC % n
Hex
1B
25
n
Decimal
27
37
n
Range:
0 ≤ n ≤ 255
Default:
n = 0
Description:
■ This command selects/deselects user-defined character set that is downloaded by user. To make it valid, the least
significant bit should be defined like following.
• When n=0, the user-defined character set is deselected.
• When n=1, the user-defined character set is selected.
Remarks:
■ The resident character set is enabled and used right after canceling the user defined character set.
Differences:
None
ESC &
Function:
Define user-defined character set
Code:
ASCII
ESC
&
y c1 c2 [x1 d1 ... d(yⅹx1)]... [xk d1 ... d(yⅹxk)]
Hex
1B
26
y c1 c2 [x1 d1 ... d(yⅹx1)]... [xk d1 ... d(yⅹxk)]
Decimal
27
38
y c1 c2 [x1 d1 ... d(yⅹx1)]... [xk d1 ... d(yⅹxk)]
Range:
y = 3
32 ≤ c1 ≤ c2 ≤ 126
0 ≤ x ≤ 12 (Font A)
0 ≤ x ≤ 9 (Font B)
0 ≤ d ≤ 255
k = c2 – c1 + 1
Default:
None
Description:
■ This command defines user-defined characters for character codes in a designated range from the start character code, c1 to the
end character code, c2.
• y denotes the number of bytes in the vertical direction, x the number of dots in the horizontal direction, and d the
dot data for the user-defined characters.
Remarks:
■ Alphanumeric characters (20H (decimal 32) to 7EH (decimal 126)) are definable.
■ Once user defined characters are defined, they remain available until they are redefined; ESC ? or ESC @ is
executed; the printer is reset.
■ The following shows the relationship between the definition data and printing result with downloaded character
consisting of 9x7 dots.
d1
d3
d5
d7
d9
d11
d13
MSB
LSB
d2
d4
d6
d8
d10
d12
d14
MSB
LSB
Differences:
None
ESC *
Function:
Specify bit image mode
Code:
ASCII
ESC * m
nL
nH
d1...dk
Hex
1B
2A m nL
nH
d1...dk
Decimal
27
42 m nL
nH
d1...dk
Range:
m = 0, 1, 32, 33
0 ≤ nL ≤ 255
0 ≤ nH ≤ 3
0 ≤ d ≤ 255
k = nL + nH × 256 [in case of m = 0, 1]
k = (nL + nH × 256) × 3 [in case of m = 32, 33]
Default:
None
Description:
■ This command specifies the bit image for the mode m as to the number of dots specified by nL and nH.
• d specifies the bit image data with 1 for printed data and 0 for not printed.
• k denotes the number of horizontal dots.
Remarks:
■ If the bit image data being entered is beyond the number of dots to be printed, the surplus will be discarded.
■ If the value of m is beyond the conditions, the subsequent data after m will be treated as normal data.
Differences:
DPI : Dots per Inch (25.4mm)
m
Mode
Number of dots in
vertical direction
Vertical dot
density (DPI)
Horizontal dot
density (DPI)
Number of bytes (k)
0
8-dot single-density
8
60
90
nL + nH x 256
1
8-dot double-density
8
60
180
nL + nH x 256
32
24-dot single-density
24
180
90
(nL + nH x 256) x 3
33
24-dot double-density
24
180
180
(nL + nH x 256) x 3
ESC –
Function:
Turn underline mode on/off
Code:
ASCII
ESC - n
Hex
1B
2D
n
Decimal
27
45
n
Range:
0 ≤ n ≤ 2, 48 ≤ n ≤ 50
Default:
n = 0
Description:
■ This command enables the print data following it to be printer out underlined.
• The underline mode varied depending on the following values of n:
n
Function
0,48
Turns off underline mode
1,49
Turns on underline mode, set at 1-dot thick
2,50
Turns on underline mode, set at 2-dot thick
Remarks:
■ The spaces generated by horizontal tab are not underlined.
■ Using bit 7 of ESC !, the underline mode can be activated/deactivated as well.
Differences:
None
ESC 2
Function:
Select default line spacing
Code:
ASCII
ESC
2
Hex
1B
32
Decimal
27
50
Range:
None
Default:
None
Description:
This command sets the default line spacing The default line spacing is approximately 3.75 mm, which is equivalent to
30 dots.
Remarks:
■ The line spacing can be set independently in standard mode and in page mode.
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC !, ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
Default line spacing: 4.23 mm (30 dots)
ESC 3
Function:
Set line spacing
Code:
ASCII
ESC 3 n
Hex
1B
33
n
Decimal
27
51
n
Range:
0 ≤ n ≤ 255
Default:
Corresponding to the default line spacing defined by ESC 2
Description:
■ This command sets the line spacing using a following rule.
• Line spacing = n x (vertical or horizontal motion units)
Remarks:
■ With standard mode selected, the vertical motion unit is used.
■ In page mode, the horizontal motion unit is applied when printing start poison is defined to the upper right or lower
right of print area using ESC T, otherwise, the vertical motion unit is used.
■ The line spacing is settable independently for each of standard and page modes.
Differences:
Vertical or horizontal motion unit and maximum line spacing settable:
Vertical unit
Horizontal unit
Max line spacing
0.0705mm (1/360 inch)
0.141mm (1/180 inch)
17.98mm
ESC =
Function:
Select peripheral device
Code:
ASCII
ESC = n
Hex
1B
3D
n
Decimal
27
61
n
Range:
1 ≤ n ≤ 3
Default:
None
Description:
This command selects the device to which the host computer communicates according to n as follows:
n
Function
1
Enables the printer
2
Disables the printer
3
Enables the printer
Remarks:
■ The printer discards all of the received data commands with the exception of ESC = and real-time commands while
being disabled.
■ The normal operation will be resumed by ESC @, power cycling or printer reset.
■ If LSB is activated when the printer is disabled by this command, the status is transmitted to the host at a preset
interval.
Differences:
None
ESC ?
Function:
Cancel user-defined characters
Code:
ASCII
ESC ? n
Hex
1B
3F
n
Decimal
27
63
n
Range:
32 ≤ n ≤ 126
Default:
None
Description:
This command removes user-defined character specified by character code n.
Remarks:
■ In place of the deleted user-defined character, the cooresponding resident character is printed.
■ The user-defined characters for each font can be deleted independently.
Differences:
None
ESC @
Function:
Initialize printer
Code:
ASCII
ESC
@
Hex
1B
40
Decimal
27
64
Range:
None
Default:
None
Description:
This command cancels conditions previously set and initializes the printer to the conditions having existed at power on.
Remarks:
■ The data in the printer buffer is cleared.
■ The data in the receive buffer is not discarded.
■ All of the settings such as print mode and line feed are cleared.
■ NV graphics and NV user memory are not cleared.
■ In page mode, this command removes the data in print areas, restores the initial settings and returns to standard mode.
Differences:
None
ESC D
Function:
Set horizontal tab position
Code:
ASCII
ESC
D
n1...nk
NUL
Hex
1B
44
n1...nk
00
Decimal
27
68
n1...nk
0
Range:
1 ≤ n ≤ 255 , 0 ≤ k ≤ 32
Default:
n = 8, 16, 24, 32, 40,....., 232, 240, 248
Description:
■ This command sets the horizontal tab position.
• n defines the number of columns from the beginning of the line to the horizontal tab setting.
• k denotes the number of horizontal tab positions to be set.
• The horizontal tab position is stored as a value of [character width x n] measured form the beginning of the line.
Remarks:
■ The data [n]k signifying the set position is transmitted in the ascending order and ends with a NUL code.
■ ESC D NUL cancels all horizontal tab positions.
■ Tab position is set at the value of [character width x n] from the beginning of the line.
■ The character width includes the space to the right of the character, and it will be twice the normal character when the
double width characters are selected.
■ If the data [n]k is equal to or smaller than the preceding data [n]k-1, the horizontal tab setting has been completed.
■ Up to 32 horizontal tabs can be set, the data exceeding this limit is processed as normal ones.
■ Even if the character width is changed after setting the horizontal tab positions, the horizontal tab positions remain
unchanged.
Differences:
None
ESC E
Function:
Turn emphasized mode on / off
Code:
ASCII
ESC E n
Hex
1B
45
n
Decimal
27
69
n
Range:
0 ≤ n ≤ 255
Default:
n = 0
Description:
■ This command turns emphasized mode on or off by toggling the least significant bit of n like following.
• When the LSB of n is 0, emphasized mode is turned off.
• When the LSB of n is 1, emphasized mode is turned on.
Remarks:
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC !, ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
None
ESC G
Function:
Turn double-strike mode on/off
Code:
ASCII
ESC G n
Hex
1B
47
n
Decimal
27
71
n
Range:
0 ≤ n ≤ 255
Default:
n = 0
Description:
■ This command turns double-strike mode on or off by toggling the least significant bit of n like following.
• When the LSB of n is 0, emphasized mode is turned off.
• When the LSB of n is 1, emphasized mode is turned on.
Remarks:
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC !, ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
None
ESC J
Function:
Print and feed paper
Code:
ASCII
ESC J n
Hex
1B
4A
n
Decimal
27
74
n
Range:
0 ≤ n ≤ 255
Default:
None
Description:
This command prints the data in the print buffer and feeds the paper [n X vertical motion unit].
Remarks:
■ The maximum feed amount available varies depending on the printer model.
■ With standard mode selected, the vertical motion unit is used.
■ In page mode, the horizontal motion unit is applied when printing start poison is defined to the upper right or lower
right of print area using ESC T, otherwise, the vertical motion unit is used.
■ When used in page mode, this command moves only the print position, not executing actual printing.
Differences:
Vertical motion unit and maximum feed amount:
Vertical unit
Max feed amount
0.0705mm (1/360 inch)
17.98mm
ESC L
Function:
Select page mode
Code:
ASCII
ESC
L
Hex
1B
4C
Decimal
27
76
Range:
None
Default:
None
Description:
This command switches from standard mode to page mode.
Remarks:
■ For printing in page mode, ESC T defines the print direction and starting position that is within the print area specified
by ESC W.
■ The conditions by the following commands are defined independently in standard mode and page mode.
• ESC SP, ESC 2, and ESC 3
■ The following commands are not activated in page mode.
• ESC L, FS q, GS ( A, GS ( E, GS T
■ The following commands are not effective in page mode. The conditions set by these commands in page mode are
available when the printer returns to standard mode.
• ESC V, ESC a, ESC {, GS L, and GS W
■ The printer resumes standard mode by the use of ESC S, FF, and ESC@.
■ In page mode, the command, FF, prompts printing the data in the printer buffer collectively. LF, CR, ESC J, and ESC
d just move the print position, not performing actual printing.
Differences:
None
ESC M
Function:
Select character font
Code:
ASCII
ESC M n
Hex
1B
4D
n
Decimal
27
77
n
Range:
n = 0, 1, 48, 49
Default:
n = 0
Description:
This command selects only-byte character fonts using n as following.
n
Function
0, 48
Character font A selected
1, 49
Character font B selected
Remarks:
■ The printer model has it own configuration of Font A and B.
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC !, ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
None
ESC R
Function:
Specify international character set
Code:
ASCII
ESC R n
Hex
1B
52
n
Decimal
27
82
n
Range:
0 ≤ n ≤ 13
Default:
n = 0
Description:
This command specifies international characters according to n values.
n
Character set
n
Character set
0
U.S.A
7
Spain I
1
France
8
Japan
2
Germany
9
Norway
3
U.K
10
Denmark II
4
Denmark I
11
Spain II
5
Sweden
12
Latin America
6
Italy
13
Korea
Remarks:
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC !, ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
None
ESC S
Function:
Select standard mode
Code:
ASCII
ESC
S
Hex
1B
53
Decimal
27
83
Range:
None
Default:
None
Description:
This command enables standard mode.
Remarks:
■ The data in the printer buffer is cleared and the setting by ESC W returns to the default.
■ The conditions by the following commands are defined independently in standard mode and page mode.
• ESC SP, ESC 2, and ESC 3
■ In standard mode, CAN and GS $ are ignored.
Differences:
None
ESC T
Function:
Select print direction in page mode
Code:
ASCII
ESC T n
Hex
1B
54
n
Decimal
27
84
n
Range:
0 ≤ n ≤ 3, 48 ≤ n ≤ 51
Default:
n = 0
Description:
This command selects the print direction and starting position in page mode.
n
Print Direction
Starting Position
0,48
Left right
Upper left
1,49
Bottom to top
Lower left
2,50
Right left
Lower right
3,51
Top bottom
Upper right
Remarks:
■ The print direction set by this command id not effective in standard mode.
■ If this command is processed in standard mode, the setting by this command is effective when the printer changes to
page mode.
■ Depending on the print starting position set by this command, the horizontal motion unit or vertical motion unit is used
for the following commands.
• When the starting position is the upper left or lower right of the print area; ESC SP, ESC $, ESC \ use the
horizontal motion unit and ESC 3, ESC J, GS $ the vertical motion unit.
• When the starting position is the upper right or lower left of the print area; ; ESC SP, ESC $, ESC \ use the vertical
motion unit and ESC 3, ESC J, GS $ the horizontal motion unit.
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC !, ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
None
ESC V
Function:
Turn 90°clockwise rotation mode on/off
Code:
ASCII
ESC V n
Hex
1B
56
n
Decimal
27
86
n
Range:
0 ≤ n ≤ 2, 48 ≤ n ≤ 50
Default:
n = 0
Description:
■ This command turns 90° clockwise rotation mode on/off in standard mode according to the value of n as following
• When the value of n is equal to 0 or 48, 90°clockwise rotation mode is turned off.
• When the value of n is equal to 1, 2, 48, or 50, 90°clockwise rotation mode is turned on.
Remarks:
■ In underline mode, the underline printing for 90° clockwise rotated characters does not work, and the relationship
between vertical and horizontal directions is reversed.
■ The 90° clockwise rotation mode is not effective in page mode.
■ If set in page mode, the 90° clockwise rotation mode has effect after the printer returns to standard mode.
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC !, ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
None
ESC W
Function:
Set print area in page mode
Code:
ASCII
ESC W xL
xH
yL
yH
dxL
dxH
dyL
dyH
Hex
1B
57
xL
xH
yL
yH
dxL
dxH
dyL
dyH
Decimal
27
87
xL
xH
yL
yH
dxL
dxH
dyL
dyH
Range:
0 ≤ (xL + xH x 256) ≤ 65535 (0 ≤ xL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ xH ≤ 255)
0 ≤ (yL + yH x 256) ≤ 65535 (0 ≤ yL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ yH ≤ 255)
1 ≤ (dxL + dxH x 256) ≤ 65535 (0 ≤ dxL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ dxH ≤ 255)
1 ≤ (dyL + dyH x 256) ≤ 65535 (0 ≤ dyL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ dyH ≤ 255)
Default:
• When a paper width of 80mm{3.15"} is selected:
(xL + xH x 256) = 0 (xL=0, xH=0)
(yL + yH x 256) = 0 (yL=0, yH=0)
(dxL + dxH x 256) = 512 (dxL=0, dxH=2)
(dyL + dyH x 256) = 1662 (dyL=126, dyH=6)
Description:
■ This command set the position and the size of the printing area in page mode as following.
• Horizontal starting position = [(xL + xH x 256) x (horizontal motion units)]
• Vertical starting position = [(yL + yH x 256) x (vertical motion units)]
• Horizontal printing area width = [(dxL + dxH x 256) x (horizontal motion units)]
• Vertical printing area width = [(dyL + dyH x 256) x (vertical motion units)]
Remarks:
■ The horizontal and vertical starting positions are out of the printable area, this command is canceled and the following
data is processed as normal data.
■ If (Horizontal starting position + Horizontal printing area width) is beyond the printable area, the Horizontal printing
area width is set to (Horizontal printing area - Horizontal starting position).
■ If (Vertical starting position + Vertical printing area width) is beyond the printable area, the Vertical printing area width
is set to (Vertical printing area - Vertical starting position).
■ This command is not effective in standard mode. If this command is processed in standard mode, the setting by this command is
effective when the printer returns to page mode.
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC !, ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
The maximum printable area(Max horizontal printable area, Max vertical printable area):
Max horizontal printable area
Max vertical printable area
72.2mm(512dots)
234.3mm(1662dots)
ESC ＼
Function:
Set relative print position
Code:
ASCII
ESC ＼ nL
nH
Hex
1B
5C
nL
nH
Decimal
27
92
nL
nH
Range:
0 ≤ (nL + nH x 256) ≤ 65535 (0 ≤ nL 255, 0 ≤ nH ≤ 255)
Default:
None
Description:
■ This command sets the print starting position based on the current position to [(nL + nH × 256) × horizontal or vertical
motion unit].
• The print starting position is moved to (nL + nH x 256)in the right direction based on the current position.
Remarks:
■ The printer ignores any setting that exceeds the print area.
■ When the print area has been exceeded, this command is ignored.
■ With standard mode selected, the vertical motion unit is used.
■ In page mode, the horizontal motion unit is applied when printing start poison is defined to the upper right or lower
right of print area using ESC T, otherwise, the vertical motion unit is used.
■ Even if the underline mode is turned on, the space skipped by this command is not printed underlined.
Differences:
None
ESC a
Function:
Set position alignment
Code:
ASCII
ESC a n
Hex
1B
61
n
Decimal
27
97
n
Range:
0 ≤ n ≤2, 48 ≤ n ≤50
Default:
n = 0
Description:
This command specifies position alignment for all data in one line in standard mode, using n as follows:
n
Alignment
0, 48
Left alignment
1, 49
Center alignment
2, 50
Right alignment
Remarks:
■ This command is not effective in page mode. If this command is processed in page mode, the setting by this
command becomes effective when the printer returns to standard mode.
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC !, ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
None
ESC d
Function:
Print and feed n lines
Code:
ASCII
ESC d n
Hex
1B
64
n
Decimal
27
100
n
Range:
0 ≤ n ≤ 255
Default:
None
Description:
This command feeds the paper by n lines after printing the data in the print buffer.
Remarks:
■ The per-line paper feed amount is based on the value set by the line spacing related commands, ESC 2 and ESC 3.
■ In page mode, this command moves only the print position, not performing actual print.
■ If the feed amount set is beyond the maximum feed amount, the feed amount will be set to the maximum feed
amount automatically.
Differences:
None
ESC i
Function:
Partial cut
Code:
ASCII
ESC
i
Hex
1B
69
Decimal
27
105
Range:
None
Default:
None
Description:
This command executes a partial cut of the paper with one point left uncut.
Remarks:
■ The same partial cut as this command is executed using ESC m and GS V.
Differences:
■ This command is effective for the printer equipped with an autocutter.
■ Autocutter operation should be enabled by setting the autocutter control memory switch.
■ If the autocutter control memory switch of the printer not equipped with autocutter is set, the printer does not operate,
displaying the error signal by LED.
ESC m
Function:
Partial cut
Code:
ASCII
ESC
m
Hex
1B
6D
Decimal
27
109
Range:
None
Default:
None
Description:
This command executes a partial cut of the paper with one point left uncut.
Remarks:
■ The same partial cut as this command is executed using ESC i and GS V.
Differences:
■ This command is effective for the printer equipped with an autocutter.
■ Autocutter operation should be enabled by setting the autocutter control memory switch.
■ If the autocutter control memory switch of the printer not equipped with autocutter is set, the printer does not operate, displaying
the error signal by LED.
ESC p
Function:
Generate pulse
Code:
ASCII
ESC p m
t1
t2
Hex
1B
70 m t1
t2
Decimal
27
112 m t1
t2
Range:
m = 0, 1, 48, 49
0 ≤ t1 ≤ 255, 0 ≤ t2 ≤ 255
Default:
None
Description:
This command outputs the signals specified with t1 and t2 to the connector pins defined by m.
m
Connector pin
0, 48
Drawer kick-out connector pin 2
1, 49
Drawer kick-out connector pin 5
Remarks:
■ The ON time is [t1 x 2ms], and the OFF time is as [t2 x 2ms].
• If t2 is smaller than t1, OFF time is set to [t1 x 2ms].
Differences:
None
ESC t
Function:
Select character code table
Code:
ASCII
ESC t n
Hex
1B
74
n
Decimal
27
116
n
Range:
0 ≤ n ≤ 5, 16 ≤ n ≤ 19, 21 ≤ n ≤ 31, 33 ≤ n ≤ 41, n=255
Default:
For model not supporting Thai character: n=0
For model supporting Thai character support: n = 20
Description:
This command specifies code page according to the value of n as follows:
n
Code page
0
Page 0 437 (USA, Standard Europe)
1
Page 1 Katakana
2
Page 2 850 (Multilingual)
3
Page 3 860 (Portuguese)
4
Page 4 863 (Canadian-French)
5
Page 5 865 (Nordic)
16
Page 16 1252 (Latin I)
17
Page 17 866 (Cyrillic #2)
18
Page 18 852 (Latin 2)
19
Page 19 858 (Euro)
21
Page 21 862 (Hebrew DOS code)
22
Page 22 864 (Arabic)
23
Page 23 Thai42
24
Page 24 1253 (Greek)
25
Page 25 1254 (Turkish)
n
Code page
26
Page 26 1257 (Baltic)
27
Page 27 Farsi
28
Page 28 1251 (Cyrillic)
29
Page 29 737 (Greek)
30
Page 30 775 (Baltic)
31
Page 31 Thai14
33
Page 33 1255 (Hebrew New code)
34
Page 34 Thai 11
35
Page 35 Thai 18
36
Page 36 855 (Cyrillic)
37
Page 37 857 (Turkish)
38
Page 38 928 (Greek)
39
Page 39 Thai 16
40
Page 40 1256 (Arabic)
41
Page 41 1258 (Vietnam)
42
Page 42 Khmer (Cambodia)
47
Page 47 1250 (Czech)
48
Page 48 TCVN-3(Vietnam)
49
Page 49 TCVN-3(Vietnam)
255
User Code Page (Space)
Remarks:
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC !, ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
None
ESC v
Function:
Transmit paper sensor status
Code:
ASCII
ESC
v
Hex
1B
76
Decimal
27
118
Range:
None
Default:
None
Description:
■ This command transmits a byte of data specifying the paper sensor status.
■ The status of paper near end and paper end sensors is sent to the host as follows:
• When paper near end is detected, 0x03 is transmitted.
• When paper end is detected, 0xC is transmitted.
Remarks:
■ The paper sensor status can be transmitted using GS r.
■ The near end senor is optional while paper end sensor required.
■ If the printer is not equipped with a near end sensor, the paper near end sensor is considered as normal condition.
Differences:
None
ESC {
Function:
Turns upside-down printing mode on/off
Code:
ASCII
ESC { n
Hex
1B
7B
n
Decimal
27
123
n
Range:
0 ≤ n ≤ 255
Default:
n = 0
Description:
This command selects/deselects upside-down printing mode according to the least significant bit as follows.
LSB
Upside-down mode
0
Turned off
1
Turned on
Remarks:
■ This command is valid only when entered at the beginning of the line.
■ The upside-down print mode has no effect in page mode. If this command is processed in page mode, upside-down
printing mode is enabled when the printer returns to standard mode.
■ 180 rotated characters are printed from right to left in upside-down print mode.
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC !, ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Example
Normal Upside- down Mode
Differences:
None
FS p
Function:
Print NV bit image
Code:
ASCII
FS p n
m
Hex
1C
70 n m
Decimal
28
112 n m
Range:
1 ≤ n ≤ 255
0 ≤ m ≤ 3, 48 ≤ m ≤ 51
Default:
None
Description:
This command prints NV bit image n using the mode specified by m as follows:
m
Mode
0, 48
Normal
1, 49
Double-width
2, 50
Double-height
3, 51
Quadruple
Remarks:
■ GS ( L and GS ( 8 can be used for printing NV bit image.
■ The NV bit image is defined by FS q.
■ n is assigned to each NV bit image to be stored in download order by FS q.
■ This command has no effect with NV bit image not defined in advance.
■ In page mode, the NV bit image is saved without being printed.
■ The printer does not print the NV bit image that is beyond one line of print area.
■ When using unidirectional print mode, there will be no vertical misali gnment between the top and bottom parts of the
printed pattern.
Differences:
DPI : Dots per Inch (25.4mm)
Mode
Vertical Dot Density (DPI)
Horizontal Dot Density (DPI)
Normal
180
180
Double-width
180
90
Double-height
90
180
Quadruple
90
90
FS q
Function:
Define NV bit image
Code:
ASCII
FS q n
[xL xH yL d1...dk]1... [xL xH yL d1...dk]n
Hex
1C
71 n [xL xH yL d1...dk]1... [xL xH yL d1...dk]n
Decimal
28
113 n [xL xH yL d1...dk]1... [xL xH yL d1...dk]n
Range:
1 ≤ n ≤ 255
1 ≤ (xL + xH ×256) ≤ 1023 (0 ≤ xL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ xH ≤ 3)
1 ≤ (yL + yH ×256) ≤ 288 (0 ≤ yL ≤ 255, yH=0,1)
0 ≤ d ≤ 255
k = (xL + xH × 256) × (yL + yH × 256) × 8
Default:
None
Description:
■ This command defines the NV bit image in the NV memory.
• n denotes the number of the NV being defined.
• (xL, xH) and (yL, yH) set the number of dots in the horizontal and vertical directions to [(xL + xH × 256) x 8] and
[(yL + yH × 256) x 8] respectively for the NV bit image.
Remarks:
■ GS ( L and GS ( 8 can be used for defining NV bit image.
■ When this command is entered, all NV bit images previously defined are removed from the NV memory.
■ After completion of this command, the printer executes a software reset to restore the settings as when turned on.
■ The NV bit image is printed by FS p.
■ During the execution of this command, paper feed button, LSB and real time functions will not operate.
• Bit image data and print result are as follows:
d1
dY+1
… . .
.
MSB
LSB
d2
dY+2
…
dk-2
MSB
LSB
.
.
.
.
. . …
dk-1
MSB
LSB
dY
dY x 2 … dk
MSB
LSB
■ The capacity of NV memory area is 256KB.
Differences:
None
GS !
Function:
Select character size
Code:
ASCII
GS ! n
Hex
1D
21
n
Decimal
29
33
n
Range:
0 ≤ n ≤ 255
(1 ≤ Vertical enlargement ≤ 8, 1 ≤ Horizontal enlargement ≤ 8)
Default:
n = 0
Description:
■ This command selects the character height and width using bits 0 to 3, and bits 4 to 7 respectively as follows:
Bit
Function
Setting
0
Specifies the number of times normal font size
in the vertical direction
Refer to Table 2
[Enlarged in vertical direction]
1 2 3
4
Specifies the number of times normal font size
in the horizontal direction
Refer to Table 1
[Enlarged in horizontal direction]
5 6 7
• Table 1 [Enlarged in horizontal direction]
Hex
Decimal
Enlargement
00 0 1 time (standard)
10
16
2 times
20
32
3 times
30
48
4 times
40
64
5 times
50
80
6 times
60
96
7 times
70
112
8 times
• Table 2 [Enlarged in vertical direction]
Hex
Decimal
Enlargement
00 0 1 time (standard)
01
1
2 times
02
2
3 times
03
3
4 times
04
4
5 times
05
5
6 times
06
6
7 times
07
7
8 times
Remarks:
■ The character size set by this command is valid for alphanumeric, user-defined characters, multi-byte code characters such as
Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
■ Double width and double height modes can be set by ESC !.
■ Multi-byte code characters are specified only by this command.
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
None
GS $
Function:
Set absolute vertical print position in page mode
Code:
ASCII
GS $ nL
nH
Hex
1D
24
nL
nH
Decimal
29
36
nL
nH
Range:
0 ≤ (nL + nH x 256) ≤ 65535 (0 ≤ nL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ nH ≤ 255)
Default:
None
Description:
This command sets the absolute vertical print starting position to [(nL + nH × 256) × (vertical or horizontal motion unit)].
Remarks:
■ This command is activated only in page mode and ignored in standard mode.
■ Either vertical or horizontal motion unit is used according to the print direction set by ESC T as follows:
• With the starting position of the upper left or lower right on the print area, the vertical motion unit is used.
• In other cases, the horizontal motion unit is used.
■ The configuration beyond the print area set by ESC W is ignored.
Differences:
None
GS ( A
Function:
Execute test print
Code:
ASCII
GS ( A
pL
pH n m
Hex
1D
28
41
pL
pH n m
Decimal
29
40
65
pL
pH n m
Range:
(pL + pH x 256) = 2 (pL=2, pH=0)
0 ≤ n ≤ 2, 48 ≤ n ≤ 50
1 ≤ m ≤ 2, 49 ≤ m ≤ 50
Default:
None
Description:
■ This command prints a specified pattern for testing on a roll paper.
• Roll paper is selected with n specified as follows:
n
Paper type
0, 48
1, 49
2, 50
Roll paper
• Different kinds of test patterns are selected according to m as follows:
m
Test pattern
1, 49
Hexadecimal dump mode
2, 50
Self-test printing(configuration+default codepage)
3, 51
Not operated
Remarks:
■ The printer cancels a macro definition in progress If this command is processed. The macro becomes invalid.
■ After completion of this command, a software reset is executed automatically to restore the printer status set during
power cycling.
■ All of the data transmitted from the host to the printer is printed and identified in hexadecimal dump mode.
■ The real time command and LSB operations are not executed during the printing of printer configuration (m=2, 50).
Differences:
None
GS ( L, GS 8 L
Function:
Select graphics data
Code:
ASCII
GS ( L
pL
pH m fn
[parameter]
Hex
1D
28
4C
pL
pH m fn
[parameter]
Decimal
29
40
76
pL
pH m fn
[parameter]
ASCII
GS 8 L
p1
p2
p3
p4
m
fn
[parameter]
Hex
1D
38
4C
p1
p2
p3
p4
m
fn
[parameter]
Decimal
29
56
76
p1
p2
p3
p4
m
fn
[parameter]
Range:
None
Default:
None
Description:
This command processes graphics data according to the function code (fn).
fn
No.
Format
Function
0, 48
48
GS ( L pL pH m fn
Transmits the NV graphics momory capacity
2, 50
50
GS ( L pL pH m fn
Prints the graphics data in the print buffer
3, 51
51
GS ( L pL pH m fn
Transmits the remaining capacity of the NV grapics memory
64
64
GS ( L pL pH m fn d1 d2
Transmits the defined NV graphics key code list
65
65
GS ( L pL pH m fn d1 d2 d3
Deletes all NV graphics data
66
66
GS ( L pL pH m fn kc1 kc2
Deletes the specified NV graphics data
67
67
GS ( L pL pH m fn a kc1 kc2 b xL xH
yL yH [c d1…dk]1…[c d1…dk]b
Defines the graphics data in the non-volatile memory
69
69
GS ( L pL pH m fn kc1 kc2 x y
Prints the specified NV graphics data
112
112
GS ( L pL pH m fn a bx by c xL xH yL
yH d1…dk
Stores the graphics data in the print buffer memory
Remarks:
■ This command is adapted to print image data.
■ pL, pH specifies the number of bytes following pH using (pL + pH x 256).
■ Since frequent writing operation could cause the damage to the NV memory, it is recommended to write only when
being required.
■ While storing data by this command, the printer is in BUSY state where receiving of data is not available. Therefore, it
is not recommended to send data during this process.
■ The real time commands and LSB operations are not allowed during NV memory operation process.
Differences:
None
<Function 48> GS ( L pL pH m fn (fn=0, 48)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( L
pL
pH m fn
Hex
1D
28
4C
pL
pH m fn
Decimal
29
40
76
pL
pH m fn
Range:
(pL + pH x 256) = 1 (pL=2, pH=0)
m=48
fn=0, 48
Default:
None
Description:
Tramsmits the total capacityu of the NV bit-image momory (number of bytes in the memory area).
Remarks:
Hexadecimal
Decimal
Amount of Data
Header
37H
55
1 byte
Identifier
21H
33
1 byte
Setting value
30H or 31H
48 or 49
8 bytes
NUL
00H
0
1 byte
■ The total capacity data is converted to character codes corresponding to decial data, then transmitted from the MSB.
■ The data length is variable.
■ The total capacitu of the NV user memory is selectable as any one of[0, 64K, 128K, 192K, 256K] bytes with GS ( E.
The default value is 256K.
Differences:
None
<Function 50> GS ( L pL pH m fn (fn=2, 50)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( L
pL
pH m fn
Hex
1D
28
4C
pL
pH m fn
Decimal
29
40
76
pL
pH m fn
Range:
(pL + pH x 256) = 1 (pL=2, pH=0)
m=48
fn=2, 50
Default:
None
Description:
This command prints the graphics data defined by the process of Function 112.
Remarks:
■ The graphics data stored in the printer buffer is printed.
■ This command is available in standard mode, not in page mode.
■ The graphics data is defined by Function 112.
■ The required amount of line feed pitch is used for printing graphics data, regardless of the existing setting value of the pitch.
Differences:
None
<Function 51> GS ( L pL pH m fn (fn=3, 51)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( L
pL
pH m fn
Hex
1D
28
4C
pL
pH m fn
Decimal
29
40
76
pL
pH m fn
Range:
(pL + pH x 256) = 2 (pL=2, pH=0)
m=48
fn=3, 51
Default:
None
Description:
This command transmits the setting value of the memory switch corresponding to a.
Hexadecimal
Decimal
Amount of Data
Header
37H
55
1 byte
Identifier
21H
33
1 byte
Setting value
30H – 39H
48 - 57
1 - 8 bytes
NUL
00H
0
1 byte
■ The setting value is sent from bit 8 to bit 1, consisting of 8 bytes in total.
• Off: Hexadecimal = 30H / Decimal = 48
• On: Hexadecimal = 31H / Decimal = 49
Remarks:
None
Differences:
None
<Function 64> GS ( L pL pH m fn d1 d2 (fn=64)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( L
pL
pH m fn
d1
d2
Hex
1D
28
4C
pL
pH m fn
d1
d2
Decimal
29
40
76
pL
pH m fn
d1
d2
Range:
(pL + pH x 256) = 4 (pL=4, pH=0)
m=48
fn=64
d1=75, d2=67
Default:
None
Description:
■ Transmits the defined NV graphics key code list.
Hexadecimal
Decimal
Amount of Data
Header
37H
55
1 byte
Flag
72H
114
1 byte
Status
40H or 41H
64 or 65
1 byte
Data
30H – 39H
48 - 57
2 - 80 bytes
NUL
00H
0
1 byte
■ When the key code is not present :
Hexadecimal
Decimal
Amount of Data
Header
37H
55
1 byte
Flag
72H
114
1 byte
Status
40H
64
1 byte
NUL
00H
0
1 byte
Remarks:
■ If the number of the key code exceed 40, the key code is transmitted dividing up to 40.
- The status if the continuous transmission data block is present is 41H.
- The status if the continuous transmission data block is not present is 40H.
■ After the [Header-NULL] is transmitted, the printer receives a response from the hosg; then it performs the process
defined by the response.(See the tables below.)
- When the status (existence of the next data block) is Hexadecimal = 41H / Decimal = 65)
Response
Process performed
ASCII
Decimal
ACK 6 Transmits the next data
NAK
21
Transmits the previous data again
CAN
24
Ends the process.
- When the status (for the last data block) is Hexadecimal = 40H / Decimal = 64)
Response
Process performed
ASCII
Decimal
ACK
6
Ends the process
NAK
21
Transmits the previous data again
CAN
24
Cancels the process.
Differences:
None
<Function 65> GS ( L pL pH m fn d1 d2 d3 (fn=65)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( L
pL
pH m fn
d1
d2
d3
Hex
1D
28
4C
pL
pH m fn
d1
d2
d3
Decimal
29
40
76
pL
pH m fn
d1
d2
d3
Range:
(pL + pH x 256) = 5 (pL=5, pH=0)
fn=65
d1=67, d2=76, d3=82
Default:
None
Description:
This command removes all defined NV graphics data.
Remarks:
■ The graphics data is define by Function 67 into the NV graphics memory with the sector dedicated for storing NV
graphics data.
Differences:
None
<Function 66> GS ( L pL pH m fn kc1 kc2 (fn=66)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( L
pL
pH m fn
kc1
kc2
Hex
1D
28
4C
pL
pH m fn
kc1
kc2
Decimal
29
40
76
pL
pH m fn
kc1
kc2
Range:
(pL + pH x 256) = 4 (pL=4, pH=0)
m=48
fn=66
32 ≤ kc1 ≤ 126
32 ≤ kc2 ≤ 126
Default:
None
Description:
Deletes the NV graphics data defined by the codes kc1 and kc2.
Remarks:
■ The graphics data is define by Function 67.
Differences:
None
<Function 67> GS ( L pL pH m fn a kc1 kc2 b xL xH yL yH [c d1…dk]1…[c d1…dk]b (fn=67)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( L
pL
pH m fn a kc1 kc2 b xL xH yL yH [c d1…dk]1…[c d1…dk]b
Hex
1D
28
4C
pL
pH m fn a kc1 kc2 b xL xH yL yH [c d1…dk]1…[cd1…dk]b
Decimal
29
40
76
pL
pH m fn a kc1 kc2 b xL xH yL yH [c d1…dk]1…[c d1…dk]b
Range:
GS ( L parameter
3 ≤ (pL + pL x 256) ≤ 65535 (0≤pL≤255, 0≤ pH≤255)
GS ( 8 parameter
3 ≤ (p1 + p2 x 256) +p3 x 65535+p4 x 16777216) ≤ 4294967295
(0 ≤ p1L ≤ 255, 0 ≤ p2 ≤ 255, 0 ≤ p3 ≤ 255, 0 ≤ p4 ≤ 255)
Common parameter
m=48
fn=67
a=48
32 ≤ kc1 ≤ 126
32 ≤ kc2 ≤ 126
b=1,2
1 ≤ (xL + xH x 256) ≤ 8192
1 ≤ (yL + yH x 256) ≤ 2304
c=49
0 ≤ d ≤ 255
k = ( int ( ( xL + xH x 256 ) + 7 ) / 8 ) x ( yL + yH x 256 )
Default:
None
Description:
■ The following parameters are used to define the raster graphics data.
• b specifies the number of colors for the defined data.
• xL and xH specify the number of dots in horizontal direction to (xL + xH x 256).
• yL and yH specify the number of dots in horizontal direction to (yL + yH x 256) dots.
Remarks:
■ If new NV graphics data is saved or the existing data is modified, all of the existing data in NV graphics memory are
flushed and updated using this command. The rest of NV graphics data groups having no change should be redefined
along with the new group stored.
■ When NV graphics data groups are saved, each of the groups is allocated with N in the order of download.
Differences:
None
<Function 69> GS ( L pL pH m fn kc1 kc2 x y (fn=69)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( L
pL
pH m fn
kc1
kc2 x y
Hex
1D
28
4C
pL
pH m fn
kc1
kc2 x y
Decimal
29
40
76
pL
pH m fn
kc1
kc2 x y
Range:
(pL + pH x 256) = 6 (pL=6, pH=0)
m=48, fn=69
32 ≤ kc1 ≤ 126
32 ≤ kc2 ≤ 126
x=1, 2
y=1, 2
Default:
None
Description:
■ Prints the NV graphics data defined by the codes kc1 and kc2.
• The graphics data is enlarged by x and y in the horizontal and vertical directions.
Remarks:
■ This command prints the NV graphics data defined by Function 67.
■ In page mode, this command is not effective.
■ NV graphics data beyond the print area for one line is not printed.
Differences:
None
<Function 112> GS ( L pL pH m fn a bx by c xL xH yL yH d1…dk (fn=112)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( L
pL
pH m fn
a bx by c xL xH yL yH d1…dk
Hex
1D
28
4C
pL
pH m fn
a bx by c xL xH yL yH d1…dk
Decimal
29
40
76
pL
pH m fn
a bx by c xL xH yL yH d1…dk
Range:
GS ( L parameter
11 ≤ (pL + pL x 256) ≤ 65535 (0≤pL≤255, 0≤ pH≤255)
GS 8 L parameter
11 ≤ (p1 + p2 x 256) +p3 x 65535+p4 x 16777216) ≤ 4294967295
(0 ≤ p1L ≤ 255, 0 ≤ p2 ≤ 255, 0 ≤ p3 ≤ 255, 0 ≤ p4 ≤ 255)
Common parameter
m=48
fn=112
a=48
c=49
- When single-color paper secified :
1 ≤ (xL + xH x 256) ≤ 1662 (When by =1)
1 ≤ (xL + xH x 256) ≤ 831 (When by =2)
- When two-color paper secified :
1 ≤ (xL + xH x 256) ≤ 831 (When by =1)
1 ≤ (xL + xH x 256) ≤ 415 (When by =2)
0 ≤ d ≤ 255
k = ( int ( ( xL + xH x 256 ) + 7 ) / 8 ) x ( yL + yH x 256 )
Default:
None
Description:
■ This command stores the raster graphics data in the print buffer, enlarged by bx and by in the horizontal and vertical
directions.
• xL, xH specifies the raster graphics data in the horizontal directionas (xL + xH x 256) dots.
• yL, yH specifies the raster graphics data in the vertical direction to (yL + yH x 256) dots.
• d denotes the stored data(raster format).
• k denotes the number of the graphics data.
• c specifies the color of the defined data.
Remarks:
■ The graphics data is stored in the printer buffer directly.
■ NV graphics data beyond the print area for one line is not printed.
■ Real time command is not effective during processing of this command.
Differences:
None
GS ( k
Function:
Specify and print the symbol
Code:
None
Range:
None
Default:
None
Description:
■ This command processes the data concerning two-dimensional code.
• Symbol type is specified by cn.
• Function code is specified by fn.
cn
Type of Symbo
48
PDF417 (2-dimensional code)
49
QR CODE (2-dimensional code)
cn
fn
Function
48
65
Function 065
PDF417: Specify the number of columns
66
Function 066
PDF417: Specify the number of rows
67
Function 067
PDF417: Specify the width of module
68
Function 068
PDF417: Specify the module height
69
Function 069
PDF417: Specify the error correction level
70
Function 070
PDF417: Specify the option
80
Function 080
PDF417: Store the received data in the symbol storage area
81
Function 081
PDF417: Print the symbol data in the symbol storage area
49
65
Function 165
QR CODE: Select the module
67
Function 167
QR CODE: Select the size of module
69
Function 169
QR CODE: Select the error correction level
80
Function 180
QR CODE: Store the data in the symbol storage area
81
Function 181
QR CODE: Print the data in the symbol storage area
Remarks:
PDF417 symbol data (when cn=48)
■ The symbol data is defined, stored to the symbol storage area by Function 080 and printed by the specification of
Function 081. The symbol data in the area remains reserved until the following processes are executed:
• Performing Function 080
• Performing ESC @
• Performing the printer reset and power-off
■ The setting values of Functions 065 to 070 are utilized for the processing of Function 080. The printable area
must be large enough to accommodate different-size symbols. If not, the symbol may not be printed.
■ The same symbol data is repeatedly printed by executing Function 081 after performing Function 080.
■ The same symbol data is printed differently by executing Function 081 after setting the feature of the symbol by using
Functions 065 through 070.
QRCODE Symbol Data (cn = 49)
■ The symbol data is defined, stored to the symbol storage area by Function 180 and printed by the specification of
Function 181. The symbol data in the area remains reserved until the following processes are executed:
• Performing Function 180
• Performing ESC @
• Performing the printer reset and power-off
■ The setting values of Functions 165 to 169 are utilized for the processing of Function 180. The printable area
must be large enough to accommodate different-size symbols. If not, the symbol may not be printed.
■ The same symbol data is repeatedly printed by executing Function 181 after performing Function 180.
■ The same symbol data is printed differently by executing Function 181 after setting the feature of the symbol by using
Functions 165 through 169.
Differences:
None
<Function 065> GS ( k pL pH cn fn n (fn=65)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( k
pL
pH
cn
fn
n
Hex
1D
28
6B
03
00
30
41
n
Decimal
29
40
107 3 0
48
65
n
Range:
(pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0)
cn=48, fn=65
0 ≤ n ≤ 30
Default:
n = 0
Description:
■ This command specifies the number of columns in the data area of PDF417.
• When n=0, automatic processing is set
• When n is not 0, the number of columns of the data area is set to n code word.
Remarks:
■ Settings of this command affect the processing of Functions 081.
■ With auto processing (n=0) specified, the maximum number of columns in the data area is set to 30 columns.
■ The following data is excluded from the number of columns:
• Start and stop patterns
• Indicator code word of left and right
■ With auto processing (n=0) specified, the number of columns is calculated using the following information.
• Printing area when processing Functions 081
• Module width (Function 067)
• Option setting (Function 070)
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
None
<Function 066> GS ( k pL pH cn fn n (fn=66)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( k
pL
pH
cn
fn
n
Hex
1D
28
6B
03
00
30
42
n
Decimal
29
40
107 3 0
48
66
n
Range:
(pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0)
cn=48, fn=66
n=0, 3 ≤ n ≤ 90
Default:
n = 0
Description:
■ This command specifies the number of rows in the data area of PDF417.
• When n=0, automatic processing is set
• When n is not 0, the number of rows is set to n rows.
Remarks:
■ Settings of this function affect the processing of Functions 081.
■ With auto processing (n=0) specified, the maximum number of rows is set to 90.
■ With auto processing (n=0) specified, the number of rows is calculated by using the following information:
• Printing area when processing Functions 081
• Module height (Function 068)
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
None
<Function 067> GS ( k pL pH cn fn n (fn=67)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( k
pL
pH
cn
fn
n
Hex
1D
28
6B
03
00
30
43
n
Decimal
29
40
107 3 0
48
67
n
Range:
(pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0)
cn=48
fn=67
1 ≤ n ≤ 4
Default:
n = 3
Description:
This command sets the width of the module of PDF417 symbol to n dots.
Remarks:
■ Settings of this command affect the processing of Functions 081.
■ The setting unit for printer models varies.
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
Setting unit(1 dot): 0.141(1/180 inch)
<Function 068> GS ( k pL pH cn fn n (fn=68)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( k
pL
pH
cn
fn
n
Hex
1D
28
6B
03
00
30
44
n
Decimal
29
40
107 3 0
48
68
n
Range:
(pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0)
cn=48
fn=68
2 ≤ n ≤ 8
Default:
n = 3
Description:
This command sets the module height of PDF417 to [the module width x n].
Remarks:
■ Settings of this command affect the processing of Functions 081.
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
None
<Function 069> GS ( k pL pH cn fn m n (fn=69)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( k
pL
pH
cn
fn m n
Hex
1D
28
6B
04
00
30
45 m n
Decimal
29
40
107 4 0
48
69 m n
Range:
(pL + pH x 256) = 4 (pL=4, pH=0)
cn=48
fn=69
m=48
48 ≤ n ≤ 56
Default:
None
Description:
■ This command specifies the error correction level for PDF417.
• The error correction level is set by “level”.
Remarks:
■ Settings of this function affect the processing of Functions 081.
■ Error correction level specified by “level” (m=48) is as follows:
The number of the error correction codeword is unchanged regardless of the number of codeword in the data area.
n
Function
Number of error correction codeword
48
Error correction level 0
2
49
Error correction level 1
4
50
Error correction level 2
8
51
Error correction level 3
16
52
Error correction level 4
32
53
Error correction level 5
64
54
Error correction level 6
128
55
Error correction level 7
256
56
Error correction level 8
512
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
None
<Function 070> GS ( k pL pH cn fn m (fn=70)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( k
pL
pH
cn
fn
m
Hex
1D
28
6B
03
00
30
46
m
Decimal
29
40
107 3 0
48
70
m
Range:
(pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0)
cn=48
fn=70
m=0,1
Default:
m = 0
Description:
This command selects the option for PDF417.
m
Function
0
Select the standard PDF417
1
Select the simplified PDF417
Remarks:
■ Settings of this function affect the processing of Functions 081.
■ When simplified PDF417 symbol is canceled, standard PDF417 symbol is automatically selected.
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
None
<Function 080> GS ( k pL pH cn fn m d1...dk (fn=80)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( k
pL
pH
cn
fn m d1...dk
Hex
1D
28
6B
pL
pH
30
50
30
d1...dk
Decimal
29
40
107
pL
pH
48
80
48
d1...dk
Range:
4 ≤ (pL + pH x 256) ≤ 65535 (0 ≤ pL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ pH ≤ 255)
cn=48
fn=80
m=48
0 ≤ d ≤ 255
k = (pL + pH x 256) – 3
Default:
None
Description:
This command stores the PDF417 symbol data (d1...dk) in the symbol storage area.
Remarks:
■ The data stored in the symbol storage area by this command remains reserved after processing Function 081.
■ The following data should not be included in the symbol data d1..dk since this information is automatically added by
the printer:
• Start pattern and stop pattern.
• Indicator codeword of left and right.
• The descriptor of symbol length (the first code word in the data area).
• The error correction codeword calculated by modulus 929.
■ The setting of this command remains effective until the following processing is performed:
• Executing Function 080
• Executing ESC @
• Executing printer reset or power-off
Differences:
None
<Function 081> GS ( k pL pH cn fn m (fn=81)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( k
pL
pH
cn
fn m Hex
1D
28
6B
03
00
30
51
m
Decimal
29
40
107 3 0
48
81
m
Range:
(pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0)
cn=48
fn=81
m=48
Default:
None
Description:
This command encodes and prints the PDF417 symbol data in the symbol save area.
Remarks:
■ In standard mode, this command is available only when printer is at the beginning of a line or the printer buffer is
empty.
■ A symbol exceeding the printing area in size can not be printed.
■ Printing operation is not processed under the following conditions:
• There is no data (Function 080 is not processed).
• If [(number of columns x number of rows) < number of code word] when automatic processing is specified for
number of columns and number of rows.
• Number of code word exceeds 928 in the data area.
■ The following data is added automatically by the encode processing:
• Start pattern and stop pattern.
• Indicator code word of left and right.
• The descriptor of symbol length (the first code word in the data area).
• The error correction code word calculated by modulus 929.
• Pad codeword.
■ The data area includes the following codewords:
• Data specified by Function 080.
• The descriptor of symbol length (the first code word in the data area).
• The error correction code word calculated by modulus 929.
• Pad codeword.
■ When automatic processing (Function 065) is specified, the number of columns is calculated using the following
information:
• Current printing area
• Module width (Function 067)
• Option setting (Function 070)
• Codeword in the data area
• The maximum number of columns is 30.
■ When auto processing (Function 066) is specified in page mode, the number of rows is calculated using the following
information:
• Current printing area
• Module height (Function 068)
• Codeword in the data area
• The maximum number of rows is 90.
■ Except for character size and upside-down printing mode, none of print mode such as emphasized, double-strike, etc,
affects the printing of the symbol.
■ In standard mode, the paper feed amount set by the paper feed setting command does not affect printing of the
symbol. The printing position returns to the left side of the printable area after printing the symbol.
■ In page mode, the printer stores the symbol data in the print buffer without executing actual printing.
■ The quiet zone is not included in the printing data. Be sure to include the adequate quiet zone for executing of this command.
• The quiet zone means the spaces surrounding the symbol such as upper, lower, left, and right spaces.
Differences:
None
<Function 165> GS ( k pL pH cn fn n1 n2 (fn=65)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( k
pL
pH
cn
fn
n1
n2
Hex
1D
28
6B
04
00
31
41
n1
n2
Decimal
29
40
107 4 0
49
65
n1
n2
Range:
(pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0)
cn=49
fn=65
n1 = 49, 50
n2 =0
Default:
n1 = 50, n2 = 0
Description:
This command sets the QR Code model as follows:
n1
Function
49
Model 1
50
Model 2
Remarks:
■ The setting of this command affects <Function 181>.
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
None
<Function 167> GS ( k pL pH cn fn n (fn=67)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( k
pL
pH
cn
fn
n
Hex
1D
28
6B
03
00
31
43
n
Decimal
29
40
107 3 0
49
67
n
Range:
(pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0)
cn=49
fn=67
1<=n<8
Default:
n = 3
Description:
This command sets the size of the QR Code module to n dots.
Remarks:
■ The setting of this command affects the processing of <Function 181>.
■ Since the QR CODE module is square, n = module width = module height.
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
None
<Function 169> GS ( k pL pH cn fn n (fn=69)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( k
pL
pH
cn
fn
n
Hex
1D
28
6B
03
00
31
45
n
Decimal
29
40
107 3 0
49
69
n
Range:
(pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0)
cn=49
fn=69
48≤n≤51
Default:
n = 48
Description:
This command sets the error correction level for QR Code.
n
Function
Recovery Amount (%)
48
Error Correction Level L
7
49
Error Correction Level M
15
50
Error Correction Level Q
25
51
Error Correction Level H
30
Remarks:
■ The setting of this command affects the processing of <Function 181>.
■ Reed-Solomon correction is employed to generate a series of error correction codewords.
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
None
<Function 180> GS ( k pL pH cn fn m d1...dk (fn=80)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( k
pL
pH
cn
fn m d1...dk
Hex
1D
28
6B
pL
pH
31
50
30
d1...dk
Decimal
29
40
107
pL
pH
49
80
48
d1...dk
Range:
4 ≤ (pL + pH x 256) ≤7092 (0 ≤ pL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ pH ≤ 27)
cn=49
fn=80
m=48
0 ≤ d ≤ 255
k = (pL + pH x 256) – 3
Default:
None
Description:
This command saves symbol data of the QR Code to the symbol storage area.
Remarks:
■ The symbol data is defined, stored to the symbol storage area by Function 180 and printed by the specification of
Function 181. The data remains reserved after completion of printing.
■ The following shows the data available for encoding of QR code.
Character Type
Usable Characters
Numeric Data
“0” ~ “9”
Alphanumeric Data
“0” ~ “9”, “A” ~ “Z”, SP, $, %, *, +, -, ., /, :
Kanji Data
Shift JIS value
8bit Byte Data
00H ~ FFH
■ The setting of this command remains effective until the following processing is performed:
• Performing Function 180
• Performing ESC @
• Performing the printer reset or power-off
Differences:
None
<Function 181> GS ( k pL pH cn fn m (fn=81)
Code:
ASCII
GS ( k
pL
pH
cn
fn
m
Hex
1D
28
6B
03
00
31
51
m
Decimal
29
40
107 3 0
49
81
m
Range:
(pL + pH x 256) = 3 (pL=3, pH=0)
cn=49
fn=81
m=48
Default:
None
Description:
This command encodes and prints QR Code symbol data saved in the symbol storage area.
Remarks:
■ In standard mode, this command is available only when printer is at the beginning of a line or the printer buffer is empty.
■ A symbol exceeding the printing area in size can not be printed.
■ Printing operation is not processed under the following conditions:
• There is no data. (Function 180 is not executed)
• If [(number of columns x number of rows) < number of code words], the numbers of columns and rows are
automatically processed.
• The four types of data compression modes are listed below. According to the symbol data in the data storage area,
automatically selects the best suitable compression mode.
*Numeric Data Code
*Alphanumeric Data mode
*Kanji Data mode
*8 bit Data mode
■ The following data is automatically added by the encoding processing:
• Position sensor pattern
• Segregator for the position sensor pattern
• Timing pattern
• Format information
• Version information
• Error correction code text
• Pad code text
• Indicator for counting bits of bytes
• Mode indicator
• Concluder
• Queue pattern (when model 2 is selected)
• Expansion pattern (when model 1 is selected)
■ Except for character size and upside-down printing mode, none of print mode such as emphasized, double-strike, etc,
affects the printing of the symbol.
■ In standard mode, the paper feed amount set by the paper feed setting command does not affect printing of the
symbol. The printing position returns to the left side of the printable area after printing the symbol.
■ In page mode, the printer stores the symbol data in the print buffer without executing actual printing.
■ The quiet zone is not included in the printing data. Be sure to include the adequate quiet zone for executing of this command.
Differences:
None
GS *
Function:
Define downloaded bit image
Code:
ASCII
GS * x y [d1...d(x x y x 8)]
Hex
1D
2A x y
[d1...d(x x y x 8)]
Decimal
29
42 x y
[d1...d(x x y x 8)]
Range:
1 ≤ x ≤ 255
1 ≤ y ≤ 48 (where x x y ≤ 1536)
0 ≤ d ≤ 255
Default:
None
Description:
■ This command defines the downloaded bit image using the number of dots specified by x and y.
• x and y specify the number of dots in the horizontal and vertical directions respectively.
• D defines the bit image data.
• K denotes the number of the definition data.
Remarks:
■ The bit image can be printed by downloaded graphics function, GS ( 8.
■ The downloaded bit image is available until ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
■ The user-defined character and the downloaded bit image cannot be defined simultaneously.
• The user-defined character is cleared preceding the execution of this command.
• The downloaded bit image data is cleared with ESC & executed.
Differences:
None
GS /
Function:
Print downloaded bit image
Code:
ASCII
GS / m
Hex
1D
2F
m
Decimal
29
47
m
Range:
0 ≤ m ≤ 3, 48 ≤ m ≤ 51
Default:
None
Description:
This command prints the downloaded bit image defined by GS * according to the mode denoted by m.
DPI : Dots per Inch (25.4mm)
m
Mode
Vertical dot density(DPI)
Horizontal dot density(DPI)
0, 48
Normal
180
180
1, 49
Double-width
180
90
2, 50
Double-height
90
180
3, 51
Quadruple
90
90
Remarks:
■ The download bit image is defined by GS *.
■ This command is ignored when if a downloaded bit image is not defined.
■ In standard mode, this command works only when the print buffer is empty and the printer is in the start of the
line. m is treated as normal data if the print buffer has data.
■ In page mode, the bit image data is accumulated in the print buffer, but does not perform the actual printing.
■ Except for character size and upside-down printing mode, none of print mode such as emphasized, double-strike, etc,
affects the printing of the downloaded bit image.
■ The default dot density set by GS L is applied to printing of the downloaded bit image.
Differences:
DPI : Dots per Inch (25.4mm)
m
Mode
Vertical dot density(DPI)
Horizontal dot density(DPI)
0, 48
Normal
180
180
1, 49
Double-width
180
90
2, 50
Double-height
90
180
3, 51
Quadruple
90
90
GS :
Function:
Start/end macro definition
Code:
ASCII
GS
:
Hex
1D
3A
Decimal
29
58
Range:
None
Default:
None
Description:
■ This command starts or ends macro definition.
Remarks:
■ The printer starts macro definition during normal operation and finishes it during macro definition upon receiving this
command.
■ The printer performs printing during macro definition.
■ The macro is executed by GS ^.
■ The maximum number of macro data to be defined varies with respect to printer models. The data exceeding this limit
is not stored.
■ ESC @ does not clear the existing defined macro. The macro remains effective until the printer reset and power
cycling are executed.
Differences:
None
GS B
Function:
Turns white/black reverse printing mode on / off
Code:
ASCII
GS B n
Hex
1D
42
n
Decimal
29
66
n
Range:
0 ≤ n ≤ 255
Default:
n = 0
Description:
■ This command selects white/black reverse printing mode by setting the least significant bit of n.
• When the LSB of n is 0, white/black reverse mode is turned off.
• When the LSB of n is 1, white/black reverse mode is turned on.
Remarks:
■ This command does not affect multi-byte characters such as Kanji, Japanese and Korean.
■ The right space defined by ESC SP is affected by this command.
■ In white/black reverse mode, the underline mode is not effective.
■ This mode remains effective until ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
None
GS H
Function:
Selects print position of HRI characters
Code:
ASCII
GS H n
Hex
1D
48
n
Decimal
29
72
n
Range:
0 ≤ n ≤ 3, 48 ≤ n ≤ 51
Default:
n = 0
Description:
■ This command selects the printing position of HRI (Human Readable Interpretation) characters when printing a bar code.
• The printing position is set according to the value of as follows:
n
Printing position
0, 48
Not printed
1, 49
Above the bar code
2, 50
Below the bar code
3, 51
Both above and below the bar code
Remarks:
■ The font of the HRI characters is defined by GS f.
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Differences:
None
GS I
Function:
Transmits printer ID
Code:
ASCII
GS I n
Hex
1D
49
n
Decimal
29
73
n
Range:
1 ≤ n ≤ 69
Default:
None
Description:
■ This command transmits the printer ID or information.
• Transmits 1 byte of printer ID, using n as follows:
n
Printer ID
Specification
1,49
Printer model ID
Printer model
2,50
Type ID
Printer type
3,51
Printer feature ID
Printing method and Printer size
• Transmits specified printer information, using n as follows:
n
Printer ID type
Specification
65
Firmware version
Firmware version
66
Manufacturer
POSBANK
67
Printer model
Printer model
69
Code page
Currently enabled code page
Remarks:
■ Printer information (When n = 65, 66, 67, 69) consist of [Header ~ NULL] data as shown below:
Transmitted data
Hex
Decimal
Amount of data
Header
5FH
95
1byte
Printer information
Depends on the model
Depends on the model
0-15 bytes
NUL
00H 0 1byte
■ The firmware version can be confirmed by self test printing.
Differences:
■ The printer ID is shown according to printer models as follows:
Printer ID
A11 Stadnard/Prime
1(Printer model ID)
0x20
2(Type ID)
Type ID varies depending on functions the printer supports as follows:
- 0x01 (Multi-byte character)
- 0x02 (Autocutter)
- 0x03 (Autocutter + Multi-byte character)
3(Printer feature ID)
0x63(when 3inch),0x62(when 2inch)
65(Firmware Version)
Depend on firmware version information
66(Manufacturer)
POSBANK
67(Printer model)
A11 Standard or A11 Prime
69(Language of Font)
Code page currently being used. Refer to cod page setting command, ESC t.
GS L
Function:
Set left margin
Code:
ASCII
GS L nL
nH
Hex
1D
4C
nL
nH
Decimal
29
76
nL
nH
Range:
0 ≤ nL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ nH ≤ 255
Default:
(nL + nH x 256)=0 (nL=0, nH=0)
Description:
This command sets the left margin specified to [(nL + nH x 256) x (horizontal motion units)].
Remarks:
■ The left margin is not effective in page mode. If the left margin is enabled in page mode, the setting is available when
the printer returns to standard mode.
■ When the setting is beyond the printable area, the left margin is automatically set to the maximum value of the
printable area.
■ Since the left margin is the same as the leftmost side of the printable area, the left side of the printable area is
changed according to the left margin specified.
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Printable area
Left margin
Printing area width
Differences:
None
GS V
Function:
Select cut mode and cut paper
Code:
①
ASCII
GS V m
Hex
1D
56
m
Decimal
29
86
m
②
ASCII
GS V m
n
Hex
1D
56 m n
Decimal
29
86 m n
Range:
① m=0, 1, 48, 49 ② m=65, 66, 0 ≤ n ≤ 255
Default:
None
Description:
This command cuts paper in the specified mode as follows.
m
Function
①
0,48
Executes a partial cut (one point left uncut)
1,49
②
65
Feeds paper to (cutting position + n × vertical motion unit) and executes a partial cut(one point left uncut)
Remarks:
For ①
■ If an auto cutter is not provided, this command is ignored command is executed.
For ②
■ When n = 0, the printer feeds the paper to the cutting position and cuts it.
■ If an auto cutter is not provided, the printer only feeds the paper for specified amount.
■ Vertical motion unit is used for calculating a paper feed amount.
■ Cutting mode is changed only by setting MSW5-1.
Differences:
None
GS W
Function:
Set printing area width
Code:
ASCII
GS W nL
nH
Hex
1D
57
nL
nH
Decimal
29
87
nL
nH
Range:
0 ≤ nL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ nH ≤ 255
Default:
(nL + nH x 256)=512 (nL=0, nH=2) (When 80mm width of paper used)
Description:
This command sets the printing area width to [(nL + nH x 256) x (horizontal motion units)].
Remarks:
■ The printing area width is not effective in page mode. If the printing area width is enabled in page mode, the setting is
available when the printer returns to standard mode.
■ When (left margin + printing area width) exceeds the printable area, the printing area width is automatically set to
(printing area width - left margin).
■ The setting of this command remains effective until ESC @, printer reset or power cycling is executed.
Printable area
Left margin
Printing area width
Differences:
None
GS ^
Function:
Execute macro
Code:
ASCII
GS ^ r t m
Hex
1D
5E r t
m
Decimal
29
94 r t
m
Range:
0 ≤ r ≤ 255
0 ≤ t ≤ 255
m=0, 1
Default:
None
Description:
■ This command executes a macro using parameters as following:
• r specifies the number of times to execute the macro.
• t specifies the waiting time before the macro is executed.
• m specifies macro executing mode as shown below.
m
Function
0
Executes the macro r times continuously at the interval specified by t.
1
The printer waits for the paper FEED button to be pressed for the time specified by t. The macro is
executed once when the button is pressed. This operation is repeated r times.
Remarks:
■ The macro is defined by GS:
■ If the macro is not defined or r = 0, the command is ignored.
■ The macro function is useful to print the same data repeatedly.
Differences:
None
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