IBM 4610-TM6 - SureMark Printer TM6 Two-color Thermal Transfer User Manual

System commands
Exercise program
RS-232 Syntax:
ESC x or X'1B;78'
Purpose:
This tests printing functions of the printer. A test message is printed. (See
Figure 32 on page 63.) If there is a document in the printer, the test
message prints on the document. Otherwise, it prints at the customer
receipt station.
Error Conditions:
Home Error (on document station only)
Cash Receipt Print Error
Verify previous commands completed
RS-232 Syntax:
X'1B;00;80;00'
Purpose:
This command can be used to ensure that all commands preceding it have
been completed. The application would just wait for the status return with
status byte 5, bit 1 set.
Remarks:
The printer status is returned in status bytes 1–8. Status byte 5, bit 1 is set
after this request has been executed. See “Status summary” on page 165
for more information.
Error Conditions:
None.
Status request
RS-232 Syntax:
ESC v or X'1B;76'
Purpose:
The printer status is sent to the system. This command will be processed in
the order it was received.
Remarks:
The printer status is returned in status bytes 1–8. See “Status summary” on
page 165 for more information.
Error Conditions:
None.
Extended address command–request printer ID
RS-232 Syntax:
GS | SOH or X'1D;49;01'
Purpose:
This will return 8 bytes of printer status plus 5 bytes of printer-specific
information.
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IBM 4610-TM6 - SureMark Printer TM6 Two-color Thermal Transfer Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	4610-TM6 - SureMark Printer TM6 Two-color Thermal Transfer
Category	Printer
Language	English