Citizen CT-S2000 Installation manual

Command Reference
LINE THERMAL PRINTER
MODEL CT-S2000
Rev. 0.03 Issued on July 21, 2006

REVISION
Rev No. Date Comment
0.00 2006/01/31 Newly issued
0.01 2006/2/8 revised page 175-188
0.02 2006/3/23
added new function to <GS ( E>fn=11,12
0.03 2006/7/21 added new International Character Code

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OUTLINE...................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Operation Mode .......................................................................................................5
1.2 Character Set...........................................................................................................5
1.3 Control Commands ..................................................................................................5
1.3.1 Control Command Details................................................................................................ 5
1.3.2 How to Send Control Commands.................................................................................... 5
2. CONTROL COMMANDS .............................................................................................. 6
2.1 ESC/POS Command List ..........................................................................................6
2.1.1 Description of Items......................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Command Details ..................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Print Control Commands................................................................................................ 10
LF(Printing and paper feed)............................................................................................................ 10
CR(Back to printing) ........................................................................................................................ 10
FF(Printing in PAGE MODE and returning to STANDARD MODE).......................................................11
ESC FF(Printing data in PAGE MODE).............................................................................................. 12
ESC J n(Printing and feeding paper in minimum pitch) ................................................................... 12
ESC d n(Printing and feeding the paper by “n” lines)...................................................................... 13
2.2.2 Print Character Commands ........................................................................................... 14
CAN(Canceling print data in PAGE MODE)....................................................................................... 14
ESC SP n(Setting the right spacing of the character)...................................................................... 15
ESC ! n(Collectively specifying the printing mode) .......................................................................... 16
ESC % n(Specifying/Canceling download character set)................................................................. 18
ESC & s n m [a [p] s x a] m–n+1(Defining the download characters)........................................ 19
ESC – n(Specifying/canceling underline)......................................................................................... 20
ESC ? n(Deleting download characters) .......................................................................................... 21
ESC E n(Specifying/canceling emphasis printing)............................................................................ 22
ESC G n(Specifying/canceling double strike printing)...................................................................... 23
ESC M n(Selection of character fonts)............................................................................................. 24
ESC R n(Selecting the international character set).......................................................................... 24
ESC V n(Specifying/canceling 90°-right-turned characters) ............................................................ 25
ESC t n(Selecting the character code table).................................................................................... 26
ESC { n(Specifying/canceling the inverted characters) ................................................................... 27
ESC ~ J n (Valid in CBM1000II-Compatible Mode)(Specifies/cancels printing in red)............ 28
DC3 n (Valid in CBM1000II-Compatible Mode)(Specifies/cancels printing in red) .................. 29
GS ! n(Specifying the character size)............................................................................................... 30
GS B n(Specifying/canceling the black/white inverted printing) ...................................................... 31
GS b n(Specifying/canceling the smoothing)................................................................................... 32
2.2.3 Print Position Commands .............................................................................................. 33
HT(Horizontal tab) ........................................................................................................................... 33
ESC $ n1 n2(Specifying the absolute positions) ............................................................................. 34
ESC D [ n ] k NULL(Setting horizontal tab position) ...................................................................... 35
ESC T n(Selecting the character printing direction in PAGE MODE)................................................. 36
ESC W xL xH yL yH dxL dxH dyL dyH(Defining the print area in PAGE MODE).......................... 37
ESC ＼ nL nH(Specifying the relative position) ............................................................................... 38
ESC a n(Aligning the characters)..................................................................................................... 39
GS $ nL nH(Specifying the absolute vertical position of characters in PAGE MODE)....................... 40
GS L nL nH(Setting the left margin) ............................................................................................... 41
GS W nL nH(Setting the print area width)..................................................................................... 42
GS ＼ nL nH(Specifying the relative vertical position of a character in PAGE MODE) ...................... 44

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2.2.4 Line Feed Span Commands............................................................................................ 45
ESC 2(Specifying 1/6-inch line feed rate)........................................................................................ 45
ESC 3 n(Setting line feed rate of minimum pitch) ........................................................................... 46
2.2.5 Bit Image Commands..................................................................................................... 47
ESC * m n1 n2 [ d ] k(Specifying the bit image mode)................................................................. 47
GS * n1 n2 [ d ] n1 x n2 x 8(Defining the download bit image) .................................................. 49
GS / m(Printing the downloaded bit image).................................................................................... 51
GS v 0 m xL xH yL yH d1...dk(Printing of raster bit image)......................................................... 52
2.2.6 Status Commands........................................................................................................... 54
DLE EOT n(Sending status in real-time) ......................................................................................... 54
ESC u n (Serial Model Only)(Transmitting the status of peripheral equipment) .......................... 57
ESC v n (Serial Model Only)(Sending Printer status)................................................................... 58
GS a n(Enabling/disabling ASB)....................................................................................................... 59
GS r n(Sending status).................................................................................................................... 62
2.2.7 Paper Detecting Commands.......................................................................................... 64
ESC c 3 n(Selecting the Paper Sensor valid for Paper-end signal output) ....................................... 64
ESC c 4 n(Selecting the Paper Near-end Sensor valid for print stop) .............................................. 65
2.2.8 Panel Switch Commands ............................................................................................... 66
ESC c 5 n(Enabling/disabling the panel switches)........................................................................... 66
2.2.9 Macro Commands ........................................................................................................... 67
GS :(Starting/ending macro definition)............................................................................................ 67
GS ^ n1 n2 n3(Executing the macro) ............................................................................................ 68
2.2.10 Cutter Commands......................................................................................................... 69
ESC i(Full cut) ................................................................................................................................. 69
ESC m(Partial cut)........................................................................................................................... 70
GS V m ........ (1)(Cutting the paper) ............................................................................................. 71
GS V m n ..... (2)(Cutting the paper) ............................................................................................. 71
2.2.11 Bar Code Commands .................................................................................................... 72
GS H n(Selecting of printing position of HRI characters)................................................................. 72
GS f n(Selecting the font of HRI characters) ................................................................................... 74
GS h n(Specifying the height of the bar code) ................................................................................ 75
GS k m [d1 ...... dk] NULL ......... (1)(Printing the bar code)....................................................... 76
GS k m n [d1 ...... dn] ............... (2)(Printing the bar code)....................................................... 76
GS w n(Specifying the horizontal size (magnification) of bar code) ................................................ 82
2.2.12 Commands for Non-volatile Memory ......................................................................... 83
GS ( C pL pH m fn b[c1 c2][d1...dk](Editing user NV memory) ................................................. 83
fn = 0, 48: Function 0 Erasing Specified Record.......................................................................84
fn = 1, 49: Function 1 Storing Data to Specified Record ...........................................................84
fn = 2, 50: Function 2 Sending Data Stored in Specified Record ................................................85
fn = 3, 51: Function 3 Sending Use Amount ............................................................................86
fn = 4, 52: Function 4 Sending Remaining Capacity .................................................................86
fn = 5, 53: Function 5 Sending Key Code List of Stored Record .................................................87
fn = 6, 54: Function 6 Erasing All User NV Memory Area in a Lump ...........................................88

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GS ( L pL pH m fn [parameter](Specifying graphics data).......................................................... 89
GS 8 L p1 p2 p3 p4 m fn [parameter](Specifying graphics data) .............................................. 89
fn = 0, 48: Function 48 Sending NV Graphics Memory Capacity.................................................90
fn = 2, 50: Function 50 Printing Graphics Data Stored in Print Buffer.........................................90
fn = 3, 51: Function 51 Sending the Remaining Amount of NV Graphics Memory........................90
fn = 64: Function 64 Sending Key Code List of Defined NV Graphics..........................................91
fn = 65: Function 65 Erasing All Data of NV Graphics in a Lump................................................92
fn = 66: Function 66 Erasing Specified NV Graphics Data .........................................................92
fn = 67: Function 67 Defining Raster Type Graphics Data to NV Memory ...................................93
fn = 69: Function 69 Printing Specified Graphics ......................................................................94
fn = 112: Function 112 Storing Raster Type Graphics Data to Print Buffer..................................95
GS g 0 m nL nH(Initializing maintenance counter)......................................................................... 96
GS g 2 m nL nH(Sending maintenance counter)............................................................................ 97
F S p n m(Printing the download NV bit images) ............................................................................ 98
F S q n [xL xH yL yH d1…dk] 1… [xL xH yL yH d1…dk] n(Defining the download NV bit image) .......... 99
2.2.13 Black Mark Control Commands................................................................................. 101
GS FF (Valid Only at B.M Model)(Printing and ejecting Black mark paper)............................... 101
GS < (Valid Only at B.M Model)(Initializing the printer mechanism) ........................................ 101
GS A m n (Valid Only at B.M Model)(Correcting the leader position of Black mark paper) ...... 102
GS C 0 m n(Setting the numbering print mode) ........................................................................... 103
GS C 1 n1 n2 n3 n4 n5 n6(Setting the numbering counter mode (A))....................................... 104
GS C 2 n1 n2(Setting the numbering counter) ............................................................................. 105
GS C ; n1 ; n2 ; n3 ; n4 ; n5 ;(Setting the numbering counter mode (B)).................................. 106
GS c(Print the counter).................................................................................................................. 107
GS l n1L n1H n2L n2H(Setting the Black mark length)............................................................... 108
2.2.14 Printer Function Setting Commands........................................................................ 109
GS ( D pL pH m [a1 b1] ··· [ak bk](Enabling or disabling real-time command)........................ 109
GS ( E pL pH fn [··· ](Printer function setting command).............................................................110
fn = 1: Function 1 Transferring to Printer Function Setting Mode............................................. 111
fn = 2: Function 2 End of Printer Function Setting Mode......................................................... 111
fn = 3: Function 3 Setting Memory Switch Value.................................................................... 112
fn = 4: Function 4 Sending the Set Memory Switch Value ....................................................... 115
fn = 5: Function 5 Setting Customized Value ......................................................................... 116
fn = 6: Function 6 Sending the Set Customized Value ............................................................ 119
fn = 7: Function 7 Copying User-defined Page ....................................................................... 122
fn = 8: Function 8 Defining Data by the Column Format to Character Code Page of Work Area.. 123
fn = 9: Function 9 Defining Data in the Raster Format to the Character Code Page of Work Area.......... 124
fn = 10: Function 10 Erasing Data of Character Code Page Data in Work Area ......................... 125
fn = 11: Function 11 Setting Communication Conditions......................................................... 126
fn = 12: Function 12 Sending the Set Communication Conditions ............................................ 128
fn = 255: Function 255 Setting All Contents Set by Printer Function Setting Mode to the State at Shipment........ 129
GS ( K pL pH fn m(Selecting print control method) ..................................................................... 130
fn = 48: Function 48 Setting Print Control Mode .................................................................... 130
fn = 49: Function 49 Setting Printing Density ........................................................................ 131
fn = 50: Function 50 Setting Printing Speed .......................................................................... 132
GS ( M pL pH fn m(Customizing the printer) ............................................................................... 133
fn = 1, 49: Function 1 : Copies the set value stored in work area to the storage area ............... 134
fn = 2, 50: Function 2 : Copies the set value stored in storage area to the work area ............... 134
fn = 3, 51: Function 3 : Specifies the auto loading function of the set value at initialization to be valid or invalid .. 135
GS ( N pL pH fn m(Designating font attribute)............................................................................ 136
fn = 48: Function 48: Selects character color......................................................................... 136

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2.2.15 Other Commands ........................................................................................................ 137
DLE ENQ n(Real-time request to printer) ..................................................................................... 137
DLE DC4 fn m t (Specification of fn = 1)(Outputting specified pulse in real-time) ................. 138
DLE DC4 fn d1...d7 (Specification of fn = 8)(Buffer clear)..................................................... 139
ESC = n (CBM1000 compatible mode)(Data input control)..................................................... 140
ESC = n (CBM1000 non-compatible mode)(Data input control) ............................................ 141
ESC @(Initializing the printer) ....................................................................................................... 142
ESC L(Selecting PAGE MODE) ....................................................................................................... 143
ESC S(Selecting STANDARD MODE) .............................................................................................. 144
ESC p m n1 n2(Generating the specified pulses) ......................................................................... 145
ESC RS(Sound buzzer).................................................................................................................. 146
GS ( A pL pH n m(Execution of test printing) .............................................................................. 147
GS I n(Sending the printer ID)...................................................................................................... 148
GS P x y(Specifying the basic calculation pitch)............................................................................ 150
3. CHARACTER CODE TABLE ..................................................................................... 151
3.1 Code Page............................................................................................................151
3.1.1 Codepage 00H to 7FH & PC437 (USA, Europe Standard)........................................ 151
3.1.2 Codepage 00H to 7FH & Katakana ............................................................................. 152
3.1.3 Codepage 00H to 7FH & PC850 (Multilingual) ......................................................... 153
3.1.4 Codepage 00H to 7FH & PC860 (Portuguese) .......................................................... 154
3.1.5 Codepage 00H to 7FH & PC863 (Canadian-French) ................................................ 155
3.1.6 Codepage 00H to 7FH & PC865 (Nordic)................................................................... 156
3.1.7 Codepage 00H to 7FH & PC852 (Eastern Europe).................................................... 157
3.1.8 Codepage 00H to 7FH & PC866 (Russian)................................................................. 158
3.1.9 Codepage 00H to 7FH & PC857 (Turkish) ................................................................. 159
3.1.10 Codepage 00H to 7FH & PC864 (Arabic) ................................................................. 160
3.1.11 Codepage 00H to 7FH & WPC1252 .......................................................................... 161
3.1.12 Codepage 00H to 7FH & Thai Code 18..................................................................... 162
3.2 International Character Code Table....................................................................163
4. APPENDIX............................................................................................................... 164
4.1 Explanation on PAGE MODE ................................................................................164
4.1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................ 164
4.1.2 Values Set by Each Command in STANDARD MODE and PAGE MODE................... 164
4.1.3 Mapping of Print Data in the Print Area .................................................................... 165
4.1.4 Example of Using PAGE MODE .................................................................................... 166
4.2 Bidirectional Parallel Interface ...........................................................................169
4.2.1 Parallel Interface Communication Mode................................................................... 169
4.2.2 Interfacing Phases........................................................................................................ 169
4.2.3 Negotiation .................................................................................................................... 170
4.3 Identification of Send Status ..............................................................................175
4.4 Memory Switch....................................................................................................176
4.4.1 Memory Switches.......................................................................................................... 176
4.4.2 Details of Memory Switches........................................................................................ 178
MSW1............................................................................................................................................. 178
MSW2............................................................................................................................................. 180
MSW3............................................................................................................................................. 182
MSW4............................................................................................................................................. 183
MSW5............................................................................................................................................. 184
MSW7............................................................................................................................................. 185
MSW8............................................................................................................................................. 187
MSW9............................................................................................................................................. 187
MSW10........................................................................................................................................... 188

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1. OUTLINE
1.1OperationMode 
CT-S2000 has ESC/POSTM as control commands.
1.2CharacterSet  
All print data sent from the host computer to the printer are automatically converted to one-byte alphanumeric
or katakana characters (ANK) or two-byte Kanji corresponding to the characters and symbols.
NOTE: For the contents of character set, refer to Character Code Table of this document.
1.3ControlCommands 
1.3.1 Control Command Details
Control Commands are used for controlling the operations of the printer such as starting/stopping of printing,
line feeding, paper feeding, etc. They control all functions related to printing, such as type of characters,
enlargement of characters or setting of format.
1.3.2 How to Send Control Commands
Some methods are available for sending Control Commands from the host computer to the printer. Here, a
method of sending by BASIC programming is explained.
Example 1
Let’s print a character string “CITIZEN” in enlarged (double-height, double-width) and in normal format.
Program coding
The Control Command shows that the command name for setting the size of a character is GS !. Let’s make
a program using this code. An example is shown below.
Program List Print Result
In lines 20 and 50, setting and canceling of enlarging a character is sent. As a result, lines 30 and 60 print
the same character string but line 30 prints enlarged characters and line 60 cancels the enlargement and
prints in normal format.
* In this document, sample programs are in BASIC. For details of BASIC programming, refer to the manual
for BASIC.
10 A$="CITIZEN"
20 LPRINT CHR$(&H1D);"!"; CHR$(&H33);
30 LPRINT A$;
40 LPRINT CHR$(&HA); CHR$(&HA);
50 LPRINT CHR$(&H1D);"!"; CHR$(&H00);
60 LPRINT A$;
70 END
CITIZEN
CITIZEN

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2. CONTROL COMMANDS
2.1 ESC/POS Command List 󳌤󳌤
Print Control Commands
Command Function MODE GS P
LF Printing and paper feed S.P.
CR Back to printing S.P.
FF Printing in PAGE MODE and returning to STANDARD MODE
(at the selection of PAGE MODE) P
ESC FF Printing data in PAGE MODE P
ESC J Printing and feeding paper in minimum pitch S.P. 󳥫
ESC d Printing and feeding the paper by “n” lines S.P.
Print Character Commands
Command Function MODE GS P
CAN Canceling print data in PAGE MODE P
ESC SP Setting the right spacing of the character S.P. 󳥫
ESC ! Collectively specifying the printing mode S.P.
ESC % Specifying/Canceling download character set S.P.
ESC & Defining the download characters S.P.
ESC - Specifying/canceling underline S.P.
ESC ? Deleting download characters S.P.
ESC E Specifying/canceling emphasis printing S.P.
ESC G Specifying/canceling double strike printing S.P.
ESC M Selection of character fonts S.P.
ESC R Selecting the international character set S.P.
ESC V Specifying/canceling 90°-right-turned characters S
ESC t Selecting the character code table S.P.
ESC { Specifying/canceling the inverted characters S
ESC ~ J Specifies/cancels printing in red (black-based paper) S.P.
DC3 Specifies/cancels printing in red (black-based paper) S
GS ! Specifying the character size S.P.
GS B Specifying/canceling the black/white inverted printing S.P.
GS b Specifying/canceling the smoothing S.P.
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Print Position Commands
Command Function MODE GS P
HT Horizontal tab S.P.
ESC $ Specifying the absolute positions S.P. 󳥫
ESC D Setting horizontal tab position S.P.
ESC T Selecting the character printing direction in PAGE MODE P
ESC W Defining the print area in PAGE MODE P 󳥫
ESC ＼ Specifying the relative position S.P. 󳥫
ESC a Aligning the characters S
GS $ Specifying the absolute vertical position of characters in PAGE
MODE P 󳥫
GS L Setting the left margin S 󳥫
GS W Setting the print area width S.P. 󳥫
GS ＼ Specifying the relative vertical position of a character in PAGE
MODE S.P. 󳥫

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󳌤
Line Feed Span Commands
Command Function MODE GS P
ESC 2 Specifying 1/6-inch line feed rate S.P.
ESC 3 Setting line feed rate of minimum pitch S.P. 󳥫
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Bit Image Commands
Commands Function MODE GS P
ESC * Specifying the bit image mode S.P.
GS * Defining the download bit image S.P.
GS / Printing the downloaded bit image S.P.
GS v 0 Printing of raster bit image S
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Status Commands
Command Function MODE GS P
DLE EOT Sending status in real-time S.P.
ESC u Transmitting the status of peripheral equipment
(Serial Mode Only) S.P.
ESC v Sending Printer status S.P.
GS a Enabling/disabling ASB (Automatic Status Back) S.P.
GS r Sending status S.P.
Paper Detecting Commands
Command Function MODE GS P
ESC c 3 Selecting the Paper Sensor valid for Paper-end signal output S.P.
ESC c 4 Selecting the Paper Near-end Sensor valid for print stop S.P.
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Panel Switch Commands
Command Function MODE GS P
ESC c 5 Enabling/disabling the panel switches S.P.
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Macro Commands
Command Function MODE GS P
GS : Starting/ending macro definition S.P.
GS ^ Executing the macro S.P.
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Cutter Commands
Command Function MODE GS P
ESC i Full cut
ESC m Partial cut
GS V Cutting the paper S.P. 󳥫
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Bar Code Commands
Command Function MODE GS P
GS H Selecting of printing position of HRI characters S.P.
GS f Selecting the font of HRI characters S.P.
GS h Specifying the height of the bar code S.P.
GS k Printing the bar code S.P.
GS w Specifying the horizontal size (magnification) of bar code S.P.
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Commands for Non-volatile Memory
Command Function MODE GS P
GS ( C Editing user NV memory S
GS ( L
GS 8 L Specifying graphics data S
GS g 0 Initializing maintenance counter S
GS g 2 Sending maintenance counter S
FS p Printing the download NV bit images S
FS q Defining the download NV bit image S
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Black Mark Control Commands
Command Function MODE GS P
GS FF Printing and ejecting Black mark paper S.P.
GS < Initializing the printer mechanism S.P.
GS A Correcting the leader position of Black mark paper S.P.
GS C 0 Setting the numbering print mode S.P.
GS C 1 Setting the numbering counter mode (A) S.P.
GS C 2 Setting the numbering counter S.P.
GS C ; Setting the numbering counter mode (B) S.P.
GS c Print the counter S.P.
GS l Setting the Black mark length S.P.
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Printer Function Setting Commands
Command Function MODE GS P
GS ( D Enabling or disabling real-time command S
GS ( E Printer function setting command S
GS ( K Selecting print control method S
GS ( M Customizing the printer S
GS ( N Designating font attribute S
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Other Commands
Command Function MODE GS P
DLE ENQ Real-time request to printer S.P.
DLE DC4 Outputting specified pulse in real-time S.P.
ESC = Data input control S.P.
ESC @ Initializing the printer S.P.
ESC L Selecting PAGE MODE S
ESC S Selecting STANDARD MODE P
ESC p Generating the specified pulses S.P.
ESC RS Sound buzzer S.P.
GS ( A Execution of test printing S
GS I Sending the printer ID S.P.
GS P Specifying the basic calculation pitch S.P.
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In the Mode column: S = STANDARD MODE, P = PAGE MODE
O = shows the command affected by GS P.

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2.1.1 Description of Items
XXXX 
[Function] The name of a command.
[Code] The string of codes comprising the command is represented by < >H for hexadecimal
numbers, < >B for binary numbers, and < > for decimal numbers, [ ] k denotes the
number of repetition of “k” times.
[Range] Indicates the values (setting range) of arguments of the command.
Note: If values outside the defined domain specified with control codes are used,
malfunctions could possibly occur, so be sure to use the values within the
defineddomain.
[Outline] Describes the functions of the command.
[Caution] Describes important points and cautionary notes, as required.
[Default] Initial values for the command if it has arguments.
[See Also] Describes commands related to the command when it is used.
[Sample Program] Describes examples of coding on Quick-Basic.
* Examples are only for reference. They may vary depending on language and version.
For details, please refer to a manual in your language.
[Print Results] Describes the print results obtained by executing the above programs. However, the
print results shown are different in scale from actual print results

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2.2CommandDetails 
2.2.1 Print Control Commands
LF 
[Function] Printing and paper feed
[Code] <0A>H
[Outline] Prints data inside the print buffer and feeds paper based on the line feed amount
having been set.
[Caution] After this command is executed, the beginning of the line is taken as the start position
for the next point.
[See Also] ESC 2, ESC 3
[Sample Program]
LPRINT"AAA";CHR$(&HA);
LPRINT"BBB";CHR$(&HA);CHR$(&HA);
LPRINT "CCC"; CHR$(&HA);
[Print Results]
AAA Print and line feed
BBBPrint and line feed
Linefeedonly
CCCPrint and line feed
CR
[Function] Back to printing
[Code] <0D>H
[Outline] (1) When memory switch 1-5 is OFF:
This command is ignored.
(2) When memory switch 1-5 is ON:
The same operation as LF is executed.
[See Also] LF
[Sample Program]
LPRINT"AAA";CHR$(&HD);
LPRINT"BBB";CHR$(&HD);
LPRINTCHR$(&HD);
LPRINT "CCC"; CHR$(&HD);
[Print Results]
In case of (2)
AAA Print and line feed
BBB Printandlinefeed
Linefeedonly
CCC Print and line feed

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FF
[Function] (1) Printing in PAGE MODE and returning to STANDARD MODE (at the selection of
PAGE MODE)
(2) Printing of Black mark and paper feeding to the top of the print position (with Black
mark paper selected)
[Code] <0C>H
(1) At selection of PAGE MODE
[Outline] Executes a batch printout of the data mapped in the entire print area, and then
returns to STANDARD MODE.
[Caution] • All mapped data is erased after printout.
• The print area set up by ESC W is initialized.
• This command does not execute a paper cut.
• After this command is executed, the beginning of the line is taken as the start
position for the next print.
• This command is only effective when the PAGE MODE is selected.
[See Also] Appendix 4.1.4 “Example of Using PAGE MODE”
ESC FF, ESC L, ESC S
(2) At selection of Black mark paper (valid only for Black mark specification)
[Outline] This command prints the data in the printer buffer and searches for the head of the
next Black mark (Black mark position)
[Caution] • This command does not execute a paper cut.
• After this command is executed, the beginning of the line is taken as the start
position for the next print.
[See Also] GS FF

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ESC FF
[Function] Printing data in PAGE MODE
[Code] <1B>H<0C>H
[Outline] Executes a batch printout of the data mapped in the entire print area in PAGE MODE.
[Caution] • This command is only effective when PAGE MODE is selected.
• Mapped data, as well as the ESC T and ESC W settings, and the character mapping
position are held even after printing.
[See Also] Appendix 4.1 “Explanation on PAGE MODE”
FF,ESCL,ESCS
ESC Jn
[Function] Printing and feeding paper in minimum pitch
[Code] <1B>H<4A>H<n>
[Range] 0≤n≤255
[Outline] Prints the data held in the print buffer and feeds paper by [n basic calculation󳭣pitch]
inches.
[Caution] • After this command is executed, the beginning of the line is taken as the start
position for the next print.
• The line feed width can be set separately for the STANDARD and PAGE MODES.
• This command does not affect the line feed width defined by ESC 2 or ESC 3.
• The basic calculation pitch is set by GS P.
• Fractions resulting from calculation are corrected with the minimum pitch of the
mechanism, and the remainder is omitted.
• In STANDARD MODE, this command uses the vertical (paper feed direction) basic
calculation pitch (y).
• In PAGE MODE, this command acts differently depending on the start point:
(1) If the start point specified by ESC T is top left or bottom right, the command
uses the vertical (Paper feed direction) basic calculation pitch (y).
(2) If the start point specified by ESC T is top right or bottom left, the command
uses the horizontal (Perpendicular to the paper feed direction) basic calculation
pitch (x).
• The maximum settable line feed width is 1016 mm (40 inches). A setting greater
than this maximum is trimmed to the maximum.
[Default] The initial value is not defined.
[Sample Program] Refer to Sample Program and Print Results for ESC 2.

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ESC d n 
[Function] Printing and feeding the paper by “n” lines
[Code] <1B>H<64>H<n>
[Range] 0≤n≤255
[Outline] Prints data in the print buffer and feeds paper by “n” lines. Specified lines do not
remain.
[Caution] • After this command is executed, the beginning of the line is taken as the start
position for the next print.
• If [n x line feed width] exceeds approximately 1016 mm, this command feeds paper
by approximately 1016 mm (40 inches).
[Default] The initial value is not defined.
[Sample Program]
LPRINT"AAAAA";
LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);"d"; CHR$(2);
LPRINT"AAAAA";CHR$(&HA);
[Print Results]
AAAAA
2/6-inch line feed
AAAAA

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2.2.2 Print Character Commands
CAN 
[Function] Canceling print data in PAGE MODE
[Code] <18>H
[Outline] Erases all data contained in the currently effective print area in PAGE MODE.
[Caution] • This command is only effective when PAGE MODE is selected.
• If the previously established print area overlaps the currently effective print area, the
overlapped data in the previously established area will be erased.
[See Also] Appendix 4.1 “Explanation on PAGE MODE”
ESCL,ESCW

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ESC SP n
[Function] Setting the right spacing of the character
[Code] <1B>H<20>H<n>
[Range] 0≤n≤255
[Outline] Sets the right spacing of character to [n x basic calculation pitch] inches.
[Caution] • If the horizontal magnification of character is 2 or more, the right spacing increases
with the magnification.
• Does not affect Kanji.
• The right spacing can be set separately for the STANDARD and PAGE MODES.
• The basic calculation pitch is set by GS P. Once defined, the right spacing is not
changed if the basic calculation pitch is changed by GS P.
• Fractions resulting from calculation are corrected with the minimum pitch of the
mechanism, and the remainder is omitted.
• In STANDARD MODE, this command uses the horizontal basic calculation pitch (x).
• In PAGE MODE, the basic calculation pitch used by this command depends on the
start point:
(1) If the start point specified by ESC T is top left or bottom right, the command uses
the horizontal basic calculation pitch (x).
(2) If the start point specified by ESC T is top right or bottom left, the command uses
the vertical basic calculation pitch (y).
• The maximum right spacing is capable of approximately 31.906 mm (255/203
inches). A setting greater than this maximum is trimmed to the maximum.
[Default] n = 0
[See Also] GS P
[Sample Program]
LPRINTCHR$(&H1B);"";CHR$(0);
LPRINT "AAAAA"; CHR$(&HA);
LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);" "; CHR$(1);
LPRINT "AAAAA"; CHR$(&HA);
LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);" "; CHR$(12);
LPRINT "AAAAA"; CHR$(&HA);
[Print Results]
AAAAA 0-dot space
A A A A A 1-dot space
A A A A A 12-dots space

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ESC ! n 
[Function] Collectively specifying the printing mode
[Code] <1B>H<21>H<n>
[Range] 0≤n≤255
[Outline] Printing mode is assigned.
Value
Bit Function 01
0 Character Font Font A (12 x 24) Font B (9 x 24)
1 Undefined — —
2 Undefined — —
3 Emphasis Canceled Specified
4 Double height Canceled Specified
5 Double width Canceled Specified
6 Undefined — —
7 Underline Canceled Specified
[Caution] • With double height and double width being specified simultaneously, quadruple
characters are created.
• An underline is attached to the full character width, which, however, is not attached
to the part having been skipped by the horizontal tab (HT). Neither is it attached to
90°-right-turned characters.
• The underline width is as specified by the ESC – command. (The default setting is 1
dot width.)
• Setting by this command is invalid for Kanji except setting and canceling of enhanced
printing.
• In case characters with different vertical magnification ratios coexist on the same line,
they are printed on the same base line.
• ESC E, ESC M, ESC –, and GS ! can individually set or cancel the mode but the
command processed last is valid.
• Setting or canceling of enhanced 3rd bit is valid for alphanumeric and kana and kanji.
Other print mode is valid only for alphanumeric and kana characters.
• Setting memory SW 3-7 to ON allows the horizontal and vertical relations to be
interchanged when 90°-right-turnning of character is specified.󳌤
[Default] n = 0
[See Also] ESC E, ESC –, GS !

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[Sample Program]
LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);"!"; CHR$(&H00);"H";
LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);"!"; CHR$(&H01);"H";
LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);"!"; CHR$(&H08);"H";
LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);"!"; CHR$(&H10);"H";
LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);"!"; CHR$(&H20);"H";
LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);"!"; CHR$(&H80);"H";
LPRINT CHR$(&H1B);"!"; CHR$(&HB9);"H";
LPRINTCHR$(&HA);
[Print Results]
H H H H H H H
FontB+Emphasis+Quadruple+Underline
FontA+Underline
FontA+Doublewidth
FontA+Doubleheight
FontA+Emphasis
FontB
FontA

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ESC % n 
[Function] Specifying/canceling download character set
[Code] <1B>H<25>H<n>
[Range] 0≤n≤255
[Outline] Specifying/canceling download characters.
• “n” is valid only for the lowest bit (n0).
• Control by the lowest bit (n0) is shown as follows:
n0 Function
0 Canceling download character set
1 Specifying download character set
[Default] n = 0
[See Also] ESC &
[Sample Program]
GOSUBSETCHR DATA6
LPRINTCHR$(&H1B);"%";CHR$(0); DATA&HFF,&H80,&H00
LPRINT"@A";CHR$(&HA); DATA &H80, &H80, &H00
LPRINTCHR$(&H1B);"%";CHR$(1); DATA&H80,&H80,&H00
LPRINT"@A";CHR$(&HA); DATA &H80, &H80, &H00
END DATA&HFF,&HFF,&HFF
SETCHR: DATA&HFF,&HFF,&HFF
LPRINTCHR$(&H1B);"&"; DATA12
LPRINT CHR$(3);"@";"A"; DATA &HFF, &HFF, &HFF
FORJ=1TO2 DATA&H80,&H07,&HF9
READREP DATA&H80,&HFF,&HF9
LPRINTCHR$(REP); DATA&H87,&HFE,&H01
FORI=1TOREP*3 DATA&H9F,&H06,&H01
READD DATA&HF8,&H06,&H01
LPRINTCHR$(D); DATA&HF8,&H06,&H01
NEXTI DATA&H9F,&H06,&H01
NEXTJ DATA&H87,&HFE,&H01
RETURN DATA&H80,&HFF,&HF9
DATA&H80,&H07,&HF9
DATA&HFF,&HFF,&HFF
[Print Results]
@A ←Internal character set
□
A ←Download character