3-2 Configuring the Printer
S e t t i n g t h e P o w e r M o d e
The printer can operate in five different power modes, each using a different
number of printhead sections, which are groups of dots on the printhead.
The mode selected also affects the print speed (the more printhead sections
used, the faster the printer speed and vice versa).
Command Summary
Command
Description
ESC-'P'-<value>
Sets the power mode.
<value>
The number of printhead sections to use,
specified in hex.
1
Use one printhead section.
2
Use two printhead sections.
3
Use three printhead sections.
6
Use six printhead sections.
7
Default. Dynamically choose the
number of printhead sections to use (1,
2, 3, or 6), depending on what is
printed.
C h e c k i n g t h e B a t t e r y V o l t a g e
The following commands/control characters involve the printer's battery.
We recommend designing your
applications so the user can check
the printer's battery voltage.
Command Summary
Command
Description
ESC-'P^'
Prints the battery voltage.
ESC-'P!'
Requests the battery voltage from the printer.
