Printronix P6000L, User'S Reference Manual

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6-51 Programming
RibbonMinder, When Worn Action
P-SERIES SERIAL MATRIX
ASCII Code : SOH r A S ESC r A S
SOH r A A ESC r A A
SOH r A V ESC r A V
Hex Code : 01 72 41 53 1B 72 41 53
01 72 41 41 1B 72 41 41
01 72 41 56 1B 72 41 56
Purpose : Determines printer action when ribbon is worn.
Expression : CHR$(1);rAS"; CHR$(27);rAS";
CHR$(1);rAA"; CHR$(27);rAA";
CHR$(1);rAV"; CHR$927);rAV";
where: S = stops the printer upon completion of the page when worn ribbon detected
A = activates audio and visual alarm when worn ribbon detected
V = activates only visual alarm when worn ribbon detected
Comment : Refer to the RibbonMinder chapter for more information.
Example: Refer to the RibbonMinder, Enable/Disable control code for a sample proĆ
gram of a RibbonMinder set up for a typical job.