Programmers Guide
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Page mode
Page mode is one of two modes that the TH320 printer uses to operate. Standard mode is typical of
how most printers operate by printing data as it is received and feeding paper as the various paper
feed commands are received. Page mode is different in that it processes or prepares the data as a
“page” in memory before it prints it. Think of this as a virtual page. The page can be any area within
certain parameters that you define. Once the printer receives the (0
×
0C) command, it prints the page
and returns the printer to standard mode.
The select page mode command (1B 4C) puts the printer into page mode. Any commands that are received
are interpreted as page mode commands. Several commands react differently when in standard mode
and page mode. The descriptions of these individual commands in this chapter indicate the
differences in how they operate in the two modes.
Print and return to standard mode
ASCII
FF
Hexadecimal
0C
Decimal
12
The processed data is printed and the printer returns to standard mode. The developed data is deleted
after being printed. This command has the same code as the print and ejects slip command, which is
executed when the printer is not in page mode.
Exceptions
This command is enabled only in page mode.
Cancel print data in page mode
ASCII
CAN
Hexadecimal
18
Decimal
24
Delete all the data to be printed in the “page” area. Any data from the previously selected “page” area that
is also part of the current data to be printed is deleted.
This command has the same code as the open form command, which is performed when the printer is not
in page mode.
Exceptions
This command is only used in page mode.
Print data in page mode
ASCII
ESC FF
Hexadecimal 1B 0C
Decimal
27 12
Collectively prints all buffered page data in the printing area.
After printing, the printer does not clear the buffered page data.
Exceptions
This command is enabled only in page mode.
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