SOFTWARE MANUAL C32
12.6.6 CUTTING PAPER
[Name]
Cut Paper
[Format]
ASCII
<ESC> “C“
n
m (only with n=4)
Hex
1Bh
43h
n
m ( only with n=4)
Decimal
27d
67d
n
m ( only with n=4)
[Description]
n = 0 : Full Cut
The paper is totally cut.
[Example]
<ESC>C<0d>
n = 1 : Half cut or segment cut
(depending on hardware)
The cut is effected in a way to leave a small remainder of paper.
[Example]
<ESC>C<1d>
n = 2:
Initialize Cutter
After each reset the system uses this command when the cutter flag bit 0 or 3 is set. The
controller then makes sure that a cutter is situated in home position. If this is not the case the
cutter is moved there. In case not cutter is equipped the cutter flags 0 and 3 must be set to
0. If a cutter exists, but is not at the home position, not even after about 2 seconds, the "paper
jam" error bit is set and the printing is stopped. The cutter error can be reset by pressing the
feed key or by sending a cut command (ESC C0/C1/C2/C3/C4) to the printer. For this second
choice the input buffer of the printer has to be empty. That means that no further data are
allowed to be sent to the printer after the cut error occurred.
n = 4:
Retaining paper while ripping off
! This command needs an additional parameter (m) !
To avoid pulling the perforated paper off the printer after cutting, the motor can be powered
for a set time after cutting (without feeding / stepping). If a new command is given during this
time, it will be executed immediately and the remaining power on time will be cleared. The
command is not executed if the motor temperature is above 75°C (167°F). If the maximum
allowed motor temperature of about 90°C (194°F) is reached, the powering is stopped. The
power on time is specified in seconds with additional parameters and varies from 1 to 25
seconds. Parameter 0 ignores the command.
Please note: The motor driver heats up. Therefore 25 seconds are the maximum allowed time.
For longer times at temperature please allow for cooling off time. Please request our advise.
[Example]
Hold paper for 20 seconds after cutting: <ESC>C<4d><20d>
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