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TM-T81
Specification
(STANDARD)
DLE DC4 fn a b (fn = 2)
[Name] Execute power-off sequence
[Format] ASCII DLE DC4 fn a b
Hex 10 14 fn a b
Decimal 16 20 fn a b
[Range] fn = 2
a = 1
b = 8
[Description] • Executes the printer power-off sequence and transmits the power-off notice.
• Stores the values of the maintenance counter.
• Sets the interface to BUSY.
• Sets the printer to standby mode.
[Notes] • Take the following into consideration:
• If the received data includes a data string matching this command, the printer
performs the command. Users must consider this.
For example: Graphic data might accidentally include a data string matching this
command.
• Do not embed this command within another command.
For example: Graphic data might include this command.
• This command does not shut the power off. The operator must turn off the power
after receiving the power-off notice.
• If this command is encountered, the printer will not continue to process anything. To
recover the printer to print again, it is necessary to turn the power on again or execute
a hardware reset.
[Reference] Appendix G
