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Appendix B: Query User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers
Quick Reference
Command Format Description
Status ESC{ST?} Returns info about ability of printer to print
next image, and reports any errors from the last
print request, e.g. paper condition, command
errors, buffer size, battery voltage.
Configuration ESC{CF?} Returns information about configuration
options, e.g. baud rate, default mode, time-out,
etc.
Battery ESC{BT?} Returns current battery voltage, temperature
and conditions.
Version ESC{VR?} Returns version number of loaded firmware,
boot code and download files.
Memory ESC{MY?} Returns the size of all memory available- the
amount used and amount remaining for
application.
Print head ESC{PH?} Returns type of print head in use and number of
dots across.
Infrared ESC{IR?} Returns info about IR settings.
Fonts ESC{FN?} Returns a list of fonts available.
Graphics ESC{GR?} Returns list of downloaded graphics.
Formats ESC{FM?} Returns list of all formats. Shows Easy Print
commands with variable and fixed data that
represent a unique print layout.
Demand ESC{DQ?} Returns remaining quantity of images
Cancel ESC{CN!} Cancels all demand printing
Reset ESC{RE!} Resets printer
Read Status ESC{RS?} Returns Satus of Card Reader
Read Mag.
Data
ESC{MR?} Returns Magnetic card data
The order of the printer’s reply to a query may change, and new queries will be added.
Therefore, the programmer should search for the “Query character” to find data
whenever interpreting the reply to a query.
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