Printer Instruction Manual

CONFIGURING THE PRINTER

You must configure the printer before printing with it. This chapter

describes the configuration commands.

Selecting Operating Modes

The printer works in either online or buffer mode. In online mode, the

printer prints characters as soon as they are received. In buffer mode, the

printer receives and stores characters, and then prints them upon receipt of

an EOT control character (

4 hex).

Command Description

ESC-'P'-'#' Selects online mode.

ESC-'P'-'$' Selects buffer mode.

Setting the Print Contrast

The print contrast depends on the battery voltage and the print contrast

setting. The print contrast setting also affects the print speed. A high

contrast indicates a slow speed and vice versa.

We recommend designing your

applications so the user can adjust

the print contrast.

Command Description

ESC-'P'-<value> Sets the print contrast.

<value> 0-9 0 is the highest contrast and 9 is the

lowest contrast. The default is 5.