Program Description - Epson TM-L60 Operator's Manual

6-4 Program Descriptions
1. Introduction
The TM-L60 is connected to the host computer by an RS-232C Interface.
The TM-L60 is easily controlled by sending data and commands from the host
computer. The following examples use the main commands from MS-DOS
BASIC.
2. Before printing
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Connect TM-L60 to the host computer, power supply, and the drawer while
referring to Chapter 2.
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Check that the RS-232C cable is connected properly, and the host computer
DIP-switches are set properly.
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Check the TM-L60 DIP-switches using the self test. To print on roll paper, set
the DIP SW-10 to the OFF position. To label paper, set the DIP SW-10 to ON
position.
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Connect the RS-232C cable to the host computer while referring to the
computer's manual.
3. How to write program
3-1. Printing on the roll paper
NOTE: Omit step
drawer kick-out function is not available).
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For all programs, always first open device RS-232C.
100 OPEN "COMl: N81NN" AS #l
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Initialize the TM-L60
110 PRINT #l, CHR$(27); "@";
"PRINT #1", is the order that sends data and commands through the device.
This device is opened in step
"CHR$ (27)" is the ESC code.
In order to execute ESC @ (Initialize the printer) send "@" following the ESC
code. Always write "," at the end of the commands or BASIC will send a CR
and LF code.
and if the drawer kick-out connector is covered (the
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