Epson TM-T88 Information Manual

1-32 Command Descriptions Rev. A
Status Commands
The TM-T88/T88P (TM-T85/T85P) supports the following status transmission commands. These
commands can be used to determine the status of the printer, paper sensors, and peripheral devices
connected to the printer. ESC u and ESC v are supported only by TM-T85/T85P.
Command Name
GS a Enable/disable Automatic Status Back (ASB)
GS r Transmit status
DLE EOT Real-time status transmission
ESC u Transmit peripheral device status
ESC v Transmit paper sensor status
GS a n
[Name] Enable/disable Automatic Status Back (ASB)
[Format] ASCII GS a n
Hex 1D 61 n
Decimal 29 97 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255
GS a n selects a status for ASB transmission. ASB is enabled if any status item is selected. The printer
automatically transmits a 4-byte status message whenever the status changes. Multiple status items
can be selected. When n=0, ASB is disabled. The default (n=0 or 2) depends on DIP switch 2-1
settings. If ASB is enabled when the printer is disabled by ESC = , the printer transmits a 4-byte
status message whenever the status changes. The status items are selected using n as follows:
Bit Off/On Hex Decimal Function
0
Off 00 0
Drawer kick-out connector pin 3 status
disabled.
On 01 1
Drawer kick-out connector pin 3 status
enabled.
1
Off 00 0 On-line/off-line status disabled.
On 02 2 On-line/off-line status enabled.
2
Off 00 0 Error status disabled.
On 04 4 Error status enabled.
3
Off 00 0 Paper roll sensor status disabled.
On 08 8 Paper roll sensor status enabled.
4-7 — — — Undefined.
Program Example
PRINT #1, CHR$(&H1D);"a";CHR$(4);
←
Enable "Error" status

Epson TM-T88 Specifications

General

Print Method	Thermal Line Printing
Resolution	180 dpi
Auto Cutter	Yes
Printer Type	Receipt printer
Interfaces	USB, Serial, Ethernet
Paper Roll Diameter	83 mm
Power Consumption	1.8W (Standby)
Paper Width	80 mm or 58 mm (with paper width guide)
Power Supply	Internal (depending on the model) or External