Query Format
ESC{CF?}
Reply Format
{CF!L:xx;B:xxx;P:x;N:x;H:x;D:xx%;Y:x;S:x;T:nnnn}
Use this table to understand the query reply.
Query Reply Definition
L xx The current printing mode of the printer. Options are Line Printer (LP) and Easy
Print (EZ).
B xxx The baud rate of the printer. Options are:
003 = 300
012 = 1200
024 = 2400
048 = 4800
096 = 9600
192 = 19200
384 = 38400
576 = 57600
115 = 115200
P x The parity of the printer. Parity can be N (None), E (Even), or O (Odd).
N x Number of data bits. Data bits is always a value of 8.
H x Handshaking can be value of H (Hardware), S (Software), or B (Both).
D xx% Darkness adjust. Values can be -40% to +40%.
Y x The ply of paper is always a value of 1.
S x The beeper is always a value of Y (on).
T nnnn Timeout value in seconds. For the PB42, the timeout is always a value of 9999
(always on).
Reply Example
{CF!L:LP;B:115;P:N;N:8;H:H;D:+00%;Y:1;S:Y;T:0000}
Demand Quantity
Returns the remaining quantity of copies left to print.
Query Format
ESC{DQ?}
Reply Format
nnn
38 EZ-Print Command Reference