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[ESC+*] Memory Clear
ESC * ParameterHexadecimal code
<1B>
16
<2A>
16
a
Initial value Nil
When the power is OFF The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range and term of
command
Valid range between items The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Clears print jobs and specific item in memory.
[Format]
<*>a
• Parameter
a
[Item to be cleared]
Not specified
:
Single item buffer, Receive buffer, Edit buffer (reprint is not possible)
Multi item buffer, Receive buffer, Edit buffer (Clears job in parsing)
T
:
User defined characters
&
:
Form overlay
X
:
All clear
(Receive buffer, Edit buffer, User defined characters, form overlay)
Note the job, which is currently in progress, will not be cleared.
[Coding Example1] Clear receive and edit buffer
<A>
<*>
<Z>
[Coding Example2] All clear
<A>
<*>X
<Z>
[Coding Example3] Clear user-defined characters
<A>
<*>T
<Z>
[Supplementary Explanation]
• Set this command between Start code <A> and Stop code <Z>.
• This command <*> (a=X) will clear all the data sent before the command. However, the data
which is completely parsed before the command will not be cleared. X will also clear user-
defined characters and form overlay.