Section 2: Command Codes
Page 2-20 SATO Programming Reference
Clear Print Job(s) & Memory
Command Structure
<ESC>*a
a = If the “a” parameter is not included with this command
and the printer is in the multi-buffer mode, this
command clears all print jobs in the printer memory,
including the current print job.
a = If “a” is included with this command, it specifies the
internal memory section to be cleared. T To clear the
custom character memory & To clear the form overlay
memory X To clear all internal memory
Example: <ESC>*
<ESC>*&
Placement: This command should be sent to the printer as an
independent data stream.
Default: None
Command Function To clear individual memory or buffer areas of the printer.
Input to Printer: <ESC>A
<ESC>*
<ESC>Z
Printer Output: There is no printer output as a result of this command. The current print
job in the buffer will be terminated and all other print jobs in the buffer
cleared.
Special Note 1. See Expanded Memory Functions for variations of this command
used to clear data from the optional Expanded Memory.
2. It is not necessary to clear the printer’s memory between each print
job.
3. The primary purpose of this command is to clear all print jobs in the
multi-buffer mode. The “a” parameter can be used in either the multi-
buffer or single job mode to clear specific parts of the memory.
4. When the “a” parameter is used, the section of memory specified will
not be cleared until the label is printed.
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