Section 2: Command Codes
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Off-Line/Pause
Command Structure <ESC>@,nn . . . n
nn...n = Optional message to be displayed on the LCD.
Maximum of 32 characters.
Example: See above Placement: Anywhere in the print job between
the <ESC>A and <ESC>Z
Default: None
Command Function To specify the printer to come to an off-line state. When used within a print
job, the printer goes off-line after finishing the print job.
Input to Printer <ESC>A
<ESC>@, LOAD BLUE LABELS AND PLACE PRINTER ON-LINE
...Job...
<ESC>Z
Printer Output There is no printer output for this command. The printer is placed in the
Off-Line mode as soon as the current print job is finished.
Special Notes 1. You must press the LINE key on the front panel to return the printer to
an On-Line status
2. Remember, when using this command, that the print job specifies
<ESC>Q10, all ten labels will print before the printer goes off-line