8-Printer Commands Epic Edge™ OEM Integration Manual
100-14444 Rev B August 2018 Page 131
GS z – Request Printer Status
Description
This command returns a single status byte reflecting the printer status, which is
determined by testing the individual bits within the returned status byte. Do not test bits
designated as reserved. All sensor bits defined below are a debounced reading of the
hardware sensors.
For firmware compatibility with previous versions of your printer,
including Series 800 printers, an earlier status bit convention may be
selected at device initialization time via the POR.INI as described in
the Epic Edge Maintenance Mode Manual with status bits interpreted
Expression
Default format:
Bit Bit = 0 Bit = 1
0 LSB Ticket not low Ticket low
1 Ticket not in printer Ticket in printer
1
2 Not Top of Form State Top of Form State
3 RESERVED This bit is always = 1
4 Bar Code not Completed Bar Code Completed
5 Validation not Completed Validation Completed
6 Ticket not in path Ticket in path
7 MSB No paper jam Paper Jam
Compatibility format:
When a compatibility mode for earlier printers is selected at device initialization, the
above byte will instead follow the format used in Series 800 printers prior to firmware
revision 8520. This mode is set using the POR.INI file – this file is documented in the
chapter Programming for the Epic Edge™. This format is as follows:
Bit Bit = 0 Bit = 1
0 LSB Ticket not low Ticket low
1 Ticket not in printer Ticket in printer
1
This status will also be cleared for a Inner Chassis Open or Head Up. Head Up and Inner
Chassis Open status are available on [GS] S command.