B-6 Videojet DataFlex 6530 Service Manual - Rev AA
Note: Any state transition may be blocked by the printer if it would be unsafe or inappropriate in the
current circumstances. For example, if no job is selected, the printer cannot be placed in the
Running state.
Examples
>>SST|1|<CR>
<<ACK<CR>
Starts up the printer
>>SST|0|<CR>
<<ERR<CR>
An attempt to shut down the printer. The error is caused because it is not possible to enter state 0
directly, the printer must be moved into state 2 to shut down the printer.
The Get State Request (GST)
This request retrieves various state values from the printer.
Syntax
GST<CR>
Return Values
STS|<overallstate>|<errorstate>|<currentjob>|<batchcount>|<totalcount>|<CR>
Returns immediately.
Details
The GST request retrieves the following values:
•Overall State
Shut Down
Shuting DownStarting Up
Offline
Running
Figure B-1: State Transition Diagram