1.4.6 Getting Status For control commands, there are no syntax rules like for format commands. The printer receives a request for each control command. Command Printer (1) “~HS”(Status request) Status response Figure 1.4.6 Example of a Command to Request the Status The printer operates as follows. In (1), the printer receives the “~HS”(Status request), and returns the status to the host. ESC/Label Command Reference Guide Rev. L Page 18 S tatus request