function formats (initializes) the flash memory card.

    format [esc] j1; a [lf] [nul]

    term a: formatting (initializing) range

    a: all area of flash memory card

    b: pc save area of flash memory card

    c: writable character area of flash memory card

    explanation (1) the flash memory card can be roughly divided into the pc save area and writable

    character area. they can be formatted (initialized) either separately or at the same

    time.

    (2) when using a new flash memory card, the area to be used must be formatted

    (initialized) and then the pc save or writable characters must be stored.

    (3) after formatting, the remaining memory is the pc save area (255 kbytes) and

    writable character area (715 kbytes). however, when the 4-mbyte flash memory

    card is used, the remaining memory is the pc save area (895 kbytes) and writable

    character area (3147 kbytes). the remaining memory is displayed on the lcd.

    (4) when storing already stored data (pc save, writable characters, logo) again,

    memory is consumed with every storing unless the format command ([esc] j1) is

    transmitted.

    (5) when performing the label issue operation after sending the format command, the

    image buffer is automatically cleared.

    (6) when storing of writable characters, logos, or pc interface commands is not

    continued, the printer automatically enters the online mode (label issue operation)

    after about 10 seconds. in this case, the image buffer is automatically cleared.

    refer to · bit map writable character command ([esc] xd)

    · save start command ([esc] xo)

    · save terminate command ([esc] xp)

    example 10 print #1, esc$; ”j1; a”; lf$; nul$;