~JP - Pause and Cancel Format

Overview

The ~JP command clears the format currently being processed or the next format in the buffer and places the printer in Pause mode. Each subsequent ~JP command clears the next buffered format until the queue is empty.

Syntax

~JP

Parameters

None

Description

• Cancels next/oldest format
• Enters Pause mode
• Each ~JP removes one format
• Selective queue management
• DATA LED turns off when empty

Examples

Cancel Next Format

~JP

Cancel Multiple Formats

~JP
~JP
~JP

Three formats removed from queue.

Behavior

Queue Management

• Each ~JP removes one format
• Queue empties one format at a time
• More selective than ~JA
• Pause mode activated

DATA LED

• Goes out when queue empty
• Returns when new data sent
• Indicates buffer status

Differences from Other Cancel Commands

Workflow Example

1. ~JP (cancel format 1, pause)
2. ~JP (cancel format 2)
3. Resume printing with pause key

Related Commands

• ~JA - Cancel All
• ~JR - Power On Reset
• ~JX - Cancel Current Partially

See Also

• Cancel All (~JA)
• Cancel Current (~JX)