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getPrinterState

Get the current state of a printer.

Parameter

KeyTypeDescription
printerstringPrinter ID.

Return value

Get current state of the machine as a string:

StateDescriptionPrinting possible
INITIALIZINGThe printer is initializing.false
STOPPEDThe printer is stopped.false
STANDBYThe printer is in standby mode.false
STARTINGThe ink systems are starting. Next state is HEATING.false
HEATINGThe ink systems are started up, but the operating ink temperature has not yet been reached.true
STARTEDThe ink systems are started and the printer is ready to print.true
MAINTENANCEThe operator mode en enabled, which prevents printing.false
STOPPINGThe ink systems are stopping.false
ERRORAn error has occurred.false
OTHERThe ink systems are in a mixed state, i.e. one is running and another is stopped.false