Epson Apex-80 Printer User Manual


 
ESC Q
Set Right Margin
Format:
ASCII code:
ESC Q n
Decimal:
27 81 n
Hexadecimal: 1B 51
n
Comments:
Sets the right margin to n columns in the current pitch. This
command clears previous tab settings and all previous characters in
the print line. The minimum space between the margins is the width
of one double-wide pica character.
Print head movement
BS
Format:
ASCII code:
BS
Decimal:
a
Hexadecimal: 08
Backspace
Comments:
Prints out data in the print buffer, then moves the print position one
space to the left. Backspacing can be performed up to, but not
beyond, the left margin setting. The BS code is also ignored if
ESC a, 1, 2, or 3 has been sent. If this code is received immediately
after graphics printing, the print position of subsequent data cannot
be assured.
ESC e
Set Tab Increments
Format:
ASCII code:
ESC
e
n
S
Decimal:
27
101 n s
Hexadecimal: 1B 65 n s
Comments:
This command sets the horizontal or vertical tab increments. When
n is 0, the horizontal tabs are set at intervals of s spaces. Maximum
values are 21 .in pica, 25 in elite and 36 in condensed text modes.
When n is 1, the vertical tabs are set to s line feeds.
Command Summary
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