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MSB Control
MSB is the Most Significant Bit. MSB control (ESC =, ESC >,
and ESC #) does not work for graphics or user defined
characters.
ESC = (equal)
Format:
Set MSB to 0
ASCII code: ESC =
Decimal: 27 61
Hexadecimal: 1B 3D
Comments:
Sets the MSB of all incoming data to 0. Some computers
always send data with the MSB set to 1, which means that
italics or character graphics will always be printed. ESC =
can overcome this problem.
ESC > Set MSB to 1
Format:
ASCII code: ESC >
Decimal:
27 62
Hexadecimal: 1B 3E
Comments:
Sets the MSB bit of all incoming data to 1.
ESC #
Format:
Cancel MSB Control
ASCII code: ESC #
Decimal:
27 35
Hexadecimal: 1B 23
Comments:
Cancels the MSB control set by ESC = or ESC >.
Command Summary
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