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Example: The following escape sequence will force unidirectional printing.
Escape Sequence: ESC U 1
Hexadecimal: 1B 55 31
Reset ESC @
Deletes all data on the current line and initializes the printer to the default settings for the current form.
Restores the default horizontal tab stops. Default tab stops are set at every eighth column, i.e. column 8, 16,
24, 32, 40, etc.
Resets top of form to the current position, so it is wise to be at top of form before performing this reset.
Issuing a form feed will guarantee this.
See the chapter on Printer Reset Conditions for more information.
Escape Sequence: ESC @
Hexadecimal: 1B 40
Forms and Tractors
The FormsPro 4503se and FormsMaster 8003se series printer contains three sets of paper tractors (front,
center, and rear). It is possible, via software, to change to a different form that is set up to use any set of
tractors. With the FormsMaster 8003se series printer, it is even possible to use some combinations of
tractor paths for longer print jobs.
The “Path” value in the forms menu specifies “Front”, “Center”, “Rear”, or PrintMaster 8003se series printer
also includes, “Center+Rear”, or “Front+Center+Rear” (abbreviated “Frnt+Cntr+Rear”) for each form that
is defined. When a form is selected, the associated set(s) of tractors is also automatically selected.
Load Form ESC EM n
Causes the current line to be printed, and then loads paper and form parameters for form n. 0≥n≥2. If form
n is already loaded, this sequence is ignored. If not, the current form will be unloaded, the parameters for
form n will be selected, and the printer will go offline to wait for the operator to install the new form and place
the printer back online. In the FormsPro 4503se and FormsMaster 8003se series printer the same happens
unless selecting form n also selects a different paper path. In that case, the current form is unloaded, the
tractors are moved to engage the new path, the new form is loaded, and printing may continue. If the
selected form had not been previously loaded in that path (see the FormsPro 4000se or FormsMaster
8000se Series Operator’s Manual), then the printer will go offline until an operator has loaded the form.
The printer will not unload the current form if a previously printed form has not been torn off. In this case, the
printer will go offline, sound the bell, and display the message ”Too Much Paper to Unload”. When an
operator tears off the paper and places the printer back online, the printer will unload the current form and
continue.
If the printer is unable to load the new form, it will sound the bell and display the message “No Paper to
Load” and go offline to wait for an operator to clear the error.