Commands Arranged by Topic

BS

Backspace

Format:

ASCII code: BS

Decimal:8

Hexadecimal: 08

Comments:

Prints out data in the print buffer, then moves the print position one space to the left. Backspacing is possible up to, but not beyond, the left margin setting. The BS code is ignored if ESC a2 or ESC a3 has been sent.

ESC $

 

 

 

Set Absolute Print Position

Format:

 

 

 

 

ASCII code:

ESC

$

n1

n 2

Decimal:

27

36

n1

n2

Hexadecimal:

1B

24

n1

n2

Comments:

This sequence specifies the distance from the current left margin that subsequent characters are to be printed, using this formula: total number of dots = n1 + (n2 x 256). Each unit equals 1/60th of an inch. The sequence is ignored and the previous setting remains effective if the position specified is beyond the right margin.

9-20 Command Summary