Epson ESC/P Commands Arranged by Topic

This section lists and describes all the commands available in Epson ESUP mode.

Printer operation

 

 

ESC @

 

Initialize Printer

Format:

 

 

ASCII code:

ESC

@

Decimal:

27

64

Hexadecimal:

1B

40

Comments:

Resets the printer mode and clears the buffer of printable data on the print line preceding the command.

DC1

Select Printer

Format:

 

ASCII code:

DC1

Decimal:

17

Hexadecimal:

11

Comments:

Returns the printer to the selected state if it has been deselected by the printer deselect code (DC3). Does not select the printer if it has been switched off line by pressing the ON LINE button.

Command Summary 9-9