Command Summary for LQ/FX Emulation

This summary contains all the commands used by the printer in LQ or FX emulation mode. Command parameters are indicated by lowercase italicized letters, usually n. The examples below show how the parameters are indicated.

ESC @ is a command with no parameters.

ESC U l/0 is a command that uses 1 to turn the feature on and 0 to turn it off.

ESC $ n1 n2 is a command with two parameters.

ESC D nn is a command with a variable number of parameters.

EPI-4000 and LQ/FX Command Differences

Some LQ and FX printer codes are not available with the EPI-4000, either because the functions are not required (such as draft printing), or are not possible because of the different technologies used in the printers. The following commands are either not available or are ignored in LQ and FX emulation modes:

ESC <

unidirectional mode (one line)

ESC 8

disable paper end detector

ESC 9

enable paper end detector

ESC U

select print direction

ESC s

set/cancel half-speed printing

ESC r

select color printing

ESC i

incremental view

BELL

buzzer control

B-20Modes and Commands