Commands that Are Different from Epson Commands

Printer Operation

 

ESC Q3

Deselect Printer

Format:

Comments:

Places the printer in an off line state until the printer is turned off and back on or until it receives a DC1 code.

Vertical Motion

ESC A

Set n/72-inch Line Spacing

Format:

Comments:

Sets the line spacing to n/72 of an inch. This value is stored in memory until the printer receives the ESC 2 command to put it into effect. The value of n must be from 0-85.

ESC 2

Select Programmable Line Spacing

Format:

 

Comments:

Executes the line spacing stored in memory by ESC A. If no ESC A command has been sent, ESC 2 sets the line spacing to 1/6 of an inch. (The 2 is the digit two and not ASCII code 2.)

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Command Summary