Epson (ESC/P) Commands

The following section lists and describes all the Epson (ESC/P) commands.

Printer Operation

Initialization

 

 

ESC @

 

Initialize Printer

Format:

ESC

@

ASCII code:

Decimal:

2

64

Hexadecimal:

1B

40

Comments:

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

Selection

 

DC1

Select Printer

Format:

DC1

ASCII code:

Decimal:

17

Hexadecimal: 1 1

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

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