Epson Paper roll Print commands ESC K, , Ver. 10.0 1 p. 87

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Paper roll Print commands ESC K
Ver. 10.0 1 p. 87
[Model-dependent variations] TM-U230, TM-U210
TM-U230
This command must not be executed consecutively more than two times. The vertical motion unit
is 0.176 mm {1/144 inch}. This value equals a half dot pitch. In the reverse direction, the maximum
paper feed amount is 8.467 mm {48/144 inch}. If the specified amount exceeds 8.467 mm {48/144
inch}, the printer only prints the data and does not feed the paper.
TM-U220, TM-U210
This command must not be executed consecutively more than two times.
Reverse direction paper feeding causes the following problems:
■Paper feed pitch is incorrect.
■Printer noise is louder than normal.
■The paper may rub against the ribbon and become dirty.
The vertical motion unit is 0.176 mm {1/144 inch}. This value equals a half dot pitch. In the reverse
direction, the maximum paper feed amount is 8.467 mm {48/144 inch}. If the specified amount
exceeds 8.467 mm {48/144 inch}, the printer only prints the data and does not feed the paper.
Program Example for all printers Print Sample
AAAAACCCCC
BBBBB ESC K used to print one line and then reverse
feed the paper by 30/180 inch
PRINT #1, CHR$(&H1D);"P";CHR$(180);CHR$(180);
PRINT #1, "AAAAA"; CHR$(&HA);
PRINT #1, "BBBBB"; CHR$(&H1B);"K";CHR$(30);
PRINT #1, " CCCCC"; CHR$(&HA);