Chapter 6 Configuring the Epson FX-1050 Emulation with Control Codes

Line Spacing 1/6 Inch (6 lpi)

ASCII Code ESC 2

Hex Code

1B 32

Dec Code

27 50

Purpose

Sets the line spacing to 1/6 inch (6 lpi) for subsequent line feeds.

Comment

The 2 is ASCII character 2, not hex 2.

 

When ESC 2 is received, all lines are printed at 6 lpi until a new

 

line spacing is selected or the printer is reset. This control code

 

overrides line spacing set at the operator panel.

Example

The following example illustrates 1/6-inch line spacing.

Line Spacing 1/8 Inch (8 lpi)

ASCII Code ESC 0

Hex Code

1B 30

Dec Code

27 48

Purpose

Sets the line spacing to 1/8 inch (8 lpi) for subsequent line feeds.

Comment

When ESC 0 is received, all lines are printed at 8 lpi until a new

 

line spacing is selected or the printer is reset. This control code

 

overrides line spacing set at the operator panel.

Example

The following example illustrates 1/8-inch line spacing.

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IBM 4400 manual is Ascii character 2, not hex