Set Line Spacing for Text

This command sets line spacing in n/72 inch increments. To activate the line spacing, use the printer command Activate Line Spacing for Text (ESC 2).

Format ESC A n

Decimal 27 65 n

Hex

1B 41 n

Usage Note

The value for n must be between 1 and 85.

Set Line Spacing for Graphics

This command sets line spacing to n/216 inches. It does not cause the form to move. It changes the vertical distance moved when a line feed command is received.

Format ESC 3 n

Decimal 27 51 n

Hex

1B 33 n

Usage Notes

The number can be from 0 to 255 (decimal), 00 to FF (hexadecimal).

n must be a multiple of 3 to advance exactly n/216 inches.

Porportional Space Mode

This command turns porportional space mode on and off.

Format ESC P n

Decimal 27 80 n

Hex

1B 50 n

Usage Notes

Porportional spacing is ON when n is set to 0 (decimal) or 00 (hexadeci- mal).

Porportional spacing is OFFwhen n is set to 1 (decimal) or 01 (hexadeci- mal).

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