Tally Genicom Matrix Printer User Manual
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This is followed by the Data Structure in ASCII, hexadecimal and decimal syntax with the
necessary parameters, e.g.:
ASCII
ESC "C"
<n>
Setting the form length in lines
hex.
1B
43
<n>
dec.
27
67
<n>
For the parameter (here n) it is necessary to differentiate between two types of syntax.
if the parameter is in pointed parentheses, the decimal value is transferred
if the parameter is not in pointed parentheses, the ASCII value is transferred
Example:
Parameter syntax:
<n>, with n=0
to be transmitted:
ASCII "NUL" (hex.00, dec.0)
Parameter syntax:
n, with n=0
to be transmitted:
ASCII "0" (hex.30, dec.48)
Character explanation and symbol description
l
Lower case "l"
Information
Sequence only applies for 9 needle printer
Sequence only applies for 24 needle printer
Sequence only applies for ESC/P2 printers
On the next page you will find examples for Escape sequences complete with BASIC pro-
gramming examples.
Introduction
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