Epson 4500 User Manual

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Commands Arranged by Topic

BS

Format:

ASCII code:
Decimal:

Hexadecimal:

BS

8

08

Backspace

Comments:

Prints out data in the print buffer, then moves the print position one

space to the left. Backspacing is possible up to, but not beyond, the

left margin setting. The BS code is ignored if ESC a2 or ESC a3 has

been sent.

ESC $

Set Absolute Print Position

Format:

ASCII code:

Decimal:

Hexadecimal:

ESC $

n1

n2

27 36

n1 n2

1B 24

n1 n2

Comments:

This sequence specifies the distance from the current left margin that

subsequent characters are to be printed, using this formula: total

number of dots =

n1

+ (n2 x 256). Each unit equals 1/60th of an

inch. The sequence is ignored and the previous setting remains

effective if the position specified is beyond the right margin.

9-20

Command Summary

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