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ESC!
Master Select
Format:
ASCII code:
ESC ! n
Decimal:
27 33 n
Hexadecimal: 1B 21 n
Comments:
Selects any valid combination of the modes in the table below. The
variable n is determined by adding together the values of the desired
modes from the table.
Mode
10 cpi
12 cpi
Proportional
Condensed
Emphasized
Double-strike
Double-wide
Italic
Underline
Dt?C
Hex
0
00
1
01
2
02
b
04
8,
08
16 10
32 :
20
64
40
128
80
This command applies to both draft and NLQ. 10 cpi cannot be
combined with 12 cpi, and proportional cannot be condensed. If
both proportional and condensed are selected, proportional
overrides condensed. Double-strike is ignored in NLQ.
Print Size and Character Width
ESC P
Select 10 cpi
Format:
ASCII code:
ESC P
Decimal:
27 80
Hexadecimal: 1B 50
Comments:
Selects 10 characters per inch printing. This command is normally
used to cancel 12 cpi.
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Command Summary