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l Place the printer or printer stand on a solid and level foundation.Avoid setting it on carpet or on unstable surfaces such as chairs.l Use a grounde

ESC ZSelect Quadruple-density Graphics ModeFormat:ASCII code:ESC Z n1 n2Decimal:27 90 nl n2Hexadecimal:1B 5A n1 n2Comments:Turns on eight-pin quadrupl

ESC ?Reassign Graphics ModeFormat:ASCII code:ESC ? s nDecimal:27 63 s nHexadecimal:1B 3F s nComments:Changes one graphics mode to another. The variabl

IBM Printer Emulation Mode CommandsThe Epson mode and the IBM printer emulation mode share manyof the same commands. Therefore, this part of the summa

Commands that Are Different from Epson CommandsPrinter OperationESC Q3Deselect Printer (FX-86e)Format:ASCII code:ESC QETXDecimal:27 81 3Hexadecimal:1B

ESC 2Select Programmable Line SpacingFormat:ASCII code:ESC 2Decimal:27 50Hexadecimal: 1B32Comments:Executes the line spacing stored in memory by ESC A

ESC 5Turn Automatic Line Feed On/OffFormat:ASCII code:ESC 5 nDecimal:27 53 nHexadecimal:1B 35 nComments:The following values can be used for n:1: Mode

ESC DSet Horizontal TabsFormat:ASCII code:ESC D n1 n2 . . . NULDecimal:27 68 n1 n2 . . . 0Hexadecimal: 1B 44 n1 n2 . . . 00Comments:This command allow

Print Size/Width/EnhancementsFour modes in the IBM printer emulation mode are incompatiblewith each other. These modes are pica, elite, condensed, and

DC2Cancel Condensed/Elite/ProportionalFormat:ASCII code:DC2Decimal:18Hexadecimal:12Comments:Cancels condensed, elite, and proportional printing and se

ESC _Format:ASCII code:ESC _ nDecimal:27 95 nHexadecimal: 1B5F nComments:Turn Overscore On/OffThe following values can be used for n:1: Mode is turned

WARNINGThe power must be OFF when you move the print head. Moving theprint head when the power is ON may damage your printer. If you’vebeen using your

Esc \Print Characters from Symbol SetFormat:ASCII code:ESC \ n7n2 dataDecimal:27 92 n1n2 dataHexadecimal: 1B5C n1n2 dataComments:Prints a number of ch

User-Defined CharactersESC =Define User-defined CharactersFormat:ASCII code:ESC = n1 n2 . . . nkDecimal:27 61 n1 n2 . . . nkHexadecimal:1B 3D n1 n2 .

Appendix BCharacter TablesThis appendix contains tables of the complete Epson mode characterset, including the extra characters for the 13 Epson inter

Table B-1. Epson mode charactersDecimal Hex Character ASCII name000NUL101SOH202STX303ETX404EOT505ENQ606ACK707BEL808BS909HT100ALF11OBVT120C FF130DCR140

Table B-1, continuedDec HexCharacter WidthDecHexCharacter Width3220332134223523362437253826392740284129422A432B442C452D462E472F483049315032513352 3453

Table B-1, continuedDecHexCharacter Width96 60976198629963100641016510266103 67104 68105691066A1076B1086C1096D1106E1116F1127011371114 7211573116741177

Table B-1, continuedDecimal HexCharacterGraphics Widths:character normal italic12880NUL12981SOH130 82STX13183ETX132 84EOT133 85ENQ134 86ACK13587BEL136

Table B-1, continuedDecimal HexItalicWidthGraphics Widths:charactercharacter normal italic160A0161Al162A2163A3164A4165A5166A6167A7168A8169A9170AA171AB

Table B-1, continuedDecimal HexItalicWidthGraphics Widths:charactercharacter normal italic192C0193Cl194C2195C3196C4197C5198C6199C7200C8201C9202CA203CB

Table B-1, continuedDecimal HexItalicWidth Graphics Widths:charactercharacter normal italic224E0225El226E2227 E3228E4229E5230E6231E7232E8233E9234EA235

Figure 1-4.Installing the ribbon cartridgeFigure 1-5.Positioning the ribbonSetting Up Your FX Printer1-5

Epson International Character SetsTwelve character codes between 35 and 126 can represent more thanone character each, depending upon the internationa

Table B-3. Proportional widths of international charactersCharacters Widths:Characters Widths:NormalItalicNormalItalic1211121111111011888812 125101211

IBM Printer Emulation ModeThis section shows the characters available in IBM printer emulationmode.There are two main character tables: standard (CG T

Table B-4. IBM printer emulation mode charactersDecimal Hex StandardInternationalSymbol(CG Table 1) (CG Table 2) setWidth0001012 023034045056 06707808

Table B-4, continuedDecHexCharacter Width DecHexCharacter Width32 20332134 22352336 2437253826392740284129422A432B442C452D462E472F48304931503251335234

Table B-4, continuedDecHexCharacter Width96 6097 619862996310064101651026610367104 68105691066A1076B1086C1096D1106E1116F11270113 7111472115 7311674117

Table B-4, continuedDecimal Hex StandardInternational(CG Table 1)(CG Table 2)Width12880NUL12981SOH13082STX13183ETX13284EOT13385ENQ134 86ACK135 87BEL13

Table B-4, continuedDecimal HexStandardInternational(CG Table 1)(CG Table 2)Width160A0161Al162A2163A3164A4165A5166A6167A7168A8169A9170AA171AB172AC173A

Table B-4, continuedDecimal Hex StandardInternational(CG Table 1)(CG Table 2)Width192co193Cl194C2195C3196C4197C5198C6199C7200 C8201C9202CA203CB204CC20

Table B-4, concludedDecimal HexStandardInternational(CG Table 1)(CG Table 2)Width224E0225El226E2227E3228E4229E5230E6231E7232E8233E9234EA235EB236EC237E

4 Loading Continuous-feed PaperWhen you receive your FX, it is set up to print on continuous-feedpaper. If you plan to use single-sheet paper, turn to

Appendix CProblem Solving and MaintenanceThis appendix presents solutions for possible problems, explanationsof the FX’s advanced features, tips on ma

ProblemRecommendationPrinting is patchy, faint,uneven, or intermittentCheck that the ribbon is seated correctly.Check that the ribbon moves freely in

Troubleshooting Graphics ProblemsProblemStrange dot patternsappear in graphicsprintoutsPrinter freezes whenprinting graphicsText appears as randomgrap

The data dump on the previous page was made while writing anearlier version of this appendix. By comparing the column of charactersat the right with t

The extra line feed character is usually no problem, unless you wantto send ASCII code 13 on its own as part of a graphics statement or acharacter def

Replacing the print headAs soon as the print head fails, stop using the printer and contactyour Epson dealer for a replacement head. The catalog numbe

7. Connect the new print head to the flat cable, place the new printhead in the head mount, and move the head lock levers back totheir original positi

Appendix CProblem Solving and MaintenanceThis appendix presents solutions for possible problems, explanationsof the FX’s advanced features, tips on ma

ProblemRecommendationPrinting is patchy, faint,uneven, or intermrttentCheck that the ribbon is seated correctly.Check that the ribbon moves freely in

Troubleshooting Graphics ProblemsProblemStrange dot patternsappear in graphicsprintoutsPrinter freezes whenprinting graphicsText appears as randomgrap

Figure 1-6.Installing the paper rest4. Pull both the paper release lever and the paper bail lever toward thefront of the printer. (Figure 1-6 shows wh

The data dump on the previous page was made while writing anearlier version of this appendix. By comparing the column of charactersat the right with t

The extra line feed character is usually no problem, unless you wantto send ASCII code 13 on its own as part of a graphics statement or acharacter def

Replacing the print headAs soon as the print head fails, stop using the printer and contactyour Epson dealer for a replacement head. The catalog numbe

Figure C-2.Disconnecting the cable7. Connect the new print head to the flat cable, place the new printhead in the head mount, and move the head lock l

Appendix DDefaults and DIP SwitchesThis appendix lists all of the default settings and lists and explainsthe settings of all the DIP switches.Default

DIP Switch SettingsThe FX has twelve DIP (Dual In-line Package) switches that allowyou to change many of the printer’s settings to suit your individua

Table D-1. DIP switch group 1SwitchActionnumberFunctionwhen ON1-1Select condensed or normalCondensedcharacters1-2Select slashed or unslashed zero01-3S

symbol set cannot be selected permanently because it causes printercommands to be ignored.The DIP switch settings to select the different character se

Appendix EChoosing and Setting Up Optional InterfacesThis appendix contains information on Epson interfaces compatiblewith the FX-86e and FX-286e prin

Choosing an InterfaceThis section describes the interfaces.IEEE-488 and Apple interfacesThe IEEE-488 system allows you to connect computers, printers,

Now you are ready to load the continuous-feed paper. Just follow thesteps below:1. Using Figure 1-7 as a guide, pull the locking levers on thepin-feed

Table E-2. Serial interfaceX-on/X-off controlSelf testBuilt-in data buffer#8143#8145yesnonoloopbacknone2K#8148yesloopback/line monitor218KX-on/X-off p

WARNINGDo not remove the cover unless the printer is turned OFF becausehigh voltages are present inside the printer when the power is on. Alsodo not t

Figure E-2.Releasing the retaining clips7. Lift the case so that you can unclip the control panel, as shown onthe left side of Figure E-3.8. Tilt the

9. Lift the upper case to release the hinges at the rear edge, then lift itaway from the printer.After you have removed the case, you can then follow

4. Insert the interface board beneath the printer mechanism, asindicated by the lines in Figure E-5, and plug it into the connectormarked CN2 on the m

If you can, change the settings on the computer rather than theinterface board because the interface is set up at the factory to giveoptimum performan

Table E-6. Other settingsNumber ofParityParityEven/oddFunction data bitscheckcheckparityswitch ON 7 bitsenableddisabledevenswitch OFF 8 bitsdisableden

Appendix FTechnical SpecificationsThis appendix contains the specifications for the FX-86e and theFX-286e, including the built-in parallel interface.P

MechanicalRibbonCartridge, exclusive to FX, black #8750 for FX-86e or #8755for FX-286eLife expectancy (in characters, at 14 dots/character): 3 million

EnvironmentTemperatureOperation: 40°F to 95°F (5 C” to 35 Co)Storage: -25°F to 150°F (-30 C” to 65 Co)HumidityOperation: 10% to 80% without condensati

Figure 1-8.Open pin-feed cover4. Guide the paper into the paper slot, and push it through until itcomes up between the ribbon guide and the platen. (M

Table F-1. Pins and signals continuedDirec-tionOUTOUTSignalSignal11ReturnPin29BUSY30PEDescriptionA HIGH signal indicates that theprinter cannot receiv

2. “Return” denotes the twisted-pair return, to be connected at signalground level. For the interface wiring, be sure to use a twisted-paircable for e

Table F-2. Printing enabled/disabled signals and control conditionsOn-Line(Indicator on)SLCT INDC1/DC3(Data on/off contr.)ERROR BUSYACKNLGPrinting(Di

IndexCommand descriptions are not indexed here. For page references forspecific commands, see pages A-4-6 or the Quick Reference card.AAmerican Standa

EElectrical specifications, F-2Elite, 4-2Emphasized, 4-3 — 4ESC/E 1-19Escape code (ESC), 3-2.See also CommandsFForeign language characters.See Interna

Paper guide, 1-10, 2-2PAPER OUT light, 1-14Paper release lever, 1-7Paper rest, 2-3Paper thickness lever, 2-8Parallel interface, 1- 17, F-3 - 6Parity.

EPSON’FX-86e/286eQuick Reference

DIP Switch SettingsSwitchnumberFunction1-1Select condensed or normalcharacters1-2Select slashed or unslashed zero1-3Select character table*1-4Select p

Table 3. International settingsEson modehDIP switch settingsIBM printercaracter set1-6 1-7 1-8emulation modeUSAON ON ONStandardFrench ONON OFFInternat

The following list of commands is in the order used in the commandsummary (Appendix A). To find details of the command you want to use,refer to the pa

6. Fit the right side of the paper into the right holder, moving theholder as needed to match the width of the paper.7. Close the right cover, making

ESC3 5133ESC A6541ESC A6541ESC J 74 4AESC55335VT11OBESC B 6642ESC b 9862ESC/472FHorizontal motionESC 1108 6CESC Q8151ESC X88 58ESC R8252BS808ESC$ 36 2

Print enhancementESCE69 45ESC F7046ESC G7147ESCH7248ESCSO83 53ESCS18353ESC T8454ESC -452DESC _ 95 SFWord processingESCa9761ESC SP32 20Character setsES

10Steps to Printing with the FXA86e/286e1UnpackingYour Printer2Selecting theRight Location3Installingthe Ribbon

Featuring:Setting UpChoosing and Loading PaperPrinter FeaturesGraphicsUser-defined CharactersEPSON AMERICA, INC. 2780 Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, Cali

3. With the printer turned OFF, advance the paper with the paperfeed knob on the right side of the printer until the first row ofperforations is about

5 Turning On the PrinterBefore plugging in the power cord, see that the power switch nearthe back of the left side of the printer is turned off; then

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFOR AMERICAN USERSThis equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used prop-erly, that is, i

The three buttons nearest the front of the printer control advancingthe paper and communication with the computer. The four indicatorlights show when

PAPER OUTThis comes on when the printer is out of paper.Also on the control panel are two touch switches that let you choosethe print style and size.

want to turn off either mode, press its button again. It beeps once andthe indicator light turns off to show that the mode is cancelled.As you can see

NoteAlso remember that control codes in your document will override theSelecType settings. Therefore, if you have a code for NLQ in yourdocument and y

To run the same test in the draft mode, hold down the LINE FEEDbutton instead of the FORM FEED button while you turn the printer on.The FX cannot prin

10 Choosing the Operating Mode with DIP SwitchesThe FX has 12 switches that allow you to change many of theprinter’s settings to suit your individual

Before you change any DIP switch settings, turn the printer aroundto give you easy access to the switches. Then you can easily turn theswitches on and

DIP switch 1-4 controls the choice of operating modes. Turning theswitch OFF selects Epson mode, and turning it ON selects IBM printeremulation mode.T

Chapter 2Choosing and Loading PaperThe FX printer can accommodate many different sizes and types ofpaper, using either its automatic single-sheet load

Before you load single-sheet paper the first time, you must preparethe printer by removing the tractor unit and installing the paper guide,as describe

ContentsIntroduction2About This ManualChapter 1Setting Up Your FX Printer1-1Unpacking Your Printer1-2Selecting the Right Location1-3 Installing the Ri

5. Hold the paper guide above the printer. Insert the right hingetab into the right tab slot, as shown in Figure 2-2. Next, insertthe left tab into th

Loading the paperNow you are ready to load single-sheet paper. Just follow the stepsbelow:1. Turn the printer ON first. Do not put the paper in the pr

5. Pull the paper bail lever forward. This makes the paper feed into theprinter.6. When the paper stops, push the paper bail lever back.7. Hold the pr

If the paper does not loadIf the platen (the black roller) turns but the paper does not load,remove the paper from the printer and try again, starting

Figure 2-5.Reinstalling the tractor unitChoosing and Loading Paper2-7

The Paper Thickness LeverYou can adjust the FX to accommodate different thicknesses of paper.You need to do this when you print carbon copies.Before m

If you want to change or check the lever, push it toward the platen(the black roller) until it stops. This is the first position. Then pull thelever t

Chapter 3Using the FX with Application ProgramsNow that you’ve set up and tested the printer, you need to startusing it with your application programs

NoteIf your application program does not list the FX-86e or FX-286e, youmay want to contact the manufacturer to find whether an update isavailable.A q

The decimal system is the standard numbering system based on unitsof ten, using the numerals O-9.The hexadecimal, or hex, system is based on units of

Chapter 4FX Printer Features4-1 Quality and Fonts4-2Print Size and Character Width4-2 Pitches and Proportional Spacing4-3Special Effects and Emphasis4

Check the manual for your word processor to see if you can placeprinter commands in your text. If this is possible, use the CommandSummary (Appendix A

Table 3-1. Characters per lineFX-86eFX-286eNormal80136Elite96163Condensed132233Condensed Elite160272Therefore, if your spreadsheet asks the number of

If you’re using the program’s print facility, recheck the FX’sCommand Summary to make sure you’re sending the correctcommands.If you’re still having d

Sending printer commands with BASICYou can send printer commands with any programming language.The examples in this manual are written in BASIC, becau

Chapter 4FX Printer FeaturesYou can obtain many different printing effects with the FX printer,from arranging the printout on the paper to giving extr

Print Size and Character WidthTo add greater variety to your documents, the FX has two pitches aswell as proportional spacing and condensed, double-wi

Another mode for headings and other special uses is double-high,which is shown below.This is double high printingBecause of its height you must leave

In double-strike mode, the FX prints each line twice, with the secondslightly below the first. This makes the characters bolder. While NLQ isin use, h

The other important change you can make to the standard characterset is to change some characters for ones commonly used in otherlanguages-chiefly Eur

Chapter 5Graphics and User-defined CharactersThe dot graphics mode allows your FX to produce pictures, graphs,charts, or almost any other pictorial ma

Appendix DDefaults and DIP SwitchesD-1 Default and Initialization SettingsD-2 DIP Switch SettingsD-3 International Character SetsAppendix EChoosing an

If you use commercial software that produces graphics, all you needto know about dot graphics is how to use the software. If, on the otherhand, you wi

Dot patternsThe FX’s print head is able to print graphics in addition to textbecause graphic images are formed on the FX about the same way thatpictur

To fire any one pin, you send its number. To fire more than one pinat the same time, add up the numbers of the pins and send the sum tothe printer. Th

The graphics command formatThere are several different graphics commands giving differenthorizontal dot densities and printing speeds. Because the for

Graphics dataAfter receiving a graphics command such as ESC K nl n2, theprinter prints the number of codes specified by nl and n2 as graphicsdata, no

WIDTH statementsSome software (including most versions of BASIC) automaticallyinserts carriage return and line feed codes after every 80 or 130charact

1. The computer is prevented from adding any extra characters by theWIDTH statement (line 100).2. The line spacing is changed to 8/72 of an inch-the h

Table 5-1. Graphics modesAlternateHoriz. densityOptionCodem(dots/in.)Single-densityESC K 0 60 Double-densityESC L 1 120 High-speed double-density* ES

A little experimentation should tell you whether the reassigning codecan improve your graphics printouts.Designing Your Own GraphicsThis section takes

Now look at the high-speed double-density design in Figure 5-3. Itshould point you in the right direction for your own work.Figure 5-3.Arrow designAft

IntroductionThe FX-86e and FX-286e printers combine all the well-known virtuesof previous Epson 9-pin printers with many features normally exclusiveto

The numbers for the second line were calculated in the same way.Once the numbers for the pin patterns are calculated, they are put inthe program in DA

User-defined CharactersThe FX has a command that allows you to define and printcharacters of your own design. You can design an entirely newalphabet o

Figure 5-5 uses the top eight, but you can also use the bottom eight byusing the grid on the right as explained later in this section.Once the charact

Following the specification of the range of characters to be defined inthis command is one number (al) that specifies the width of thecharacter and wh

Run the program to see the printout below:As you can see, both sets of characters (the original ROM charactersthat the printer normally uses and the u

NoteThis command will cancel any user-defined characters you havealready created. You must send this command to the printer before youdefine character

The sample below shows the heart character printed in two differentstyles.Other considerationsKeep in mind that user-defined characters are stored in

Appendix ACommand SummaryThis appendix lists and describes all the commands, both Epson(ESC/P) mode and IBM printer emulation mode, available on the F

For the following commands that use only 0 or 1 for the variable,either the ASCII codes 1 and 0 or the characters 1 and 0 can be used:ESC S, ESC U, ES

Control key chartSome application programs can use control key codes for decimalvalues O-27. The table below gives you the proper values. The ControlK

About this ManualTo make it easier to set up your new FX-86e or FX-286e, this manualincludes a lo-step guide. This guide, which is printed on the insi

Commands in Numerical OrderThis section lists all the FX commands, with their decimal andhexadecimal values. The numbers in the columns on the right a

ESC /ESC 0ESC 1ESC 2ESC 2ESC 3ESC 4ESC 4ESC 5ESC 5ESC 6ESC 6ESC 7ESC 7ESC 8ESC 9ESC :ESC :ESC <ESC =ESC =ESC >ESC ?ESC @ESC AESC AESC BESC CESC

ESC J744A Perform n/216-inch line feedESC K75 4B Select single-density graphicsESC L76 4C Select double-density graphicsESC M77 4D Select elite

Epson (ESC/P) CommandsThe following section lists and describes all the Epson (ESC/P)commands.Printer OperationInitializationESC @Initialize PrinterFo

DC3Deselect PrinterFormat:ASCII code:DC3Decimal:19Hexadecimal:13Comments:Puts the printer into the deselected state until select printer code(DC1) is

ESC UTurn Unidirectional Mode On/OffFormat:ASCII code:ESC U nDecimal:27 85 nHexadecimal:1B 55 n Comments:The following values

ESC EMTurn Automatic Sheet Feed Mode On/OffFormat:ASCII code:ESC EM nDecimal: 27 25 nHexadecimal: 1B 19 nComments:The following va

ESC >Format:ASCII code:ESC > Decimal:27 62 Hexadecimal:1B 3EComments:Sets the MSB bit of all incoming data as 1.Set MSB to 1ESC #Cancel M

Data ControlCRFormat:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:Comments:CR130DCarriage ReturnPrints the data in the buffer and returns the print position to the

Vertical MotionForm feedingFFForm FeedFormat:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:Comments:FF120CPrints the data in the print buffer and advances the paper

Chapter 1Setting Up Your FX PrinterSetting up your new FX is easy. Simply follow the steps in thischapter.NoteThe FX-86e and FX-286e are basically the

ESC NSet Skip-over-perforationFormat:ASCII code:ESC N nDecimal:27 78 nHexadecimal: 1B4E nComments:The variable n is the number of lines skipped be

ESC 0Select l/&inch Line SpacingFormat:ASCII code:ESC 0Decimal:27 48Hexadecimal:1B 30Comments:Sets the line spacing to l/8 of an inch for subseque

ESC 3Select n/2 16-inch Line SpacingFormat:ASCII code:ESC 3 nDecimal:27 51 nHexadecimal: 1B33 nComments:Sets the line spacing to n/216 of an inch for

Vertical tabbingVTTab VerticallyFormat:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:Comments:VT110BAdvances the paper to the next tab setting in the channel selecte

Select Vertical Tab ChannelFormat:ASCII code:ESC / cDecimal:27 47 cHexadecimal: 1B 2F cComments:This command is used to select the vertical tab channe

Print head movementBSBackspaceFormat:ASCII code:BSDecimal:8Hexadecimal: 08Comments:Prints out data in the print buffer, then moves the print position

ESC \Set Relative PositionFormat:ASCII code:ESC \ n1 n2Decimal:27 92 n1 n2Hexadecimal: 1B 5C n1 n2Comments:Determines the position (relative to the cu

ESC DSet Horizontal TabsFormat:ASCII code:ESC D n1 n2 . . .NULDecimal:27 68 n1 n2 . . . 0Hexadecimal: 1B 44 n1 n2 . . . 00Comments:This command allows

ESC !Master SelectFormat:ASCII code:ESC ! nDecimal:27 33 nHexadecimal:1B 21 nComments:Selects any valid combination of the modes in the table below. T

ESC MFormat:ASCII code:ESC MDecimal:27 77Hexadecimal:1B 4DComments:Selects elite pitch (12 characters per inch).Select Elite PitchESC pTurn Proportion

Tilt the tractor cover up and remove the two foam pads underneathit. (These pads protect the tractor unit during shipping; be sure to savethem.)WARNIN

ESC SIFormat:ASCII code:ESC SIDecimal:27 15Hexadecimal:IB 0FComments:Duplicates the SI command.Select Condensed ModeDC2Cancel Condensed ModeFormat:ASC

DC4Cancel Double-wide Mode (one line)Format:ASCII code:DC4Decimal:20Hexadecimal:14Comments:Cancels one-line double-wide printing selected by SO or ESC

Print EnhancementESC ESelect Emphasized ModeFormat:ASCII code:ESC EDecimal:27 69Hexadecimal: 1B 45Comments:Makes text bolder by printing each dot

ESC HCancel Double-strike ModeFormat:ASCII code: ESC HDecimal:27 72Hexadecimal:1B 48Comments:Turns off the double-strike mode selected by ESC G.ESC S0

ESC -Turn Underlining Mode On/OffFormat:ASCII code:ESC - nDecimal:27 45 nHexadecimal: 1B 2DnComments:The following values can be used for n:1: Mode is

ESC SP (space)Format:ASCII code:ESC SP nDecimal:27 32 nHexadecimal: 1B 20 nSet Intercharacter SpaceComments:Sets the amount of space added to the

ESC 4Format:ASCII code:ESC 4Decimal:27 52Hexadecimal: 1B 34Comments:Select Italic ModeCauses characters from the italic character set to be print

User-defined CharactersNote: See Chapter 5 for sample programs and full information on thistopic.ESC &Define User-defined CharactersFormat:ASCII c

ESC 6Printable Code Area ExpansionFormat:ASCII code:ESC 6Decimal:27 54Hexadecimal:1B 36Comments:Enables the printing of codes 128 through 159 (decimal

GraphicsNote: See Chapter 5 for sample graphics programs.ESC KSelect Single-density Graphics ModeFormat:ASCII code:ESC K n1 n2Decimal:27 75 n1 n2Hexad