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Printer operation – Epson Apex-80 User Manual

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Printer Operation

Initialization

ESC @

Initialize Printer

Format:

ASCII code:

ESC

@

Decimal:

27 64

Hexadecimal:

1B 40

Comments:

Resets the printer mode and clears the buffer of printable data on

the print line preceding the command.

Selection

DC1

Select Printer

Format:

ASCII code:

DC1

Decimal:

17

Hexadecimal:

1 1

Comments:

Returns the printer to the selected state if it has been deselected by

the printer deselect code (DC3). Does not select the printer if it has

been switched off line by pressing the

ON/OFF LINE

button.

DC3

Deselect Printer

Format:

ASCII code:

DC3

Decimal:

19

Hexadecimal:

1 3

Comments:

Puts the printer into the deselected state until select printer code

(DCl) is received. The printer cannot be reselected with the

ON/OFF

LINE button.

Command Summary

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