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Backspace

Format:

ASCII code:

Decimal:

Hexadecimal: 08

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:

ESC $ n1 n2

Decimal:

27 36 n1 n2

Hexadecimal: 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.

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