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(e) Out of Range:
This command will be ignored if n equals any other values except for the values
mentioned above.
(f) Additional details:
• Short-Line-Seeking is performed in both unidirectional and bidirectional print modes.
• When the first thermal threshold of the printhead is sensed, the printer automatically
enters unidirectional printing mode.
6) Print direction—unidirectional print—one line only
(a) Code: ESC <
(b) Compatibility: EPS FX
(c) Function:
For one print line only, choose left-to-right (Unidirectional) printing for improved inter-
line print registration.
(d) Additional details:
• Subsequent lines will be printed bidirectionally, according to short line logic seeking
priorities.
7) Print Direction—Uni-directional
(a) Code: ESC—
(b) Compatibility: ML
(c) Function:
Print while moving the carriage from left to right only; used to improve dot alignment
between print lines.
(d) Details:
• Uni-directional short line seeking is performed.
8) Print direction—bi-directional
(a) Code: ESC =
(b) Compatibility: ML
(c) Function
Cancel Uni-directional print and return to Bi-directional print for quicker throughput.
(d) Details:
Bi-directional printing is the power-up default and the normal mode of printing.
9) Print position—execute print position from left margin
(a) Code: ESC $ n1 n2
(b) Compatibility: EPS FX
(c) Function:
Initiate printing action by starting to print at the position specified from the left margin.
(d) Range:
• n1 is a decimal number value 0 – 255.
• n2 is a decimal number value 0 – 255.