Product specifications

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• The left margin will remain at value set unless reset by some software code or
the printer is turned off.
• Input of the ESC/ code with a valid left margin parameter causes the horizontal
TAB positions previously set to be cleared, and the subsequent horizontal TAB
will default to every 8 character positions starting with the new left margin as
position 0.
• There must be a difference of at least 25 character between the left margin and
right margin values for 10 CPI.
23) Margins—define right margin
(a) Code: ESC Q n
(b) Compatibility: EPS FX
(c) Function:
Right margin is set at (n) characters from the left-most physical print position.
(d) Range:
• Range n = 1 -255
NAME Pitch Wide Narrow
PICA 10 2 – 136 2 – 80
ELITE 12 3 – 164 3 – 96
15 3 – 204 3 – 120
COMPRESSED 17.1 4 – 234 4 – 138
COMPRESSED ELITE 20 4 – 255 4 – 160
(e) Out of range:
• The number “n” must be within the ranges given above, otherwise it will be ignored.
• If n = 0, or is less than or equal to the left margin this command is ignored.
(f) Additional details:
• Right margin positions are based on the character pitch which is in force at the
time the right margin is set.
• Right Margin’s position is absolute. If the character pitch is changed, the margin
will NOT move to accommodate the change.
• While in proportional mode, the print column width of the margin will be set in pica
character size.
• Setting Right margin clears the print buffer.
• There must be a difference of at least 25 character between the left margin and
right margin values for 10 CPI.
• If you attempt to print a character beyond the right margin the character will be
printed on the next line after a line feed and carriage return are executed.
24) Margins—define left & right margin
(a) Code: ESC X n1 n2
(b) Compatibility: IBM III
(c) Function:
Set the Left Margin to (n1) characters and Right Margin to (n2) characters from the
left-most physical print position.