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Chapter 4 Configuring the Epson FX-1050 Emulation with Control Codes

Initialize Printer

ASCII Code ESC @

Hex Code 1B 40

Dec Code 27 64

Purpose Resets all print-related parameters to the power-up

configuration.

Discussion Restores the power-up values and clears the print buffer of

printable data on the line preceding the command. Current

position is set as top-of-form.

Font, international language selection, forms length, skip-over

perforation, and character pitch are reset to their power-up

values.

Character-by-character and line-by-line attributes are canceled.

All channels of the vertical format unit are cleared.

This command resets the horizontal tabs to every eighth

character column. Interface parameters and printer protocol

selection are not affected.

Italic Printing

ASCII Code ESC 4

Hex Code 1B 34

Dec Code 27 52

Purpose Turns on italic character printing.

Discussion Character graphics (IBM graphic set hex B0 through DF and F0

through FE) cannot be italicized. Italic printing will reduce

throughput.

Italic Printing, Cancel

ASCII Code ESC 5

Hex Code 1B 35

Dec Code 27 53

Purpose Turns off italic character printing.