32 Line Matrix Printer LinePrinter Plus Programmer's Reference

Chapter 3 Configuring the Proprinter III XL Emulation with Control Codes

Backspace

ASCII Code BS

Hex Code 08

Dec Code 08

Purpose Moves the logical print head left one character space toward the

first character column.

Discussion BS moves the character position indicator one character space

to the left at the current character pitch setting. This code is

ignored if the logical print head is positioned at the first character

column.

When the backspace code is received, printing speed will be

reduced. If the printer is in double width mode, the backspace

code moves the print head left two normal character spaces.

Example If you were to print five “T” characters, then two BS commands,

then two “=” characters, the output would look like the sample

below:

Bell

ASCII Code BEL

Hex Code 07

Dec Code 07

Purpose Sounds a buzzer/beeper.

Discussion The BEL function will sound one beep upon receipt of this

command.

Example The following line will sound the printer buzzer:

10 LPRINT CHR$(7);