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EPSONNotice to ConsumersThe standard GQ-3500 with a #5691 card installed has a base memoryconfiguration of 512 kBytes of RAM. For most application sof

Laser Printer Precautionsbecause the GQ-3500 is a laser printer using electrophotographictechnology, certain precautions are necessary to ensure safe

Print EnhancementEKEFormat:ASCII code:ESC EDecimal:27 69Hexadecimal: 1B 45.SelectodeComments:Makes text bolder by printing each dot twice, with the se

ESC S0Format:ASClIcode:Decimal:Hexadecimal:ESC S27831B53Select Superscrivt ModeNUL000Comments:Prints characters high on the text line. It is canceled

ESC +Format:ASCII code:ESCDecimal:27i3nnHexadecimal: 1B 28 nMove Base LineComments:Shifts the character base line from the standard base line position

Word ProcessingESC aTustificationFormat:ASCII code:ESC anDecimal:2797nHexadecimal: 1B 61nComments:The following values can be used for n:0: Selects le

Character SetsESC4Format:ASCIl code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:ESC 427521B34Select ItalicMode -Comments:Selects an italic font. This commandis only effective

User-defined CharactersESC%Select Download Font SetFormalASClI code:ESC %nDecimal:2737 nHexadecimal: 1B 25nComments:Selects a download font. The value

The value of n2 and n3 specifies the horizontal distance (in units of theminimum increment) from the logical origin (Y-axis) to the line’sstarting poi

When a form is to be printed starting at a specific location on a page,you should specify the print position at the beginning of the form.When using t

ESC -Format:ASCII code:ESC -nlDecimal:27126 nlHexadecimal: 1B 7E nlSelect Backeroundn2n2n2Comments:Selects background printing. The value of nl specif

ESCv2Print Graphic ImageFormat:ASCII code:ESC vSTX nl . . . n7Decimal:27118 2nl . . . n7Hexadecimal: 1B 76 02 nl . . . n7Comments:Prints a graphic ima

Chapter 1Setting UpTo set up your GQ3500 printer simply follow the steps in thischapter.1 Unpacking the PrinterCarefully unpack the carton. At the top

0: Delete image from printer memory1: Define graphic image (data follows this command)2: Print defined image3: Define image (same as 1) and print imag

The following values can be used for n4:0: Circle prints in black (default).1: Circle does not print (useful only if circle is painted; then theborder

LINEDraw Line or BoxFormat:ASCII code:LINE (Xl, Yl) - (X2, Y2), nl , n2, n3, n4<CR>Comments:This command draws a line or rectangle between two p

LQ Emulation CommandsThe following section lists and describes all the LQ Emulationmode commands. See Chapter 2 for an explanation of the LQ Emulation

BeeperBELFormat:ASCII code:BELDecimal:7Hexadecimal: 07BeeverComments:Sounds the printer’s beeper.Data ControlCRFormat:ASCII code: CRDecimal:13Hexadeci

ESC CSet Pave Lens-& in LinesFormat:ASCII code:ESC CnDecimal:2767nHexadecimal: 1B 43nComments:Sets the page length to n lines in the current line

ESC 2Format:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:ESC 227501B32Select W-inch Line SpacingComments:Sets the line spacing to l/6 of an inch for subsequent line

Vertical tabbingVTFormat:ASCII code:VTDecimal:11Hexadecimal: OBVertical TabComments:Advances the print position to the next tab setting in the channel

ESC ISelect Vertical Tab ChannelFormat:ASCII code:ESC ICDecimal:2747CHexadecimal: 1 B 2FCComments:This command is used to select the vertical tab chan

Print head movementBSFormat:ASCII code: BSDecimal:8Hexadecimal: 08BacksvaceComments:Moves the print position one space to the left. Backspacing can be

Also keep the following tips in mind:.Place the printer on a flat, stable surface..Choose a place that is clean and free from excessive heat(including

Horizontal tabbingHTFormat:ASCII code: HTDecimal:9Hexadecimal: 09Horizontal TabComments:Advances the print position to the next horizontal tab setting

ESC !Master SelectFormat:ASCII code:ESC !nDecimal:2733nHexadecimal: 1 I3 21nComments:Selects any valid combination of the following modes: 10 pitch, 1

ESC vTurn Proportional Mode On/OffFormat:ASCII code:ESCnDecimal:27172 nHexadecimal: 1 B70nComments:The following values can be used for n:1: Mode is t

ESC WTurn Double-wide Mode On/OffFormat:ASCII code:ESC WnDecimal:2787nHexadecimal: 1B 57nComments:The following values can be used for n:1: Mode is tu

ESC HFormat:ASCII code:ESC HDecimal:2772Hexadecimal: 18 48Cancel Double-strike ModeComments:Turns off the double-strike mode selected by ESC G.ESC S0S

ESC -Turn Underlininp Mode On/OffFormat:ASCll code:ESC -nDecimal:2745nHexadecimal: 1 B 2DnComments:The following values can be used for n:1: Mode is

Character TablesESC 4Format:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:ESC 427521B34SelectItalic ModeComments:Causes italic characters to be printed. This command

User-defined CharactersNote: Characters are 3/5 the size of those defined for an LQ-1500printer.ESCgrDefine User-defined CharactersFormat:ASCII code:E

GraphicsESC KSelect Single-density Graphics ModeFormat:ASCII code:ESC Knln2Decimal:27 75nln2Hexadecimal: 1B 4Bnln2-Comments:Turns on eight-pin, single

ESC *Format:ASCII code:ESC lDecimal:27 42Hexadecimal: 1B 2ASelect Graphics Modemnln2mnln2mnln2Comments:Turns on graphics modem.ESC ?ReassiPn Graphics

WARNINGDo not expose the drum cartridge to any light brighter than normalroom light, and do not expose it to room light for more than fiveminutes. Lea

Line Printer CommandsThe following section lists and describes all the line printer modecommands. See Chapter 2 for information on how to select this

HTFormat:A!XIIcode: HTDecimal:9Hexadecimal: 09Horizontal TabComments:Advances the print position horizontally to the next horizontal tabstop. The defa

Appendix BDirectory of Status MessagesStatus messages are shown in the left column. Explanation of themessage and the appropriate action are detailed

2. IC card unreadable. Clean gold connectors andIC card socket, or use a different IC card. Press theERROR CLEAR button.(For more information, see the

JIJ21011PFPBPUFFBUlu2Paper transport jam. Open the printer and lift theprocessing unit. Gently remove the jammed paper, thenlower and lock the unit in

Appendix CDIP SwitchesThe GQ-3500 has three groups of DIP (Dual In-line Package)switches that control printer functions. These switches are on theinte

Table C-1. DIP switch 1 settings1-11-21-31-41-51-61-71-8FunctionPrinter modeSettingAutomatic reprintwhen paper jamsProcessing ofunprintable codesAutom

Table C-4. Paper size settingsSettings2-22-32-4Other (Use this size when yourpaper doesn’t match any of thepaper size options.)A4-2lOmmx297mmA5-148mmx

Appendix DCharacter TablesThis appendix contains tables of all seven of the GQ-3500 internalfonts.The fonts and their characteristics are shown in the

DeCHexFonts Fonts Fonts Font WidthO&l2&35&6 4 for F4012345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031-00010203040506070809OAOBocODOEO

Because the top of the plastic container does not stay open by itself,put a small object on the top to hold it open, as indicated in Figure 1-4.Then r

DeCHexFontsO&lFontsFontsFontWidth2813 58~6 4for F432 20332134223523362437 2538 2639274028412942 2A432B442c452D46 2E472F4830493150 3251335234533554

DeeHexFontsFontsFonts Font WidthO&l 2&35&6 4 for F464406541664267 436844694570 46714772 487349744A7548764c77 4D784E794F805081 518252835384

Dee HexFonts FontsFonts FontWidthO&l2&3 5&6 4for F4966097619862996310064101651026610367104 68105 691066A107681086C1096D1106E1116F112701137

DeCHexFontsFonts FontsFontWidthO&l2&35016 4 for F4128801298113082131831328413385134861358713688137891388A139881408C1418D1428E1438F144901459114

D9CHexFontsO&lFonts2&3FontsFont5&6 4Widthfor F4160A0161Al162A2163A3164A4165A5166A6167A7168A8169A9170AA171AB172AC173AD174AE175AF176BO177Bl1

DeCHexFontsO&lFonts2&3FontsFont58~6 4Widthfor F4192co193Cl194c2195c3196c4197c5198C6199c7200 C8201c9202CA203 CB204cc205CD206 CE207 CF208DO209Dl

DeCHexFontsO&lFontsFonts FontWidth28~358~6 4 for F4224Eo225El226E2227E3228E4229 E5230E6231E7232E8233E9234EA235EB236EC237ED238EE239EF240FO241Fl242F

Table D-2. International characters35 36 64 91 92 93 94 96 123 124 125 1260USA1France2Germany3UK4Denmark5Sweden##ngAeA(j&g6;ti6Italy#$@“\k*tiAb6i7

Appendix ESpecificationsThe first section of this appendix gives the basic specifications ofthe GQ-3500 printer. The second section tells how to prepa

Paper and Paper DeliveryPaper specificationsTypes:Plain paperLabelsColored paperPaper with punch holesOverhead projector transparenciesEnvelopesWeight

2.Hold the drum cartridge by the two green tabs and lift it out of theplastic container. Then be sure that the drum is toward the rightside of the pri

MPBF (mean prints between failures)18,000 sheets (1,500 per month x 12 months)MTBF (mean time between faihrres)3,fNIO hoursDurability5 years or 180,CU

EnvironmentTemperatureOperation: 50” F to 90” F (10’ C to 32” C)Storage: -20” F to 109” F (-29” C to 43” C)HumidityOperation: 20% to 80%Storage: 10% t

Appendix FParallel InterfaceThe GQ-3500 is equipped with a Centronics compatible parallelinterface, described in this appendix. You may purchase an op

Table F-1. DIP Switch 4Switch Function4-14-24-34-4ACKNLG delaySee TableF-2Printer selectONOFFData length8 bits7 bitsONOFFTable F-2. ACKNLG delay timin

The first jumper, labeled AUTO on the left and PS3 on the right,controls the AUTO FEED function. The AUTO FEED signal on pin 14 isignored unless this

Table F-3. ContinuedSignal ReturnPinPinSignal2 20 DATA1321DATA2422DATA3523DATA4624 DATA5725DATA6a26DATA7927DATA8ACKN LGDlrec-tlonININININININININOUTDe

Table F-3. ContinuedSignalReturnDirec-PinPinSignaltion Description1129BUSYOUT This signal indicates whetheror not the printer is ready toreceive the n

Table F-3. ContinuedSignal ReturnDirec-PinPinSignal tion Description18 -NC Unused.19-30 -GNDSignal ground level fortwisted pair return.3116lNlTINDropp

Table F-3. Continued1SignalReturnDirec-PinPinSlgnal tionDeecrlptlon36 -m INif this signal is HIGH whenthe printer is turned on, and DIPswitch 4-3 is O

GQ-3500 OptionsThe GQ-3500 printer is designed to accept a variety of options. TheGQ-3500 accommodates an optional serial interface board, which isava

Figure 1-7. Pressing the reset leverset lever4 Installing the Toner CartridgeThe toner cartridge must be installed in the developing unit (whichis alr

EPSON®GQ-3500Quick Reference

Status MessagesStatus messages are shown in the left column.An explanation of themessage and the appropriate action are detailed in the right column.F

ElE 1 alternating with a two-digit number indicates a problem that mayrequire a service call. (For error code E 1 Cd in particular, see thefollowing s

Commands by FunctionThe following list of commands is in the order used in the command summary(Appendix A). To find details of the command you want to

Page positionESCo111 6F Set PageOrientationESC(40 28Set PageFormatESC)41 29Set Absolute Print Position on PageESC.46 2E MoveLogicalCoordinatesOverall

Character setsESC45234!SelectItalicModeESC.55335CancelItallcModeESCR8252Select International CharacterSetUser-defined charactersESCd10064Font Set Defi

CautionDo not press on the top of the toner cartridge because toner may spillinto the printer. Instead press on the edge of the cartridge as shown. If

6.Attach the seal take-up handle to the small plastic shaft at thefront of the toner cartridge. (See Figure 1-11.) Move the lever backand forth (in th

5 Installing the Paper Traybefore you install the paper tray, remove all of the packingmaterial, including any white foam and pieces of tape. Then fol

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Figure 1-13.Paper set lever and guidesPaper guidesw&Maper set lever2.Insert a stack of paper into the tray, making sure that the top ofthe stack d

Figure 1-15.Adjusting the paper guides4. Set the paper exit path with the paper path selector at the bottomleft of the front of the printer.Set the pa

7 Turning On the Printer1.before attaching the power cord, make sure the power switch onthe left side of the printer (see Figure 1-17) is turned off.

Figure 1-18. The control panelFrom this panel you can control almost all the printer functions.ON LINEThe ON LINE button switches the printer between

FUNCTION 2/PAPER FEEDThis button also has several uses:.Printing out any data received and ejecting the paper..Feeding the paper during a printer self

SERVICE REQUIRED - Flashes when certain printer malfunctionsare detected. The STATUS display shows the code for the specificmalfunction. See Chapter 5

2.Press the FUNCTION 2 button to start the self test. The 1C messagewill flash until the page is ejected from the printer. You will see asample of the

Chapter 2Starting PrintingNow that you have set up your GQ-3500 and tested it to make sureit is working properly, you need to do three things before y

2. Make sure that the power to the printer is turned off and that nocable is connected from the printer to the computer.3. Loosen the two knobs and pu

Setting the DIP switchesUse the tip of a ballpoint pen or another small pointed object toturn the switches ON or OFF.Setting SwitchesThis section firs

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFOR AMERICAN USERSThis equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and usedproperly, that is, in

Table 2-1.Settings for operating mode1-11-2Automatic reprint when paper jamsWhen a paper jam occurs, the page being printed is sometimesspoiled. If sw

BeeperWhen switch 1-8 is ON, the beeper tells you of errors and signalssent by the computer. You can silence the printer’s beeper by turningthis switc

Table 2-3. International characters35 36 64 91 92 93 94 96 123 124 125 126USAFranceGermanyUKDenmarkSweden#nB$8Au6gsd.Italy# $ @SpainPt$@iR’Japan#$@[Yi

Connecting the Printer to a ComputerIf you are using the GQ-3500’s standard parallel interface, youmust use a shielded cable suitable for a Centronics

NotePaper size and operating mode are the two most important settings youcan make with DIP switches. Also, additional settings for the parallelinterfa

NoteThe GQ-3500 will not print italics in any operating mode unless anitalic or oblique font is available (from a font card or a user-definedfont), an

3.Press the SHIFT button once. The status indicator on the controlpanel displays a blinking dot to show that the printer is inSelecType mode.In the Se

3.After selecting the option you want, either exit SelecType or pressthe FUNCTION 1 button again to move to the next function. Repeatthese steps until

Function 2: OrientationPrints in either portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal)orientation.optionDescription0NOR (normal), which is also called

SAFETY INFORMATIONLaser SafetyThis printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS) Radia

Function 6: Download FontSelects one of up to 8 user-defined fonts that can be downloaded tothe GQ-3500 (function 3, option 2 must first be selected).

OptionDescription01 /S” line spacing1l/6” line spacing2l/4” line spacing3l/3” line spacingFunction A: Font StyleSelects either normal or bold printing

Chapter 4PaperWith the GQ-3500 you can print on many different sizes and typesof paper. The printer feeds most types automatically from the papertray,

Figure 4-1. Installing the face-up trayTypes of PaperPlain paper-The GQ-3500 automatically feeds 16- to 24-pound paper.This encompasses the normal pap

Considerations in Selecting PaperThe paper that you use with your GQ-3500 affects the quality ofyour printed output. The printed image is made up of m

Table 4-1. Standard paper sizesSizeDimensionsLetterLegalHalf LetterA4 (metric)A5 (metric)B5 (metric)8-1Px 11”8-l/2” x 145-l 12” x 8-l I221 Omm x 297mm

1.If necessary, use SelecType to select the new paper size as describedin Chapter 3. If you are not using a standard size, select other fromthe menu.2

Chapter 5Maintenance and Status MessagesThe GQ-3500 STATUS indicator messages tell you if some conditionexists that may interfere with your printing.

CHdiiEl7ElJOJlJ2LOLlPFIC card problem. The procedure to follow is described in the ICCard Status Messages section of this chapter.IC card problem. The

PUIn conjunction with a flashing PAPER OUT light, indicatespaper out. Add paper according to the instructions in Chapter 4.Make sure that the paper tr

ContentsIntroductionChapter 1Setting Up1-1Unpacking the Printer1-1Finding a Place for the Printer1-2Installing the Drum Cartridge1-6Installing the Ton

combination of IC cards installed, then press the ERROR CLEARbutton. (For more information, see the instructions packaged with theIC card.)-Paper Stat

If there are frequent paper feed jams, clean the cork pads located onthe side of the paper tray that fits into the printer. Use a damp clothto wipe du

Figure 5-3. Clearing a paper transport jam-3.Gently remove the jammed paper.4. Lower the processing unit back to its original position and press thetw

3.Gently remove the jammed paper from the area of the exit rollers.4.Lower the processing unit back to its original position and press thetwo comers m

2. Tap lightly on the comers and edges of the used cartridge. Tonermay have gathered along these edges and should be leveled beforethe cartridge is re

Figure 5-5. Installing the toner cartridge7.Now hold the green toner cartridge lock lever down while youlower the left side of the toner cartridge. Th

8. Attach the seal take-up lever to the small plastic shaft at thefront of the toner cartridge. (See Figure 5-7.) Move the lever backand forth (in the

U 1: replace collector unit and lens shieldThe drum cartridge consists of two separate parts, the collector unit andthe drum. The collector unit by i

Figure 5-8. Removing the collector unit3.4.5.Remove a new collector unit from its package and remove theorange plastic holder.Hold the collector unit

6.Now change the lens shield. First, pull the shield out from belowthe latch on the front of the printer. Next, make sure that bothsides of the new le

Chapter 4Paper4-1Paper Delivery Choices4-2 Types of Paper4-3 Considerations in Selecting Paper4-3 Sizes of Paper4-4Choosing a Standard Paper Size4-4Lo

WARNINGOpening the printer exposes the fusing unit, which is marked by aCAUTION: HOT SURFACE label. Be careful not to touch the fusing unit.2.Raise th

7.Now change the lens shield. First, pull the shield out from belowthe latch on the front of the printer. Next, make sure that bothsides of the new le

Corrective or Preventive MaintenanceBecause the GQ-3500’s status messages advise you when to replacesupplies and consumable parts, little additional p

Figure 5-12. Cleaning the transfer charger wire5.6.7.8.9.TransferDeveloper rollerReturn the cleaning blade to its receptacle.Replace the drum cartridg

Chapter 6Software Control of Printer FeaturesIn Chapter 3 you learned how to select many of the GQ-3500’sfunctions from the control panel.Many more fu

Many of the codes that control the GQ-3500’s features are notletters, numbers, or punctuation. These codes are control codes, whichare most easily acc

Not all fonts are available in both orientations.Be sure that thetypeface you want is available in the desired orientation by checkingthe label on the

100 LPRINT CHR$(27);"y";CHR$(O);CHR$(2);110 LPRINT "EDP 13 cpi font."120 LPRINT CHR$(27);"y";CHR$(O);CHR$ (4);130 LPRIN

normal sizedouble-hightriple-high/double-widetriple-wideCharacter AttributesThere are other ways to vary the appearance of your printingbesides select

To print a background pattern, use the ESC - n 1 command (where nis the pattern number you want). The background pattern will printbehind each charact

Appendix DCharacter TablesAppendix ESpecificationsE-1 PrintingE-2 Paper and Paper DeliveryE-2 MechanicalE-3 ElectricalE-3 Controller HardwareE

Ruled LinesWith the GQ-3500, you can easily draw ruled lines, which arevery useful in making forms. Although line drawing is a very powerfulfeature, t

.Distance from top edge: 2-l /2” = 750/300” (remainder = 238;quotient = 2).Direction: horizontal (type 0).Line thickness: 5/300” (remainder = 5; quoti

Graphics PrimitivesThe GQ-3500 has a set of commands called graphics primitives.These commands allow you to create an image, store it in the printer’s

ALLOCATEReserves the proper amount of printer memory for the image to bestoredCIRCLE-Draws a circle (or a partial circle, called an arc>LINEDraws a

Using the line primitive for boxes100LPRINTCHR$(27);";";CHR$(O);CHR$(4);110LPRINT"EXIT";CHR$(13);120LPRINTCHR$(27);";";C

Using the circle primitive with fills100LPRINT CHR$(27);"/";CHR$(O);CHR$(4);110LPRINT "EXIT";CHR$(13);120LPRINT CHR$(27);";&q

the sheet and l/4” from the top. Just as you did with the ruled linecommand, you must convert these measurements mathematically to two-byte strings. T

Appendix ACommand SummaryThis appendix lists and describes all the commands available onthe GQ-3500.The commands are divided into three sections, one

All three formats are equivalent, and it should be easy to pick theone most suited to your purpose.The simplest type of command consists of a single c

ASCIIHexa-Decimal decimal DescriptionPageBEL7 07BS808HT909LF10OAVT11OBFF12ocCR13ODso14OEDC11711DC31913DC4 2014ESC SO14OEESC EM 2519ESC SP 3220ESC !332

IntroductionThe Epson GQ-3500 Laser Printer combines a semiconductor laserwith the electrophotographic technology used in office copiers to giveyou pr

ASCIIHexa-Decimal decimal DescriptionPageESC JESC QESC RESC SOESC SlESCTESC WESC (ESC \ESC IESC _ESC aESCcESC dESC kESC 1ESC mESC nESCoESC pESC qESC t

Page Printer CommandsThe following section, which is arranged by topic, lists anddescribes all the page printer commands.Printer OperationInitializati

DC3Format:ASCII code:DC3Decimal:19Hexadecimal: 13Deselect PrinterComments:Switches the printer to the deselected state. In this state, the printerigno

ESC mFormat:ASCII code:ESC mnDecimal:27109 nHexadecimal: 1B 6D nSet Number of CopiesComments:Specifies the number of copies to print of each page.The

The following commands are affected by this command:ESC (ESC )ESC.ESC vESC _ESC IESC $ESC \ESC,ESC 3ESC JESC +ALLOCATECIRCLEPAlNTLINEData ControlCRFor

ESC CSet Page Length in LinesFormat:ASCII code:ESC CnDecimal:27 67nHexadecimal: 1B 43nComments:Sets the page length to n lines in the current line spa

ESC 0Format:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:ESC 027481B30Select I/8-inch Line SpacingComments:Sets the line spacing to 1/8th of an inch for subsequent

ESC3Set Line SuacinP Using Minimum IncrementFormat:ASCII code:ESC 3nlIhXhd:2751nHexadecimal: 1B 33nComments:Sets the line spacing to n tunes the minim

ESC BSet Vertical TabsFormat:ASCII code:ESC Bnln2. . .NULDecimal:2766 nl n2 . . . 0Hexadecimal: 1B 42nln2 . . .00Comments:Sets up to 16 vertical tabs

ESC 0Set Right MarginFormat:ASCII code:ESC QnDecimal:2781nHexadecimal: 1 B 51nComments:Sets the right margin n columns from the left edge of the physi

6.Paper tray. Holds paper for automatic feed printing7.IC card slots. Sockets for optional IC cards, which add additionalfonts and operating modes to

ESC \Format:ASCII code:ESC \nlDecimal:2792 nlHexadecimal: 1B 5C nlSet Relative Positionn2n2n2Comments:Specifies the position (relative to the current

ESC DFormat:ASCII code:ESC DDecimal:27 68Hexadecimal: 1B 44nlnlnlSet Horizontal Tabsn2. . .NULn2. . .0n2 . . . 00Comments:Sets up to 32 horizontal tab

MarginsESC (Format:ASCII code:ESC (Decimal:2740Hexadecimal: 1B 28nlnlnlSet PaPe Formatn2 . . . n9n2 . . . n9n2 . . . n9Comments:Specifies margins (top

ESC.Move LoPica CoordinatesFormat:ASCII code:ESCb6nl n2 t-d n4Decimal: 27nl n2 n3 n4Hexadecimal: 1 B 2E nl n2 n3 n4Comments:Specifies the horizontal a

ESCvFormat:ASCII code:ESC ynlDecimal:27121 nlHexadecimal: 1B 79nlSelect Character Setn2n2n2Comments:Selects a character set specified by nl and i-12 a

ESC !Format:ASCII code:ESC !nDfi!&Ml:2733 nHexadecimal: 1B 21nMaster SelectComments:Selects any valid combination of print modes in the table belo

Print Size and Character WidthESC r.Select Character Set by Point SizeFormat:ASClI code:ESC [nDfXiIYd:2791nHexadecimal: 1B 5B nComments:Changes the ch

ESC cSelect Character Set bv PitchFormat:ASCII code:ESC cnDecimal:27 99nHexadecimal: 1B 63nComments:Changes the character pitch to that specified by t

ESCvTurn Proportional Mode On/OffFormat:ASCII code:ESC pnDCXilMl:27112 nHexadecimal: 1B 70nComments:The following values can be used for n:1: Mode is

ESC WTurn Double-wide Mode On/OffFormat:ASCII code:ESC WnD&Id:2787nHexadecimal: 1B 57nComments:Double-wide mode doubles the width of all character