Braillo 650 SF, User Manual

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6.5 Escape-sequences
What is an escape-sequence?
An escape-sequence is just a name for a code that is sent to the Printer from the computer to change
the parameters that control the way the Printer works. Many parameters that can be set via the opera-
tor panel, can also be changed with escape-sequences. Note that the escape-sequences will be active
on the print job they are enclosed, but the Printer will go back to what the operator panel dictates when
finished with the job.
This makes it possible to have different codes (read; escape-sequences) stored in a document.
So, when the document is sent to the Printer, these codes are sent first and the Printer sets itself in the
correct mode and format automatically.
Note! When the Printer receives an escape-sequence, it will have first priority. This means,
regardless of the setting made before and regardless what the operator panel dictates, the most
recent escape-sequence will take precedence.
Note! Escape-sequences should be placed at the very beginning of the first page on the sheet,
(e.g. page 1, 3, 5, 7 ...). However, a software form feed can be placed wherever needed. (If
there is a command on the other pages, it will be skipped).
All page formatting which is done on the front page will also format the back of the same
sheet.
An overview of the different escape-sequences:
ESC A n - Sheet Width. n can be 0 (2-page mode) or 1 (4-page mode).
ESC B nn - Line length. nn can be from 10 to 44 characters.
ESC D nn - Margin 1. nn can be from 0.5” to 2.0”
ESC E nn - Margin 2. nn can be from 0.5” to 2.0”
ESC G n - Page 1 up or down n can be 0 (Page 1 up) or 1 (Page 1 down).
ESC H n - Print format n can be 0 (Single sided) or 1 (Inter point).
ESC P nn - No. of sheets nn can be from 01 to 99 sheets
ESC 0 - Soft Reset
ESC 1 - Soft Form Feed
ESC 4 - Adding the Printer ID at the last line on the sheet