Printronix S828, Programmer'S Manual

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Programmer Manual PTX ‐ S828
Chapter 3 ANSI Emulation Commands 83 260071 ‐ 001A
In parallel interface, this code causes the printer to enter the standby condition until a DC1 code is
received.
In serial interface, this code is sent from the printer to the host to indicate that it is not ready to receive
data.
Operating System Control
BEL
Bell.
ASCII Code BEL
Hexadecimal Value X'07'
Decimal Value 7
This code causes the buzzer to sound for about 0.5 second.
DEL
Delete.
ASCII Code
DEL
Hexadecimal Value X'7F'
Decimal Value 127
In parallel interface, this code causes the last received character to be deleted.
ESC
Escape.
ASCII Code
ESC
Hexadecimal Value X'1B'
Decimal Value 27
This code is used as an escape sequence introducer.
ESC\ or ST
String terminator.
ASCII Code ESC \ or ST
Hexadecimal Value X'1B' X'5C' (7-bit) or X'9C' (8-bit)
Decimal Value 27 92 (7-bit) or 156 (8-bit)
This command closes the other escape sequences including the operating system and dot graphics
commands.
ESC Q or PU1
Executes Selftest.
ASCII Code
ESC Q or PU1
Hexadecimal Value X'1B' X'51' (7-bit) or X'91' (8-bit)
Decimal Value 27 81 (7-bit) or 145 (8-bit)
In serial interface, upon receipt of this command the printer transmits 1B 50 30 1B 5C.