Programmer Manual
ESC E
Sets emphasized printing (IBM/EPSON).
ASCII Code
Hexadecimal Value
Decimal Value
This command starts emphasized printing. The print head strikes each dot twice to produce a darker,
bolder character. The second strike is offset horizontally.
ESC F
Cancels emphasized printing (IBM/EPSON).
ASCII Code
Hexadecimal Value
Decimal Value
This command ends emphasized printing. This escape sequence cancels emphasized printing that was
started by ESC E.
ESC G
Sets double strike printing (IBM/EPSON).
ASCII Code
Hexadecimal Value
Decimal Value
This command starts double-strike printing. ESC G may be canceled by ESC H.
ESC g
Sets 15 CPI. (EPSON)
ASCII Code
Hexadecimal Value
Decimal Value
Subsequent data is printed at 15 cpi. This command is accepted at any position within the line. If you
change the pitch during proportional mode (selected with the ESC p command), the change takes effect
when the printer exits proportional mode.
ESC H
Cancels double strike printing (IBM/EPSON).
ASCII Code
Hexadecimal Value
Decimal Value
This command cancels double-strike printing set with the ESC G command.
Chapter 1 EPSON/IBM Commands
ESC E
X'1B' X'45'
27 69
SC F
X'1B' X'46'
27 70
ESC G
X'1B' X'47'
27 71
ESC g
X'1B' X'67'
27 103
ESC H
X'1B' X'48'
27 72
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