Operating System Control - Printronix S828 Programmer's Manual

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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
Hexadecimal Value
Decimal Value
This code causes the buzzer to sound for about 0.5 second.
DEL
Delete.
ASCII Code
Hexadecimal Value
Decimal Value
In parallel interface, this code causes the last received character to be deleted.
ESC
Escape.
ASCII Code
Hexadecimal Value
Decimal Value
This code is used as an escape sequence introducer.
ESC\ or ST
String terminator.
ASCII Code
Hexadecimal Value
Decimal Value
This command closes the other escape sequences including the operating system and dot graphics
commands.
ESC Q or PU1
Executes Selftest.
ASCII Code
Hexadecimal Value
Decimal Value
In serial interface, upon receipt of this command the printer transmits 1B 50 30 1B 5C.
Chapter 3 ANSI Emulation Commands
BEL
X'07'
7
DEL
X'7F'
127
ESC
X'1B'
27
ESC \ or ST
X'1B' X'5C' (7-bit) or X'9C' (8-bit)
27 92 (7-bit) or 156 (8-bit)
ESC Q or PU1
X'1B' X'51' (7-bit) or X'91' (8-bit)
27 81 (7-bit) or 145 (8-bit)
83
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