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The backspace control code (BS) is not reliable when text contains different
character pitches. For reliable backspacing, use the escape sequence (ESC "\"),
Set Relative Print Position.
Beeper
The printer's sounding device produces a beep sound for approximately 1/10 of a
second.
Format:
Decimal
7
Cancel Line
All of the characters currently in the print buffer are discarded. Current print
position is set to left margin. Text that has already been printed cannot be
canceled.
Format:
Decimal
24
Carriage Return
The print head is repositioned at the start of the print line (usually at the left
margin), and repositions the pointer to the start of the print buffer, after printing
all data in the buffer. Also, all of the "one line" functions are reset (for example:
bold, double-strike, double-wide, unidirectional printing).
Format:
Decimal
13
" NOTE:
An automatic line feed can be added with a configuration item (see
Configuration Parameters, in the Troubleshooting and Diagnostics section).
Delete
The last character in the print buffer is deleted. This functions only in left
justification.
Format:
Decimal
127
Form Feed
The contents of the print buffer is printed, the print buffer is cleared, and the
paper is advanced to the top of the next page (Top of Form), according to the
current page length setting. The carriage position is moved to the start of the
line.
Format:
Decimal
12
Hex
07
Hex
18
Hex
0D
Hex
7F
Hex
0C
Control Code Definitions
ASCII
BEL
ASCII
CAN
ASCII
CR
ASCII
DEL
ASCII
FF
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