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Using Printer Control Codes

Backspace

Beeper

6820 Series 80-Column Printer User's Manual
These control code definitions are organized by categories of functions.
The following methods assist in locating control codes easily:
• Numeric order (single character codes only)—refer to the "Single
Character Control Codes" table on
control code, and turn directly to that page.
•
Numeric order (complete list)—refer to the
Quick Reference" on page 140
actual code values.
The print buffer is emptied. The printhead is moved to the left one
character space (using the current pitch). This can be performed to, but
not beyond, the left margin setting. The backspace is ignored if
justification of right, full, or centered is selected.
Format
Decimal
8
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.
The printer produces a beep lasting approximately 1/10 of a second
Format
Decimal
7
Chapter 4 — Control Code Definitions
page
and look up control codes by their
Hex
08
Hex
07
138. Locate the index for the
"Escape Sequence
ASCII
BS
ASCII
BEL
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