ESC U
Format:
ASCII
code:
Decimal:
Hexadecimal:
Comments:
The following values can be used for n:
1: Mode is turned ON.
0: Mode is turned OFF.
Printing is normally bidirectional. This command selects
unidirectional printing for more accurate positioning.
MSB control:
Note: MSB is the Most Significant Bit. MSB control (ESC =,
ESC >, and ESC #) is not valid for graphics or user-defined
characters.
ESC = (equal)
Format:
ASCII code: ESC
Decimal:
H e x a d e c i m a l : 1 B 3 D
Comments:
Sets the MSB of all incoming data to 0. Some computers always
send data with the MSB set to 1, which means that italics or
character graphics are always printed. ESC = can overcome this
problem.
8-10
C o m m a n d S u m m a r y
ESC
U
27
85
1B
55
(The decimal or hexadecimal values 0
and 1 or the ASCII characters "0" and
"1" can be used.)
27
61
Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off
n
n
n
Set MSB to 0