Genicom GEK 00031B Programmer's Manual page 173

DECBLOCKC
SOCS (Epson)
S7C1R
GEK-00029A
Start Block Character Mode: Generates the block characters from
the characters that follow the sequence.
General Command Syntax
ESC % SP 1
Indeterminate Conditions
The block characters inherit the last set of parameters defined. If no
prior sequence exists, the block characters are printed with:
▪ 0 degree rotation
▪ The U.S. ASCII character set
▪ With a horizontal and vertical magnification factor of 2
▪ With a white background
Decimal: 27 37 32 49
Hex: 1B 25 20 31
BASIC: CHR$(27);"% 1";
Select Other Coding System: Selects the Epson FX emulation.
General Command Syntax
ESC % SP 2
Decimal: 27 37 32 48
Hex: 1B 25 20 32
BASIC: CHR$(27);"% 2";
Select 7-Bit Code: In a 7-bit environment, this sequence allows
receipt of 7-bit control strings only.
General Command Syntax
ESC SP 6
Indeterminate Conditions
For all subsequent characters, the printer processes received 2-
character sequences as defined in the C0 control chart. If 8-bit C1
control characters are received, it drops the eighth bit and processes
the character as a C0 character.
Decimal: 27 32 54
Hex: 1B 20 36
BASIC: CHR$(27);" 6";
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