Epson FX Series User Manual

ESC Dec Hex Symbol Function
ESC 81 51 Q
ESC 82 52 R
Sets the right margin. Also cancels all text
that is in the print buffer. Format:
CHR$(27)“Q”CHR$(n)
where n = 1 - maximum number of
characters per line in the current pitch:
FX-80
FX-100
2-80
2-136 in Pica
3-96
3-163 in Elite
4-137
4-233 in Compressed
Selects an international character set by its
country’s number. See Tables 6-2 and 6-3.
Format:
CHR$(27)“R”CHR$(n)
where n = 0 - 8.
ESC 83 53 S
Turns Script Mode ON. Either type of Script is
printed in Double-Strike; neither can mix with
Proportional Mode. Format:
CHR$(27)“S”CHR$(n)
where n = 0 produces Superscript, and 1
produces Subscript.
ESC 84 54 T
ESC 85 55 U
Turns Script Mode OFF
Turns Unidirectional Mode ON. Prints each
line from left to right. Format:
CHR$(27)“U”CHR$(n)
where n toggles the mode on and off:
0 turns it OFF 1 turns it ON.
ESC 87 57 W
Turns Expanded Mode ON; stays ON until
turned OFF Cannot be turned off with
CHR$(20). Format:
CHR$(27)“W”CHR$(n)
where n toggles the mode on and off:
0 turns it OFF 1 turns it ON.
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Epson FX Series Specifications

General

Connectivity	Parallel
Paper Handling	Friction feed, Tractor feed
Emulation	Epson ESC/P
Noise Level	55 dB(A)
Print Method	Impact dot matrix