Technical Reference Guide – Command descriptions > 86
Entire command string is terminated with a NUL, CHR$ (0).
Tabs are set at every eighth character after powering up 
the printer, receiving an l-PRIME (INIT) signal or executing 
an ESC @ (Epson mode only).
Receiving ESC } NULL signal.
Receiving ESC { n signal.
Executing Menu setting.
If n = 0, clear all tabs set.
Example: ESC D 30 40 1 10 60 70 NUL
IBM mode: 30 40 60 70 valid
Epson mode: 30 40 valid
> Related functions:
Horizontal Tab – HT
H
ORIZONTAL
 
TAB
> Code: HT
> Compatibility: 
ML1190 eco: EPSON LQ/IBM
ML1120 eco: EPS FX/IBM III 
> Function:
This command causes a skip to the next Horizontal Tab 
(HT) position.
> Additional Details:
Epson – Tabs are absolute positions; changes in character 
pitch do not change tab positions.
IBM – Tabs are relative to character pitch.
MODE LEFT MARGIN 
CHANGE
PITCH CHANGES
Epson Position adjusted Position not affected
IBM Position not affected Position relative to pitch