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FT_PCHR()
Convert printer control codes
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Syntax
FT_PCHR( <cString> ) -> <cPrinterFormat>
Arguments
<cString> is the representation of the printer control codes in
text, numeric, hexadecimal, Epson command format, or any combination
separated by commas.
Returns
A character string of printer control codes.
Description
This function is useful for allowing the user to enter printer
control codes in text (enclosed in double quotes), numeric,
hexadecimal, or Epson commands preceded by a slash and returns
the printer control code equivalent.
NOTES"
- Combinations of text, numbers, hex, and commands must be
separated by commas ("A",27,&1B,/RESET).
- Text must be enclosed in double quotes ("x").
- Hexadecimal must be preceded by an ampersand (&1B).
- Epson commands, listed below, must be preceded by a forward
slash (/RESET).
Epson commands: (slash commands are specific to the Epson)
Job Control:
/RESET or /INIT Reset or initialize the printer
/BELL or /BEEP Cause the printer's speaker to beep (not HS)
/CAN Clear print buffers (not MX)
/SLOW Set low speed mode (not CR, HS, MX)
/FAST Cancel low speed mode (not CR, HS, MX)
/ONE Select Unidirectional mode
/TWO Select Directional mode
/ON Activate printer
/OFF Turn off printer
/FF or /EJECT Form Feed
Page Control:
/1/6 Set 6 lines per inch
/1/8 Set 8 lines per inch
/SKIP Set Skip perforation ON
/SKIPOFF Set Skip perforation OFF
Font Selection and Manipulation:
/ITALIC Select italic char. set (only FX86, EX, LX,
no LQ-1500, SX)
/GRAPHIC Select graphic char. set (only FX86, EX, LX,
no LQ-1500, SX)
/ROMAN Choose Roman font
/SANS Choose Sans Serif font
/DRAFT Choose draft
/NLQ Choose near letter quality
/PICA Choose 10 chars per inch
/ELITE Choose 12 chars per inch
/COND or /SI Choose 15 chars per inch
/EMPH Turn emphasize on
/EMPHOFF Turn emphasize off
/SPANISH Select spanish international char set
/USA Select USA international char set
Examples
cSetUp := '27,116,1'
Set Print ON
? FT_PCHR( cSetUp ) -> (CHR(27)+CHR(116)+CHR(1))
<select Epson char. graphics>
? FT_PCHR( '27,"x",0' ) -> (CHR(27)+CHR(120)+CHR(0))
<Epson draft mode>
? FT_PCHR( '&1B,"E"' ) -> (CHR(27)+CHR(69)) <HP reset>
? FT_PCHR( '/ELITE,/NLQ' ) ->(CHR(27)+CHR(77)+CHR(27)+CHR(120)+CHR(1))
<Epson elite & near letter quality>
Source: PCHR.PRG
Author: Jim Gale
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