Re: Sending HEX control codes to printers

[Wayne McAlpine <wmcalpine@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Use the ASCII transparency code x'03' followed by the number of hex 
bytes you're sending, and then the control codes. Remember that these 
are the ASCII values in hex.  Example:

03021B68

michaelr_41@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I've done it by using BITON/BITOFF from an RPG program. 
>
> On Mon, 3 Nov 2003 10:21:15 -0800 , "Graap, Ken" <keg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> said:
>
> > I'm having a brain fade ....
> >
> > Isn't there a way to send a HEX control string directly to a printer
> > after
> > sending an SCS spool file?
> >
> > After a file prints I need to send a code to the printer causing it to
> > cut
> > the receipt.
> >
> > Kenneth 
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