Epson ESC/P Reference Manual

About this manual

This manual explains Epson's ESC/P and ESC/P 2 printer control languages, covering command syntax, parameters, and recommended usage for dot‑matrix printers. It is intended for developers and system integrators who need to program Epson printers directly.

The document includes a command summary, command tables organized by function and ASCII order, feature summaries for 24/48‑pin and 9‑pin models, binary mode commands, and appendices with character tables, proportional width data, and interface specifications.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Command Summary
• Command Table
• Feature Summary
• Recommended Operations
• Appendix – Character Tables
• Appendix – Proportional Width Information
• Appendix – ASCII Code Table
• Binary Mode Commands
• Glossary

Frequently asked questions

What do the INT and MOD conventions represent?

INT indicates the integer part of a value, while MOD gives the remainder when the value is divided, allowing numbers larger than 256 to be expressed with two bytes.

How are command parameters shown in the manual?

Command parameters are listed as variables or as decimal numbers in the text.

Which printers support the binary mode commands?

The binary mode commands are available on Stylus COLOR printers.