Does ?? chr(83)+chr(1)+" " fare any better?


>Hi,
>
>Thank for your advise.
>Some of my printer function is not working under ??
>command even thought I though I think of using them.
>
>For example
>
>Actual command
>
>Chr(27)+chr(83)+chr(1)
>
>My code example under VFP list below is not working,
>I won't know why. Any ideal ?
>
>* sample NOT working using ??
>* the chr(27) is taken out as
>* font 'control' is acting on behalf of it
>SET PRINTER FONT "Control",10
>?? chr(83)+chr(1)
>
>
>* sample working using ???
>??? chr(27)+chr(83)+chr(1)
>
>
>>THose guys work well - even with a GETPRINTER() dialog. I hope fox retains those features (as well as @SAY), because there are some things that [simply] cannot be done without lowlevel access to the pinter.
>>
>>??? is an inline method for sending control codes to the printer. It works with both set device to prin and set printer on.
>>
>>THe ?? feature only works with SET PRINTER ON.
>>
>>>Hi,
>>>
>>>I am confused with the ?? & ??? command for my application
>>>to print to my Epson printer.
>>>
>>>From the document, it stated that ?? will print to the printer
>>>through the printer driver.
>>>
>>>Whereas ??? will directly print to the printer, bypassing the
>>>printer driver.
>>>
>>>However, it is stated in 'Hacking VFP7', that ??? is useless as the
>>>printer driver is the way to go.
>>>
>>>Hence, which way is the best for my application. Using the
>>>?? or ???, why ?
>>>
>>>I am using Epson ESC/POS command as my time is tight,
>>>I don't had much time with the Advance printer driver
>>>plus this printer of mine is not supported by the OPOS.
>>>
>>>Anyone advise or comment is very much appreciated.