4.2.4 Absolute-Vertical Cursor Movement

The CM_OCD_YM_ABS box contains the printer command or commands which move the cursor vertically with respect to the page origin. For most print-ers, the corresponding Units dialog box will contain values that the Universal Printer Driver will use to calculate the argument for the absolute-vertical cursor-movement command.

Diconix 150 Plus

The Diconix 150 Plus printer does not support an absolute-vertical cursor-movement command; therefore, the CM_OCD_YM_ABS box is empty.

HP LaserJet IIP

For the HP LaserJet IIP printer, the Vertical Cursor Positioning command (ESC*pnY) moves the cursor to a new position with respect to the page origin. The variable n specifies the distance of movement in 1/300 inch units.

To specify the absolute Vertical Cursor Positioning command, type the following in the CM_OCD_YM_ABS box:

\x1B*p%dY