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The variable
n
is a number that identifies the mode or combination of
modes. To find the value of
n
use the following table to add up either
the decimal or hexadecimal numbers for the features you want.
Feature
Dec.
Hex.
10 cpi
0
00
12 cpi
1
01
proportional
2
02
condensed
4
04
emphasized
8
08
double-strike
16
10
double-wide
32 20
italics 64 40
underline
128 80
For example, to print a title you may want to use double-wide
12
cpi
characters printed in the double-strike mode. You would add three
numbers together to calculate the value of n.
12 cpi
1
Double-strike
16
Double-wide 32
n = 49
After calculating the value of n, you use
the
Master Select command to
send
the
value to the printer.
ASCII:
ESC !
1
Decimal:
27 33 49
Hexadecimal:
1B 21 31
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