Star Micronics LC24-300 Printer User Manual


 
that a row of 10 “1”stakes up the same amount of space
as 10 “M”s.
Usually, it is easier to read proportional text than
text
which is fixed-pitch.However, if you are trying to
line up columns of figures, fixed-pitch has definite
advantages.
To change the pitch:
. Put the printer into the not-ready mode.
. When you press the [FR5iT]button, the pitch will
change in the following way:
I
Pitch
I
Display
I
Pica(1Ocpi)
IL?
Elite (12cpi)
1.?
I
Semi-condensed (15 cpi) 15
1
Condensed pica (17 cpi) 17
Condensed elite (20 cpi) 20
=
*. Only available in IBM emulation mode
. Make the printer ready again.
Changing the zoom size
The zoom feature allows you to print at 100Yo(full-size),
67yo (two-thirds size) or 50Y0(half-size) of the normal
size. The “normal size” is the size that the computer
“thinks” the printout will be.
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