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values defined by their respective DIP switch settings.
We suggest you get in the habit of using the master reset code
in any document where you use function codes. If you do not,
the printer will keep the most recently defined characteristics,
and print any following documents the same way.
YOUcould turn your printer off each time (which also resets
the default settings) but that
cuits. Also, you’ll save time
automatically reset with this
tion on DIP switch settings
Appendix A.)
would be hard on the printer cir-
and paper by letting the printer
code. (If you need more informa-
for your printer, please refer to
■ Using Near Letter Quality (NLQ)
With near letter quality, the printer prints more dots for each
character than with the draft printing. This process results in a
higher quality look to your text. Draft quality characters print
much faster, so use them for your first drafts and use near letter
quality for a professional looking finished manuscript.
The escape code sequence to turn the NLQ set on is (ESC)
“x” 1 and the code sequence to select draft quality is (lZ.SC)“x”
0. The decimal equivalents are 271201 and 271200, respective-
ly.
■ Getting the most from your print choices
Aftek working with the printer for a while, you may find that
you want to add or change some of the print functions we hznw
described in this chapter.
We suggest you do three things. First, you should review
Chapter 4 and Appendix C to become as familiar as possible
with ASCII codes and the function codes.
Second, read Chapter 4 which describes them in greater detail
and shows examples of how they are used in BASIC programm-
ing. The functions will, for the most part, act the same in your
word processing program. Understanding what’s available and
how they perform will help you use them correctly in your
documents.
And third, follow the procedures in this chapter and your pro-
gram User’s Manual.
You may want to experiment with expanded text in combina-
tion with other print types. You can create some great-looking
results with these functions. If you are unsure of any functions,
review them first, then try some of your own samples.