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
10 cpi
12 cpi
proportional
c o n d e n s e d
emphasized
double-strike
double-wide
italics
underline
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
Double-strike 16
D o u b l e - w i d e 3 2
n = 49
After calculating the value of n, you use the Master Select command
to send the value to the printer.
ASCII:
Decimal:
Hexadecimal:
Dec.
Hex.
0
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
1
ESC
!
27
33
1B
21
00
01
02
04
08
10
20
4 0
80
1
49
31
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