Lines Per Inch (Lpi); Maximum Print Position (Mpp) - IBM 3 User Manual

Lines Per Inch (LPI)

You can set the lines per inch (LPI) for the printer to either of the following values:
v 6 (Default)
v 8
Note: This parameter can be overridden by the computer.
To change or check the LPI, follow these steps:
1. Press Menu.
2. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays
3. Press Enter.
4. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays
5. Press Enter to display the current value.
6. Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for LPI is displayed.
7. Press Enter.
8. Press Start or Return to exit the Menu. See "Exiting the Configuration Menu"

Maximum Print Position (MPP)

The maximum print position (MPP) equals the number of characters the printer
prints on a line. The default value is 132.
The CPI setting you choose directly influences the MPP value you select. The MPP
and CPI settings determine the length of the print line. The maximum line length
for the printer is 345.44 mm (13.6 in.).
The CPI setting and the line length determine the MPP. Multiply the CPI by the
line length to determine the appropriate MPP:
MPP = CPI x line length (in inches)
Notes:
1. Setting the MPP larger than the paper width can result in lost data because of
2. This parameter can be overridden by the computer.
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CONFIGURATION MENU
Twinax Configuration
Twinax Configuration
Lines Per Inch
An asterisk (*) will be displayed in front of the selected value.
on page 55.
If your CPI is:
10
12
15
16.7
printing on the platen and may damage the platen and the printhead.
MPP cannot be greater than:
136
163
204
227