Character Width - Printronix L7032 Programmer's Reference Manual

Chapter 2
Command Codes

Character Width

Purpose
Mode
Format
Comments
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Specifies a new alphanumeric width.
Graphics with an Extended Graphics Command selected
(cc) W wd data (cc)-
(cc) Represents the Special Function Control Code
(SFCC). Enter the specific SFCC for your VGL
configuration.
W The Character Width command. Enter W.
wd Normal Resolution:
Defines the new character width in tenth inches.
Enter a two-digit width value ranging from 01
through 99 to define a character width of 0.1
through 9.9 inches. VGL automatically understands
the decimal point between the digits.
High Resolution:
Defines the new character width in hundredth
inches. Enter a three-digit width value ranging from
001 through 999 to define a character width of 0.01
inch to 9.99 inches. VGL automatically understands
the decimal point between the first and second
digits.
The actual width of the printed character increases
in increments of six printer dots (characters per
inch). Changing the wd field by one printer dot,
therefore, may not produce a change in the actual
printed character. You must increase the field by at
least six printer dots in order to produce an actual
change in character width.
The printable data for the new width is input
following the new width parameter.
data Identifies the characters to print at the new width.
(cc)- Graphics Mode CR used as a sequence terminator.
Enter the SFCC for your VGL configuration
immediately followed by - to end the command
sequence.
The W command specifies a new alphanumerics width parameter
without sending the complete alphanumerics command
sequence again. Only the character width is affected by this
command; character height, justification, rotation, or any other
parameter specifications remain unchanged. The W command is
input as part of the data in one of the alphanumeric commands.