The variable n is a number that identifies the typestyle or
combination of typestyles. To find the value of n, look at the
Master Select table below and add up either the decimal or
hexadecimal numbers for the features you want.
Master Select table
Feature
10 cpi
12 cpi
proportional
condensed
emphasized
double-strike
For example, if you want to print a title using double-wide 12 cpi
characters in double-strike mode, you add these three decimal
numbers together to calculate the value of n:
12 cpi
D o u b l e - s t r i k e 1 6
D o u b l e - w i d e 3 2
After calculating the value of n, use the Master Select command to
send the value to the printer. To send the Master Select command
for double-wide, 12 cpi, and double-strike, you would use the
decimal codes 27, 33, and 49.
ASCII
Decimal
Hexadecimal
4-12
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Dec.
Hex.
0
00
1
01
2
02
4
04
8
08
16
10
1
n = 4 9
ESC
27
1B
!
1
33
49
21
31