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 | Dec. | Hex. |
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10 cpi | 0 | 00 |
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12 cpi | 1 | 01 |
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proportional | 2 | 02 |
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condensed | 4 | 04 |
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emphasized | 8 | 08 |
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16 | 10 |
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For example, if you want to print a title using
12 cpi | 1 |
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
n = 4 9
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
ASCII | ESC | ! | 1 |
Decimal | 27 | 33 | 49 |
Hexadecimal | 1B | 21 | 31 |