DIP switch functions
The different features you can control with the printer’s DIP switches are described below.
Condensed mode
When DIP switch 1-1 is on, your documents are printed in condensed mode. Condensed mode reduces the size of your text characters to approximately 60% their normal width. This means you can get more characters on a line, which is useful for spreadsheets and other applications where you need to print the maximum amount of information on a page.
The printout below compares normal 10 cpi (characters per inch) printing with 10 cpi condensed printing.
This is 10 cpi printing.
This is condensed 10 cpi printing.
Note: The default pitch on the DFX-5000 is 10 cpi; however, two other pitches, 12 cpi and proportional spacing, can be selected with software. Both 10 and 12 cpi can be condensed, but proportional printing cannot. See Chapter 4 for more information on enhancing your printing with software commands.
