Epson FX Seven-dotline spacing, Twelve-dotline spacing, Figure 10-1.Pins numbered sequentially, Figure 10-2.Dot pattern in two line spacings

Figure 10-1. Pins numbered sequentially

Each time the print head makes a horizontal pass, it prints a pattern of dots. To print figures taller than 7 or 8 dots, the print head must make more than one sweep. If you use the 12-dot (default) line spac- ing, the print head will leave gaps between the graphics lines, just as it does between text lines. To avoid such gaps in your pattern, adjust the line spacing to 7- or 8- dot and print consecutive lines until the figure is complete. Figure 10-2 shows a before and after example (we work with this pattern later).

Twelve-dot line spacing I Seven-dot line spacing

Figure 10-2. Dot pattern in two line spacings

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