Print Size and Character Width

Condensed can be selected with SelecType, by setting a DIP switch (see Chapter 5), or with a software command. Even if you turn condensed on with the DIP switch, you can still turn it off with SelecType or the software command.

Condensed pica gives more characters on a line.

Condensed elite gives you even mare.

Widening or narrowing the characters also widens or narrows the spaces between words and letters. Because word processors usually create a left margin by printing spaces, you may need to change the left margin and the number of characters on a line to keep the margins correct if you change widths. For example, a left margin of five pica characters is the same as one of six elite characters.

3-4 Printer Features