Condensed Print
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Example The following example illustrates international character
selection using the IBM PC character set.
Condensed Print
ASCII Code SI ESC SI
Hex Code 0F 1B 0F
Dec Code 15 27 15
Purpose Selects 17 characters per inch (cpi) condensed print format.
Comment Condensed print can also be selected using control code ESC X.
See “Print Mode/Pitch Selection” on page 104.
The Serial Matrix condensed print control code SI affects all
subsequent characters. After receiving code SI, all characters
are printed in condensed print until reset by ESC M, ESC P, the
condensed print reset control code DC2, printer reset, or a new
print mode control code. The Serial Matrix SI code (hex 0F) is
equivalent to the ESC SI code. If condensed print is not allowed
in the current print mode, the code is ignored.
Example The following sample illustrates condensed character printing
and reset.
Condensed Print Reset
ASCII Code DC2
Hex Code 12
Dec Code 18
Purpose Resets condensed character printing to 10 cpi.
Comment The condensed print reset control code selects 10 cpi character
pitch. Other print attributes are not affected.
Other control code sequences which cancel condensed print are
ESC M, ESC P, ESC @, or a new print mode control code.