Printronix P9000 Series manual Condensed Print, Esc Si

Condensed Print

	ASCII	Hex	Decimal
P-Series	See Comment.
Serial	SI	0F	15
	ESC SI	1B 0F	27 15
Purpose	Selects 17 characters per inch (cpi) condensed print format.
Comment	Condensed print can be selected using P-Series control code SFCC X or by
	Serial Matrix control code ESC X. Refer to Print Mode/Pitch Selection on
	page 6-58.

The Serial Matrix condensed print control code SI affects all subsequent characters. After receiving code SI, all characters will be 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 alF lowed in the current print mode, the code is ignored.

Example The following sample program illustrates condensed character printing and reset.

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