that a row of 10 “1”stakes up the same amount of space as 10 “M”s.

Usually, it is easier to read proportional text than text which is fixed-pitch.However, if you are trying to line up columns of figures, fixed-pitch has definite advantages.

To change the pitch:

. Put the printer into the not-readymode.

. When you press the [FR5iT]button, the pitch will change in the following way:

I

Pitch

I Display I

Pica (1Ocpi)

IL?

Elite (12 cpi)

1.?

 

I

Semi-condensed (15 cpi)

15

 

1

Condensed pica (17 cpi)

17

Condensed elite (20 cpi)

20

=

*. Only available in IBM emulation mode

. Make the printer ready again.

Changing the zoom size

The zoom feature allows you to print at 100Yo(full-size), 67yo (two-thirds size) or 50Y0(half-size) of the normal

size. The “normal size” is the size that the computer “thinks” the printout will be.

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