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To better understand the way the print modes work, consider that each mode except pica (pica is the default) has a separate switch that can be turned on and off via software. Once the switch is on, it stays on until turned off. However when two modes that conflict are turned on at the same time, the printer must choose which one to use.
For example, suppose you turn on both Condensed and Emphasized modes. These cannot combine, so the printer must make a choice; in this case, the printer chooses Empha- sized.
Summary notes
1)Pica is the default pitch and is active when Elite is turned off.
2)When two modes conflict, the one of lesser priority
3)Elite cancels Emphasized.
4)Underline, Italics, and Expanded modes combine with any print modes.
