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master reset code and resets the printer to its DIP switch set-
tings. These print characteristics are the same as the ones used
by the printer when it is first turned on.
The code sequence for master reset is < ESC > “(4”. By
checking the ASCII equivalents in Appendix C, you can see
that the decimal expression is 27 64. You’ll see these numbers
several times in this section.
Technically speaking, initializing the printer clears the print
buffer, and the form length, character pitch, character set, line
feed pitch and international character set are all reset to the
values defined by their respective DIP switch settings.
We suggest you get in the habit of using the master reset
code in any document where you use function codes. If you
do not, the printer will keep the most recently defined char-
acterlistics, and print any following documents the same way.
You could turn your printer off each time (which also resets
the default settings) but that would be hard on the printer
circuits. Also. you’ll save time and paper by letting the printer
automatically reset with this code. (If you need more infor-
mation on DIP switch settings for your printer, please refer
to Appendix A).
n Using Near Letter Quality (NLQ)
Vith near letter quality, the printer prints more dots for each
character than with the draft printing. This process results in
a higher quality look to your text. Draft quality characters
print much faster, so use them for your first drafts and use
near letter quality for a professional looking finished manu-
script.
The escape code sequence to turn the NLQ set on is < ESC >
“x” 1 and the code sequence to select draft quality is < ESC >
‘&x7’ 0. The decimal equivalents are 27 120 1 and 27 120 0,
respectively.
H Getting the most from your print choices
After working with the printer for a while, you may find
that you want to add or change some of the print functions
we have described in this chapter.