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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 characteristics, and print any following documents the same way.

YOUcould turn your printer off each time (which also resets the default settings) but that would be hard on the printer cir- cuits. Also, you’ll save time and paper by letting the printer automatically reset with this code. (If you need more informa- tion on DIP switch settings for your printer, please refer to Appendix A.)

■Using Near Letter Quality (NLQ)

With 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 manuscript.

The escape code sequence to turn the NLQ set on is (ESC) “x” 1 and the code sequence to select draft quality is (lZ.SC)“x”

0.The decimal equivalents are 271201 and 271200, respective- ly.

■ Getting the most from your print choices

Aftek working with the printer for a while, you may find that you want to add or change some of the print functions we hznw described in this chapter.

We suggest you do three things. First, you should review Chapter 4 and Appendix C to become as familiar as possible with ASCII codes and the function codes.

Second, read Chapter 4 which describes them in greater detail and shows examples of how they are used in BASIC programm- ing. The functions will, for the most part, act the same in your word processing program. Understanding what’s available and how they perform will help you use them correctly in your documents.

And third, follow the procedures in this chapter and your pro- gram User’s Manual.

You may want to experiment with expanded text in combina- tion with other print types. You can create some great-looking results with these functions. If you are unsure of any functions, review them first, then try some of your own samples.