Expanded printing for one line

Mode

ASCII

Decimal

Hexadecimal

Both

<so>

14

OE

<ESC> <SO>

27 14

18 OE

 

Causes subsequent characters in the current line to be expanded to double width. Characters return to normal width after the next line feed (<LF>). The <DC4>, <VT>, <FF>, and <ES0 “W” 0 com- mands also cancel expanded printing.

Cancel one-line expanded printing

Mode

ASCII

Decimal

Hexadecimal

Both

<DC4>

20

14

Stops one-line expanded printing set with <SO> or <ES0 <SO>. Does not cancel <ES0 “W” 1.

Select character width

Mode

ASCII

 

Decimal

Hexadecimal

Std.

<FS>

“E” n

28 69 n

1c 45 n

Select a character width according to the value of n as shown below.

n Character width

0Normal-wide

1Double-wide

2Triple-wide

Select proportional spacing

Mode

ASCII

 

Decimal

Hexadecimal

Std.

<ESC>

“p” “1”

27 112

49

1B

70

31

 

<ESC>

“P” <l>

27 112

1

1B

70

01

IBM

<ESC>

“p” <l>

27 80

1

1B

50

01

Causes subsequent characters to be proportionally spaced. Ignored if the (PITCH)button was pressed during power-up.

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Star Micronics NX-2420 Expanded printing for one line, Cancel one-line expanded printing, Select character width

NX-2420 specifications

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The NX-2420 supports multiple paper widths, accommodating various label and receipt sizes. This flexibility allows businesses to tailor their printing solutions to fit specific needs, whether they require larger labels for shipping or smaller receipts for purchases. The printer also utilizes direct thermal printing technology, eliminating the need for ink or toner. This not only reduces ongoing operational costs but also minimizes maintenance efforts, making it a user-friendly option.

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