OKI ML4410 User Guide
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User’s Guide
A complete summary of all the control codes that are available in each
mode can be found in Appendix A.
mode can be found in Appendix A.
CHARACTERS PER INCH
The numbers of characters per inch (CPI) defines how many letters,
numbers or symbols can be printed in one inch. The printer has 5 normal
character sizes:
numbers or symbols can be printed in one inch. The printer has 5 normal
character sizes:
10 CPI
12 CPI
15 CPI
17.1 CPI
20 CPI
and 5 expanded or double-width counterparts:
5 CPI
(double 10 CPI)
6 CPI
(double 12 CPI)
7.5 CPI
(double 15 CPI)
8.5 CPI
(double 17.1 CPI)
10 CPI
(double 20 CPI)
The double-width command expands the characters so that fewer
characters fit in an inch. If text is to be separated into topics, this feature is
ideal for printing headings for each topic.
characters fit in an inch. If text is to be separated into topics, this feature is
ideal for printing headings for each topic.
Although the default setting is 10 CPI, the character pitch can be changed
by entering the following printer control codes for normal characters:
by entering the following printer control codes for normal characters:
and for double width characters:
Note:
Double width printing in 10 CPI and 12 CPI can be
combined with NLQ, emphasised, and enhanced printing.
The ESC W 1 command takes priority over the SO command.
Double width printing in 10 CPI and 12 CPI can be
combined with NLQ, emphasised, and enhanced printing.
The ESC W 1 command takes priority over the SO command.
Character Pitch Decimal
Hex.
ASCII Comp.
10 CPI
18
12
DC2
P
12 CPI
27 58
1B 3A ESC :
P
17.1 or 20 CPI
15
0F
SI
P
15 CPI
27 103
1B 67
ESC g P F
Double Width
Decimal
Hex.
ASCII
Comp.
Begin double width printing for one line
14
0E
SO
P F
Cancel double width printing for one line
20
14
DC4
P F
Begin double width printing (not cancelled by end
of line)
of line)
27 87 49 1B 57 31 ESC W 1 P F
Cancel double width printing
27 87 48 1B 57 30 ESC W 0 P F