OKI ML5520 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Character pitch determines how many characters will print on each 
line. You can choose a specific fixed width for each character in 
characters per inch (cpi), or Proportional. The higher cpi settings are 
often used for spreadsheets.

Proportional (

PROP) sets character widths based on the character 

itself: e.g., the letter i is assigned a narrower width than the letter m. 
This provides a more polished, typeset appearance.

EPSON AND IBM EMULATIONS

Set the character pitch by pressing 

CHARACTER PITCH (1) until the 

light beneath the desired setting is illuminated:

10 cpi; 12 cpi; 15 cpi; 17 cpi; 20 cpi or Proportional

In the MICROLINE emulation, the Character Pitch choices are:

10 cpi; 12 cpi; 15 cpi; 17 cpi; 20 cpi, Proportional or non-
proportional

To select Proportional, press the 

CHARACTER PITCH key until both the 

cpi value and PROP lights are illuminated.

To select non-proportional, press the 

CHARACTER PITCH key until the 

light for the cpi value you wish to use is illuminated.

Front panel settings for character pitch are normally overridden when 
the SI command is received from your software.

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