Technical Reference Guide – Command descriptions > 140
> This command will not cancel double width mode.
Pitch changes can be allowed within a line
10 CPI is the factory default for character pitch.
In the compress mode, 17.1 CPI is selected.
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10 CPI
> Code: DC2
> Compatibility:
ML1190 eco: IBM
ML1120 eco: IBM III
> Function:
This command will turn on the 10 CPI mode.
> Additional details:
Upon receiving another pitch command this mode will be
turned off.
Printing does not start if DC2 is received during 10 CPI
mode.
Character pitch commands become effective immediately
upon receipt, thereby allowing a pitch change within a line.
This command will not cancel double width mode.
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ELITE
CHARACTER
PITCH
(12 CPI)
> Code: ESC M
> Compatibility:
ML1190 eco: IBM
ML1120 eco: IBM III
> Function:
Change character pitch to 12 CPI.
> Related functions.
Factory default setting is 10 CPI.