Epson LQ-2550 User Manual - Page 102

The following printout compares the fixed pitch settings. This is 10 pitch printing. This is 12 pitch printing. This is 15 pitch printing. For the fixed pitch settings (10, 12, and 15 CPI), each character is given an equal amount of space. For proportional spacing, character width varies from one character to the next. For example, a narrow letter like i receives less space than a wide letter like W. Proportional pitch produces text that is easier to read. The following printout compares a fixed pitch (10 CPI) spacing with proportional spacing. This is 10 pitch printing. This is proportional spacing. Condensed mode In addition to the three fixed pitches and proportional spacing, you can use the condensed mode to change the character size. In condensed mode, characters are approximately 60% of the width of normal characters. Thus, it is very useful for spreadsheets and other applications where you need to print the maximum amount of information on a page. The 10 CPI, 12 CPI, and Proportional pitches can be condensed; 15 CPI cannot be. 3-38 Using the Printer