Epson LQ-2550 User Manual - Page 109

Unlike word processors, spreadsheet programs usually don't let you change printer commands within a spreadsheet. Instead, one style or mode of printing is used for the whole spreadsheet. With the LQ-2550, there are two main ways of sending commands to control the printing of a spreadsheet. The first method is to choose condensed from the SelecType control panel. For the second method, look in the manual for your spreadsheet to find out how to send printer commands. Then look in the Command Summary in Chapter 8 to find the proper codes to send. For example, your spreadsheet might use a "setup string" to send printer commands. To prepare a setup string for 12 cpi condensed, you would look up the proper command in the Command Summary. The command for 12 cpi is ESC M, and the command for condensed is SI. Because most spreadsheets use the decimal equivalent for the commands, (also given in the Command Summary), a setup string for 12 cpi condensed might look like this: /027/077/015 The number 027 is for the escape code, 077 is for M, and 015 is for SI (condensed). Using graphics software The LQ-2550 is capable of producing finely detailed graphic images. Although the section on graphics later in this chapter gives specific information on the graphics commands, the easiest way to take advantage of the LQ-2550's capabilities is with one of the many graphics programs available. 4-4 Using Software and Graphics