Oki MICROLINE 621 Users Guide - Page 36

Character Pitch Important! Front panel settings for character pitch are normally overridden when the SI command is received from your software. 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. To select Proportional, press the CHARACTER PITCH key until both of the CHARACTER PITCH lights are flashing. To select non‑proportional, press the CHARACTER PITCH key until the printer shows the light sequence for the cpi value you want to use. There are two CHARACTER PITCH indicator lights: The sequence of lights shows which character pitch is active:   10 CPI   12 CPI   15 CPI   17 CPI   20 CPI   PROPORTIONAL ( = light off,  = light on,  = blinking light) The default CHARACTER PITCH is "20 CPI." To change the CHARACTER PITCH press the CHR PITCH key. Each time the key is pressed the light sequence above the CHARACTER PITCH key changes until all the options have been cycled through. ML620/ML621 User's Guide 36