When using reduction mode, you must select the correct paper sizewithin your application. In the example above, you would specify apaper size of 15 x 11 inches in your application. Be sure to account foryour margins.Selecting the Reduction ModeWe recommend that you use reduction mode with MS-DOS applicationsonly (not Windows applications). Windows applications have a fit-to-page feature that is not compatible with reduction mode.Before using reduction mode, make sure you set DIP switch 2 to ON toenable the text scale mode.To select the reduction mode, follow these steps:1. Make sure the printer is on-line.2. Press and hold the LF/FF button.3. Press the PRINT MODE button. The printer beeps twice and theindicator for the current print mode blinks to indicate the printer isin 2/3 reduction mode.To set the printer in 1/2 reduction mode, press and hold theLF/FF button and press the PRINT MODE button again. Theprinter beeps three times.4. Load paper and begin your print operation.To disable reduction mode, press and hold the LF/FF button and pressthe PRINT MODE button (a third time). The printer beeps once. Whenthe indicator for the current print mode (either HQ or HS) is on and notblinking, reduction mode is cancelled. You can also turn off the printer.Printing the Test PrintsThe printer includes three test prints: the self test, the font list, and thedemo print. Use these test prints to check the operation of the printer.NOTE: This mode may be overridden by your software.NOTE: Selecting reduction mode cancels envelope mode (if set), andselecting envelope mode cancels reduction mode (if set).