How print in character mode printers?

Hi,
I need to print reports in character mode in dot matrix printers (Epson Fx 1170, Emilia 300, etc.).
The reports are predefined to be printed in 10 cpi, 12 cpi and 17 cpi.
How do it in a BI Publisher solution?
Thank you,
Ricardo Cesar

Hello,
I think this required to setup at printer level.
Regards,
David

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I think this required to setup at printer level.
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========
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