Build a printed letter one row at a time

A line of five pretend heating elements can create a seven-row letter as paper advances. Step through the rows and predict which heaters will be selected next.

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A conceptual dot example, not commercial print resolution. Real direct thermal heads have many more elements and use specially coated media; the interface does not model heat chemistry or transport mechanics.