Dot Matrix Resolution

[Mr Bits]

I use a couple of old dot matrix printers on my linux boxes (Citizen ABC and a Panasonic KX-P2123).
I am using the recomended drivers but I cannot set max resolution (360*360) on either printer.
Best shown is (360*216) which does not print properly. I can use (360*180) but no higher?
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[DeBaas]

I know the Panasonic has also an IBM and Epson emulation.
Is it possible to check the resolution settings for those machines ?

[Mr Bits]

the epson 24 pin driver has 360*360 but prints garbage.
All other recomended drivers are 369*216 max.

[DeBaas]

Before printing in Epson you have to set the printer in Epson LQ860. (Or IBM Proprinter X24E)
Last time I've seen the manual for this printer is more then 10 years ago, but I found 1 at:
https://panasonic.ca/PCS/OperatingInstructions/KXP2123.pdf
About page 3.22 there are the settings.

[Mr Bits]

I have set the citizen printer to epson emulation. It now prints fine at 360*216. Good enough,

Thanks!