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CaPSL
Abbreviation for Canon Printing System Language. This page description
language uses escape sequences to control the printer.
character attribute
A feature of a highlighted character. You can select underlining, bold
printing, italic printing, and strike-through attributes.
character set
A set of codes that describe the general appearance of a set of characters.
For example, a character set might contain the code for an uppercase A or
the number 1. Character sets do not describe the style (font) of a printed
character.
command
An instruction that tells the printer to perform a certain function.
Commands are sent from the host computer to the printer when the printer
is on line.
configuration
The process of changing the settings of the printer or computer to
communicate properly with each other. For example, if you use a serial
interface, features such as baud rate and rsmode must be configured to
match the host computer and printer.
default
A value or setting the printer assumes unless specific changes are made.
For example, the interface default value for the DEClaser 2100 printer is
RS232C (serial). Default values are stored in ROM and cannot be changed.
downline loaded fonts
Fonts that are transferred (downline loaded) from the host computer and
temporarily stored in the printer’s memory. The downline loaded fonts have
priority over the built-in fonts and are cleared when you use a software
command or when you power off the printer.
dpi
Abbreviation for dots per inch. Dpi is a unit of measurement to indicate
printer resolution. The DEClaser 2100 printer has a print resolution of 300
dpi.
DTR
Abbreviation for Data Terminal Ready. DTR is a control signal used with
RS232C serial communication. DTR regulates the flow of data to the input
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