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hexadecimal dump mode
On a printer, a mode used to print out data or commands sent from the
host. It is information that is useful for debugging programs.
High Quality (HQ) mode
One of the print modes available on this printer. Print speed is 346 cps
at 10 cpi.
High Speed (HS) mode
One of the print modes available on this printer. Print speed is 434 cps
at 10 cpi.
home position
This term refers to the position of the cartridge holder when it is at rest
on the far left side of the platen. In this position, the print head is always
capped to keep it from drying out. The cartridge holder moves out of the
home position when the printer starts printing or after you press the
CARTRIDGE button to move it out so you can remove the BJ
Cartridge.
host computer
The computer that is connected to a printer and can be used to drive the
printer when the printer is on-line.
hue
A colour in the colour spectrum. Examples are red, green, and violet.
ink jet printer
A non-impact printer that ejects ink onto paper to form characters. This
printer is a special type of ink jet printer called a Bubble Jet printer.
input buffer
An area of the printer’s memory containing the data that has been sent
to the printer.
interface
The connection between two devices that makes it possible for them to
communicate with each other. The printer features a parallel interface,
which makes it compatible with IBM and similar personal computers.
In order to connect the printer and computer via the parallel interface,
you must use the Canon Printer Cable BIFC-50 provided with the
printer.
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