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RAM
Random Access Memory. The portion of the printer’s memory used as a buffer and
for storing user-defined characters. All data stored in RAM is lost when the printer
is turned off.
reset
To return a printer to its defaults either by sending a command, an INIT signal, or
by turning the printer off and then back on.
self test
A method for checking the operation of the printer. When you run the self test, the
printer prints the characters stored in its ROM.
subscript
Printing in which each character is printed at about two-thirds the normal height in
the lower part of the character space.
superscript
Printing in which each character is printed at about two-thirds the normal height in
the upper part of the character space.
tear-off
A paper feed operation that automatically feeds the perforation of continuous paper
to the tear-off position and then feeds the paper back to the loading position.
tear-off position
The position the printer feeds the paper to at the end of print job. You can change
the position in the default-setting mode so that the paper’s perforation meets the
printer’s tear-off edge or passes approximately 8 centimeters (3 inches) beyond the
edge.
top-of-form
The position on the paper that the printer recognizes as the first printable line. This
is the default top-margin position.
unidirectional printing
Printing in which the print head prints in one direction only. Unidirectional
printing is useful for printing graphics because it allows more precise vertical
alignment than bidirectional printing.
user-defined characters
Characters that are defined and stored in the printer by the user. Also called
downloaded characters.
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