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characters per inch (cpi)
A measure of the size of text characters. Ten cpi is the printer’s
default setting.
condensed printing
Printing in which each character is approximately 60% of the width
of standard characters. Useful for fitting wide tables or spreadsheets
onto paper.
continuous paper
Paper that has sprocket-feed holes on each side, is perforated
between pages, and is supplied in a folded stack. Also called fanfold
paper.
control code
Special codes used to control printer functions such as performing a
carriage return or line feed.
cpi
See characters per inch.
cut-sheet feeder (CSF)
An optional, detachable device that automatically feeds single sheets
of paper into the printer.
data dump
A troubleshooting feature that helps advanced users find the cause
of communication problems between the printer and the computer.
When the printer is in data dump mode, it prints each code it
receives in hexadecimal notation and ASCII characters. Also called
hex dump.
default
A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned
on, reset, or initialized.
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