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driver
The part of an application program that converts commands from
the program into commands used by the printer. Also known as
the printer driver.
drum
The part of the printer mechanism where the image is formed and
transferred to the paper.
EEPROM
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. The
portion of the printer’s memory holding SelecType’s default
settings. It may be erased and reprogrammed, enabling you to
change the default settings, but it also saves settings even when
the printer is turned off.
electrophotographic process
The printing method used by the EPL printer. In this process, a
low-power laser exposes selected portions of a revolving
photosensitive drum. Toner is attracted to the exposed areas of the
drum to form a mirror image of the page to be printed. The toner
adhering to the drum is then transferred to the surface of the
paper where it is fused in place using a process combining heat
and pressure.
engine
The part of the printer that includes the electrophotographic
processing unit, engine controller, and paper transport mechanisms.
Epson Extended Graphics
A symbol set containing international accented characters, Greek
characters, and character graphics for printing lines, corners, and
shaded areas.
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