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pitch
A measure of the number of
characters per inch
(cpi) for fixed-width fonts.
point size
The height of a particular font as measured from the top of the tallest character
to the bottom of the lowest. A point is a typographic unit of measure equivalent
to 1/72 of an inch.
portrait
Printing that is oriented upright on the page (as opposed to landscape, in which
printing is oriented sideways on the page). This is the standard orientation for
printing letters or documents.
printer driver
See
driver
.
printer emulation
A set of operating commands that determines how data sent from the computer
is interpreted and acted upon. Printer emulations replicate existing printers, such
as the HP LaserJet 4.
proportional font
A font whose characters have varying amounts of horizontal space depending
on the width of the character. Thus the uppercase M takes up more horizontal
space than the lowercase l.
RAM
Random Access Memory (RAM) is where temporary information is stored.
Remote Control Panel
A software utility used to make changes to printer settings, including print
quality, paper size, and RITech.
reset
To refresh the printer's memory and erase the current print jobs.
resident font
A font that is stored permanently in the printer's memory.
resolution
A measure of the fineness and clarity of images produced by the printer
or monitor. Printer resolution is measured in dots per inch. Monitor resolution
is measured in pixels.
RITech
Resolution Improvement Technology. A feature that smooths the jagged edges
of printed lines or shapes.
ROM
Read Only Memory (ROM) is where permanent information is stored.