memory
The part of the printer’s electronic system that is used to store
information. Some information is fixed and is used to control
how the printer operates. Information that is sent to the printer
from the computer (such as download fonts and graphics) is
stored temporarily until it is printed out. See also RAM, and
ROM.
nonvolatile memory
The portion of the printer’s memory that is not lost when you
turn off the printer.
off line
When the printer is off line, it cannot communicate with the
computer.
on line
When the printer is on line, it can communicate with the
computer.
orientation
Refers to the direction in which characters are printed on a
page. This direction is either portrait with the text printed
across the width of the page, or landscape with the text printed
across the length of the page.
outline font
See scalable font.
parallel interface
See interface.
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