Epson FX-1050 Printer User Manual


 
default
A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on,
reset, or initialized.
DIP switches
Small switches in a printer that control various printer functions and set
the default status of the printer when it is turned on or initialized. DIP
stands for Dual In-line Package.
dot graphics
A graphic design formed by patterns of dots.
dot matrix
A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a
pattern (matrix) of individual dots.
double-high printing
Printing in which each character is twice as high as normal.
double-strike printing
A way of producing bolder characters. Each character is printed twice;
the second time, the dots are printed slightly below the original dots.
Can only be used in draft mode.
double-wide printing
A print width in which each character is twice as wide as normal
characters. (Double-wide was formerly known as expanded.)
draft
One of two print qualities available on your printer. Draft uses a
minimum number of dots per character for high-speed printing. See also
near
letter quality.
emphasized printing
A way of producing darker characters. Each character is printed twice,
with the second slightly to the right of the first.
Epson Extended Graphics
The Epson Extended Graphics character table contains international
accented characters, Greek characters, and character graphics for
printing lines, comers, and shaded areas.
Glossary
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