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ESC (escape)
A special control code used to begin most printer commands.
ESC/P
Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. The system of
commands lets you control your printer using your computer’s software.
It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most applications
software for personal computers.
font
A style of type designated by a family name.
form
In printer terminology, a form is normally the equivalent of a page.
form feed
A control code and a control panel button that advances the paper to the
top of the next form.
hexadecimal (hex)
See number systems.
initialize
To establish the initial default status of the printer by turning the printer
on or sending an INIT signal.
interface
The connection between the computer and the printer. A parallel
interface transmits data one character or code at a time, and a serial
interface transmits data one bit at a time.
italic
A typestyle in which the characters slant.
This sentence is italicized.
near letter quality (NLQ)
One of two print qualities available on your printer. Near letter quality
reduces the print speed and increases the number of dots per character to
increase the print quality. See also
draft.
line feed
A control code and a control panel button that advances the paper one
line space.
GL-4
Glossary