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letter quality
One of two print modes available on your printer. Letter quality provides
better readability and appearance at a reduced print speed. See also draft.
line feed (LF)
A control code and control panel button that advance the paper one line
space.
loading position
The position to which the paper is automatically loaded. It can be adjusted
with the Micro Adjust feature.
platen
The black roller that provides a backing for the paper during printing.
printable area
The area of a page on which the printer can print. It is smaller than the
physical size of the page due to margins.
printer driver
A software program that sends commands for using the functions of a
particular printer.
pull tractor unit
An optional device that feeds continuous paper through the printer.
RAM
Random Access Memory. The portion of the printer’s memory used as a
buffer and as a place for storing user-defined characters.
reset
To return a printer to its defaults.
self test
A method for checking the operation of the printer. When you run the
self test, the printer prints the characters stored in its ROM (Read Only
Memory).
software program
A program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word
processing or financial planning.
tear off
A paper feed operation that automatically feeds the perforation of
continuous paper to the tear-off position and then feeds the paper back
to the loading position.
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