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Glossary
ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding
system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols.
auto line feed
When this setting is turned on using the default-setting mode or the EPSON
Remote! utility, each carriage return (CR) code is automatically followed by a line
feed (LF) code.
bidirectional printing
Printing in which the print head prints in both directions (bidirectionally). This
increases the print speed but may reduce precise vertical alignment. Bidirectional
printing is the printer’s standard printing mode.
See also
unidirectional printing.
buffer
The portion of the printer’s memory used to store data before it is printed.
character table
A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols that constitute the set of characters
used in a particular language.
characters per inch (cpi)
A measure of the size of text characters.
See also
pitch.
continuous paper
Paper that has sprocket-feed holes on both sides, is perforated between pages,
and is supplied in a folded stack. Also called fanfold paper.
control code
A special code used to control a printer function such as a carriage return or line
feed.
cpi
See
characters per inch.
cut-sheet feeder
An optional, detachable device that automatically feeds single sheets of paper
into the printer.
data dump
See
hex dump.
default
A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on,
reset, or initialized. Also known as a factory setting.