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Glossary
bit
A binary digit (0 or l), which is the smallest unit of information
used by a printer or computer. See also number systems.
buffer
See memory.
byte
A unit of information consisting of eight bits.
carriage return
The control code that returns the print position to the left
margin. In bidirectional printing, the print head may not
actually move to the left margin.
CG table
The SQ has three Character Generator (CG) tables:
Italic, Graphic, and Download. These tables contain the
characters printed by the printer.
characters per inch (cpi)
A measure of the size of text characters, often referred to as
pitch. 10 cpi is the standard or default setting.
condensed
Printing in which each character is approximately 60% of the
width of standard characters. Useful for fitting wide tables or
spreadsheets onto the printer.
continuous paper
Paper which has sprocket-feed holes on each side and is
perforated between pages. Also called fanfold paper.
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