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push tractor
A built-in device that moves continuous paper through the
printer.
RAM
Random Access Memory.
The portion of the printer’s memory
used as a buffer and for storing user-defined characters. All
data stored in RAM is lost when the printer is turned off.
reset
To return a printer to its defaults, by either a command, an
INIT signal, or by turning the printer off and on.
SelecType setting
A feature that lets you set up various printer settings or change
default settings at the control panel.
self test
A method of checking the operation of the printer. When the
self test is run, the printer prints out its SelecType settings and
the characters that are stored in its ROM.
serial interface
See interface.
short tear-off
A feature that automatically feeds the perforation of continuous
paper to the tear-off position and then advances the paper back
to the loading position. This position can be adjusted with the
micro-adjustment feature. See micro adjustment.
skip over perforation
A function that causes the printer to stop printing, skip over a
perforation in continuous paper, then resume printing again.
Most application programs handle this task, but it may be
useful when listing programs.
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