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[A3]
420 × 297 mm paper.
[A4]
297 × 210 mm paper.
[A5]
210 × 148 mm paper.
[ACK]
The signal indicating that the printer is ready to
receive data from the computer or that data is
correctly received.
[B4]
364 × 257 mm paper.
[B5]
257 × 182 mm paper.
[Buffer]
The place where data received by the computer
is stored.
[Busy]
Signal indicating that the printer is not able to
receive data from the host device.
[CPI]
Stands for Character Per Inch, which is the
number of characters that can be printed within
a width of 1 inch.
[CR]
Stands for Carriage Return, which is the change
of line.
[DTR Control]
Stands for Data Terminal Ready, which is the
hardware signal that indicates whether the printer
can receive data from the computer.
[DPI]
Stands for Dot Per Inch, which is the number of
dots that can be printed within a width of 1 inch.
Used as the unit for resolution.
[DPU]
Stands for Direct Print Utility, a software which
uses TCP/IP protocol to allow PC to send and
print data directly to a printer located on the
same network.
[Emulation]
The ability of the printer to perform the features
of other printers.
[Folio]
8.5 × 13" (330 × 216 mm) paper.
[Hard clip area]
The actual rectangular area on the paper which
can be printed.
[Statement]
5.5 × 8.5" (140 × 216 mm) paper. Also known as
Half Letter.
[Image Enhancement]
Feature which makes the border between black
and white smooth, with rough edges reduced,
giving the appearance of a higher resolution.
[Job]
A group of print data. The stopping and output
of printing are conducted on a job basis. For
mode menu changes, the new settings will be
effective from the next job.
[LED]
Stands for Light Emitting Diode.
[Ledger]
11 × 17" (432 × 279 mm) paper.
[Legal]
8.5 × 14" (356 × 216 mm) paper.
[Letter]
8.5 × 11" (279 × 216 mm) paper.