Filter
Top Products
C-3
Glossary
Double feeding
A condition in which two or more pieces of media feed at the same time or with-
out separation.
DPI
See dots per inch.
Draft quality
A lower print resolution which saves ink and allows faster printing of a document.
Drivers
A file used by the computer’s software to communicate commands and informa-
tion that the printer needs to layout and print a document.
Embedded printer commands
Commands sent in a record or document to instruct the printer to change printing
options.
EPROM
Electronic Programmable Read Only Memory.
Escape character
A special non-printable character (ESC) used to instruct the printer to change
printing options.
Escape sequence
Commands sent beginning with the escape character that instruct the printer to
change printing options: fonts, page orientation, etc.
Feed gap
Adjustable opening between the ends of the H-Block Assembly fingers and the
Feed Rollers so the media is fed one at a time.
Font
A set of printable characters with consistent style and characteristics.
Grounded
A electrical circuit that has a voltage of zero.
Handshaking
A method for the computer to communicate with peripheral devices to ensure
complete transfer of information.
Hex dump
A printer option that allows all the information and commands sent to the printer
as base 16 digits.
SV61183 Book.indb C-3SV61183 Book.indb C-3 6/9/2004 9:17:11 AM6/9/2004 9:17:11 AM