Printronix ANSI Printer manual Cts, Cvfu, Davfu, Dcd, Dip

Appendix C

CTS	Clear To Send. Status signal to the printer indicating
	the host is ready to receive data/status signals from
	the printer.
CVFU	Centronics® direct access Vertical Format Unit.
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data bits	Binary information sent to the printer; a character set
	grouping containing letters, digits, and punctuation
	marks to be printed, or control codes to move paper,
	format text and graphics, and position the text and
	graphics on the page.
DAVFU	Direct Access Vertical Format Unit. Also known as
	NVFU. See also NVFU.
DC	Data Controller.
DCD	Data Carrier Detect. Status signal to the printer. The
	ON condition is required for the printer to receive
	data.
decipoint	One tenth of a point. A unit of length equal to 1/720
	inch. See also point.
default	A value, parameter, attribute, or option assigned by a
	program or system if another is not specified by the
	user.
descender	The portion of a printed, lowercase character that
	appears below the base line. For example, /g/ /j/ /p/
	/q/ and /y/ all are characters with lowercase
	descenders.
diagnostic	Pertains to the detection and isolation of printer
	malfunctions or mistakes.
DIP	Dual In-line Package. A method of packaging
	semiconductor components in rectangular cases with
	parallel rows of electrical contacts.
DIP switch	A DIP equipped with switches. A typical DIP switch
	has from four to ten individual switches mounted in
	its package. The individual switches are typically
	toggle, rocker, or slide switches.
disable	To deactivate or set to OFF.
diskette	A thin, flexible magnetic disk containing software
	such as test and diagnostic programs, initialization
	files, and all font specifications for the printer.
DP	Data Processing. (See also HS for Draft Print).
draft	A limited dot font used for rough copy; characterized
	by low print quality but fast printing speed.
DRAM	Dynamic Random Access Memory.

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