Star Micronics 800C user manual Glossary

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Glossary

To further aid you in the understanding of the printer and computer peripherals, we have created this glossary of terms. Some of the terms listed in this glossary appear in this User's Manual, while others are commonly used computer terminology.

A

Application

A program that you use to perform a specific task on your computer. These include programs for word-processing or graphics creation.

ATM fonts

An abbreviation for Adobe Type Manager. This font system was developed by Adobe Sys- tems.

Buffer

A "holding area" in the memory where infor- mation can be stored by one program or device and then read by another. For example, some printers have built-in memory to store text that comes from the computer faster than it can printed. This memory, which frees the computer for other work while the printer is printing is called a printer buffer.

Attribute

The characteristics of a font. It includes orien- tation, symbol set, spacing, pitch, point size, style, stroke and typeface.

Button

An image on your screen which resembles a push-button. You can click to designate, con- firm or cancel an action.

B

Backup

To make a copy of the original floppy diskette or a file on the hard disk. Making a backup of your disks or files ensures that you won't lose data if the originals are lost or damaged.

Bit

Binary digit. This is the smallest unit of infor- mation that a computer can hold. The value of a bit (which is either 1 or 0) represents a two- way choice (on or off, true or false, black or white).

Bitmap

A set of bits that represent a graphic image.

Bitmapped character

A character in a font that's rendered as a bitmap and drawn as a pixel pattern on the screen. See also font and pixel.

Bitmapped font

A font in a single point size made up of bit- mapped characters. Some fonts stored in the computer system are bitmapped fonts.

Byte

A series of 8 bits that represent one character.

C

Cancel button

A button that appears in most dialog boxes which you can use to cancel any command or option you may have chosen.

Central processing unit (CPU)

The brain of the computer. It is the micropro- cessor which performs the actual computations.

Centronics parallel port

A standard wiring configuration for parallel data transmission. Centronics is often used as a syn- onym for the parallel standard developed by Centronics Inc.

Character set

The complete set of characters available in a font.

Checkbox

A small box associated with an option in a dia- log box or window. You can click on the check- box to turn the option on or off. An option is on when there is an X in the checkbox.

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Contents WinType 800C Trademark Acknowledgments Bescheinigung des ImporteursContents Specifications Maintenance & troubleshootingIntroduction Features of the printer How to use this manualReference information GlossaryPaper tray Printer componentsPaper tray base Paper tray coverTop cover Bobbin sockets Vii Unpacking and checking the package contents Setting up your printerDescription Model Number Yield Per RollDescription Model Number Size Sheets/Pack Preparing to print Placing the printerSteps Loading paperGrooves for the bobbin Page Page Steps Power OFF Page Installing the printer driver and TrueType fonts Installing the printer driver and TrueType fontsPage Custom Install TrueType font samples Without Install FontControl panel Printing with WinType 800CRecommended print media Media Type Dimensions Recommended TypeLoading print media Operating the printerReplace the paper tray cover Printable area Printable Area Getting ready to print Page DIP switch settings Changing halftones Changing halftones and image qualityError High speed printing Click on Use Max. Memory Click on Fast Print to PortFilm Roll Paper Size Monochrome Color Other buttons in the Options dialog box Intensity Steps Click on the Drop-down list box to reveal media sizes Do not touch this sensor Replacing the film rollPage Changing the film roll setting Page Printing with iron-on transfer Steps for transferring the image on the cloth Steps for the finishing process Page Maintaining your printer Maintenance & troubleshootingDampen a soft cloth with ethanol Page Wipe the paper feeders with the soft cloth Make sure that Ready lamp is lit Per eject. Proceed to on Clearing paper jamsPage Transporting your printer Inside of the printer Remove the paper tray cover and the paper tray base Region of problem Description TroubleshootingPrinted image has vertical lines Check Possible remedyOverall print is light Check Possible remedy Patterns appear where print density is high Overall print is dark Check Possible remedyColor variations are too large Only part of the image is printed Check Possible remedy Paper jams occur frequently Check Possible remedyTwo sheets of paper are fed at the same time Print Type Items that can be changed with the DIP switches Other DIP switch settingsPinout of interface connector Reference information SpecificationsPrinter supply accessories Power supplyMemory InterfacePrinter supply options Glossary Configuration CommandError Diffusion DefaultHalftone Gamma CorrectionHandshaking Hex dumpPostScript PortraitTitle bar TrueType fontIndex SymbolsLPT1 RAM Customer response Customer service information
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