host
The computer that provides services and enables startup and management of the peripheral devices, such as printers.
image area
The printable portion of a page. Like most printers, the DEClaser 2100 does not allow printing to the physical edge of the page.
initialize
To set starting values such as counters, switches, or addresses, at the beginning of, or at prescribed points in a computer routine.
interface
Connects two devices (through the interface cable) such as a computer and printer, making it possible for them to communicate with each other. The DEClaser 2100 printer supports a parallel (Centronics) and a serial (RS232C) interface.
landscape printing
A method of printing characters parallel to the long edge of the paper. Landscape printing is typically used for printing wide charts or tables.
LCD
Abbreviation for liquid crystal display. The printer messages appear on the LCD, which is part of the control panel.
letter size
The North American paper size of 8 ½" x 11".
line weight
The thickness of a line. The thicker the line, the heavier the line weight.
menu
Menus contain the features and values to configure the printer. For example, the LAYOUT menu contains features such as offsetX and offsetY, which are used to configure margins on the page. There are six menus for the DEClaser 2100 printer that in total constitute the current printer settings.
moisture content
The ratio of water to the dry mass of paper. The moisture content can vary depending on the type of paper and the amount of humidity it is exposed to.
