lpi
Lines per inch. The measurement used in describing the number of lines that will print within one vertical inch. Most printing is done in 6 or 8 lpi.
M
Manual feed
A method of feeding paper to the printer one sheet at a time.
Multilingual
Refers to Code Page 850 that contains the special character sets used for foreign languages.
N
Noise level
See dB(A).
Nonimpact printer
Printers, such as Bubble Jet, ink jet, thermal, and laser models, that form characters by means other than striking the character against the paper. These printers run more quietly than dot matrix and
Nozzle pattern
A test pattern printed by the printer to check that the print head is firing correctly.
O
Off-line
The printer’s communication status in which you cannot transfer data from your computer to the printer. In this mode, you control the printer from the operator panel.
On-line
The printer’s communication status in which it is being controlled by your computer and is ready to receive data.
Operator panel
On this printer, the panel containing the buttons used to control the printer and the various indicator lights. You use this panel to turn the power on or off, set the printer
Overscore
A line printed over a character. See also Underscore.
Overstrike
On dot matrix and ink jet printers, refers to placing a character twice in the same place on a page.
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