Canon BJ-30 Page orientation, Parallel interface, Pitch, Platen, Point size, Portrait orientation

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Page orientation

Refers to the direction of print on the page. Printing across the width of a page is called portrait orientation. Printing across the length of a page is called landscape orientation.

Parallel interface

An interface that transmits multiple bits simultaneously (usually in one- byte segments). Your printer has a built-in, Centronics-type parallel interface. See also Interface port.

Pitch

Refers to the number of characters per inch that can be composed using a fixed space font.

Platen

Printer component that holds the paper in position during ink transfer.

Point size

Character height is defined in points; one point is 1/72 inch. For instance, this text is printed using a 10-point font.

Portrait orientation

Refers to printing across the width of the page (letter style). This is the opposite of landscape orientation, which is printing across the length of the page.

Prestige

One of the fonts resident in this printer. This font, which you can access in either BJ mode or Epson LQ mode, can be printed in fixed pitch or using proportional spacing.

Print head

The printing mechanism that contains the print head nozzles (128) and ejects the ink during printing.

Print head capping

An automatic protection function that prevents the print head and BJ cartridges from drying out or becoming clogged with dust.

Print mode

A printer state during the printing operation. You can set the following modes on or off for a combination of print modes: High Quality, Economy, and Fine.

Printer command

Also called ESCape sequences. See ESCape sequences.

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