Glossary
The following definitions apply specifically to printers.
application program
A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning.
ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols.
bidirectional printing
Printing in which the print head goes from left to right only on every other line. On the other lines, it goes from right to left. This increases the speed of printing because the head prints in both directions.
bit
A binary digit (0 or 1), which is the smallest unit of information used by a printer or computer.
buffer
The portion of the printer’s memory used to store data before printing it.
byte
A unit of information consisting of eight bits.
character set
A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols.
Glossary