buffer
See memory.
character set
A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols used in a particular language.
ColorSync
Macintosh software that is designed to help you get WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) color output. This software prints colors as you see them on your screen.
default
A value or setting that takes effect when the printer is turned on, reset, or initialized.
download
To transfer information from the computer to the printer.
dpi (dots per inch)
The number of dots per inch is a measure of printer resolution. The higher the number of dots, the higher the resolution.
driver
See printer driver.
FF (Form Feed)
A control code to break the page.
A font whose characters are allotted the same amount of horizontal space, no matter the width of the character. Thus the uppercase M receives the same amount of space as the letter l.
font
A set of characters and symbols that share a common typographic design and style.
font family
The collection of all sizes and styles of a font.
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