dot matrix
A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a pattern (matrix) of individual dots.
A way of producing bolder characters. Each character is printed twice with the second character printed slightly below the first.
Printing in which each character is twice its normal width.
draft
One of three print qualities available on your printer. Draft uses
less dots per character for faster printing. See also
emphasized printing
A way of producing darker characters. Each character is printed twice, with the second character printed slightly to the right of the first.
Epson Extended Graphics
The Epson Extended Graphics character table contains international accented characters, Greek characters, and character graphics for printing lines, corners, and shaded areas.
ESC (escape)
A special control code used to begin most printer commands.
ESC/P
Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers, a system of commands that lets you control your printer using your computer’s software. The system is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most application software for personal computers.