self test

A method of checking the operation of the printer. When the self test is run, the printer prints out its current DIP switch settings and the characters that are stored in its ROM.

serial interface

See interface.

standby position

The position the paper is in after you manually load it onto the first few pins of the tractor sprockets. When the printer switches tractors, it automatically reverses the previously loaded paper back to this position.

tear-off button

A button that lets you use the automatic tear-off feature. See automatic tear-off.

tear-off position

The position the printer feeds the paper to when you press the TEAR OFF button. This position can be adjusted using micro-feed so that the paper’s perforation meets the printer’s tear-off edge.

top of form position

The position on the paper that the printer recognizes as the first printable line. The printer feeds the paper to this position when it loads the paper. This position can be adjusted using micro-feed.

user-defined characters

Characters that are defined and stored in the printer by the user. Also known as download characters.

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