hex dump
A troubleshooting feature that helps identify the cause of communication
problems between the printer and the computer. When the printer is in
hex dump mode, it prints each code that it receives in hexadecimal
notation and ASCII characters. Also called data dump.
high-speed draft
A mode of draft printing you can select using the SelecType mode or the
EPSON Remote! utility. High-speed draft uses a minimum number of dots
per character to produce extremely high-spee d printing. See also draft and
letter quality.
interface
The connection (via a cable) between the computer and the printer over
which print data is transmitted to the printer.
letter quality (LQ)
The print mode used by your printer when a font other than Draft is
selected. Printing with letter-quality fonts provides better readability and
appearance at a reduced print speed. See also draft and high-speed draft.
line feed (LF)
A control code and control panel button that advances the pap e r on e line
space.
loading position
The position to which the paper is automatically loaded.
overlapping multi-part forms
A kind of continuous paper that provides you with mu lt i-p art fo rm s. T he
page length of the multi-part forms is longer than that of the backing
continuous paper. So when extended, one page’s multi-part forms overlap
the next page’s multi-part forms. The thickness of this overlapping area is
thicker than the printable area.
overlapping multi-part forms with labels
This kind of continuous paper is a combination of overlapping multi-part
forms and continuous forms with labels. Be sure to follow any special
instructions intended for either type. For this paper, make the thickness
settings using the EPSON Label Form Utility.
platen
The black roller that provides a backing for the paper during printing.
printable area
The area of a page on which the printer can print. It is small er t han th e
physical size of the page due to margins.
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