Epson EPI-4000 decimal, continuous, See number systems, cpi, bold, byte, buffer, See memory, 2 Glossary, control code, character set, data dump mode, placement--fixed

bold

A print enhancement that produces darker than normal characters and is typically used to add emphasis to a document. Bold is also offered as a font attribute. See weight.

bufferSee memory.byte

A unit of information consisting of eight bits. A byte usually corresponds to one character or code.

character set

A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols that provides you with the characters used in a particular language.

character spacing

Refers to two methods for horizontal character placement--fixed-pitch and proportional spacing.

characters per inch (cpi)

A measure of the size of text characters.

continuous paper

Paper which has sprocket-feed holes on both long edges, is perforated between pages, and is supplied in a folded stack. Also called fanfold paper. The EPI-4000 printer can handle continuous paper by using the optional push tractor unit.

control code

Special codes used to control printer functions such as performing a carriage return or line feed.

cpi

See characters per inch.

data dump mode

See hex dump mode.

decimal

See number systems.

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