serial interface

See interface.

status sheet

A report that lists the SelecType settings and other printer information. You can print this report using the SelecType feature.

style

Refers to whether or not a character is slanted. The two styles are upright and italic (oblique).

symbol set

A collection of symbols (letters, numbers, and special characters) used by a font. Symbols are assigned to specific codes in a character table.

test print

A method of checking the operation of the printer. When a test print is performed with the SelecType feature, the printer prints out one of the two test patterns (vertical or horizontal lines).

toner

Adry, powder-like substance composed of resin and pigment. Toner is used to form the image during the printing process.

transfer charger wire

A metal wire used to impact a static charge to the paper, causing toner particles on the drum to transfer to the surface of the paper.

typeface

A set of characters all of a single design in which the characters share common features such as body shape. The typeface is given a name such as Courier.

weight

The boldness or thickness of a character. Weight is selected as a font parameter.

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