interface

The connection between the computer and the printer. A parallel interface transmits data one character or code at a time, and a serial interface transmits data one bit at a time.

italic

A typestyle in which the characters slant. This sentence is italicized.

Letter Quality (LQ)

One of two print qualities available on your printer. Letter Quality reduces the print speed and increases the number of dots per character to increase the print quality. Draft uses a minimum number of dots per character for high-speed printing.

line feed

A control code and a panel button that advances the paper one line space.

on line

When the printer is on line, it is in communication with the computer connected to it.

parallel interface

See interface.

Parity is a method for a computer and printer to check the reliability of data transmission.

pitch

Indicates the number of characters per inch (cpi).

platen

The black roller that provides a backing for the printing.

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