Epson LX-1170 manual Glossary

Glossary

ASCII

American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols.

auto line feed

When this feature is selected in the default-setting mode, each carriage-return (CR) code is automatically followed by a line-feed (LF) code.

bidirectional printing

Printing in which the print head prints in both directions (bidirectionally). This increases the print speed but may reduce precise vertical alignment. Bidirectional printing is this printer’s standard printing mode. See also unidirectional printing.

buffer

The portion of the printer’s memory used to store data before it is printed.

character table

A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols that constitute the set of characters used in a particular language.

characters per inch (cpi)

A measurement of the size of text characters.

continuous paper

Paper that has sprocket-feed holes on both sides, is perforated between pages, and is supplied in a folded stack. Also called fanfold paper.

control code

A special code used to control a printer function such as performing a carriage return or line feed.

cpi

See characters per inch (cpi).

data dump

See hex dump.

default

A value that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized.

dithering

A way of arranging dots on a page to simulate a shade or tone.

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