dot graphics

A graphic design formed by patterns of dots. Also called bit image graphics.

dot matrix

A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a pattern (matrix) of individual dots.

double-strike printing

A way of producing bolder characters. Each character is printed twice in a single pass of the print head; the second time, the dots are printed slightly below the original dots. Can be used only in draft mode.

double-wide printing

A print width in which each character is twice as wide as normal characters.

draft

One of three print qualities available on your printer. Draft uses fewer dots per character for faster printing. See also near letter

quality.

emphasized printing

A way of producing darker characters. Each character of a line is printed in two passes of the print head; the second time, the dots are printed slightly to the right of the original dots.

Epson Extended Graphics character table

The Epson Extended Graphics character table contains international accented characters, Greek characters, and character graphics for printing lines, corners, and shaded areas.

ESC (escape) code

A special control code used to begin most printer commands.

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