ESC/P

Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. The system of commands lets you perform software control of your printer from your computer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most applications software for personal computers.

fontA font is a style of type designated by a family name.formIn printer terminology, a form normally refers to a page.form feed

Refers to both a control code and a panel button that advances the paper to the top of the next page.

hexadecimal (hex) See number system.initialize

To completely reset the printer settings to their initial default status by turning the printer on or by sending an INIT signal. This also clears the input data buffer.

input buffer

The memory in the printer in which data sent from the computer is stored while waiting to be printed.

interface

The means of connection between the computer and printer. See also parallel interface and serial interface.

Glossary GL-5