Glossary
EthernetAcommunication hardware for a
The settings that are programmed into a printer at the factory. The printer uses these settings unless they are replaced by user selected settings entered from the control panel or through application software.
Flow controlSee Serial protocol.
FontA complete set of characters and symbols in one size, typeface, and style. Size refers to the character height, and is usually measured in points (1/72 inch). Typeface refers to the character design, such as Courier, Times, or Helvetica. Style refers to the character appearance, such as Italic or Bold. Typical examples of fonts are
GLOSSARY
Fuser unitOne of the internal parts of a page printer. The fuser unit bonds the toner to the paper. It consists of a heat roller and a pressure roller that the paper passes under after toner has been applied.
Hex dumpA special printout used for troubleshooting. A hex dump shows all data sent by the computer to the printer, including control characters. The data in a hex dump is expressed in hexadecimal format.
InitializationResets the printer to its
The means by which information is transferred from one part of a system to another. For example, the cable between the printer and the computer is an interface.
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