Baud Rate or

Baud

on a standard computer keyboard as well as for control characters. The full ASCII character set is 250+.

Baud Rate or Baud

The data transfer rate between two devices, such as your computer and your printer. Both devices must be configured for the same baud rate. Your printer’s baud rate ranges from 300 to 38,400 bits per second.

Bit

An acronym for binary digit. The bit is the most fundamental unit of information that a computer can accept. It has two states called 1 (one) and 0 (zero), or on and off, and can be used to represent a yes/no type of statement. Groups of bits are used to represent more complex statements, such as characters. The most common grouping of bits is called a byte, which consists of 8 bits. See also ASCII, byte.

Bitmap

A grid composed of small dots used to define an image, line drawing, or character. See also raster graphics.

Bitmapped Font

A bitmapped font is a one in which each character is represented by a set of dot patterns. Each font size requires a different set of dot patterns.

Buffer

Storage space used to compensate for a difference in rate or sequence of data flow when transmitting data from one device to another.

Byte

A unit of information consisting of 8 bits, the equivalent of one character. See also bit.

Cancel Key

The control panel key that cancels a print job or sends an end-of-job indicator to a print job waiting for incoming data. It is not necessary to take the printer off line before using the Cancel key.

Card

See emulation card, font card, and security card.

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QMS 1660 Print System Reference