Star Micronics LC-8021 Appendix F Glossary, Centronics cable, control code, emulation, LQ font

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Appendix F: Glossary

Centronics cable

Parallel cable normally used to connect the printer to the computer.

control code

A numeric code that instructs the printer to perform an operation. For example, the computer sends the printer a form feed control code (12) to tell it to eject the current page.

Electronic DIP Switch settings

Printer settings that take effect when you switch on the printer. You can change these settings using the control panel.

emulation

Ability of one printer to act like (emulate) another type of printer.

hexadecimal dump

Printout of all character codes and control codes as they are received by the printer, along with their hexadecimal values.

multi-part forms

Forms that consist of more than one sheet. This printer can print on forms that have up to five sheets.

LQ font

Letter-quality font.

off-line

Printer mode in which the printer will not accept data or continue printing.

on-line

Printer mode in which the printer is ready to print.

pitch

The number of characters printed per horizontal inch.

power outlet

Local AC power source that you plug into to supply power to your printer. Be sure that your printer is rated for the electrical power in your area. Your printer’s rating can be found on the plate on the bottom of the printer.

print head

The component of the printer that transfers the image to the paper.

Quiet mode

Mode that reduces printing noise. Also reduces printing speed.

ribbon cartridge

Contains the printer ribbon.

serial-to-parallel interface converter

Option that makes it possible to connect the printer to a computer via a serial interface instead of the standard Centronics parallel interface.