Epson ActionPrinter 3260 User Manual - Page 110
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GIossary The following definitions apply specifically to printers. If a word is italicized, see that topic for more information. application program A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and Symbols. bidirectional printing Printing in which the print head prints in both directions. This increases the speed of printing. bit A binary digit (0 or 1), which is the smallest unit of information used by a printer or computer. buffer The portion of the printer's memory used to store data before printing it. byte A unit of information consisting of eight bits. characters per inch (cpi) A measure of the size of text characters, sometimes referred to as pitch. The printer's default setting is 10 cpi. character table A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols that provides you with the characters used in a particular language. condensed printing Printing in which the width of each character is approximately 60% of the width of standard characters. Useful for fitting wide tables or spreadsheets onto a paper. continuous paper Paper that has sprocket-feed holes on each side, is perforated between pages, and is supplied in a folded stack. Also called fanfold paper. control code Special codes used to control printer functions (such as a carriage return or line feed) instead of printing characters. Glossary GL-1