Epson LQ-2550 User Manual - Page 261

dot graphics A graphic design formed by patterns of dots. dot matrix A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a pattern (matrix) of individual dots. double-high printing Printing in which each character is twice as high as normal. double-strike printing A way of producing bolder characters. Each character is printed twice; the second time, the dots are printed slightly below the original dots. double-wide printing A print width in which each character is twice as wide as normal characters. draft One of two print qualities available on your printer. Draft uses a minimum number of dots per character for high-speed printing. See also Letter Quality. emphasized printing A way of producing darker characters. Each character is printed twice, with the second slightly to the right of the first. Epson Extended Graphics The Epson Extended Graphics character table contains international accented characters, Greek characters, and character graphics for printing lines, comers, and shaded areas. ESC (escape) A special control code used to begin most printer commands. ESC/P Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. The system of commands lets you control your printer using your computer's software. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most applications software for personal computers. font A style of type designated by a family name. Glossary GL-3