Epson C4100 Reference Manual - Page 422

printer emulation A set of operating commands that determines how data sent from the computer is interpreted and acted upon. Printer emulations replicate existing printers, such as the HP LaserJet 4. proportional font A font whose characters have varying amounts of horizontal space depending on the width of the character. Thus the uppercase M takes up more horizontal space than the lowercase l. RAM Random Access Memory. The portion of the printer's memory used as a buffer and for storing user-defined characters. All data stored in RAM is lost when the printer is turned off. reset To refresh the printer's memory and erase the current print jobs. resident font A font that is stored permanently in the printer's memory. resolution A measure of the fineness and clarity of images produced by the printer or monitor. Printer resolution is measured in dots per inch. Monitor resolution is measured in pixels. RITech Resolution Improvement Technology. A feature that smooths the jagged edges of printed lines or shapes. ROM Read Only Memory. A portion of memory that can only be read and cannot be used for data storage. ROM retains its contents when you turn off the printer. sans serif font A font lacking serifs. scalable font See outline font. serif The small decorative strokes that come off the main lines of a character. sRGB A standard default red green blue (RGB) color space that is device independent. 422 Glossary