ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols.
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Glossary
auto line feed
When this setting is turned on using the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility, each carriage return (CR) code is automatically followed by a line feed (LF) code.
When this setting is turned on using the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility, each carriage return (CR) code is automatically followed by a line feed (LF) code.
bidirectional printing
Printing in which the print head prints in both directions (bidirectionally). This increases the print speed but may reduce precise vertical alignment. Bidirectional printing is the printer’s standard printing mode.
Printing in which the print head prints in both directions (bidirectionally). This increases the print speed but may reduce precise vertical alignment. Bidirectional printing is the printer’s standard printing mode.
buffer
The portion of the printer’s memory used to store data before it is printed.
The portion of the printer’s memory used to store data before it is printed.
character table
A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols that constitute the set of characters used in a particular language.
A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols that constitute the set of characters used in a particular language.
characters per inch (cpi)
A measure of the size of text characters.
A measure of the size of text characters.
continuous paper
Paper that has sprocket-feed holes on both sides, is perforated between pages, and is supplied in a folded stack. Also called fanfold paper.
Paper that has sprocket-feed holes on both sides, is perforated between pages, and is supplied in a folded stack. Also called fanfold paper.
control code
A special code used to control a printer function such as a carriage return or line feed.
A special code used to control a printer function such as a carriage return or line feed.
cpi
A measure of the size of text characters.
A measure of the size of text characters.
data dump
A troubleshooting feature that helps identify the cause of communication problems between the printer and the computer. When the printer is in hex dump mode, it prints each code that it receives in hexadecimal notation and as ASCII characters. Also called hex dump.
A troubleshooting feature that helps identify the cause of communication problems between the printer and the computer. When the printer is in hex dump mode, it prints each code that it receives in hexadecimal notation and as ASCII characters. Also called hex dump.
default
A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized. Also known as a factory setting.
A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized. Also known as a factory setting.
dithering
A halftoning method in which dots are printed in a predetermined pattern to simulate a shade or tone. Dithering works best for images with solid colors, such as charts and graphs.
A halftoning method in which dots are printed in a predetermined pattern to simulate a shade or tone. Dithering works best for images with solid colors, such as charts and graphs.
dot matrix
A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a pattern (matrix) of individual dots.
A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a pattern (matrix) of individual dots.
draft
The print mode used by your printer when you select Draft as the font. The Draft font uses fewer dots per character for faster printing. See also high-speed draft and near letter quality.
The print mode used by your printer when you select Draft as the font. The Draft font uses fewer dots per character for faster printing. See also high-speed draft and near letter quality.
driver
A software program that runs, or “drives,” a printer. Printer drivers send commands to your printer to tell it how to print your print job.
A software program that runs, or “drives,” a printer. Printer drivers send commands to your printer to tell it how to print your print job.
ESC/P®
Abbreviation for EPSON® Standard Code for Printers. This is the system of commands your computer uses to control your printer. It is standard for all EPSON printers and supported by most application software for personal computers.
Abbreviation for EPSON® Standard Code for Printers. This is the system of commands your computer uses to control your printer. It is standard for all EPSON printers and supported by most application software for personal computers.
ESC/P 2
The enhanced version of the ESC/P printer command language. Commands in this language produce laser-like results, such as scalable fonts and enhanced graphics.
The enhanced version of the ESC/P printer command language. Commands in this language produce laser-like results, such as scalable fonts and enhanced graphics.
fanfold paper
Paper that has sprocket-feed holes on both sides, is perforated between pages, and is supplied in a folded stack. Also called continuous paper.
Paper that has sprocket-feed holes on both sides, is perforated between pages, and is supplied in a folded stack. Also called continuous paper.
font
A style of type designated by a name such as Roman or Sans Serif.
A style of type designated by a name such as Roman or Sans Serif.
form feed (FF)
A control panel button and control code that advances the paper to the next top-of-form position.
A control panel button and control code that advances the paper to the next top-of-form position.
halftoning
A method of using dot patterns to represent an image. Halftoning makes it possible to produce varying shades of gray using only black dots, or a nearly infinite array of colors using only a few colors of dots.
A method of using dot patterns to represent an image. Halftoning makes it possible to produce varying shades of gray using only black dots, or a nearly infinite array of colors using only a few colors of dots.
hex dump
A troubleshooting feature that helps identify the cause of communication problems between the printer and the computer. When the printer is in hex dump mode, it prints each code that it receives in hexadecimal notation and as ASCII characters. Also called data dump.
A troubleshooting feature that helps identify the cause of communication problems between the printer and the computer. When the printer is in hex dump mode, it prints each code that it receives in hexadecimal notation and as ASCII characters. Also called data dump.
high-speed draft
A draft printing mode you can select using the printer’s default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. High-speed draft uses a minimum number of dots per character to produce extremely high-speed printing.
A draft printing mode you can select using the printer’s default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. High-speed draft uses a minimum number of dots per character to produce extremely high-speed printing.
interface
The connection (via a cable) between the computer and the printer over which print data is transmitted to the printer.
The connection (via a cable) between the computer and the printer over which print data is transmitted to the printer.
landscape
Printing that is oriented sideways on the page. This orientation gives you a page that is wider than it is high and is useful for printing spreadsheets.
Printing that is oriented sideways on the page. This orientation gives you a page that is wider than it is high and is useful for printing spreadsheets.
line feed (LF)
A control panel button and control code that advances the paper one line space.
A control panel button and control code that advances the paper one line space.
micro adjust
A printer feature that allows you to precisely adjust the tear-off and top-of-form positions.
A printer feature that allows you to precisely adjust the tear-off and top-of-form positions.
paper positions
There are three paper positions for continuous paper printing: standby, tear-off, and top-of-form. For single sheet printing, there is only the top-of-form position.
There are three paper positions for continuous paper printing: standby, tear-off, and top-of-form. For single sheet printing, there is only the top-of-form position.
pitch
The size of the font, which is measured in the number of characters per inch (cpi). The standard is 10 cpi.
The size of the font, which is measured in the number of characters per inch (cpi). The standard is 10 cpi.
platen
The black roller that provides a backing for the paper during printing.
The black roller that provides a backing for the paper during printing.
portrait
Printing that is oriented upright on the page (as opposed to landscape, in which printing is sideways on the page). This is the standard orientation for printing letters or documents.
Printing that is oriented upright on the page (as opposed to landscape, in which printing is sideways on the page). This is the standard orientation for printing letters or documents.
printable area
The area of a page on which the printer can print. It is smaller than the physical size of the page due to margins.
The area of a page on which the printer can print. It is smaller than the physical size of the page due to margins.
printer driver
A software program that runs, or “drives,” a printer. Printer drivers send commands to your printer to tell it how to print your print job.
A software program that runs, or “drives,” a printer. Printer drivers send commands to your printer to tell it how to print your print job.
proportional font
A font whose characters take up 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.
A font whose characters take up 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.
reset
To return a printer to its default settings.
To return a printer to its default settings.
resolution
A measure of the amount of detail that can be represented. Resolution of printed images is measured using the number of dots per inch (dpi).
A measure of the amount of detail that can be represented. Resolution of printed images is measured using the number of dots per inch (dpi).
self test
A method used to check the operation of the printer. When you run the self test, the printer prints the characters stored in its ROM (Read Only Memory).
A method used to check the operation of the printer. When you run the self test, the printer prints the characters stored in its ROM (Read Only Memory).
standby position
The position of your continuous paper when it is attached to the tractor but not loaded in the printer.
The position of your continuous paper when it is attached to the tractor but not loaded in the printer.
Tear Off Bin button
A control panel button that feeds the perforation of continuous paper to the tear-off position, and when pressed again, feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position.
A control panel button that feeds the perforation of continuous paper to the tear-off position, and when pressed again, feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position.
tear-off position
The position of your continuous paper when you finish printing if auto tear-off mode is on or if you press the Tear Off/Card button. Using the micro adjust feature, you can adjust the tear-off position so that the paper’s perforation is aligned with the printer’s tear-off edge.
The position of your continuous paper when you finish printing if auto tear-off mode is on or if you press the Tear Off/Card button. Using the micro adjust feature, you can adjust the tear-off position so that the paper’s perforation is aligned with the printer’s tear-off edge.
top-of-form position
The position on the paper that the printer recognizes as the first printable line. This is the default top margin position.
The position on the paper that the printer recognizes as the first printable line. This is the default top margin position.
unidirectional printing
Printing in which the print head prints in one direction only. Unidirectional printing is useful for printing graphics because it provides precise vertical alignment. You can select unidirectional printing using the printer’s default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility.
Printing in which the print head prints in one direction only. Unidirectional printing is useful for printing graphics because it provides precise vertical alignment. You can select unidirectional printing using the printer’s default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility.