pull tractor unit
An optional device that feeds continuous paper and multi-part
forms through the printer.
push tractor
A built-in device that feeds continuous paper through the printer.
R A M
Acronym for Random Access Memory. The portion of the printer’s
memory used as a buffer and as a place for storing user-defined
characters. All data stored in RAM is lost when the printer is turned
off.
reset
To return a printer to its defaults, either by a command, an INIT
signal, code, or by turning the printer off and on.
self test
A method of checking the operation of the printer. When the self
test is run, the printer prints out its current DIP switch settings and
the characters that are stored in its ROM (Read Only Memory).
serial interface
A serial interface transmits data one bit at a time. See also
parallel
interface.
short tear-off
A feature that automatically feeds
the
perforation of continuous
paper to the tear-off position to be removed by the operator, and
then draws the paper back to the loading position. These positions
can be adjusted using the micro-adjustment feature. See also
micro-
adjustment
and
loading position.
10
cpi
A character spacing of 10 characters per inch. This is often the
standard or default pitch. Also referred to as pica.
tractor
The part of the printer
that
moves continuous paper through the
printer by its sprockets gripping the holes in continuous paper.
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