Epson C204001 - DFX 8500 B/W Dot-matrix Printer, User Manual

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hex dump
A troubleshooting feature that helps advanced users detect the cause of
communication problems between the printer and computer. When the
printer is in hex dump mode, it prints each code that it receives in
hexadecimal notation and ASCII code. Also called data dump.
high-speed draft
One of three print qualities available on your printer. High-speed draft
uses a minimum number of dots per character to produce extremely
high-speed printing. See also draft and near letter quality.
initialize
To establish the initial default status of the printer by turning the printer
on or sending an INIT signal.
input buffer
See memory.
interface
The connection between the computer and the printer. A parallel interface
transmits data one character or code at a time, and a serial interface
transmits data one bit at a time.
line feed (LF)
A control code and control panel button that advances the paper one line
space.
memory
The printer, like a computer, has a memory. When you print a file from a
computer, the contents of the file are transferred quickly from the
computer’ s memory to the printer’s memory. The printer then prints
information from its own memory. This frees the computer to do other
work while the printer is still working. The printer memory is sometimes
called the buffer, or the input buffer.
micro feed
A feature that adjusts the top-of-form, printing, and tear-off positions.
near letter quality (NLQ)
One of three print qualities available on your printer. Near letter quality
reduces the print speed and increases the number of dots per character to
produce high-resolution characters. See also draft and high-speed draft.
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