Epson EPI-4000, User Manual

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bold
A print enhancement that produces darker than normal characters
and is typically used to add emphasis to
a
document. Bold is also
offered as a font attribute. See weight.
buffer
See memory.
byte
A unit of information consisting of eight bits. A byte usually
corresponds to one character or code.
character set
A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols that provides you with
the characters used in a particular language.
character spacing
Refers to two methods for horizontal character placement--fixed-
pitch and proportional spacing.
characters per inch (cpi)
A measure of the size of text characters.
continuous paper
Paper which has sprocket-feed holes on both long edges, is
perforated between pages, and is supplied in a folded stack. Also
called fanfold paper. The EPI-4000 printer can handle
continuous
paper by using the optional push tractor unit.
control code
Special codes used to control printer functions such as performing a
carriage return or line feed.
cpi
See characters per inch.
data dump mode
See hex dump mode.
decimal
See number systems.
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