Epson EPI-4000, User Manual

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Glossary
Note that these definitions apply specifically to printers.
application program
A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such
as word processing or graphics.
ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A
standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters
and symbols.
auto line feed
When this feature is enabled using the SelecType setting, each
carriage return code (CR) is automatically accompanied by a line
feed (LF) code.
baud rate
A measure of the speed of data transmission. Usually equivalent to
bits per second.
bidirectional printing
Printing in which the print head goes from left to right only on
every other line. On other lines, it goes from right to left. This
increases the speed of printing because the print head prints in both
directions.
binary
See number systems.
bit
A binary digit (0 or 1), which is the smallest unit of information
used by a printer or computer. See
also
number systems.
bit image graphics
A graphic design formed by patterns of dots. Also called dot
graphics.
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