Epson EPL-5900L, Reference Manual

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Glossary
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.
memory
The part of the printer’s electronic system that is used to store information. Some
information is fixed and is used to control how the printer operates. Information
that is sent to the printer from the computer (such as downloaded fonts) is stored
in memory temporarily. See also
RAM and ROM .
orientation
Refers to the direction in which characters are printed on a page. This direction
is either portrait or landscape.
photoconductor unit
A component of the printer that contains a light-sensitive print drum which
permanently fixes the toner onto paper.
pitch
A measure of the number of characters per inch (cpi) for fixed-width fonts.
portrait
Printing that is oriented upright on the page (as opposed to landscape, in which
printing is oriented sideways on the page). This is the standard orientation for
printing letters or documents.
printer driver
See driver .
RAM
Random Access Memory (RAM) is where temporary information is stored.
reset
To refresh the printer’s memory and erase the current print jobs.
resolution
A measure of the fineness and clarity of images produced by the printer
or monitor. Printer resolution is measured in dots per inch. Monitor resolution
is measured in pixels.
RITech
Resolution Improvement Technology. A feature that smooths the jagged edges
of printed lines or shapes.
ROM
Read Only Memory (ROM) is where permanent information is stored.
status sheet
A report that lists the printer settings and other printer information.