QMS 1060, User Manual

Page: 286 / 311

Baud or Baud
Rate
QMS 1060 Print System Reference G-2
computer keyboard. ASCII also specifies control characters. The full ASCII
character set is 250+.
Baud or Baud Rate
The speed at which data is transferred between two devices, such as your
printer and computer
Binary
A base2 number system written with the digits 0 or 1. See also bit .
Bit
Binary digit. The bit is the most fundamental unit of information that a
computer can accept. It has two states called 1 (one) and 0 (zero), or on
and off, and can be used to represent a yes/no type of statement. Groups
of bits are used to represent more complex statements, such as characters.
The most common grouping of bits is called a byte, which consists of 8 bits.
See also
ASCII , byte .
Bitmap
A grid composed of small dots used to define an image, line drawing, or
character. See also
raster graphics and rasterization.
Bitmapped Font
A bitmapped font is one in which each character is represented by a set of
dot patterns. Each font size requires a different set of dot patterns.
Buffer
Storage space used to compensate for a difference in rate or sequence of
data flow when transmitting data from one device to another.
Byte
A unit of information consisting of 8 bits, the equivalent of one character.
See also
bit .
Cancel Key
The control panel key that allows you to cancel or end a print job.
Card
See font card and security card .