QMS 1060, User Manual

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Fixed Spacing
Glossary
G-5
ESP
Emulation Sensing Processor. ESP technology uses a form of artificial
intelligence to analyze incoming file data from any of the printer's interfaces,
ESP technology, which works with most popular commercially available
applications, selects the appropriate printer language from those installed
on the printer and processes the print job, freeing the user from the need
to change printer switch settings or send software commands to accom-
modate different printer languages.
Ethernet Network
A linear local area network developed by Xerox, Digital Equipment Corp.,
and Intel in 1976 and is now an industry standard.
ETX/ACK
End Of Text/Acknowledgment. ETX/ACK is an option for handling software
flow control.
Factory Default
The printer settings that are programmed into the printer at the factory.
These settings are used unless they are changed at the printer control panel
or overridden by settings in an application, QMS Document Option Com-
mands, or PS Executive Series Utilities. See also
default .
Flash ROM
Quick loading, reprogrammable memory that holds information even when
the printer’s power is turned off. The 1060 Print System has Flash memory
available to hold system code and future system upgrades. The chief
advantage of Flash memory is that system upgrades can be loaded from
a floppy disk without the necessity of swapping out expensive EPROMS or
having to place a service call.
Fixed Spacing
Uniform horizontal spacing between characters and symbols in a font
composed of characters of uniform width. For example, in fixed spacing an
“i” has the same space allotment as a “w.” Fonts with fixed spacing have a
specific number of characters per inch, or pitch. See also
pitch and
proportional spacing .