QMS 2425, Reference

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Peripheral Device
A hardware device connected to a computer (such as a printer) or to a
printer (such as an external hard disk).
Permanent Soft Fonts
Permanent soft fonts are soft fonts downloaded into the printer's memory
that remain resident there, even if the printer is reset, until the printer is
turned off or the fonts are deleted by an application. See also
download.
Physical Memory
The amount of RAM installed in the printer.
Point Size
The height of a character or symbol in a font. There are 72 points per inch.
This text is printed using a 10 point font.
Portrait Orientation
See orientation.
PostScript
A page description language trademarked by Adobe Systems Incorporat-
ed. PostScript Level 2 capabilities, among others, are implemented in your
printer through a QMS-developed PostScript emulation. PostScript Level
2 emulation is the native language of your printer’s controller. It describes
text, graphics, and page images to the printer.
Previous Key
The control panel key that returns through the list of previous selections or
options for the current menu. When changing the character information,
use this key to return to the previous choice for the current input (underlined)
character.
Print Density
Print density refers to the relative darkness of print on the page. Very dense
print appears totally black. Less dense print looks lighter, with solid-filled
areas not totally covered. Print density can be adjusted by a lever inside
the printer.