Digital Equipment DEClaser 1100 Series, Руководство оператора

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Glossary
ASCII
Abbreviation for American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
The ASCII code table is widely used for data processing and communication,
providing a set of characters and commands. The codes listed represent a
set of characters and commands.
A4 paper size
The European paper size of 210 mm x 297 mm.
basis weight
A measurement used to describe the paper weight density in grams per
square meter. Acceptable basis weight ranges for the printer are from
60g/m
2
to 105g/m
2
, or the equivalent of 16 lb. to 28 lb. To determine the
basis weight in pounds, divide the g/m
2
by 3.75.
baud rate
The speed (bits/second) at which the computer and the printer communicate
when a serial interface is used.
bitmap
An image in digitized form that can be stored, transmitted, and reproduced
precisely.
bitmap font
The type of font created from a bitmap pattern. A bitmap font has a fixed
size, similar to the type set in typography. The Courier font that resides in
the DEClaser 1100 printer is an example of a bitmap font.
buffer
An area in the printer’s memory used for temporary storage of data during
input and output operations.
built-in fonts
Fonts that reside in memory and are shipped with the printer. These fonts
are sometimes referred to as internal, or resident, fonts.
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