interface
The connection (via a cable) between the computer and the printer over
which print data is transmitted to the printer.
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.
See also portrait.
line feed (LF)
A control panel button and control code that advances the paper one line
space.
micro adjust
A printer feature that allows you to precisely adjust the tear-off and
top-of-form positions.
near letter quality (NLQ)
The print mode used by your printer when you select Roman or Sans Serif
as the font. Printing with near letter-quality fonts provides better
readability and appearance at a reduced print speed. See also draft and
high-speed draft.
paper positions
There are three paper positions for continuous paper printing: standby,
tear-off, and top-of-form. For single sheet printing, there is only the
top-of-form position. See also standby position, tear-off position, and
top-of-form position. For detailed information on these positions, see “Paper
positions” on page 5 of the Glossary.
pitch
The size of the font, which is measured in the number of characters per
inch (cpi). The standard is 10 cpi. See also characters per inch.
platen
The black roller that provides a backing for the paper during printing.
portrait
Printing that is oriented upright on the page (as opposed to landscape, in
which printing is sideways on the page). This is the standard orientation
for printing letters or documents. See also landscape.
printable area
The area of a page on which the printer can print. It is smaller than the
physical size of the page due to margins.
printer driver
A software program that runs, or “drives,” a printer. Printer drivers send
commands to your printer to tell it how to print your print job.
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