Epson SQ-2550 User Manual

Glossary

control code
Besides the codes for printable characters, the ASCII standard

also includes 33 other codes which are called control codes.

These control codes perform such functions as sounding the

beeper and performing a carriage return or line feed.

An optional, detachable device that automatically feeds single

sheets of paper into the printer.

A troubleshooting feature. When the printer is in data dump

mode, each code that is receives is printed in hexadecimal

notation as well as ASCII codes that stand for the characters.

Sometimes called hex dump.

See number systems.

A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is

turned on, reset, or initialized.

A graphic design formed by patterns of dots.

A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed
by a pattern (matrix) of individual dots.

Printing in which each character is twice as high as normal.