Epson LQ-630 Dépliant

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Glossary
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Glossary
ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding 
system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols.
auto line feed
When this feature is selected in the default-setting mode, each carriage-return 
(CR) code is automatically followed by a line-feed (LF) code.
bidirectional printing
Printing in which the print head prints in both directions (bidirectionally). This 
increases the print speed but may reduce precise vertical alignment. Bidirectional 
printing is this printer’s standard printing mode. See also unidirectional printing.
buffer
The portion of the printer’s memory used to store data before it is printed.
character table
A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols that constitute the set of characters 
used in a particular language.
characters per inch (cpi)
A measurement of the size of text characters.
continuous paper
Paper that has sprocket-feed holes on both sides, is perforated between pages, 
and is supplied in a folded stack. Also called fanfold paper.
control code
A special code used to control a printer function such as performing a carriage 
return or line feed.
cpi
data dump
default
A value that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized.
dithering
A way of arranging dots on a page to simulate a shade or tone.