Epson FX-880 User Manual page 202

default
A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on,
reset, or initialized. Also known as a factory setting.
dot matrix
A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a
pattern (matrix) of individual dots.
draft
The print mode used by your printer when you select Draft or Draft
Condensed as the font. The Draft font uses fewer dots per character for
faster printing. See also high-speed draft and near letter quality.
driver
See printer driver.
ESC/P
Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Printers. This is the system
of commands your computer uses to control your printer. It is standard
for all EPSON printers and supported by most application software for
personal computers.
fanfold paper
See continuous paper.
font
A style of type designated by a name such as Roman or Sans Serif.
form feed (FF)
A control code and control panel button that advances the paper to the
next top-of-form position.
hex dump
A troubleshooting feature that helps identify the cause of communication
problems between the printer and the computer. When the printer is in
hex dump mode, it prints each code that it receives in hexadecimal
notation and ASCII characters. Also called data dump.
high-speed draft
A draft printing mode you can select using the default-setting mode or
the EPSON Remote! utility. High-speed draft uses a minimum number of
dots per character to produce extremely high-speed printing. See also
draft and near letter quality.
interface
The connection (via a cable) between the computer and the printer over
which print data is transmitted to the printer.
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