Panasonic KX-P2130 Operating Instructions Manual page 79

Parallel interface:
Perforation:
Pitch:
Platen:
Printable area:
Printer drivers:
Printing area:
Proportional spacing
(PS):
Glossary
Transmitting data one byte at a time from computer to printer.
Perforation indicates the tear position on the fanfold paper.
(w P. 60)
Pitch is the number of characters which will print in one inch. Pitch is
equivalent to characters per inch (cpi).
Platen is the rubber roller which is a backing for the paper when printing.
The area of a page where the print quality is assured.
Most of today's off the shelf software programs use printer drivers to control
printer functions. These drivers contain the software codes your software
program uses to access printer features. With the printer driver installed,
you will seldom need to know any of the printer commands.
The area of the page within the margins, where printing actually occurs. The
printing area is equal to or less than the printable area.
Proportional spacing is a printing method of adjusting the character space
in which a character is printed. A "w" will take up more space than an "i".
RAM:
RAM is an acronym for "Random Access Memory". It is the part of the
printer's memory in which data is stored, control codes or download
characters are to be printed. RAM is cleared when the printer is turned off.
Reset:
Returning to the printer's original settings.
ROM:
ROM is an acronym for "Read Only Memory". It is the part of the printer's
memory in which predefined characters and operating information for the
printer are stored. ROM is not cleared when the printer is turned off.
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