Glossary - Canon BJC-70 User Manual

Glossary

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AGM
Alternate Graphics Mode. Available in BJ mode for IBM Proprinter X24E
emulation.
All modes pattern
One of the test patterns produced by the printer; all characters available in
each of the different print pitch and style modes are printed.
Automatic emulation switching mode
A printer mode in which the printer automatically changes its control mode
according to data sent from the computer. This function is active when
FUNCTION 19 is ON.
Automatic feed
Refers to the way in which paper is fed into the printer when you use the
built-in sheet feeder.
Automatic power off
A printer mode in which the printer automatically turns off if it is idle for 30
minutes. The printer is idle when no data is received and the operator panel
is not operated. The function is active when FUNCTION 7 is ON.
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Bidirectional printing
The ability of a printer to print both left to right and right to left. See also
Unidirectional printing.
BJ cartridge
The printing mechanism that contains the print head unit and the ink tanks.
BJ mode
The printer control mode in which the printer emulates the IBM Proprinter
X24E. See also Epson LQ mode.
Bold
A characteristic of a printed character that indicates wider, darker
representation. Also referred to as emphasized or double-strike printing.
Bubble Jet printer
An ink-jet type printer that heats the ink to a boiling point in a nozzle to
form a bubble. When the bubble expands, there is no room left in the nozzle
for the ink and the ink is projected onto paper.
Buffer
A temporary storage area in the printer's memory where data for output is
held until it can be processed. See also Download buffer.
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