Epson FX-870 User Manual page 177

double-height printing
Printing in which each character is twice as tall as normal.
double-width printing
Printing in which each character is twice as wide as normal.
draft printing
One of two print qualities available on your printer. Draft uses a
minimum number of dots per character for high-speed printing. See
also NLQ printing.
ESC/P
Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. This system of
commands gives you software control of your printer from your
computer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by
most application software for personal computers.
font
A font is a style of type designated by a family name.
form feed
A control code and control panel button that advances the paper to
the next top-margin position.
initialization
Returns the printer to its defaults (fixed sets of conditions).
interface
The connection between the computer and the printer. A parallel
interface transmits data one character or code at a time, and a serial
interface transmits data one bit at a time.
GL-3
Glossary