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parallel interface.
The most
common interface in use for
connecting printers to personal
computers. The computer
sends all 8 bits of a character
at the same time.
parity.
A binary digit
appended to a group of binary
digits to make the sum of all
the digits either always odd
(odd parity) or always even
(even parity).
pinfeed.
A device that guides
and feeds paper with sprocket
feed holes with pins that
engage the holes.
print modes.
Refers to the
actual appearance of the
printed matrix character. This
printer uses condensed, double
wide, normal, emphasized, and
near-letter quality print modes.
serial interface.
Contrast
with parallel. The computer or
terminal sends each of the 8
bits of a character one at a
time.
top of form.
The position of
the paper (at the print head)
when you set the printer power
switch to on. Printing starts at
this position.
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