Pitney Bowes DA30S, DA50S, DA55S Operator's Manual page 65

Double feeding
A condition in which two or more pieces of media feed at the
same time or without separation.
DPI
See dots per inch.
Draft quality
A lower print resolution which saves ink and allows faster printing
of a document.
Drivers
A file used by the computer's software to communicate
commands and information that the printer needs to layout and
print a document.
Embedded printer commands
Commands sent in a record or document to instruct the printer to
change printing options.
Escape character
A special non-printable character used to instruct the printer to
change printing options.
Escape sequence
Commands sent beginning with the escape character that
instruct the printer to change printing options: fonts, page
orientation, etc.
Feed gap
Adjustable opening between the ends of the H-Block Assembly
fingers and the Feed Rollers so the media is fed one at a time.
Font
A set of printable characters with consistent style and
characteristics.
Grounded
A electrical circuit that has a voltage of zero.
Handshaking
A method for the computer to communicate with peripheral
devices to ensure complete transfer of information.
SV62381 Rev. B
Glossary • Appendix B
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