Epson DFX-5000 User Manual page 212

dot matrix
A method of printing in which
a pattern (matrix) of individual dots.
double-strike printing
A way of producing bolder characters. Each character is printed
twice with the second character printed slightly below the first.
double-wide printing
Printing in which each character is twice its normal width.
draft
One of three print qualities available on your printer. Draft uses
less dots per character for faster printing. See also high-speed draft
letter
and near
quality.
emphasized printing
A way of producing darker characters. Each character is printed
twice, with the second character printed slightly to the right of the
first.
Epson Extended Graphics
The Epson Extended Graphics character table contains
international accented characters, Greek characters, and character
graphics for printing lines, corners, and shaded areas.
ESC (escape)
A special control code used to begin most printer commands.
ESC/P
Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers, a system of
commands that lets you control your printer using your
computer's software. The system is standard for all Epson printers
and supported by most application software for personal
computers.
GL-4
Glossary
each
letter or symbol is formed by