Epson Stylus COLOR 600 User Manual page 200

default
A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or
initialized.
default-setting mode
A feature that allows you to change fonts or character tables from the printer's
control panel if you cannot change them in your software.
dithering
A halftoning method in which dots are arranged in an orderly pattern. Dithering
works best for printing images with solid colors, such as charts and graphs. See also
Halftoning.
dot matrix
A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a pattern (matrix)
of individual dots.
dpi
Dots per inch. The dpi measures the resolution. See also resolution.
driver
A software program that sends instructions to a computer peripheral to tell it what
to do. For example, your printer driver accepts print data from your word
processing application and sends instructions to the printer on how to print this
data.
economy printing
Printing in which images are printed with fewer dots to save ink.
emulation
Emulation means using the control codes of another kind of printer. Most users will
never need to make this setting but some experienced users may find this helpful.
Error Diffusion
This halftoning setting smooths out edges by randomly placing dots of varying
colors. This has the opposite effect of the Finest Detail setting.
ESC/P
Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. This system of commands gives
you control of your printer from your computer. It is standard for all EPSON
printers and supported by most application programs for personal computers.
ESC/P 2
The enhanced version of the ESC/P printer command language. Commands in this
language produce laser-like features, such as scalable fonts and enhanced graphics
printing.
Finest Detail
This printer driver setting automatically makes your printed images sharper and
clearer. This has the opposite effect of the Error Diffusion setting. Be aware that this
may increase the time required for printing.
font
A style of type designated by a family name.
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