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Glossary
Decimal (Dec.):
Decimal is a numbering system composed of 10 digits 0, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,
8 and 9.
Default:
Default has two meanings: one indicates the previously set conditions or
settings executed when the power is turned on, reset or initialized; and the
other indicates the original settings when shipped from the factory.
(FACTORY settings)
Dot matrix printer:
An impact printer whereby wires (pins) strike the ribbon and subsequently
a dot prints on the paper. The software in the printer supplies the commands
which determine which pins are activated to form the appropriate
character(s).
Dot per inch (DPI):
A measure of resolution used for monitors and printers.
Double strike printing:
Double printing is a print quality enhancing mode which uses a double strike
with two passes of the printhead, feeding the paper 1/180" (0.14 mm)
between the first and second pass (in Epson ESC/P2 mode only).
Double high printing:
Double high printing makes the height of a character twice that of a normal
one.
Double wide printing:
Double wide printing makes the width of a character twice that of a normal
one.
Download character:
Download character is a character which the user can design.
Draft:
Draft is one of three print qualities available on this printer. Draft mode uses
a minimum number of dots per character to maximize printing speed.
Driver:
IlW P. 109 "Printer drivers"
Emphasized printing:
Emphasized printing is a print quality enhancing mode done in one pass of
the printhead at half speed, allowing horizontally adjacent dots to be printed
producing a darker character.
Emulation:
Emulation means to operate like another printer.
KX·P3123 can emulate the Epson LQ·570 or the IBM Proprinter X24E.
Escape (ESC) sequence:
"ESC" is a control code that begins most printer commands. The characters
which follow the "ESC" are interpreted as command, rather than characters
to print.
ESC/P2:
An expanded level of commands for 24 and 48 pin dot matrix printers.
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