Fujitsu DL3700 Pro User Manual page 246

GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Byte
Carriage return (CR)
Centronics interface
Column
Command set
Condensed print
Continuous forms
Control panel
cpi
cps
Cut sheets
Cut sheet feeder
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A byte consists of eight bits that constitute one symbol. A
byte represents a single character, such as number, letter, or
special control character.
The return of the print head carriage to the beginning of the
next line.
A type of parallel interface. See Parallel interface.
A vertical section on a printed page. M3389A/B can print 136-
column pages and M3388A/B can print 80-column pages at 10-
pitch (10 characters per inch).
A set of print and format commands used to control the
printer. Each printer has its own resident command sets
embedded in the printer firmware. These command sets are
actuated by codes sent from the host computer.
Print that uses "condensed" characters. Condensed characters
are narrower than regular characters. Using condensed print
increases the number of characters per line.
Connected, fan-folded sheets of paper that are fed into the
printer using forms tractors. The fan-folded sheets are
separated by tearing them at their perforations.
A panel containing the printer indicators and buttons. The
control panel is used to control printer operations, such as
loading paper, selecting print features, and changing setup
options.
Characters per horizontal inch. Also referred to as pitch. For
example, 12-pitch means 12 cpi.
Characters per second.
See Single sheets.
An option that replaces the cut sheet stand. The cut sheet
feeder allows automatic loading from a stack of paper.
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