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Glossary
Memory Card
A cartridge that contains the circuitry and ROM chips which make up the
firmware for a selected emulation / character generator.
Off-Line
Printer operating condition in which data and commands through the computer
connection are not accepted, but which permits the execution of operations
using the operator panel.
On-Line
Operating condition in which the printer is completely controlled by its host.
Parallel Interface
A means of connecting the printer to a computer with a defined standard plug
and pin assignment (usually Centronics). Data is transmitted by 8 "parallel"
lines, that is, one complete byte at a time. Used for short distances (max.
1.5m).
Parameter
A value or setting for a command or feature.
PCL Commands
Printer Command Language; the resident emulation of the printer. A
proprietary name of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Pitch
The character spacing measured in characters per inch.
Point Size
Size of the smallest element used to create the character image (default value:
1/300 in).
Portrait
Page orientation in which the characters are printed across the short side of the
paper.
Prime Operation
The print head cleaning operation in which ink is forced through the nozzles to
clear them.
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