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eight number symbols (0 through 7) and is used as a simple
way to represent binary numbers.
Option
The "sub-classification" of Groups. Each Option controls
a different printer default condition.
Page Orientation
The relationship of the printed data to the long or short
'dimensions of the page. See PORTRAIT and LAND-
SCAPE.
Parameter
The variables within a command that determine the action
which the command will initiate.
Parallel
A means of transferring data where the data bits represent-
ing each character are sent simultaneously along parallel
lines or wires. See SERIAL.
Pitch
Characters per inch.
Point Size
The height of a font expressed in points, where a point is
1/72 inch. Also called type size.
Portrait
A page orientation in which printing is done along the
short dimension of the page.
Print Engine
The "non-intelligent" portion of the printer including the
laser, print drum, and paper feeding mechanism.
QMS SmartWriter 80+
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