Appendix F: Glossary - Star Micronics LC-8021 User Manual

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Appendix F: Glossary

Centronics cable
Parallel cable normally used to connect the printer to the computer.
control code
A numeric code that instructs the printer to perform an operation. For example,
the computer sends the printer a form feed control code (12) to tell it to eject the
current page.
Electronic DIP Switch settings
Printer settings that take effect when you switch on the printer. You can change
these settings using the control panel.
emulation
Ability of one printer to act like (emulate) another type of printer.
hexadecimal dump
Printout of all character codes and control codes as they are received by the
printer, along with their hexadecimal values.
multi-part forms
Forms that consist of more than one sheet. This printer can print on forms that
have up to five sheets.
LQ font
Letter-quality font.
off-line
Printer mode in which the printer will not accept data or continue printing.
on-line
Printer mode in which the printer is ready to print.
pitch
The number of characters printed per horizontal inch.
power outlet
Local AC power source that you plug into to supply power to your printer. Be
sure that your printer is rated for the electrical power in your area. Your printer's
rating can be found on the plate on the bottom of the printer.
print head
The component of the printer that transfers the image to the paper.
Quiet mode
Mode that reduces printing noise. Also reduces printing speed.
ribbon cartridge
Contains the printer ribbon.
serial-to-parallel interface converter
Option that makes it possible to connect the printer to a computer via a serial
interface instead of the standard Centronics parallel interface.