Epson Stylus 1500 Reference Manual page 112

control code
A special code used to control a printer function such as performing a
carriage return or line feed.
cpi
See characters per inch.
default
A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on,
reset, or initialized.
dithering
A way of arranging dots on a page to simulate a shade or tone. See also
halftoning.
dpi
Dots per inch. The dpi measures the resolution. See also resolution.
driver
See printer driver.
economy mode printing
Printing in which images are printed with fewer dots to save ink.
Economy mode printing is faster, too.
error diffusion
A halftoning method where dot patterns are randomly distributed in an
image to create soft edges.
ESC/P ®
EPSON Standard Code for Printers. The system of commands sent by the
computer to control the printer. It is standard for all EPSON printers and
supported by most application software for personal computers.
ESC/P 2
Enhanced version of the ESC/P printer command language, including
scalable fonts and enhanced graphics.
font
A style of type designated by a family name, such as Courier or Helvetica.
grayscale
An image consisting of multiple shades of gray, ranging from white to
black.
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