Unidirectional Printing - Epson LQ-1050X User Manual

self test
A method of checking the operation of the printer. When the self test
is run, the printer prints out its current DIP switch settings and the
characters that are stored in its ROM (Read Only Memory).
serial interface
A serial interface transmits data one bit at a time. See also padel
interface.
short tear-off
A feature that automatically feeds the perforation of continuous
paper to the tear-off position for you to remove it, and then draws
the paper back to the loading position. These positions can be
adjusted using the micro-adjustment feature. See also micro-
adjustment and loading position.
SuperDraft
One of three print qualities available on your printer. SuperDraft
uses a minimum number of dots per character for high-speed
printing. See also
tear-off position
The position the printer feeds the paper to when the auto tear-off
mode is on. This position can be adjusted using micro-adjustment so
that the paper's perforation meets the printer's tear-off edge.
top of form position
The position on the paper that the printer recognizes as the first
printable line.
tractor
The part of the printer that moves continuous paper through the
printer by its sprockets gripping the holes in continuous paper.

unidirectional printing

Printing in one direction only. Allows more precise vertical
alignment than bidirectional printing. Often used for printing
graphics.
Glossary
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and Letter Quality.
draft mode