Printronix P7000 Programmer's Reference Manual page 90

Appendix C
CTS
CVFU
data bits
DAVFU
DC
DCD
decipoint
default
descender
diagnostic
DIP
DIP switch
disable
diskette
DP
draft
DRAM
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Clear To Send. Status signal to the printer indicating
the host is ready to receive data/status signals from
the printer.
Centronics® direct access Vertical Format Unit.
D
Binary information sent to the printer; a character set
grouping containing letters, digits, and punctuation
marks to be printed, or control codes to move paper,
format text and graphics, and position the text and
graphics on the page.
Direct Access Vertical Format Unit. Also known as
NVFU. See also NVFU.
Data Controller.
Data Carrier Detect. Status signal to the printer. The
ON condition is required for the printer to receive
data.
One tenth of a point. A unit of length equal to 1/720
inch. See also point.
A value, parameter, attribute, or option assigned by a
program or system if another is not specified by the
user.
The portion of a printed, lowercase character that
appears below the base line. For example, /g/ /j/ /p/
/q/ and /y/ all are characters with lowercase
descenders.
Pertains to the detection and isolation of printer
malfunctions or mistakes.
Dual In-line Package. A method of packaging
semiconductor components in rectangular cases with
parallel rows of electrical contacts.
A DIP equipped with switches. A typical DIP switch
has from four to ten individual switches mounted in
its package. The individual switches are typically
toggle, rocker, or slide switches.
To deactivate or set to OFF.
A thin, flexible magnetic disk containing software
such as test and diagnostic programs, initialization
files, and all font specifications for the printer.
Data Processing. ( See also HS for Draft Print).
A limited dot font used for rough copy; characterized
by low print quality but fast printing speed.
Dynamic Random Access Memory.