Appendix F: Glossary - Star Micronics LC-6211 User Manual

50 Glossary

Appendix F: Glossary

Centronics cable
Parallel cable normally used to connect the printer to the computer.
control code
A numeric code that instructs the computer 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 make
these settings using the control panel.
emulation
Ability of the printer to act like (emulate) certain types of printer.
hexadecimal dump
Printout of all character codes and control codes as they are received by the
printer, along with their hexadecimal values.
NLQ font
Near letter-quality font.
off-line
Printer mode in which the printer cannot be used for printing.
pitch
Spacing between characters.
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.
on-line
Printer mode in which the printer is ready to print.
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.
serial cable
Cable that can be used to connect the printer to the computer. Use of a serial
cable also requires connection of the optional serial-to-parallel interface
converter.