Epson 5000+ User Manual page 169

ESC/P 2
The enhanced version of the ESC/P printer command
language. Commands in this language give laser-like features,
such as scalable fonts and enhanced graphics printing.
ESC/P
Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. This
system of commands gives you software control of your
printer from your computer. It is standard for all Epson
printers and supported by most application software for
personal computers.
font
font is a group of similarly designed typefaces, designated
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by a family name.
form feed
A control code and control panel button that advance the
paper to the next top-of-form position.
Initialize
establish the initial default status of the printer by turning
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on the printer or sending an
interface
The connection between the computer and the printer.
parallel interface transmits data one character or code at a
time, and a serial interface transmits data one bit at a time.
italics
typestyle in which the characters slant. This sentence is
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italicized. Also, a character table that contains italicized
characters and symbols.
GL-4 Glossary
signal.
INIT
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