Epson 4500 User Manual
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Epson Extended Graphics character table
The Epson Extended Graphics character table contains international
accented characters, Greek characters, and character graphics for
printing lines, corners, and shaded areas.
ESC (escape) code
A special control code used to begin most printer commands.
ESC/P
Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. The system of
commands lets you perform 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
A font is a style of type designated by a family name.
form
In printer terminology, a form normally refers to a page.
form feed
Refers to both a control code and a panel button that advances the
paper to the top of the next page.
hexadecimal (hex)
See number systems.
initialize
To establish the initial default status of the printer by turning the printer
on or by sending an INIT signal or code.
input buffer
The memory in the printer in which data sent from the computer is
stored while waiting to be printed.
interface
The means of connection between the computer and printer. See also
parallel interface
and serial interface.
italic
A typestyle in which the characters slant. This sentence is italicized.
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