Epson 4500 - Manual (Page 305)

pull tractor unit
An optional device that feeds continuous paper and multi-part forms
through the printer.
push tractor
A built-in device that feeds continuous paper through the printer.
RAM
Acronym for Random Access Memory. The portion of the printer’s
memory used as a buffer and as a place for storing user-defined
characters. All data stored in RAM is lost when the printer is turned
Off.
reset
To return a printer to its defaults, either by a command, an INIT signal,
code, or by turning the printer off and on.
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 parallel
interface.
short tear-off
A feature that automatically feeds the perforation of continuous paper
to the tear-off position to be removed by the operator, 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.
10
cpi
A character spacing of
10
characters per inch. This is often the standard
or default pitch. Also referred to as pica.
tractor
The part of the printer that moves continuous paper through the printer
by its sprockets gripping the holes in continuous paper.
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