Canon BJC-55 - Manual (Page 172)

point size
Character height is defined in points; one point is 1/72 inch. For
instance, this text is printed using a 10 point font.
printer cable
The cable used to connect your printer and a computer.
printing area
The area of a sheet of paper on which a printer can reproduce text or
graphics. The printing area is smaller than the paper.
print head capping
An automatic protection function that prevents the print head unit and
ink cartridges from drying out or becoming clogged with dust.
Print mode
The print mode setting determines how the printer operates. Set the
print mode according to the type of printing you want to do and the type
of media you are using. There are three print modes: HQ (High
Quality), HS (High Speed), and FINE.
printer command
A printer command is also called an escape sequence. Refer to the
definition for Escape Sequence.
printer driver
Software that sends printing instructions to a printer. The printer driver
keeps track of the attributes of a printer and the codes the program must
send to access those attributes.
proportionally spaced font (PS font)
A font in which each characters is given an amount of space
proportional to its size: less for an “i” and more for a “w”.
proportional spacing
The spacing of characters according to the width of each character. This
variable spacing between each character closes up awkward-looking
gaps and makes the text easier to read.
RAM
Random Access Memory. Printer memory that is used for temporary
storage of information you want to print and for downloaded fonts.
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