Epson FX-980 - Manual (Page 225)

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Glossary
ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding
system for assigning numeral codes to letters and symbols.
auto line feed
When this option is turned on in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote!
utility, each carriage return (CR) code is automatically followed by a line feed
(LF) code.
bidirectional printing
Printing in which the print head prints in both directions (bidirectionally), from
left to right and then right to left. This increases the print speed but may reduce
precise vertical alignment. Bidirectional printing is the printer’s standard
printing mode. See also unidirectional printing.
buffer
The portion of the printer’s memory used to store data before it is printed.
character table
A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols that provides you with the set of
characters used in a particular language.
characters per inch (cpi)
The number of characters that can fit in one inch of a text line, determined by the
size of the characters. See also pitch.
continuous paper
Paper that has sprocket-feed holes on both long edges, is perforated between
pages, and is supplied in a folded stack. Also called fanfold paper.
control codes
Special codes used to control printer function, such as a carriage return or line
feed, instead of printing characters.
cpi
See characters per inch.
cut-sheet feeder
An optional, detachable device that automatically feeds single sheets of paper
into the printer.
data dump
See hex dump.
default
A value settings or settings that take effect when a device (such as a printer) is
turned on, reset, or initialized. See also factory settings.