line space
The distance between lines of text.
memory
The part of the printer’s electronic system that is used to store
information. Some information is fixed and is used to control how
the printer operates. Information that is sent to the printer from the
computer (such as download fonts and graphics) is stored
temporarily until it is printed out. See also
EEPROM, RAM,
and
ROM.
nonvolatile memory
The portion of the printer’s memory that is not lost when you turn
off the printer. The ROM portion of nonvolatile memory is
permanent. The EEPROM portion is permanent unless it is
reprogrammed.
off line
When the printer is off line, it cannot communicate with the
computer.
on line
When the printer is on line, it can communicate with the computer.
orientation
Refers to the direction in which characters are printed on a page.
This direction is either portrait with the text printed across the width
of the page, or landscape with the text printed across the length of
the page.
outline font
A font defined by mathematical equations. Outline fonts allow
certain attributes, such as size and orientation, to be changed.
Glossary
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