Technical information

Parallel interface
An interface that transmits multiple bits simultaneously (usually in one-byte segments).
Your printer has a built-in, Centronics-type parallel interface with bi-directional
capability. See also Interface.
Pitch
Refers to the number of characters per inch that can be composed using a fixed
space font.
Platen
Printer component that holds the paper in position during ink transfer.
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.
Portrait orientation
Refers to printing across the width of the page (letter style). This is the opposite of
landscape orientation, which is printing across the length of the page.
Print head
The printing mechanism that contains print nozzles and ejects the ink for printing.
Print head capping
An automatic protection function that prevents the print head unit and ink cartridges
from drying out or becoming clogged with dust.
Printable 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). On this printer, the printing area varies
depending on the type of paper being used.
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.
RAM
Random Access Memory.Printer memory that is used for temporary storage of
information you want to print and downloaded fonts.
Glossary
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