User`s manual

paper-out sensor
A small switch behind the platen that sends a signal when it is not
in contact with paper, informing the printer and remote computer
that there is no paper loaded, and causing the PAPER OUT light to go
on.
paper tension unit
The part of the printer that fits above the platen to assure proper
paper tension in the printing area.
parallel interface
An interface that connects the computer and the printer. A parallel
interface transmits data one character or code at a time. See also
serial interface.
parity
Parity is a method for a computer and printer to check the reliability
of data transmission.
platen
The black roller that provides the backing for the paper during
printing.
print quality
Your printer has three types of print quality; draft, high-speed draft,
and Letter Quality. Draft and high-speed draft are for high-speed,
draft quality jobs; Letter Quality is used to produce more polished
documents.
proportional printing
Printing in which the character width varies from character to
character. For example, a capital W receives much more space than a
lowercase i. The result looks more like a typeset book than a
typewritten draft.
pull tractor unit
An optional device that feeds continuous paper and multi-part
forms through the printer.
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