User's Manual

GL-6
User's Manual
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
One of the printer’s two operating modes. In setup mode, the
controlpanel can be used to select the printer default settings, such as
print features, hardware options, and top-of-form. Setup mode also
provides some diagnostic functions. See also Normal mode.
Shadow printing prints characters twice for emphasis. Characters
printed the second time are shifted slightly to the right.
Single sheets are sheets of paper, envelopes, and noncontinuous
multipart forms fed into the printer using the cut sheet stand or
optional cut sheet feeder. Single sheets are also called cut sheets.
Fonts downloaded from a disk to the printer memory. Soft fonts are
also referred to as downloaded fonts. Unlike resident fonts, soft fonts
are available only when in the printer memory.
Programs that control the computer and printer to perform specified
tasks, such as word processing, database management, and
preparation of spreadsheets. Software is sometimes referred to as
application software.
The total space at the top of the printed page. The top margin is the
sum of the top-of-form setting, the software-specified top margin, and
the printer’s TOP-MRG setting.
The logical top of the physical page, as “understood” by the printer
when loading paper. The default TOF settings are 1 inch (25.4 mm)
for both cut sheets and continuous forms.
A method for feeding continuous forms forward for printing. Holes
on the sides of the forms fit over sprockets on two tractors located
inside the printer. The forms are pulled for bottom feeding and
pushed for rear feeding.
Setup mode
Shadow printing
Single sheets
Soft fonts
Software
Top margin
Top-of-form (TOF)
Tractor feed