User guide

Glossary
Buffer
Built-in memory in the printer, in which data will be stored until it is printed.
Byte
Standard unit for character / symbol representation. A byte consists of 8 bits.
Carriage Return (CR)
Moves the print head horizontally to the beginning of the line. The print head
does not automatically go to next print line (unless programmed to do so).
Character Generator
A resident printer program, which converts a character code (byte) into a pixel
matrix for printing.
Character Set
Assignment table between a code and a specific printable character (usually in
connection with national languages). Compressed printing, see "condensed
printing".
Condensed Printing
A print mode which normally has a character spacing density higher than 12
cpi (16.6 or 20 cpi).
CPI
Characters per inch; indicates the number of characters which can be printed in
one inch.
Data Format
Refers to the format in which a byte is transmitted to and interpreted by the
printer.
For parallel transmission only the definition of the number of bits per byte are
important.
DATASCOPE
Another name for the hexadecimal print mode (see glossary item).
dB (decibel)
Unit of measurement for sound.
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