Setup guide

Glossary–3
compressed Refers to a typeface with a font width approximately 60% smaller
than normal. Character height is not changed.
configuration Refers to the operating properties that define how the printer
responds to signals and commands received from the host
computer at the printer interface. These properties are called
configuration parameters and must be set to match the operating
characteristics of the host computer system.
controller An independent logic unit in a data processing system that
controls data paths between the central processing unit and one or
more units of peripheral equipment.
cpi Abbrev. for characters per inch. A measurement of monospaced
fonts indicating the horizontal character density. For example,
10 cpi means 10 characters can be printed in one horizontal inch.
See also pitch.
cps Abbrev. for characters per second. A measurement of the print
speed of a serial (character) printer.
D
decipoint One tenth of a point. A unit of length equal to 1/720 inch.
See also point.
default A value, parameter, attribute, or option assigned by a program or
system if another is not specified by the user.
descender The portion of a printed, lowercase character that appears below
the base line. For example, “g,” “j,” “p,” “q,” and “y” all are
characters with lowercase descenders.
diagnostic Pertains to the detection and isolation of printer malfunctions or
mistakes.
DIP Acronym for dual in-line package. A method of packaging
semiconductor components in rectangular cases with parallel
rows of electrical contacts (pins).