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Glossary–9
read To retrieve data from memory (RAM, NVRAM) or from mass
storage (hard disk, floppy diskette, etc.).
reset To turn off, deactivate, disable, or return to a previously
determined state.
resolution A measure expressing the number of component units in a given
range used to create an image. In printing, this is expressed as the
number of dots per inch (dpi) horizontally and vertically.
ROM Acronym for read-only memory. Programs, instructions, and
routines permanently stored in the printer. Information in ROM is
not lost when power is turned off. ROM cannot be written
to—hence the term “read-only.” ROM-resident fonts are fonts
that are permanently stored in a printer and available at any time
via software commands to the printer.
See also NVRAM and RAM.
Roman A type style in which the characters are upright. This is sentence
is printed in a roman type style.
S
serial communications The sequential transmission of data, in which each element is
transferred in succession.
set To turn on, activate, invoke, or enable.
SFCC sequence Abbrev. for Special Function Control Character. The first byte in a
printer command sequence. In P-Series emulation mode, you can
select one of five characters as the SFCC. In serial matrix
emulation mode, the SFCC must always be the ASCII ESC
character.
See also command sequence and escape sequence.
size, type See point.
slewing Rapid vertical paper movement.
spacing See font, proportional and font, monospaced.