User`s guide

Paper Jam
A paper jam describes what happens when paper gets stuck somewhere
along the paper path.
Paper Path
This is the path the paper follows in its journey through the printer; it
begins at the paper tray pickup point and ends where it exists the printer.
Parallel
A data transmission technique that sends each bit simultaneously over
separate lines. It is normally used to send a byte (8 bits) at a time between
computers and printers.
Parallel Interface
A parallel interface is a connection between the computer and the printer
in which character information is transferred simultaneously over a path
through multiple lines. Parallel configuration data transfer is generally
faster than serial configuration data transfer. See also serial interface.
Parity, Parity Check
The addition of overhead bits to ensure that the total number of 1’s in a
grouping of bits is either always even (for even parity) or always odd (for
odd parity). This permits detection of single errors. It may be applied to
characters, transmission blocks, or any convenient bit grouping.
Permanent Soft Fonts
Permanent soft fonts are soft fonts downloaded into the printer’s memory
that remain resident there, even if the printer is reset, until the printer is
powered off or the fonts are deleted by software printer commands. See
downloading.
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