binary
is base 2 and uses only the digits 0 and 1. All information
in computer systems is handled in binary form represented by
electrical signals that are on or off. A binary digit is often called a
bit; any decimal number between 0 and 255 can be expressed by
an eight-bit binary number.
on line
When the printer is on line, it is able to communicate with the
computer connected to it.
paper-out sensor
A small switch behind the platen that sends a signal when it is not
in
contact
with paper, informing
the
printer and remote computer
that there is no paper loaded, and causing the
PAPER OUT
light to go
on.
paper tension unit
The part of the printer
that
fits above the platen to assure proper
paper tension in the printing area.
parallel interface
An interface that connects the computer and the printer. A parallel
interface transmits data one character or code at a time. See also
serial interface.
platen
The black roller that provides the backing for the paper during
printing.
print quality
Your printer has two types of print quality; draft and Letter Quality.
Draft is for high-speed, draft quality jobs; Letter Quality is used to
produce more polished documents.
proportional printing
Printing in which the character width varies from character to
character. For example, a capital W receives much more space than a
lowercase i. The result looks more like a typeset book than a
typewritten draft.
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