Panasonic KX-P3123 - Manual (Page 109)

Pitch:
Platen;
Point size:
Printable area:
Printer drivers:
Printing area:
Proportional spacing (PS):
Protocol:
Pull tractor:
Push tractor:
Pitch is the number of characters which will print in one inch. Pitch is
equivalent to characters per inch (cpi).
Platen is the rubber roller which is a backing for the paper when printing.
A measure of character height used in typesetting. A point=iA 2 of an inch.
The area of a page where the print quality is assured.
Most of today’s off the shelf software programs use printer drivers to control
printer functions. These drivers contain the software codes your software
program uses to access printer features. With the printer driver installed,
you will seldom need to know any of the KX-P3123 commands.
The area of the page within the margins, where printing actually occurs. The
printing area is equal to or less than the printable area.
Proportional spacing is a printing method of adjusting the character space
in which a character is printed. A “w” will take up more space than an “i”.
Protocol is the set of rules permitting communication between a computer
and printer when a serial interface (RS-232C) is used. It covers polarity,
baud rate, parity, data length, start bit and stop bit.
A paper feeding device that “pulls” continuous paper through the printer from
the exit side.
A paper feeding device that “pushes” continuous paper through the printer
from the loading side.
RAM: RAM is an acronym for “Random Access Memory”. It is the part of the
printer’s memory in which data is stored, control codes or download
characters are to be printed. RAM is cleared when the printer is turned off.
Raster graphics: The method used to send graphics in one-dot high lines.
Reset: Returning to the printer’s original settings.
ROM: ROM is an acronym for “Read Only Memory". It is the part of the printer’s
memory in which predefined characters and operating information for the
printer are stored. ROM is not cleared when the printer is turned off.
Scalable fonts: The user can alter the point size of a selected font to make the font larger
or smaller.
Self test: Self test is a method for testing the operation of the printer, (n®’ P. 35)
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