Epson 5000 User Manual

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DIP switches

Small switches in a printer that control various printer functions

and set the default status of the printer when it is turned on or

initialized. DIP stands for dual in-line package.

dot matrix

A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a

pattern (matrix) of individual dots.

double-height printing

Printing in which each character is twice as tall as normal.

double-width printing

Printing in which each character is twice as wide as normal.

draft

One of three print qualities available on your printer. Draft uses a

minimum number of dots per character for high-speed printing. See

also

high-speed draft

and

Letter

Quality.

ESC/P

2

The enhanced version of the ESC/P printer command language.

Commands in this language give laser-like features, such as scalable

fonts and enhanced graphics printing.

ESC/P

Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. This system of

commands gives you software control of your printer from your

computer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by

most application software for personal computers.

font

A font is a style of type designated by a family name.

Glossary

GL-3

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