AS-3640

Paper recognition
Paper Sensor
Paper size
Parallel interface
Parity
PCL
Personalize
Pigmented Ink
Point size
Print area
Print Cartridge
Print file
Print Unit
Printer command
see Top of form Sensor
see Top of Form Sensor
The paper size refers to the paper format which should be
printed on. When turning the layout by 180°, the top margin
value is automatically detected, so that it corresponds to the
set value of normal layout orientation.
The parallel interface, also termed Centronics interface, is a
connection from the computer to the printer. By this interface,
always 8 bits (= 1 byte) are transferred simultaneously
(parallel).
Parity a error detection method. which is carried out via a serial
interface. During data transfer, errors in the transfer process
are detected. Thereby the parity of binary “ones” in an
information unit (e.g. a byte) is checked.
PCL (= Printer Control Language) is a command language to
control printers. It was developed by Hewlett-Packard.
Personalize describes the process of printing individual
information onto a static, preprinted document. The most
common application of personalization is the printing of the
salutation at the beginning of a letter (e.g. Dear Ms. Smith,).
Usually the personalization includes the addressing of this
document.
see addressing and individualize
In pigmented inks the chromophore elements of the ink are
solid particles (pigments). The advantages of a pigmented ink
are a shorter drying time and higher resistances (light-resistant
and abrasion resistance) compared to dye-based inks. An
example for an pigmented ink is “Versatile Black”.
see ink and dye-based ink
The point size is measured in pica points. One point is 1/72 of
an inch.
The print area covers the maximum width which is accessible
for the ink cartridge.
see cartridge
For service purposes it can be necessary to redirect the print
data, so that the data are not processed by the printer but
stored in a file. This file is called a “print file”. The file format is
.prn (printable file).
A print unit always consists of three cartridges. With one print
unit a swath of 38 mm (1 ½“) can be printed. This is is
equivalent to 9 lines of text (Font: Arial, Size: 12 pt.)
see cartridge
The printer command is entered via the software application in
order to modify the active printer configuration.
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