Epson FX-870 User Manual page 176

condensed printing
Printing in which the width of each character is approximately 60%
of the width of standard characters. Useful for fitting wide tables or
spreadsheets onto a page.
continuous paper
Paper that has sprocket-feed holes on each side, is perforated
between pages, and is supplied in a folded stack. Also called fanfold
paper.
control code
Special codes used to control printer functions (such as a carriage
return or line feed) instead of printing characters.
cpi
See characters per inch.
data dump
A troubleshooting feature that helps advanced users find the cause
of communication problems between the printer and the computer.
When the printer is in data dump mode, it prints each code it
receives in hexadecimal notation and ASCII characters.
default
A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on,
reset, or initialized.
dot matrix
A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a
pattern (matrix) of individual dots.
GL-2 Glossary