467Glossary
RAM
Random Access Memory. Printer memory that is used for temporary storage of information
you want to print and for downloaded fonts.
resident font
A font that is built into the printer, as opposed to one that must be downloaded from your
computer. Resident fonts are stored in ROM.
resolution
The density of dots for any given output device. Expressed in terms of dots per inch (dpi).
Low resolution causes font characters and graphics to have a jagged appearance. Higher
resolution means smoother curves and angles as well as a better match to traditional
typeface designs. When you see a value given for resolution, the resolution for the
horizontal direction is given first and the vertical direction second. For example, 720 x 360
dpi means 720 dots horizontally and 360 dots vertically.
ROM
Read Only Memory. You cannot modify this type of memory. When the printer is turned off,
ROM memory remains intact. In this printer, the default settings and the resident fonts are
stored in ROM.
saturation
The amount of hue of a color. The further the particular hue moves away from the center of
the color wheel, the more saturated it is.
top-of-form (TOF)
The printing position at the start of a new page.
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