204 Glossarydata bitsThe number of bits (usually 7 or 8) contained in a packet of data that is beingcommunicated from one computer to another via a network or modem.dBStands for decibel, a unit of measurement for the intensity of sound generated byequipment. The lower the measurement, the lower the noise level.defaultA setting or value that remains in effect until you turn the printer on or off or changethe numeric setting. The printing environment is set at the factory before the printeris shipped. These settings are called factory defaults and remain in effect until youchange them. If you change a setting, this becomes the default and remains in effecteven after you turn the printer off. This new setting is called simply a default orpower-on default. You can restore the factory defaults by initializing the printer witha cold reset.DIMMDIMM stands for dual in-line memory module. Memory DIMMs are optional plug-inattachments for ROM sockets on the main circuit board inside the printer. There aretwo ROM sockets provided for ROM DIMMs. The A-32 module for Adobe PostScript3 and the Flash ROM. There are also two RAM DIMM sockets each of which can holdup to 16 MB of RAM memory.dot matrixA pattern of dots arranged in a matrix used to form characters. The larger the matrix,the finer the character. For example, because a 1200-dot matrix can use more dots; itcan produce a character more refined than one from a 600-dot matrix.dot matrix printerA non-letter quality impact printer in which the print head consists of tiny solenoidsthat drive small wires onto an ink ribbon to form patterns of dots on paper between theprint head and platen.downloaded fontsSee soft fonts.
