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SFCC sequence Special Function Control Character sequence. Two or more bytes
that describe a specific printer control function. The first byte is
always the SFCC. This also applies to IGP options.
shuttle The subassembly in a line matrix printer that includes the
hammer bank assembly, plus some or all of the drive mechanism.
size, type See point.
SLD Set Line Density.
slew Rapid vertical paper movement.
SNA Systems Network Architecture.
SOH Start Of Header.
spacing See font, proportional and font, monospaced.
SSCC SuperSet Control Character. See escape sequence and command
sequence.
start bits In serial data transfer, a signal indicating the beginning of a
character or data element.
stop bits In serial data transfer, a signal indicating the end of a character or
data element.
string Two or more bytes of data or code treated as a unit.
style, type See type style.
symbol set See character set.
T
TCB Task Control Block.
TD Transmit Data.
TOF Top Of Form.