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SHORT-LINE SEEKING [1 record]

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Record 1 1985-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Operating Systems (Software)
DEF

A method for speeding up the operation of a printer. Short-line seeking sends the printer directly to the beginning of the next line to be printed without going to the left margin of the paper. For example, if a column of figures is being printed in the middle of the page, the printer will go directly to the middle of the page.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
OBS

Équivalent proposé par Silvia Pavel, Chef d'équipe, Direction de la terminologie.

Spanish

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