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HARSH LINE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
- Computer Graphics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- line matrix printer
1, record 1, English, line%20matrix%20printer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Line matrix printers offer medium resolution, monochrome printing with a very low ribbon cost. They also provide high speed... Line matrix printers can exist in harsh conditions and are often found in warehouses and other industrial environments.... The print mechanism is a row of dot hammers that is almost as wide as the page. 2, record 1, English, - line%20matrix%20printer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
- Infographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- imprimante matricielle ligne
1, record 1, French, imprimante%20matricielle%20ligne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-07-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Photoengraving
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- harsh line
1, record 2, English, harsh%20line
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] heavy lines in an engraving or etching. 1, record 2, English, - harsh%20line
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Photogravure
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aigreur
1, record 2, French, aigreur
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Défaut d'encrage] dans une gravure en taille-douce, [causé] par des tailles ou des morsures trop profondes ou trop inégales. 2, record 2, French, - aigreur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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