Xerox DocuPrint 180 manual Glossary

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GLOSSARY

character Single printable letter (A-Z), numeral (0-9), symbol (& % #), or punctuation mark (, . ! ?) used to represent data. Characters can also be nonprinting, such as space, tab, or carriage return.

character cell Digitized space containing a single character within a font set.

character code Code representing alphanumeric information, for example, ASCII.

character code identifier Code associated with the universal identifier “Xerox” to indicate the version of the Xerox character code standard used to code Interpress strings.

character set Number of different characters used by a particular device, including alphabetic, numeric, and special characters such as symbols.

client layer The software interface used by the AIM task and the Output task to communicate with the printer, allowing printing commands and fault and status information to be exchanged.

clocking A method of synchronizing the sending and receiving of data communications devices. Clocking allows synchronous transmission at high speeds.

cluster Group of paper feeder trays, usually containing the same size and type of paper (stock). Each cluster has a name, consisting of one to six alphanumeric characters. See also stock; stockset.

CME copy modification entry. Entry modifying the output printing characteristics of a report on a copy-to-copy basis.

code 1. Set of symbols representing data or instructions to a computer. 2. To write a list of instructions (software) to cause the product/system to perform specified operations.

code conversion Translation of one type of character or symbol code to another.

collate To arrange or assemble into ordered sets.

column Vertical arrangement of characters.

command User instruction to a computer, using the system controller keyboard or the PC UI. Commands are words, mnemonics, or characters that cause a computer to perform predefined operations. Coded instruction to a computer or computer-based system.

command language Set of commands that can be used for a system, such as how the system can be instructed to perform a task.

comment Explanations written with program instructions. They are ignored by the computer.

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XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM PRODUCT GUIDE

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Contents Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System Product Guide Page Related publications Related Publications NumberXerox Docuprint 180 Laser Printing System Product Guide Table of Contents Product differences/user considerations Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS hardware componentsXerox DocuPrint 180 LPS software Components Xerox customer resources GlossaryViii Introduction Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Product GuideAbout the reference set Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser printing system document setCommand Summary Card Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS PDLReference Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS SystemXerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Installation Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS MessageGuide Planning GuideDocument conventions BoldItalics Terminal fontXiv Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS overview Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Shows the Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPSSoftware Options Floppy disk driveTrack magnetic tape drive Track cartridge tape driveInput enablement device Bypass transportExpanded system disk memory Enhanced graphics ink and font memory EgifmDocuPrint 180 LPS connection Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS specifications Equipment DimensionsClearance requirements Environmental requirementsElectrical requirements Electrical requirementsDocuPrint 180 electrical requirements Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS features Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS Overview Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS Overview Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS Overview Page Basic concepts DocuPrint 180 LPS overviewDocuPrint 180 LPS system disk storage and memory System controllerDocuPrint 180 LPS interface Xerographic subsystem PrinterImaging subsystem Output subsystem DocuPrint 180 LPS production process overviewSources of input for the DocuPrint 180 LPS Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS input options Types of data Special processing OutputJob source library JSL files Fonts Character spacingPage Major components Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System PrinterSystem controller hardware components Shows the Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS PC UI Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS Hardware Components Printer hardware components Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS with optional bypass transport Message area Miscellaneous icons Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS Hardware Components Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS Hardware Components Page Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS software components DocuPrint 180 LPS operating systemOperating System Software functional description Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS System Generation GuideOperating system executive task Operator communication subsystemXerox Docuprint 180 LPS Software Components Printer Software User Interface Software and User Dialog SoftwareOptional host-resident software packages Product differences/user considerations DocuPrint 180 LPS compatibility and comparisonProduct DIFFERENCES/USER Considerations Using your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS as a backup LPS To the Xerox DP 180 LPS OperatorTo the Xerox DP 180 LPS Operator Refer to the Xerox DP 180 LPS Operator Refer to the Xerox DP 180 LPS Operator Will this 8790 V2 print on my DP 180 LPS? Job features from V2.1 Results when run on DP 180 LPSWill this 9790 V2 print on my DP 180 LPS? Checking paper sizes and special stocks Product DIFFERENCES/USER Considerations Comparing DocuPrint 180 LPS print job resolution Print resolution of print jobs created or printed onChecking JDL compatibility LPS V3AChecking PDL compatibility Message Btext Output Destination Export 14.DocuPrint 180 LPS product comparison table DocuPrint 180 LPS comparison13.DJDEs unique to the DocuPrint 180 LPS AIS HCS Paper Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS user considerations Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS edgemarkingIllustrates the edgemarking considerations for a portrait Illustrates the edgemarking considerations for a landscape Registration shift and skew Landscape orientation shift and skew 8.5- by 11- inchesPaper size Portrait orientation shift and skew 8.5- by 11- inchesError messages System page sizeVirtual page size DeletionsProduct DIFFERENCES/USER Considerations Print Darkness Interpolation and scanned imagesSwitching paper size and feed modes Maximum paper Pitch mode Width PPM rateCleaning time between pitch mode changes Page Xerox support services Xerox customer resourcesXerox Customer Support Center Customer Service Support Center Xerox Connection Xerox Font CenterXerox Documentation and Software Services Xerox Supplies Order Service Glossary Glossary GLOSSARY-3 Glossary GLOSSARY-5 Glossary GLOSSARY-7 Glossary GLOSSARY-9 Glossary GLOSSARY-11 Glossary GLOSSARY-13 Glossary GLOSSARY-15 Glossary GLOSSARY-17 Glossary GLOSSARY-19 Glossary GLOSSARY-21 Glossary GLOSSARY-23 Glossary GLOSSARY-25 Gsm HposGLOSSARY-27 Ppm SciGLOSSARY-29 Glossary