Xerox 721P83071 Object File, Octal, Offline, Offset, Online, Operating system, Operator, Origin

			GLOSSARY
	object	file	Source file converted into machine language (binary code).
	octal		Numbering system which uses base 8.
	offline		Devices not under the active control of a central processing unit.
			For example, a computer makes output to a magnetic tape. The
			tape is then used by an offline printing system to produce
			printed data. Offline operations are much slower than online
			operations. See also online.
	offset		To place pages currently being printed in slightly different
			positions from previous pages.
	online		Devices under the direct control of a central processing unit, for
			example a printing system in interactive communication with a
			mainframe. See also offline.
operating system			Basic host- or LPS-resident controlling program that governs the
			operations of a computer, such as job entry, input/output, and
			data management. The operating system is always running when
			the computer is active. Unlike other types of programs, it does
			not run to an end point and stop. The operating system of a
			Xerox LPS is referred to as the operating system software (OSS).
operator		area	The 24-inch exclusive clearance that must be available directly in
			front of each component of an LPS for operator activities.
operator	command		Statement to control a program, issued via a console device or
			terminal, causing a control program to provide requested
			information, alter normal operations, initiate new operations, or
			terminate existing operations.
orientation			1. In reference to image area, orientation describes whether the
			printed lines are parallel to the long edge of the paper or the
			short edge of the paper. 2. Choice of printing portrait
			(vertically) or landscape (horizontally).
	origin		In reference to image area, this is the upper left corner of a
			sheet.
overprinting			Printing more than one character at the same position.
overprint		lines	Print lines whose carriage control specifies printing with no line
			spacing after the last printed line.
page	inversion		Allows control of image orientation. A page can be rotated
			180oÐhead-to-head and head-to-toe.
page	orientation		Direction in which data is printed on a report. See also
			landscape page orientation; portrait page orientation.

XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM PRODUCT REFERENCE GLOSSARY-9