Glossary of Terms
IP | Internet Protocol. A specification for packets, or datagrams, of data and an |
| addressing method to allow the exchange of data with another system. Must be |
| combined with another protocol such as TCP to create a complete connection |
| with the other system. |
LAN | Local Area Network. |
LED | Light emitting diode. |
line pitch | The vertical spacing of rows of characters. Measured in lpi. |
lpi | Lines per inch. |
margin | An area along any edge of a form where data may not be printed. |
MSB | Most significant bit. In a character, this refers to bit seven (of 0 to 7). |
node | Any device connected to a network. |
parity | A method used for detecting errors within a single character transmitted or |
| received via an interface. |
A network consisting of only stations (no access point or central server). Same | |
| as |
reset | Initialization of various operating parameters of the printer to the value or state |
| assumed when the printer is powered on. |
An EIA standard for serial data transmission. | |
server | Any node on a network that provides services to another node (client). |
SSID | Service Set IDentifier. An identifier attached to packets on a |
| that identify the particular network the packets are intended for. |
TCP | Transmission Control Protocol. A specification that controls the connection |
| between systems on a network. |
WAN | Wide Area Network. Refers to connections that allow one LAN to |
| communicate with another LAN(s). |
WEP | Wired Equivalent Privacy. A security protocol for wireless LANs designed to |
| provide data security similar a wired LAN. |
Refers to any of the IEEE 802.11 standards. | |
WLAN | Wireless Local Area Network. A LAN made up of wireless nodes. |
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