Glossary G-1
Glossary
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A
application
Software prepared for a specific function or set of functions. Examples of
an application program include word processing programs. Developers
who make application programs include drivers that support different
types of printers.
automatic feed
Method by which paper can be fed into the printer when the built-in
multi-purpose tray is used.
B
brightness
The relative proportion of light and dark areas. Decreasing brightness
darkens the overall image. Increasing brightness lightens the overall
image.
C
contrast
The degree of difference between the lightest and darkest areas of an
image. Decreasing contrast lightens the dark areas and darkens the light
areas. Increasing contrast darkens the dark areas and lightens the light
areas.
D
default setting
A system setting incorporated at the factory and permanently registered
in the application. Also, a value or a setting that the software assumes
until or unless you specify another value.
dpi
Dots per inch. A unit of measurement for indicating a printer resolution.