Glossary

A

Application

Software prepared for a specific function or set of functions. Examples of an application program include word processing programs and MultiPASS Desktop Manager. Developers who make application programs include drivers that support different types of printers.

ASCII

Acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A set of definitions for the bit composition of characters and symbols. ASCII defines 128 symbols using 7 binary bits and 1 parity bit.

Automatic feed

Method by which paper can be fed into the printer when the built-in paper feeder is used.

B

Bi-directional parallel interface port

An interface connection that is capable of both sending and receiving information. For example, when you print or send a PC fax from your computer, information is sent from your computer to the L60. When you scan or receive a fax into your computer, information is sent from the L60 to your computer.

C

Centronics

An interface standard for parallel data transmission. The interface on this unit is a Centronics-type parallel interface.

Glossary

Glossary

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