O

Off-line

The printer's communication status in which you cannot transfer data from your computer to the printer.

On-line

The printer's communication status in which it is being controlled by your computer and is ready to receive data.

One-touch speed dialling

An automatic dialling method that allows you to dial a fax or telephone number by pressing a single one-touch speed dialling button. The MultiPASS C50 can store up to 6 numbers for one-touch speed dialling.

One-touch speed dialling buttons

The buttons numbered 1 to 6 on the operation panel, each of which may be registered as a fax or telephone number. Once a number is registered, you press one button to dial the entire number.

P

Page orientation

Refers to the direction of print on the page. Printing across the width of a page is called portrait orientation. Printing across the length of a page is called landscape orientation.

Paper feed

Refers to guiding a sheet of paper into the printer's paper path.

Parallel interface

An interface that transmits multiple bits simultaneously (usually in one-byte segments). Your MultiPASS C50 has a built-in, Centronics-type bi-directional parallel interface. See also Interface port.

Pause

A timing entry required for registering certain long distance numbers and for dialling out through some telephone systems or switchboards. Pressing the (REDIAL)/PAUSE button enters a pause between digits of a telephone/fax number.

PC fax

An electronic way to send and receive faxes. A PC fax is sent from or received in a computer. Using the MultiPASS C50 allows you to send and receive PC faxes and the MultiPASS Desktop Manager lets you save, sort, and print the PC faxes.

G-10

Glossary

Page 276
Image 276
Canon MultiPASSTM C50 Off-line, On-line, One-touch speed dialling buttons, Orientation, Paper feed, Parallel interface