Glossary

bidirectional communication

Two-way data transmission.

bin

A receptacle for holding printed pages.

BOOTP

Abbreviation for "Bootstrap Protocol," an Internet protocol that allows a computer to find its own IP address.

chooser

A Macintosh accessory that allows you to select a device.

CMYK

An acronym for colors "cyan, magenta, yellow, and black."

control panel

The area on the printer that contains buttons and a display screen. Use the control panel to set printer settings and to get information about the printer’s status.

DDR

Acronym for double data-rate.

default

The normal or standard setting for hardware or software.

DHCP

An acronym for "dynamic host configuration protocol." DHCP enables individual computers or peripherals connected to a network to find their own configuration information, including the IP address.

DIMM

An acronym for "dual in-line memory module." A small circuit board that holds memory chips.

Emulated PostScript

Software that emulates Adobe PostScript, a programming language that describes the appearance of the printed page.

firmware

Programming instructions that are stored in a read-only memory unit inside the printer.

Flash memory card

A small-sized, high-quality, removable memory card.

font

A complete set of letters, numerals, and symbols in a typeface.

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