portrait
Printing that is oriented upright on the page (as opposed to landscape, in which printing is oriented sideways on the page). This is the standard orientation for printing letters or documents.
ppm (pages per minute)
The number of pages can be printed in one minute.
printer driver
Software that sends instructions to the printer to tell it what to do. For example, your printer driver accepts print data from your word processor application and sends instructions to the printer on how to print this data.
proportional font
A font whose characters have varying amounts of horizontal space depending on the width of the character. Thus the uppercase M takes up more horizontal space than the lowercase l.
RAM
Random Access Memory. The portion of the printer’s memory used as a buffer and for storing
reset
To refresh the printer’s memory and erase the current print jobs.
resolution
A measure of the fineness and clarity of images produced by the printer or monitor. Printer resolution is measured in dots per inch. Monitor resolution is measured in pixels.
RITech
Resolution Improvement Technology. A feature that smooths the jagged edges of printed lines or shapes.
status sheet
A report that lists the printer settings and other printer information.
toner
The colored powder contained in the developer cartridges that is used to print images on the paper.
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