Glossary
R
Resolution
The measure of the details or grain of images displayed on a computer screen. As a metric of the resolution, dpi is customarily used.
S
SCSI (Small Computer System Interface)
An abbreviation for "Small Computer System Interface". SCSI is a standard for interfaces, used to connect devices such as hard disks, scanners, etc. Up to seven devices can be connected through this interface (daisy chain). The data transfer rates are different between "Fast SCSI" (Max. 10MB/sec.) and "Wide SCSI" (Max. 20MB/sec.).
Used to specify a particular SCSI device when the initiator selects a target or the target reconnects to the initiator.
Separation roller
A roller that separates the sheets of paper from each other.
Simplex reading mode
A mode for scanning only the front side of the document.
Smoothing
A process that eliminates "jaggies" from slanted lines and curves. Irregular convexities are deleted and irregular concavities filled in. This is useful in OCR applications, for example.
Storage temperature/humidity
The temperature and humidity levels necessary for proper storage of the scanner.
T
Temporary Error
An error that can be fixed by the operator.
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