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black and white: Used to define images which have no color information. Strictly speaking,
it should only describe images with no shades of gray - just areas of black. See halftone.
bus network: A form of network cabling where each computer is connected (daisy-chained)
to the computer at either side of it. The ends of the bus are terminated.
byte: A unit of computer information equal to 8 bits.
Cancel button: A button, usually found in a dialog box, which closes the dialog box and
does not carry out any changes that may have been specified. See Apply button, Close
button, and OK button.
check box: A small square section of a dialog box that when clicked puts a check mark in
the box. This shows that the feature or choice mentioned in the accompanying caption has
been selected. Clicking again removes the check mark. Check boxes can usually be selected
and deselected independently. See Option button.
Chooser: A Macintosh accessory that allows you to select and use networked devices such
as printers and file servers.
client/server: A form of networking used in larger installations. One or more computers
are dedicated as servers and handle all the network traffic from the other computers, known
as clients. Printers are usually installed anywhere on the network and are controlled by the
server(s). See also peer-to-peer.
clone: A functionally equivalent piece of hardware or software.
Close button: A button, usually found in a dialog box, which closes the dialog box so you
can see behind it. The Close button usually does not cause any changes to occur. See Apply
button, Cancel button, and OK button.
complex page: A page consisting of graphics or text and graphics. Complex pages may
require more printer RAM to print.
Control Panel: Part of the Windows or Macintosh system software. Also the panel at the
front of the printer itself.
daisy-chain: A way of connecting devices on a network. Cables pass from one device to the
next. The ends of the daisy chain are not connected, but have terminators attached.
default: A value or setting built in to a system or program. A default can usually be
changed, but is chosen to be satisfactory to the majority of users.
default printer: The printer that will appear as the default choice in print dialog boxes in
applications.