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1. Glossary
resolution
The fineness of detail of the output print, expressed in the number of dots per inch (dpi, or dots per inch). Higher resolution produces text and graphics with greater sharpness and fineness of detail, but results in a greater amount of data involved.
EtherTalk
The AppleTalk protocol supporting Ethernet. It allows Macintosh users to use the Ethernet.
font
A complete set of characters in a given typeface and style. The size of characters is specified in points (1/72 inches).
Typeface is the distinctive design of types, such as gothic, while style is an ornament, such as italic.
halftone
Gradations of tones expressed by means of varying densities of dots.
hard disk drive
A device that is contained in a computer and peripheral equipment and used to save data and files.
In the printer controller, it is used to save fonts downloaded from the computer. Its data is retained even when the main power is turned OFF.
icon
A graphic image on the screen that represents an element.
interface
A standard that governs the ways for two different systems to exchange information. It specifies the format of data to be transmitted, communications protocols, and physical configurations for connection.
IPX/SPX
The communications protocols used by NetWare.
landscape (paper orientation)
A horizontal print orientation, in which printing is oriented so that the long edges of a sheet of paper are on top and bottom.
local printer
The printer that is directly connected to the computer being used. A printer connected to a network is called the remote printer.
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