1. Glossary
PostScript printer software
The program that is used on the computer to enable printing on PostScript printers.
printer driver
Software that enables controlling printer operations.
print job
A single batch of job for printing specified at one time from an application. It may be directly transmitted to the printer, or temporarily stored in a print queue.
print manager
An application that manages the print queue and print files.
resolution
See dpi.
SIMM
An acronym for Single
TCP/IP
The standard data transfer protocol over the Internet. Data is transferred by breaking up data messages into packets, to which IP addresses are attached.
TrueType font
A soft font standard the system has. TrueType is a font technology that ensures that the printed output is identical to what you see
gray scale
The method of representing color data on a monochrome device by approximating the data with shades of gray (halftone).
paper
The medium on which the printer can print data. Varieties include OHP transparencies, labels, letterhead, and postcards, in addition to plain paper and recycled paper.
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