optical character recognition (OCR) software
OCR software converts an electronic image of text, such as a scanned document, into a form that word processor, spreadsheet, and database programs can use.
pixels per inch (ppi)
A measurement of resolution that is used for scanning. Generally, more pixels per inch result in a higher resolution, more visible detail in the image, and a larger file size.
printer driver
A printer driver is a program that software programs use to gain access to a device’s features. A printer driver translates a software program’s formatting commands (such as page breaks and font selection) into a printer language (such as PostScript or PCL), and then sends the print file to the device.
private branch exchange (PBX)
A small telephone switching system that typically is used by large businesses or universities to connect all telephone extensions within the organization. A PBX also connects to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) and may be either manual or dial, depending on the method used by extensions to place incoming or outgoing calls. Normally, the equipment is owned by the customer rather than leased from the telephone company.
public switched telephone network (PSTN)
The worldwide
Readiris
An optical character recognition (OCR) program that was developed by I.R.I.S. and that is included with the device software.
resolution
The sharpness of an image, measured in dots per inch (dpi). The higher the dpi, the greater the resolution.
shared line
A single telephone line that is used for both voice and fax calls.
surge protector
A device that protects a power supply and communications lines from electrical surges.
TWAIN
An industry standard for scanners and software. By using a TWAIN- compliant scanner with a
URL
Uniform resource locator, the global address of documents and resources on the Internet. The first part of the address indicates what protocol to use, the second part specifies the IP address or the domain name where the resource is located.
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