HP 3015 manual Glossary, 1284-B

Glossary

1284-B

The 1284 parallel port standard was developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The term "1284-B" refers to a specific connector type on the end of the parallel cable that attaches to the peripheral (for example, a printer). A 1284-B connector is larger than a 1284-C connector, for example.

ADF

Automatic document feeder. The ADF is used to automatically feed originals into the device for copying, scanning, or faxing.

all-in-one

A designation given to HP devices that can perform several functions, such as printing, faxing, copying, and scanning.

browser

Short for Web browser, a software program that is used to locate and open Web pages.

collate

The process of printing a multiple-copy job in sets. When collate is selected, the device prints an entire set before printing additional copies. Otherwise, the device prints the specified number of copies of one page before printing the subsequent pages.

contrast

The difference between the dark and light areas of an image. The lower the number value, the more closely the shades resemble each other. The higher the number, the more the shades appear separate from each other.

DIMMs

Dual inline memory module, a small circuit board that holds memory. A single in-line memory module (SIMM) has a 32-bit path to the memory, whereas a DIMM has a 64-bit path.

dots per inch (dpi)

dpi

e-mail (electronic mail)

A measurement of resolution that is used for scanning and printing. Generally, more dots per inch result in a higher resolution, more visible detail in the image, and a larger file size.

See dots per inch (dpi).

An abbreviation for electronic mail. Software that can be used to electronically transmit items over a communications network.

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