Glossary

bidirectional communication

Two-way data transmission.

bin

A receptacle for holding printed pages.

BOOTP

Abbreviation for “Bootstrap Protocol,” an Internet protocol that allows a computer to find its own IP address.

chooser

A Macintosh accessory that allows you to select a device.

control panel

The area on the printer that contains buttons and a display screen. Use the control panel to set printer settings and to get information about the printer status.

default

The normal or standard setting for hardware or software.

DHCP

Abbreviation for “dynamic host configuration protocol.” DHCP enables individual computers or peripherals connected to a network to find their own configuration information, including the IP address.

DIMM

Abbreviation for “dual in-line memory module.” A small circuit board that holds memory chips.

duplex

A feature that allows printing on both sides of a sheet of paper.

EIO

Abbreviation for “Enhanced Input/Output.” A hardware interface used for adding an internal print server, network adaptor, hard disk, and other plug-in functionality for HP printers.

Emulated PostScript

Software that emulates Adobe PostScript, a programming language that describes the appearance of the printed page.

EPS

Abbreviation for “Encapsulated PostScript,” which is a type of graphics file.

firmware

Programming instructions that are stored in a read-only memory unit inside the printer.

ENWW

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