HP 510 Inkjet Large Format CH336A#B1K Raster, Pen, Platen, Printing area, PostScript, Queueing

Glossary

PANTONE

The PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM® is an international standard for color communication in the graphics art industry.

raster

A method for defining an image, in terms of dots rather than lines. Raster data typically needs more memory than vector data.

pen RGB

Even though the plotter has no physical pens, the lines it draws match the attributes of a pen.

platen

The exterior part of the printer on which the media rests before going into the media-entry slot.

printing area

Page size minus margins.

PostScript

Astandard page-markup language, commonly used by graphics and desktop publishing software applications.

PSU

Power Supply Unit.

queueing

Placing each print received by the device into memory for processing with other prints.

Red, green and blue. A standard color model.

RIP

Raster Image Processor.

RTL (Raster Transfer Language)

One of Hewlett-Packard's standard graphics languages for plotters and printers. Produces raster data.

ROM DIMM

A physical module containing read-only data, that can be installed in the back of the printer to provide upgrades.

Scan-axis

The horizontal axis, as you look at the printer from the front.

semi-gloss photo

A semi glossy, opaque photographic paper.

spindle

The rod which holds the roll of media.

G-3