Glossary
ac Alternating current.
addressable dpi A resolution higher than nominal value of the cartridges, giving a finer grid on which the plotter can selectively position dots and improve print quality.
ANSI size An American standard paper size; e.g. D, E, etc.
application The software you use.
bail The black metal bar inside the plotter, which holds the media in place.
baud rate The data transmission rate in a serial interface between a computer and a device, in bits per second.
CAD
cartridge Print cartridge, containing ink.
Centronics A standard for the parallel interface between computer and device. Compatible with
clear film
clipping Losing part of a drawing at the edges.
CMYK Cyan, magenta, yellow and black. The colors of the plotter's four inks, and also a standard color model.
coated paper Good quality paper coated on one side for inkjet printing.
dc Direct current.
default A value or condition that is assumed if no other value or condition is specified.
device An external item connected to the computer: printer, plotter, tape drive etc. Your HP DesignJet is a device.
dpi Dots per inch, a measure of print resolution.
driver The software that controls the communication between a computer and a device.
front panel The control panel on the front of the plotter.
GIS Geographical information system (mapping software).
graphics language A programming language telling a print device how to output graphic data.
grayscale Shades of gray to represent colors.
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