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.

Bi-tronicsA standard for the parallel interface between computer and device, compatible with Centronics.

CAD Computer-aided design.

cartridge Print cartridge, containing ink.

Centronics A standard for the parallel interface between computer and device. Compatible with Bi-tronics.

clear film See-through, polyester media type.

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.

front-panel menus The options in the front-panel display.

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.

high-gloss film A glossy, opaque, polyester media type.

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