Next Key

Media

Any material (such as paper, labels, and transparencies) used in the printer for printed output.

Memory

The space within your printer where information is stored while being actively worked on. The term applies to internal storage space as opposed to external storage, such as disks or tapes. See also RAM and ROM.

Memory Client

A user of a block of memory. Each memory client controls certain features. When insufficient memory is allocated to a specific client, the features it controls may not be accessible.

Memory Upgrade

An available option that is easily attached to the printer's controller board to expand its standard 12 MB or 24 MB of RAM to a maximum of 64 MB in increments of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32 MB. See also SIMM (Single In-Line Memory Module).

Menu Key

The control panel key that accesses the printer configuration menu when the printer is off line. Use this key to advance through the menus or to return to a previous position in the menu. When changing printer setup, press this key to cancel a change (before pressing the Select key) or to return to previous menus one level at a time.

Motherboard

The main circuit board containing the primary components of a computer system.

Network Interface Card

A printed circuit board, in the shape of a card with an interface port, used to connect a printer physically to a network cable. See your QMS vendor for a complete list of available network interface cards.

Next Key

The control panel key that advances through a list of selections or options for a menu. When changing character information, use this key to advance to the next choice for the current input (underlined) character.

Glossary

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