XON/XOFF

Trailer Page

A separator page, printed after a print job, that identifies the print job and helps users sort out the print jobs in the printer's output tray. See the QMS Crown Document Option Commands manual information on customizing the trailer page information.

Transformer Box

Also known as a connector box. This piece of equipment consists of a small box with a built-in cable that links the printer to a LocalTalk cable.

Transparency

A type of media, also known as OHP (overhead projection) film, commonly used for presentations.

Typeface

The basic printed design of characters in a font. For instance, Courier, and Times typefaces each print characters of different designs.

Typeface Family

A group of related typefaces. For example, the Times typeface family consists of four typefaces: Times Roman, Times Bold, Times Italic, and Times Bold Italic. See also font and typeface.

Utility

A program that performs a specific function of computer system manage- ment, such as maintaining disks and files or controlling a peripheral device.

Virtual Memory

An extension to the effective size of the printer’s memory by using a disk file or swap file to simulate additional memory space. It enables the hard disk to accept data swapped from RAM to free temporarily the RAM for other tasks.

Volatile Memory

Memory that is cleared when the printer is turned off. Most RAM is volatile.

XON/XOFF

Control characters used for flow control in data transmission.

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Glossary

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