Baud Rate or Baud
The data transfer rate between two devices, such as your computer and
your printer. Both devices must be configured for the same baud rate. Your
printer’s baud rate ranges from 300 to 38,400 bits per second.
Bit
An acronym for binary digit. The bit is the most fundamental unit of
information that a computer can accept. It has two states called 1 (one) and
0 (zero), or on and off, and can be used to represent a yes/no statement.
Groups of bits are used to represent more complex statements, such as
characters. The most common grouping of bits is called a byte, which
consists of 8 bits. See also
ASCII
,
byte
.
Bitmap
A grid composed of small dots used to define an image, line drawing, or
character. See also
raster graphics.
Bitmapped Font
A bitmapped font is a one in which each character is represented by a set
of dot patterns. Each font size requires a different set of dot patterns.
Buffer
Storage space used to compensate for a difference in rate or sequence of
data flow when transmitting data from one device to another.
Byte
A unit of information consisting of 8 bits, the equivalent of one character.
See also
bit
.
Cancel Key
The control panel key that cancels a print job or sends an end-of-job
indicator to a print job waiting for incoming data. It is not necessary to take
the printer off line before using the Cancel key.
Card
See
font card
, and
security card
.