LCD
An acronym for Liquid Crystal Display. The printer’s LCD message window
on the control panel provides status information and configuration menus.
LED
An acronym for Light-Emitting Diode. Four LEDs on the printer’s control
panel indicate printer status.
LocalTalk
One type of cable system used to link computers and peripheral devices
in an AppleTalk network. See also
AppleTalk
.
Manual Feed
The process by which media is fed into the printer by hand (as opposed to
letter the printer automatically pull media from a cassette or tray).
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 13 MB of RAM to a maximum of 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 set up, press this