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 (NIC)
A printed circuit board, in the shape of a card, 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.
Non-volatile Memory
This type of memory is not lost when the printer loses power.
Null Modem
A cable configuration used for serial communication. This cable arranges
the communication between two devices.
NV RAM
This protected form of RAM is used to store information such as your
printer’s configuration menu. Configuration options you have chosen, such
as emulations, memory settings, and input bins, are saved to this non-
volatile RAM. This information is not lost when you turn off your printer.
Off Line
Not accepting data from the computer. The printer is taken off line by
pressing the Online/Offline key. When the Online indicator is off, the printer
is off line. The printer must be off line to enter the Configuration menu.
On Line
Accepting data from the computer. The printer is on line when the Online/
Offline key is pressed and the Online indicator is on.
Online/Offline Key
The control panel key used to take the printer off line and put it back on line.