Lexmark 1200 manual Glossary

S scalable font. A font whose characters are stored only as outlines so it is easy to change (or scale) the size of the characters (measured in points).

screen font. A font you download to your computer so it appears the same on the computer screen as it does on a printed page.

serial interface. A way of communicating between computer and printer by transmitting data one bit at a time.

server. A device that allows the sharing of resources, such as printers, on a network.

service message. A printer message that indicates the printer needs service.

setting. Values you choose from printer menus or software applications that control printer operation and the appearance of the printed page.

SmartSwitch. A printer function that automatically switches the printer language to that of the job the software application is sending to the printer.

software application. Any program loaded on your computer used to perform a specific task, such as word processing or data compiling.

standard protocol. A parallel printer protocol where the printer receives information sent from the computer at a normal transmission rate.

status message. A printer message that provides information on the state of the printer.

subtractive color. Color produced by mixing primary colors to produce a pigment or dye that reflects one wavelength of light and absorbs (or subtracts) all others. Color printers use subtractive color. The subtractive primary colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow.

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