Glossary

Glossary

The following definitions apply specifically to your Minolta printer.

application

A software program that performs a particular function, such as generating graphics or spreadsheets.

ASCII

Acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange.

base weight

SEE paper basis weight.

bitmap

A text character or graphic image that is defined by a pattern of dots.

click

To press and release a mouse button quickly. Often used to select an object. SEE double-click.

control panel

A bank of indicators that show the current status of the printer. Panel buttons that are located on the control panel make it possible to perform a variety of different operations.

default

Settings that are preset in the absence of user-specified settings.

dialog box

A box that appears in order for the user to input information or settings required for the printer to operate.

display

What appears upon the screen of the computer.

dpi

Acronym for dots per inch. Refers to the resolution that the printer can produce through the measure of dots printed per inch.

Appendix A

Glossary

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