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Glossary
Glossary Appendix A
paper guide(s)
Left and right sliding, adjustable holders that secure the paper onto
the paper tray.
paper support
A expansion tray for long-sized paper to be placed on the Tray 1.
parallel interface
An output/input port utilizing multiple data circuitry.
parallel interface connector
A connector that enables the transfer of data between the prin te r and
the computer.
peripheral device
Any device that can be attached to the computer, such as a printer.
power cord socket
Connects the power cord and the printer.
power switch
Turns power to the printer on and off.
printer
A peripheral device that outputs data from a computer onto paper or
other media.
printer driver
A software file that manages commands to the p ri nter.
Print Manager
An application that manages the print queue and the print file.
output tray
SEE face down tray and face up tray.
RAM
Acronym for random-access memory.
resolution
SEE dpi.
ROM
Acronym for read only memory.