A-3Glossary
Glossary Appendix A
icon
A graphic image on the screen that represents an element.
Image transfer roller
The part inside a page printer that transfers the image from the
photoconductive drum to the paper.
Infrared Data Association (IrDA)
An organization that sets and supports hardware and software
standards for infrared communication links such as computing,
communications and consumer devices.
infrared port
Supports the printing of data from a portable device that is
equipped with an IrDA-compliant infrared port. SEE Infrared Data
Association.
laser printer
A high-resolution peripheral used to print text and graphics onto
paper or other media. A rotating disk is used to reflect laser beams
onto a photosensitive drum; the image of the page is then
transferred via electrostatic charged toner. The final image is fused
onto a piece of charged paper using heat as it is rolled against the
drum, setting the toner onto the paper (or other media).
manual feed tray
An external bay for loading paper into the printer manually.
N-up printing
A series of printer settings that produces multiple, reduced
documents on one sheet of paper.
off line
A state in which the printer cannot receive data or perform any
other operation.
on line
A state in which the printer can receive data and operate.
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