Lasergraphics Language A powerful graphics language that is common in the mainframe and minicomputer environments.
Lasergraphics Film Calibration file A file that provides calibration data of a film type for a specific LFR model. Therefore, the LFC file of 35mm Vericolor for LFR Mark III is different from the one for LFR Mark III - Digital Photography Model.
LFC file See Lasergraphics Film Calibration file.
LFR Lasergraphics Film Recorder. Refers to a family of film recorders including the LFR, LFR PLUS, Personal LFR, Personal LFR PLUS,
LLAn abbreviation for Lasergraphics Language.
object A type of graphic composed of graphic primitives (e.g. circles, lines, polygons, etc.). The graphic primitives are represented by their mathematical coordinates. Objects reproduce well at high- resolution.
output To create an image on a film recorder.
pixel An acronym for picture element. A pixel is a single dot on your monitor or output device.
portrait An output orientation where the height is greater than the width. Also known as vertical or tall format. Compare to landscape.
printer driver Software that knows how to communicate with a printer device.
queue A directory on your hard disk for storing temporary Windows BLL Generator print job files.
Rascol Refers to a family of high speed Lasergraphics image processors. Instead of burdening the PC, WinRascol lets the Rascol perform the time- and
Rascol II A Rascol model that plugs into your PC and acts as a fully independent
Rascol IV A Rascol model that plugs into your PS/2 and acts as a fully independent
RascolPort A high performance communication port for connecting to RISCRascol and Internal Rascol. It can emulate the standard
raster See bitmap.
rasterization A time- and memory- consuming process for converting graphics objects into rasters for output.
resolution The total number of dots in an image. Film recorder resolutions measured in lines represents the number of dots across the image.