Printek Mt3-II manual Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Terms

IP	Internet Protocol. A specification for packets, or datagrams, of data and an
	addressing method to allow the exchange of data with another system. Must be
	combined with another protocol such as TCP to create a complete connection
	with the other system.
LAN	Local Area Network.
LED	Light emitting diode.
line pitch	The vertical spacing of rows of characters. Measured in lpi.
lpi	Lines per inch.
margin	An area along any edge of a form where data may not be printed.
MSB	Most significant bit. In a character, this refers to bit seven (of 0 to 7).
node	Any device connected to a network.
parity	A method used for detecting errors within a single character transmitted or
	received via an interface.
Peer-to-Peer	A network consisting of only stations (no access point or central server). Same
	as Ad-Hoc.
reset	Initialization of various operating parameters of the printer to the value or state
	assumed when the printer is powered on.
RS-232C	An EIA standard for serial data transmission.
server	Any node on a network that provides services to another node (client).
SSID	Service Set IDentifier. An identifier attached to packets on a Wi-Fi network
	that identify the particular network the packets are intended for.
TCP	Transmission Control Protocol. A specification that controls the connection
	between systems on a network.
WAN	Wide Area Network. Refers to connections that allow one LAN to
	communicate with another LAN(s).
WEP	Wired Equivalent Privacy. A security protocol for wireless LANs designed to
	provide data security similar a wired LAN.
Wi-Fi	Refers to any of the IEEE 802.11 standards.
WLAN	Wireless Local Area Network. A LAN made up of wireless nodes.

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