Printronix T3306, T3308 manual Glossary

	Glossary
Baud (rate)	Baud Rate is the number of information bits that can be
	transmitted between the printer and the computer in one
	second. For example, one baud equals one bit per second
	in a series of binary signals. Both the printer and the
	computer must be configured to the same baud rate.
BIT	Binary digIT. A digit in the binary number system,
	represented by a 0 or a 1. A bit is the smallest unit of
	storage in a digital computer.
Boot±up	The start±up procedure which causes a computer
	operating system to be loaded into main memory.
Buffer	An area of storage into which data are read or written
	temporarily during data transfers.
Coax	Coaxial cable. A type of cable with a single wire
	surrounded by insulation and a braided shield.
Configuration	Refers to the operating properties that define how the
	printer responds to signals and commands received from
	the host computer at the printer interface. These properties
	are called configuration parameters and are set to match
	the operating characteristics of the host computer system.
Controller	An independent functional logic unit in a data processing
	system that controls data paths between one or more units
	of peripheral equipment.
Data Bits	Binary information sent to the printer; a character set
	grouping containing letters, digits, and punctuation marks
	to be printed.
Default	A value, parameter, attribute, or option that is assigned by
	a program or system when another has not been specified
	by the user.
Diagnostic	Pertaining to the detection and isolation of a printer
	malfunction or mistake.
DRAM	Dynamic Random Access Memory. Can be read from or
	written to at any time. DRAM is volatile: Whatever is in
	DRAM is lost when power is turned off.

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