Printronix T4204 manual Glossary

EGlossary

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.
Continuous Media	Media comprised of one continuous length without a
	gap, notch, hole or black mark to establish a
	predetermined label or tag length. With this media
	type, the Host Form Length or user selected Page
	Length sets the desired length of each label.
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.

219