13.GLOSSARY
Most terms are explained on the pages where they occur (see the contents) This glossary explains some terms that were not explained fully in the text
ADF (Automatic Document Feeder):
A device which feeds the pages of a multipage document one at a time, in the order that you arranged the pages In the stack
Batch Numbering:
This IS a way of numbenng pages that allows you to check whether you recewed all pages, and If not, which ones are missing. For example, if you receive two pages with pl 3 printed on one and p3 3 on the other, you have just received a
BPS (Bit Per Second):
This IS the data communication rate. In G3 mode, your fax terminal digitizes documents,
transforming them into bits (an average page will produce about 320,000 of them), and then sends them out at a top speed of 9,600 bps.
Broadcasting:
In Group 3 fax communication terminology, broadcasting is the transmission of a document to more than one address in sequence, not simultaneously
Communication:
Transmission or reception
Contrast:
The difference In intensity of darkness between the text and the background
copy:
When used as a noun, this refers to a printout, either in copy mode or receive mode
Country Code:
In international dialing, this is the code that directs the call to the country where the terminal that you wish to send to is located
Dial Pulses:
These are diallng signals that your terminal sends out if it uses pulse diallng (see below)
Document:
This is the original page or set of pages that you wish to send
DPI (Dots Per Inch):
This is the unit of resolution, The scanner scans your document according to the selected
resolution. An
resolution is used. (Digital compression techniques for G3 convert these into 320,000 bits )
