lel data transmission. Centronics is often used as a synonym for the parallel standard developed by Centronics Inc.
Character set
The complete set of characters available in a font.
Checkbox
A small box associated with an option in a dialog box or window. You can click on the checkbox to turn the option on or off. An option is on when there is an X in the checkbox.
Click
To position the pointer arrow on an object on your display and to press the left button of your mouse.
Command
An instruction that causes the computer to perform some action.
Configuration
(1)Your computer set up. (2) Your hard- ware: the computer, displays, keyboard and peripheral devices.
CPI
An abbreviation for Characters Per Inch.
D
Data bits
The number of bits in a transmitted byte that actually contains data.
Default
A preset value or setting on your computer which you can change.
Dialog box
A box which contains a message or instruc- tions for you to follow or a box containing options from which you can select.
Document
Whatever you created on your computer using an application program.
Double-click
To position your pointer arrow on an ob- ject, such as an icon, and to press the left mouse button twice in quick succession without moving your mouse.
Drag and drop
To position your pointer arrow on an ob- ject and press and hold the left mouse but- ton, moving the mouse and releasing the button.
Duplex Printing
Printing on both sides of the page.
E
EEPROM
Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. It has an internal switch to permit the user to erase the con- tents and write new contents into it by means of electrical signals.
EET
An abbreviation for Edge Enhancement Technology. It is a smoothing technique developed by Destiny Technology.
EPS
An abbreviation of Encapsulated PostScript.
Engine
This is the mechanical printer developer and laser portion of the printer.
EP Cartridge (electrophotographic cartridge)
A type of process cartridge which contains the photosensitive drum and toner. Also called a toner cartridge.
Emulation
One printer's imitation of the functions of another printer.
Expansion RAM board
An available option that is easily attached to the computer to increase memory.
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