GLOSSARY
EtherTalk Hardware interface and network software for Apple Macintosh computers that provides connection to an Ethernet network.
extension Portion of a filename that follows a period. in some instances it identifies the file type. For example, .ps specifies a PostScript file.
fault Condition which prevents proper processing of a print job
and requires the intervention of an operator. For example, a paper jam is a fault.
field Preset place for entering information.
file Set of records or text that can be stored and retrieved. Organized, named collection of records treated as a unit. For offline, it is the data between the two tape marks. For online, it is the data between banner pages.
file maintenance Keeping a file up to date by regularly adding, changing, or deleting data.
finisher Any optional output finishing solution, for example, the stitcher/ stacker.
firmware Permanent programs stored in
fixed disk Disk drive that is mounted within a computer and is not removable.
fixed font Font containing characters with fixed spacing.
fixed pitch Font set in which every character cell has the same width. In reference to character sets, this term describes typefaces in which all character cells are of equal width. Monospaced as opposed to proportional spaced.
fixed spacing Arrangement of characters on a line so that all characters occupy the same amount of horizontal space.
font A complete set of alphanumeric characters and punctuation marks, having common characteristics such as style, width, height, and weight.
form 1. Compiled forms source library (.FSL) file. 2. Printed or typed document with blank spaces for inserting information. Specific arrangement of lines, text, and graphics stored in a computer under an identifying name. Page of data that, when preceded by proper commands, is stored on the system disk as a permanent file. It may be merged with variable data by a form start command. See also FDL; FSL.
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