Xerox 180 IPS manual Glossary, GLOSSARY-10

GLOSSARY

long-edge feed (LEF) The movement of paper through the printer in the direction of the paper length (the longer side of a sheet of paper). See also short- edge feed.

low-level language Language that is close to machine language so that each written instruction in a program can be converted to machine language on a one-to-one basis.

mainframe Central processing unit (CPU) and memory of a large computer. More often used to denote any large computer of the type that might be used to control a group of smaller computers, terminals, or other devices. Refer to host.

markform A parameter name for an end-of-job marker in the IPDS data stream.

megabyte (MB) A unit of approximately one million bytes.

megahertz (MHz) 1. Unit of cycling speed (one million cycles per second) for an electromagnetic wave (in particular, a radio wave). 2. The sending and receiving stations of a radio wave transmission must be tuned in to the same unit of megahertz.

message Information passed to the user or to a task within the system. The information is usually associated with an error, fault, or system condition.

MICR Functionality that produces a Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) line on negotiable and turnaround documents such as checks and bills. The MICR printing system prints documents using magnetic ink and special fonts to create machine readable information that allows for quick document processing. In general, MICR is used to print accounting and routing information on blank checks and other negotiable documents.

mixed environment Group of different printing systems at the same location.

modem Device that converts digital information into an analog signal suitable for sending over analog telecommunication lines. Also converts an analog signal from telecommunication lines into digital information.

module Cohesive unit within a program. It is consistent in its level and identifiable in terms of loading or with other units.

network 1. System of geographically separate computers, linked to one another over transmission lines. 2. Communication lines connecting a computer to its remote terminals.

node Station, terminal, or computer that performs some control operation and influences the operation of the network as a whole.

Novell Commonly used network communications protocol supported by the DocuPrint NPS.

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