Glossary
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2. In computers, a path for communication between the central
processing unit (CPU) and input/output units, or between the
CPU and peripheral devices.
character Single printable letter (A-Z), numeral (0-9), symbol (& % #), or
punctuation mark (, . ! ?) used to represent data. Characters can
also be nonprinting, such as space, tab, or carriage return.
character cell Digitized space containing a single character within a font set.
character code Code representing alphanumer ic information, for example,
ASCII.
character set Number of different characters used by a particular device,
including alphabetic, numeric, and special characters such as
symbols.
characters per
inch (cpi) Designates the number of character s per inch for a particular
typeface. Refer to pitch.
client software Software that manages the submission of print jobs t o the Printer
Controller.
client workstation Workstation connected to the network used to create print jobs
(documents) and submit them to the Printer Controller.
CMYK An industry standard color definition model in which all colors are
defined in terms of values for the four-color process primary
colors: cyan, magenta, yellow , and bl ack. R efe r to color d efinition
model.
collate To arrange or assemble into ordered sets.
color definition
model A standardized format for defining colors using quantifiable
values. The most popular such models are RGB, CMYK, and
HSB.
color substitution The use of an algorithm to trans late a color specified in an
industry standard color definition model (e.g., RGB, CMYK,
HSB) to a tone of a highlight primary color.
command User instruction to a computer, input through the system
controller keyboard. Commands are words, mnemonics, or
characters that cause a computer to perform predefined
operations.
communication
line Telecommunication line connecting devices at one location with
devices at other locations in order to transmit and receive
information.
communication
link Physical means (i.e., data link) connecting one location to
another to transmit and receive information.