Glossary

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 Group of different printing systems at the same location. environment

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.

network Defined standard for the communication of data over a network. communications

protocol

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

nonimpact printer Printer that forms characters without any strikes of a key or element against the paper.

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

NPS/IPS Network Printing System/IPDS Printing System

object file Source file converted into machine language (binary code).

offline Devices not under the active control of a central processing unit. For example, a computer makes output to a magnetic tape. The tape is then used by an offline printing system to produce printed data. Offline operations are much slower than online operations. Refer to online.

offset To place pages currently being printed in slightly different positions from previous pages.

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