Glossary
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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.
network
communications
protocol
Defined standard for the communication of data over a network.
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 pro cessi ng un i t.
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.