Glossary

A3

International paper size measuring 297 by 420 mm or 11.69 by

 

16.54 inches.

A4

International paper size measuring 210 by 297 mm or 8.27 by

 

11.69 inches.

B4

International paper size measuring 250 by 353 mm or 9.84 by

 

13.9 inches.

batch processing

Process that allows for repetitive operations to be performed

 

sequentially on batched data without much involvement from the

 

computer operator.

BCD

Binary coded decimal.

bitmap

Visual representation of graphic images in which a bit defines a

 

picture element (pixel) and a matrix of bits defines an image. For

 

example, if a bit is 1, the corresponding pixel is printed.

blocking

Process of combining two or more records into a single block of

 

data which can moved, operated upon, stored, and so on, as a

 

single unit by the computer.

block length

Number of characters or bytes contained in a block of data (the

 

block is treated as a unit within the computer). Block length is

 

usually invariable within a system and may be specified in units

 

such as records, words, computer words, or characters.

BOF

Bottom of

form.

BOT

Beginning

of tape.

bpi

Bits per inch.

CCID

Character Code Identifier. Code associated with the universal

 

identifier ªXeroxº to indicate the version of the Xerox character

 

code standard used to code Interpress strings.

character set

Set of all characters defined in a font, including alphabet,

 

numeric, and special characters such as symbols.

cluster

Group of related feeder trays, usually containing the same size

 

and type of paper (stock). Each cluster has a name, consisting of

 

one to six alphanumeric characters.

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