Xerox 6300, 6350, 8500, 8550 manual System Administrator Guide 6-3, Terms and Abbreviations

	Terms and Abbreviations
Terms and
Abbreviations	Definitions
MIB	MIB (Management Information Base) provides specific information about
	the state of hardware components and software processes. MIB is used
	as part of network management tools and functions.
network	A collection of connected devices, such as computers and printers. A
	network is a tool for communication that allows users to store and retrieve
	information, share printers, and exchange information.
network address	The network portion of an IP address. For a class A network, the network
	address is the first byte of the IP address. For a class B network, the
	network address is the first two bytes of the IP address.
network connection	The software and protocol that connect network devices, such as PCs
	and printers.
PCL	PCL (Printer Control Language) is the PDL language created by
	Hewlett-Packard. It became an industry standard and is now available in
	almost all printer platforms for the office (e.g., PCL 5).
PJL	PJL (Printer Job Language) and PCL commands are used in application
	programs to control job settings and printer defaults.
PhaserSMART	PhaserSMART Technical Support is an automated, internet-based
Technical Support	support system that uses the user’s default web browser to send
	diagnostic information from their printer to the Xerox website for analysis.
Port 9100	A printing protocol known as AppSocket, RAW, or Windows TCPmon.
PostScript	A page description language created by Adobe and used in most Xerox
	Phaser printers.
printer driver	Enables your computer and printer to communicate; provides access to
	the features of your printer.
printer discovery	Software mechanism for finding printers typically on a network.
Printer Neighborhood	A tool in CentreWare IS that enables you to search for printers on your
	network, check their status, and manage them remotely.
PrintingScout alerts	PrintingScout is a tool that is installed with the Xerox printer driver. It
	automatically checks the printer status when a print job is sent. If the
	printer is unable to print a job, PrintingScout automatically displays an
	alert on the user’s computer screen to let them know that the printer
	needs attention. The user can click the alert to view instructions
	explaining how to fix the problem.
printing kiosk	A digital imaging/print platform that is used to connect a laptop computer
	to a network for printing to a printer, and then paying for the output. A
	printing kiosk is sometimes located in an airport or library.
protocol	The rules that control the transmitting and receiving of data.
SLP	SLP (Service Location Protocol) is a protocol that provides a flexible and
	scalable framework for providing hosts with access to information about
	the existence, location, and configuration of networked services. SLP is
	useful in enterprise networks.
Smart Trays	A driver feature that displays the current paper type and size available in
	each printer tray.

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