Xerox DocuPrint 180 manual Glossary

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GLOSSARY

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 alphanumeric information, for example, ASCII.

character code identifier Code associated with the universal identifier “Xerox” to indicate the version of the Xerox character code standard used to code Interpress strings.

character set Number of different characters used by a particular device, including alphabetic, numeric, and special characters such as symbols.

client layer The software interface used by the AIM task and the Output task to communicate with the printer, allowing printing commands and fault and status information to be exchanged.

clocking A method of synchronizing the sending and receiving of data communications devices. Clocking allows synchronous transmission at high speeds.

cluster Group of paper feeder trays, usually containing the same size and type of paper (stock). Each cluster has a name, consisting of one to six alphanumeric characters. See also stock; stockset.

CME copy modification entry. Entry modifying the output printing characteristics of a report on a copy-to-copy basis.

code 1. Set of symbols representing data or instructions to a computer. 2. To write a list of instructions (software) to cause the product/system to perform specified operations.

code conversion Translation of one type of character or symbol code to another.

collate To arrange or assemble into ordered sets.

column Vertical arrangement of characters.

command User instruction to a computer, using the system controller keyboard or the PC UI. Commands are words, mnemonics, or characters that cause a computer to perform predefined operations. Coded instruction to a computer or computer-based system.

command language Set of commands that can be used for a system, such as how the system can be instructed to perform a task.

comment Explanations written with program instructions. They are ignored by the computer.

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XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM PRODUCT GUIDE

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