Farallon Communications QMS 4525 - Manual (Page 153)

Bitmap
G-3 Glossary
used to represent more complex statements such as a character. The most
common grouping of bits is called a byte, consisting of 8 bits.
See also
ASCII, byte.
Bitmap
A grid composed of small dots used to define an image, line drawing, or
character. See also
raster graphics.
Boot
Start up a printer or computer.
Buffer
A storage device used to compensate for a difference in rate or sequence
of data flow when transmitting data from one device to another.
Byte
A unit of information consisting of 8 bits; the equivalent of one character.
See also
character.
Cancel Key
The control panel key that allows you to cancel a print job or send an end-
of-job indicator to a print job waiting for incoming data.
CCITT
Comité Consulatif Internationale de Télégraphie et Téléphonie, part of the
United Nations International Telecommunications Union (ITU). The
organization is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
CCITT Group 4
Comité Consulatif Internationale de Télégraphie et Téléphonie
standardized protocol for data compression and for the encoding and
transmission of images. This is the protocol used by fax machines.
Clear Key
When the printer is off line and you are entering configuration changes from
the control panel, this key clears your entry at the current cursor position.
When the printer is on line pressing this key cancels the current print job.
Character
An alphabetic letter, a number, or special symbol.