Epson Endeavor 468C User Manual

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Parallel

An interface that transmits data simultaneously over separate

wires in a cable. See also Interface and Serial.

Parameter

A qualifier added to a command that tells your operating

system what data to process, where it should locate or store a

file, or how it should operate. See also Switch.

Pathname

The directory name(s) you specify to locate a file. For example,

the pathname for the file SALES, stored in the subdirectory

BUSINESS, is \BUSLNESS\SALES.

Peripheral device

An external device (such as a printer or a modem) connected to

a computer that depends on the computer for its operation.

Port

A physical socket on a computer to which you can connect a

peripheral device.

Power-on diagnostics

Tests stored in a computer’s ROM that the computer runs to

check its internal circuitry, peripheral device configuration, and

operating status each time you turn it on or reset it.

Processor speed

See Operating speed.

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