Ricoh SAVIN A741 - Manual (Page 66)

A741 58 Print Server Manual
Raster Image Processor (RIP)
A hardware-software combination that converts a vector image into a bit-mapped image. All
PostScript printers contain a RIP that converts the PostScript commands into bit-mapped pages
that the printer can output.
Resolution
Density of the dots on the paper which is measured in DPI (dots per inch)
ROM
Read Only Memory: Permanent form of storage that can be read, but not written to.
RS232 interface
Standard serial interface.
RS422 interface
Faster serial interface.
Scalable fonts
Fonts that can be scaled to any size.
Scaling
Enlarging or reducing an image.
Scan-once-print-many
Terminology whereby an original is scanned once and the image is stored in memory. Multiple
copies (prints) are then made of this stored original. Typically found in digital copiers.
SCSI
Small Computer System Interface. Very fast interface which can be used to attach up to 7
devices to a computer
Serial interface
Interface capable of transmitting data one bit at a time
Server
Powerful computers which performs certain services for other connected computers in a network
(such as routing print commands etc.)
Set printing
When making multiple copies of a multi-page document, the document is printed page-by-page to
form a set. This will repeat until all sets are printed.
SOHO
Term used to describe the Small Office, Home Office market
Stamp
Text or graphic image to appear on each plot.
TCP/IP
Common network protocol initially designed for the Internet. Currently most popular protocol in
PC network communication.