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Glossary
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OS
The acronym for Operating System. This is base software used to control the sys-
tem of a computer. Windows, MacOS, or UNIX is an OS.
Outline font
A type of fonts represented using lines and curves to display an outline of a char-
acter. Larger-size characters can be displayed on a screen or printed with no jag-
ged edges.
The acronym for Portable Document Format. This is an electronically formatted
document with file extension of ".pdf". PDF is a PostScript based format, and can
be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free viewer software.
PDL
The acronym for Page Description Language. This is a language used to instruct
a page printer about images being printed on each page.
Peer-to-peer
A type of network where the connected devices can be communicate with each
other without using a dedicated server.
Plug and play
A mechanism used to immediately detect a peripheral device when it is plugged
into a computer, and search for an appropriate driver automatically, so that the
device becomes operable.
Preview
A function allowing you to view a result image before being actually processed
for printing or scanning.
Print job
A print request transmitted from a computer to a printing device.
Print queue
A software system used by a spooler to save generated print jobs.
Printer buffer
A memory area temporarily used for processing data of print jobs.
Printer driver
Software that works as a bridge between a computer and a printer.
Property
Attribute information. When using a printer driver, different functions can be con-
figured by utilizing its properties. By using properties of a file, you can check the
attribute information about the file.
Protocol
A rule enabling a computer to communicate with other computers or peripherals.
Proxy server
A server installed for the connection with the Internet. This acts as a proxy of cli-
ent computers to contact with the Internet to effectively ensure security for the
total organization.
PServer
A print server module available in NetWare environments. This module monitors,
changes, pauses, restarts, or cancels print jobs.
Queue name
A logical printer name required for LPD/LPR printing.
A name assigned to each device for allowing printing to the device via network.
Resolution
The resolution value indicates how much detail of an object can be reproduced
precisely on an image or a print matter.
RIP
The acronym for Raster Image Processor. RIP extracts picture images from text
data created using PostScript or other page description language. This processor
is usually integrated into a printer.
Samba
UNIX server software which uses SMB (Server Message Block) to make UNIX
system resources available to Windows environments.
Screen font
A type of fonts used for displaying characters and symbols on a CRT or other
monitor.
Shared printer
A printer connected to a server on the network and configured to be used by mul-
tiple computers.
SLP
The acronym for Service Location Protocol. This is a protocol that provides ca-
pabilities such as finding services or automatic client configuration on the TCP/IP
network.
SMB
The acronym for Server Message Block. This is a protocol for sharing files and
printers mainly over the Windows network.
SMTP
The acronym for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. It is a protocol used to transmit
or transfer E-mail messages.
SNMP
The acronym for Simple Network Management Protocol. This is a management
protocol in the TCP/IP network environments.
Spool
The acronym for Simultaneous Peripheral Operation On-Line. Data to be output
to a printer is not sent directly to the printer, but is temporarily stored in another
location. The stored data is then sent collectively to the printer.
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