Canon BJC-55 - Manual (Page 167)

buffer
A temporary storage area in computer or printer memory in which data
for input or output is stored until it can be processed.
byte
A unit of eight bits. A byte is approximately equivalent to a character.
cartridge holder
A unit that holds the BJ Cartridge and its ink cartridges. The cartridge
holder moves backwards and forwards when the printer is operating and
remains at rest in the home position on the left side of the printer when
the printer is not in use.
character
Any symbol that has a widely understood meaning and can thus convey
information. Some characters, such as letters, numbers, and punctuation
marks, are printable.
CMYK
An acronym for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and black, the four colours
used in the standard colour model of the printing industry.
Commercial 10 (US Commercial)
A common size of envelope: 9.5 x 4.1 inches or 241 x 105 mm.
composite black
The composite black colour formed by mixing cyan, yellow, and
magenta ink so that they appear almost black on a print out.
configuration
The defining of certain printer settings to allow the printer to
communicate properly with your computer.
cpi
Characters per inch. A unit of measurement relevant to a fixed-space
font. Because all characters have the same width, you can calculate the
number of characters printed per inch.
cpl
Characters per line. A unit of measurement that indicates the number of
characters printed per line.
cps
Characters per second. A unit of measurement that indicates the
printer’s speed.
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