HP QMS 1660E User Manual

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Transformer

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QMS 1660E Print System Reference

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Transformer Box

Also known as a connector box. This piece of equipment consists of a small
box with a built-in cable that links the printer to a LocalTalk cable.

Transparency

A type of media, also known as OHP (overhead projection) film, commonly
used for presentations.

Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cable

Two separately insulated strands of wire twisted together. Twisted-pair
cabling is used to reduce signal interference introduced by a strong radio
source such as a nearby cable. See also

10BaseT.

Typeface

The basic printed design of characters in a font. For instance, Courier, and
Times typefaces each print characters of different designs.

Typeface Family

A group of related typefaces. For example, the Times typeface family
consists of four typefaces: Times Roman, Times Bold,

Times Italic, and

Times Bold Italic. See also font and typeface.

Utility

A program that performs a specific function of computer system manage-
ment, such as maintaining disks and files or controlling a peripheral device.

Virtual Memory

An extension to the effective size of the printer’s memory by using a disk
file or swap file to simulate additional memory space. It enables the hard
disk to accept data swapped from RAM to free temporarily the RAM for
other tasks.

Volatile Memory

Memory that is cleared when the printer is turned off. Most RAM is volatile.

XON/XOFF

Control characters used for flow control in data transmission.

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