Glossary
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Separator page
Optional pages printed at the beginning of each document to help separate one print
job from another.
Server
A network computer that is directly attached to the printer. The server controls the
printer and handles print jobs sent from the clients. See also Client.
Shielded
A type of cable that contains a metallic sheath over the conductor material to protect
the data passing through the cable from electromagnetic interference. You need to
use a double-shielded interface cable with this machine.
Spooling
A process by which an application sends a document to the spooler, rather than
directly to the printer, thus freeing the computer and application for other tasks.
Spooled documents are printed in the order they are received.
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Title bar
The horizontal bar that contains the title of a window or dialog box. On many windows,
the title bar contains the [Control] menu box and Maximize and Minimize buttons.
Toner
A black, resin-coated powder contained in the cartridge. The machine applies the
toner to the surface of the photosensitive drum inside the machine via an
electrophotographic mechanism.
Toner saver
Because the black areas of print data are thinned, toner consumption is reduced.
Transfer roller
Presses the paper against the drum, to aid the transfer of toner to the paper.
TrueType fonts
Scalable fonts used for both screen display and printing. TrueType fonts can be sized
to any height, and print exactly as they appear on the screen, but with higher
resolution.
TWAIN (Technology Without Any Interested Name)
Industry-standard protocol for transferring information from devices such as scanners
and digital cameras to a computer.
