Epson Stylus Color 580, Manual

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Glossary
operation check
A method for checking the operation of the printer. When you perform a printer
operation check, the printer prints the ROM version, code page, ink counter code,
and a nozzle check pattern.
parallel interface
See interface .
port
An interface channel through which data is transmitted between devices.
printable area
The area of a page on which the printer can print. It is smaller than the physical
size of the page due to margins.
printer driver
A software program that sends commands for using the features of a particular
printer. See also
driver .
print queue
If your printer is connected to a network, print jobs that are sent to the printer
while it is busy are stored in a waiting line, or print queue, until they can be
printed.
RAM
Random Access Memory. The portion of the printer's memory used as a buffer
and for storing user-defined characters. All data stored in RAM is lost when the
printer is turned off.
reset
To return a printer to its defaults by turning the printer off and then back on.
resolution
The number of dots-per-inch used to represent an image.
ROM
Read Only Memory. A portion of memory that can only be read and cannot be
used for data storage. ROM retains its contents when you turn off the printer.
RGB
Red, green, and blue. These colors, in phosphors irradiated by a cathode ray tube
(CRT) monitor's electron gun, are used to create the additive array of screen
colors.
serial interface
See interface .
spool
The first step in printing, in which the printer driver converts the print data into
codes that your printer understands. This data is then sent directly to the printer
or to the print server.