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process direction. Describes a direction that is
parallel to the movement of the paper path.
proportionally-spaced font. A font in which the
graphic characters are contained in character cells that
may vary with the size of each graphic character and
have varying character increments. This allows for
even spacing between printed characters and eliminates
excess white space around narrow characters.
Contrast with
constant-spaced font.
R
RAM. Random access memory.
read-only. A type of access to data that allows it to be
read but not copied, printed, or modified.
registration. In printing, refers to the relative print
positions of images that are printed at different times.
For example, when you process preprinted forms, the
registration is good if the new image printed by the
InfoPrint 60 aligns correctly with the preprinted image.
Print that extends beyond box edges and text that
overlaps other text are examples of poor registration.
resident font. Those font data sets that are resident
within the printer. They usually reside on the printer
disk media (diskette or hard disk). These font sets are
usually commonly used fonts. Having them resident
reduces font load time. These fonts may also be used
during off line testing of the printer.
ROM. Read-only memory.
S
scroll keys. Keys which are used to move through all
menus and the keyboard. They are marked by an up
and down arrow.
scrolling. Moving a display image vertically in order to
view data not otherwise visible within the boundaries of
the display.
service representative. See IBM Service
Representative.
sheet. In reference to paper, a single sheet may be
printed on one side (simplex) or both sides (duplex).
side sensitivity. A setting designed for paper with a
sensitive side or preferred print side; for example,
letterhead paper.
side tray. Optional tray used for additional paper
capacity.
simplex printing. Printing on one side of a sheet of
paper. Synonymous with
one-sided printing. Contrast
with duplex printing.
single-byte character set. A character set in which
each character is represented by a 1-byte code, for
example, the character set used in English. Contrast
with
double-byte character set.
single-byte coded font. A font in which the characters
are defined by one byte. A single-byte coded font has
only one coded-font section. Contrast with
double-byte
coded font.
sizing. A process where paper is treated to give it
resistance against penetration of liquids.
skew. Refers to the angle that the paper is taking
while going through the paper path. This will cause the
printing lines to not be aligned properly.
sleep state. A state in which the fuser shuts off due to
inactivity. Once a print job is sent to the printer, within
a few seconds the fuser warms up and the printer starts
printing.
software. Programs, procedures, rules, and
associated documentation pertaining to the operation of
a computer system or word-processing system.
Contrast with
hardware.
special-application materials. Materials such as
adhesive labels and preprinted paper that the
InfoPrint 60 can print on.
SRC. System Reference Code, an error or information
code.
stacker. A device used to hold paper or other media
that have been printed; the output device of a printer.
Also called the output stacker.
stack lean. A measurable slope from the vertical of a
stack of forms. Excessive stack lean can cause failures
when feeding paper.
status mode. The operational mode in which
information is received from the attached controlling
computer system and printed output is produced. See
also
test mode and diagnostic mode. Contrast with
menu mode.
storage. (1) The retention of data in a storage device.
(2) In word processing, a unit into which recorded text
can be entered, in which it can be retained and
processed, and from which it can be retrieved. (3) A
device, or part of a device, that can retain data.
system administrator. The person at a computer
installation who designs, controls, and manages the use
of the computer system.
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