Lexmark 19Z0201 - X 862dte 4 B/W Laser, User Manual

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Glossary
B
B4. Paper measuring 257 x 364 mm. Feeds short edge first.
B5. (1) Paper measuring 182 x 257 mm. Feeds short edge
first. (2) Envelope measuring 176 x 250 mm.
baud.
The rate at which data is sent to or received from
the computer through the serial interface, in bits per
second (bps).
bidirectional communication. Two-way communication
between your printer and a computer, using Network
Printing Alliance Protocol (NPAP 1.0 standard).
bin. See output bin .
bitmapped font.
Predefined pattern of bits that represent
a typeface at a specific size, style, and resolution.
bits per second (bps). A measurement of the speed of
data being transferred through a serial interface.
bps. See bits per second .
buffer.
A portion of memory used to temporarily store
data.
Busy. A printer state in which the printer is processing
data or printing pages.
byte. A group of eight binary digits processed as a unit.
Typically used to represent an alphanumeric character.
C
C5. Envelope measuring 162 x 229 mm.
card stock. Heavy, single-ply paper frequently used for
reports or book covers.
Centronics parallel interface. A standard for connecting
printers and other peripheral devices to a computer. It
defines the plug, socket, and electrical signals that are
used for controlling the transmission of data.