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Glossary
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error message
A message that appears on the
operator panel display describing a
printer problem. The printer requires
operator intervention before it can
continue processing.
Ethernet
A network that utilizes carrier sense
multiple access with collision detection
(CSMA/CD). For example:
• 10BaseT Ethernet network
uses telephone twisted-pair.
• 10Base2 Ethernet network
uses RG-58 coax cable (also
referred to as Cheapnet or
Thicknet).
executive paper
Paper measuring 7.25 x 10.5 in.
external network adapter
A LAN connector that attaches
externally to the printer and allows
you to connect various printers from
the manufacturers to your network,
thereby freeing dedicated PC print
servers for use as LAN workstations.
F
factory default
Printer setting defined when the
printer is manufactured.
Fastbytes protocol
A parallel printer protocol that enables
the printer to receive information at
faster transmission rates than normal.
fixed-pitch font
A font that prints each character in a
fixed amount of horizontal space,
regardless of the width of the
character. These fonts are identified by
the number of characters that print in 1
inch of horizontal line space, such as
10 pitch or 12 pitch.
flash memory
Optional memory that provides non-
volatile storage for downloaded fonts,
symbol sets, or macros.
font
A family or set of characters that have
common visual characteristics, such as
size, weight, and style; for example,
Courier 10 Italic.
G
grain
The alignment of the paper fibers in a
sheet of paper. For example, in grain
long paper, the fibers run the length of
the page.
g/m²
Grams per square meter. Metric
measurement for paper weight.