Lexmark Optra Color 45, User Manual

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scalable font
A font whose characters are stored
only as outlines so it is easy to change
(or scale) the size of the characters
(measured in points).
screen font
A font you download to your
computer so it appears the same on the
computer screen as it does on a printed
page.
serial interface
A way of communicating between
computer and printer by transmitting
data one bit at a time.
server
A device that allows people using
LAN workstations to share resources
such as printers on a network.
service message
A printer message that indicates the
printer needs service.
setting
Values you choose from printer menus
or software applications that control
the printer operation and the
appearance of the printed page.
setup utility
A program provided with the printer
to install printer drivers, test printer
setup, and complete the setup of
printer options.
SmartSwitch
A printer function that automatically
switches the printer language to that of
the job the software application is
sending to the printer.
software application
Any program loaded on your
computer used to perform a specific
task, such as word processing or data
compiling.
Standard protocol
A parallel printer protocol where the
printer can receive information sent
from the computer at a normal
transmission rate.
status message
A printer message that gives
information on the state of the printer.
subtractive color
Color produced by mixing primary
colors to produce a pigment or dye
that reflects one wavelength of light
and absorbs (or subtracts) all others.
Color printers use subtractive color.
The subtractive primary colors are
cyan, yellow, and magenta (CYM).