Lexmark Optra S 1250, User Manual

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Glossary
Glossary
Reference
Not Ready
A printer state in which the printer
does not accept data from the host
computer. This state is initiated either
by operator intervention or a printer
error.
O
operator panel
The buttons and liquid crystal display
used to change printer settings and
display printer status.
operator panel display
See display.
Other Envelope
Envelope size value to select for
envelope sizes other than those listed
in the menu; defaults to 215.9 x
355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)
output bin
The paper exit area on top of the
printer. If you select the standard
output bin, paper exits face down,
collated.
output expander
The optional output expander which is
attached to the printer once the printer
top cover is removed. If you select Bin
1, Bin 2, or Bin 3 depending on how
many output expanders are installed,
the paper exits face down, collated to
the selected bin.
overlay
Background text or graphics intended
to appear the same in each file where
the overlay is applied.
P
pages per minute (ppm)
The number of typical pages of text
that can be printed in one minute.
parallel interface
A bidirectional interface where data is
exchanged between the computer and
the printer.
pel
Picture element. The smallest
addressable unit that can be effectively
reproduced by the printer.
pitch
A unit of measure that designates the
number of characters that can be
printed in 1 horizontal inch. For
example, a 10-pitch font prints 10
characters per inch (cpi).
point
A unit of measure that designates the
height of a printed character (1 point =
1/72 in.).
point size
The height of the characters in a font.