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The following definitions apply specifically to Minolta printers.
application
A software program that performs a particular function, such as
generating graphics or spreadsheets.
ASCII
Acronym for American Standard Code for Information
Interchange.
base weight
SEE paper basis weight.
bitmap
A text character or graphic image that is defined by a pattern of
dots.
click
To press and release a mouse button quickly. Often used to select
an object. SEE double-click.
control panel
A bank of indicators that show the current status of the printer.
Panel buttons that are located on the control panel make it possible
to perform a variety of different operations.
default
Settings that are preset in the absence of user-specified settings.
dialog box
A box that appears in order for the user to input information or
settings required for the printer to operate.
display
What appears upon the screen of the computer.
dpi
Acronym for dots per inch. Refers to the resolution that the printer
can produce through the measure of dots printed per inch.
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