QMS 1660, Reference Manual

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Glossary
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Media
Any material (such as paper, labels, and transparencies) used in the printer
for printed output.
Memory
The space within your printer where information is stored while being
actively worked on. The term applies to internal storage space as opposed
to external storage, such as disks or tapes. See also
RAM and ROM.
Memory Client
A user of a block of memory. Each memory client controls certain features.
When insufficient memory is allocated to a specific client, the features it
controls may not be accessible.
Memory Upgrade
An available option that is easily attached to the printer's controller board
to expand its standard 12 MB or 24 MB of RAM to a maximum of 64 MB in
increments of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32 MB. See also
SIMM (Single In-Line
Memory Module ).
Menu Key
The control panel key that accesses the printer configuration menu when
the printer is off line. Use this key to advance through the menus or to return
to a previous position in the menu. When changing printer setup, press this
key to cancel a change (before pressing the Select key) or to return to
previous menus one level at a time.
Motherboard
The main circuit board containing the primary components of a computer
system.
Network Interface Card
A printed circuit board, in the shape of a card with an interface port, used
to connect a printer physically to a network cable. See your QMS vendor
for a complete list of available network interface cards.
Next Key
The control panel key that advances through a list of selections or options
for a menu. When changing character information, use this key to advance
to the next choice for the current input (underlined) character.