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I/O Cable
The term I/O stands for input/output. An I/O cable attaches the
printer to the host computer to allow data or control messages to be input to
the printer or output to the computer. See interface port.
Landscape Orientation
See Orientation.
LAN
Local area network; a data communications system providing
connectivity and shared resources of devices operating in the same general
area.
LocalTalk
One type of cable system used to link computers and peripheral
devices in an AppleTalk network.
Media
Any material (such as paper, labels, and transparencies) used in the
printer for printed output.
Memory
Memory allows your printer to store and retrieve information. It is
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 Clients
A memory client is a block of memory dedicated to a
specific function. 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 of RAM to a maximum of 32
MB in increments of 4 or 8 MB.
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.
Mode
One of several alternative conditions or methods of operation. For
example, working in HP mode means the printer is emulating or using HP
PCL or HP-GL commands or features.
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