QMS PS 410, User Manual

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Command
An instruction that tells the printer to perform a certain function. com-
mands are sent from the host computer to the printer via the interface cable
when the printer is online.
Controller
The software that controls the engine of a printer. The controller is the
intelligence of the printer.
Concurrent Interfaces
The QMS-PS 410 printer’s three interface ports are all active simultane-
ously. This gives you the ability to print all three ports concurrently rather
than be restricted to one. See also simultaneous interfaces.
Configuration
Configuration is the process of specifying certain settings to allow your
computer and printer to communicate properly. For example, interface
selection (serial or parallel) is part of printer configuration. The computer
is configured through MODE commands in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Default
A default is a printer control panel setting used in the absence of a software
application selection. See also factory default.
Document
A document is a file the user makes with an application program. A
document can be either text or graphics.
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