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Glossary
Application Software:
Software that is used to perform a specific function, e.g., image processing, OCR
(Optical Character Recognition), or DTP (Desktop Publishing).
BET:
Bit Enhancement Technology. This is a digital image processing technique that increases the
number of bits used per pixel in order to acquire a more vivid and clearer image.
Black and White:
A 1-bit image file capable of only displaying black and white image data with no
intermediate gray levels.
Document Cover:
The plastic cover that is lowered over a document on the scanner’s object glass.
Folder:
An electronic storage area used to store and organize files and other folders and is often
represented on a computer screen by a folder-like icon.
Grayscale:
An 8-bit image file capable of representing all tones and colors in the image using 256 shades
of gray.
Icon:
The graphical representation of a computer file or piece of computer software.
Indicator Panel:
The area of the scanner that contains the LED indicators to show scanner status.
Non-TWAIN Driver:
An interfacing system that does not follow the TWAIN standard and is designed for
a specific software package and a specific image input device.
Object Glass:
The tempered glass of the scanner where documents or objects to be scanned are placed.
Optical Assembly:
The component system of the scanner that contains all of the optical components.
Sometimes referred to as a carriage or carriage assembly.
Peripheral Device:
A device attached to a computer that adds functionality to a computer system.
Power Indicator:
The indicator that glows when the scanner’s power cable is connected to the scanner
and a “live” outlet and the power switch is turned on.
Transparency Adapter:
A scanner option that consists of additional hardware allowing the scanning of
transparent originals, such as slides or X rays.
TWAIN Compliant:
Any software or image input device that conforms to the TWAIN standard.
TWAIN:
A standardized interfacing system that allows many different software applications to access
many different image input devices. TWAIN is currently more popular on the Windows platform than it is
on the Macintosh.
USB:
Universal Serial Bus, an interface between host and peripherals.
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The power adapter bundled with the scanner is for use only with Power Supply Touch, SA06N 12-V.
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The power adapter bundled with the scanner is for use only with Power Supply Hitron, HES24-12012.
