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Perfecta™ 3600STP
User’s Guide
Glossary
Glossary
Bonjour
: Apple Computer's trade name for its implementation of the IETF
Zeroconf specification framework, a computer network technology used in Apple's
Mac OS X from version 10.2 onwards. It is used to discover services available on
a local area network. It was originally known as Rendezvous.
Color accuracy
: The ability to print colors that match the original image as closely
as possible, bearing in mind that all devices have a limited color gamut and may
not be physically capable of matching certain colors precisely.
Color consistency
: The ability to print the same colors from a particular print job
from print to print and from printer to printer.
Color model
: A system of representing colors by numbers, such as RGB or
CMYK.
Color space
: A color model in which each color is represented by a specific set of
numbers. Many different color spaces can use the same color model: for instance,
monitors generally use the RGB color model, but they have different color spaces,
because a particular set of RGB numbers results in different colors on different
monitors.
Cutter
: A printer component that slides back and forth across the platen to cut the
paper.
ESD
: ElectroStatic Discharge. Static electricity is common in daily life. It is the
spark when touching the car door, or the cling of clothing. Although controlled
static electricity has some useful applications, uncontrolled electrostatic
discharges are one of the main hazards to electronic products. Therefore, to
prevent damage some precautions are needed when setting up the printer, or
handling ESD sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life
expectancy of the device. One way to minimize uncontrolled ESDs, and therefore
reduce this type of damage is by touching any exposed grounded part of the
printer (mainly metal parts) before handling ESD sensitive devices (such as the
printhead or ink cartridges). Additionally, to reduce the generation of electrostatic
charge in your body try to avoid working in a carpeted area, and keep your body
movements to a minimum when handling ESD sensitive devices. Also, avoid
working in low humidity environments.
Ethernet
: A popular computer networking technology for local area networks.
Fast Ethernet
: An Ethernet network capable of transferring data at up to
100,000,000 bits/second. Fast Ethernet interfaces are capable of negotiating
slower speeds when required for compatibility with older Ethernet devices.
Firmware
: Software that controls your printer's functionality and is stored semi-
permanently in the printer (it can be updated).
Gamut
: The range of colors and density values reproducible on an output device,
such as a printer or monitor.
