Xante Colour ScreenWriter, User Manual

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Application Software
Any software program, such as a desktop publishing program, word
processing program, graphics program, or any program that is
installed in your computer system.
Banding
Visible changes of shading in a gradient print.
Baud Rate
The number of bits per second sent or received by a device over a
serial interface.
Bitmapped Image
An image created by placement of individual dots or pixels on a grid.
In contrast, vector images are created by specifying the location of
points and the description of the lines between these points.
Blanket
On offset presses, a fabric-reinforced sheet of rubber to transfer the
impression from the plate onto the paper.
Bleed
An image printed beyond the page margin, so that when trimmed to
size, the image extends to the edge of the sheet. A full bleed is an
image which extends to all four edges of the sheet. Most XANTÉ
printers can print up to an 11.00" x 17.00" (279 mm x 431 mm) full
bleed image on oversized (11.81" x 19.00" [300 mm x 483 mm], or
larger) media. See your manual for information about the media size
that can be used with your printer.
Buffer
A temporary data storage area. For example, a printer buffer holds
incoming data waiting to be processed for printing.
Calibration
The measurement and adjustment of hardware output against a
standard value set to ensure that output is predictable.