Xante Colour ScreenWriter, User Manual

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___________________________________________ Glossary G-17
Resident Typefaces
Typefaces that are stored on the printer’s hard disk(s), RAM, or
ROM. Resident typefaces allow the printer to produce a print job
without accessing the host computer for typeface descriptions.
Resolution
A measure of the image detail produced by a device. Printer
resolution is measured in dots per inch (dpi). Depending on the
model, XANTÉ printers feature from 600 x 600 dpi up to 2400 x
2400 dpi resolutions.
RGB Color
A color system based on the mixture of red, blue, and green. See
Additive Color Theory .
RISC
Reduced Instruction Set Computer is a microprocessor architecture
that focuses on the efficient processing of a small, basic set of
instructions. XANTÉ printers feature RISC processors.
ROM
Read Only Memory. ROM is permanent memory. Information in the
computer's ROM is retained even when the power is turned off.
Router
A device that connects two networks together. A router can connect
networks with different cable types. A router also assigns a specific
address to each network and manages the traffic between these.
RS-232 Interface
A 9-pin or 25-pin interface which transmits data in serial mode.
RS-232 has five user-defined parameters: baud rate, data bits, parity,
stop bits, and protocol.
Screening
Various methods used to simulate continuous tone images on a
printer by varying the size, shape, or frequency of the dots printed on
media.