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GLOSSARY
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE GLOSSARY-9
commands, is stored on the system disk as a permanent file. It may
be merged with variable data by a form start command. See also
FDL; FSL.
format 1. Layout of a document, including margins, page length, line
spacing, typeface, and so on. 2. In data storage, the way the surface
of a disk is organized to store data. 3. To prepare the surface of a disk
for acceptance of data.
form feed Keyboard or printer control character that causes the printer to skip
the top of the next page.
FSL forms source library. Uncompiled collection of user-created files
containing FDL commands. Refer to FDL; form.
function keys Keyboard keys that produce no character but initiate a particular
machine function, such as delete.
fuse To affix dry ink to paper by heat or pressure or a combination of both.
GCR group code recording mode. Refers to the specific density of data
(such as 6250 bpi) as it is recorded on tape, which is measured in bits
per inch (bpi).
graphics Use of lines and figures to display data, as opposed to using text.
grid Imaginary pattern of evenly spaced horizontal and vertical lines on a
page.
grid unit Smallest rectangle enclosed by horizontal and vertical lines on a grid.
The size of a grid unit is expressed as the length of one side of a
rectangle.
halftone screen A tool used in offset printing, typesetting, and laser printing to convert
a continuous tone (such as photographic) image to dots, which
allows the image to be rendered accurately in these printing
processes.
hardcopy Machine output in permanent form, such as printed reports, listings,
and so on. Output in a permanent form (usually on paper or paper
tape) rather than in temporary form, as on a display. Contains
readable printed copy of machine (for example, computer) output.
hard values Nonoptimal adjustment of particular FIS fonts in terms of point size
and orientation.
hardware Physical components, such as mechanical, magnetic, and electronic
elements of a system, as opposed to programs, procedures, rules,
and associated documentation. Hardware is operated by software
and firmware.