Xerox DocuPrint C2255, User Manual

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A.12 Glossary
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[Interface cable]
A cable used to connect multiple devices.
Interface cables include, USB and Parallel cables (to connect a printer with a computer),
and Ethernet cables (to connect a printer with a network).
[IP address]
An address used by TCP/IP protocols to identify computers on a network. It is expressed in
dotted quad format which is a series of four decimal numbers separated by decimal points.
[IPP]
A protocol used when printing using HTTP.
[IPsec]
Security technology that encrypts data in packet units to protect it against tampering.
[IPv4 address]
A type of TCP/IP protocol network address expressed as four numeric (decimal) values
separated by decimal points (.).
[IPv6 address]
A type of TCP/IP protocol network address expressed as four numeric (hexadecimal)
values separated by colons (:). This is a next-generation IP address that is starting to be
used to replace the current IPv4 addresses.
[Job]
A unit of work processed by computers. A print job is a unit of work run on a printer and
consists of printing one file. Canceling or executing printing is done on a job unit basis.
[Local printer]
In this guide, a “local printer” refers to a printer that is directly connected to a computer using
a parallel cable or USB cable.
[Log in/on]
To access a resource on a computer system (such as hard disk or printer on a network).
Ending the session on a computer system is “logging out” or “logging off.”
[Multiple-Up]
A feature for printing multiple document pages on a single sheet of paper.
[NetWare]
A network operating system developed by Novell, Inc.
[Network printer]
In this guide, “network printer” refers to a printer connected to a network using an Ethernet
cable.
[Online help]
A manual that can be viewed on your computer screen.
[OS]
Operating System. Software that controls and manages the basic operation of a computer's
hardware and software. The operating system is the foundation for the operation of
application software.