Xerox WorkCentre 5020DN, User Manual

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7 Glossary
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print page buffer Location where print data is actually processed and stored.
printable area The actual area on paper which can be printed.
protocol The rules that control the transmitting and receiving of data.
queue A place where jobs are stored temporarily, while they are
waiting to be processed. A print queue will hold several print
jobs.
RAM Stands for Random Access Memory, which is the memory
device where information can be retrieved as well as stored.
RARP An abbreviation of Reverse Address Resolution Protocol. This
is a method for providing IP Addresses to nodes on a network.
When a node powers up, it broadcasts a RARP packet
containing its Ethernet Address. The RARP server receives
the packet and sends the IP Address back to the node.
resolution The fineness of detail that can be distinguished on a scanned
image. Select the standard setting for normal documents and
fine and superfine settings for documents with more detail.
ROM An abbreviation of Read Only Memory, which is a memory
device specifically used for the storage and retrieval of
information.
scan Sensing or reading a paper document and converting the
optical image of the document to an electronic image.
sharpness Sharpness adjusts the amount of edge definition on the
output. If the image appears slightly out of focus, increasing
the sharpness value may make the image clearer.
Short Edge Feed (SEF) The short edge of the paper is positioned to enter the machine
first.
Sleep mode A condition of reduced power consumption while the machine
is not performing a transaction.
SNMP An abbreviation of Simple Network Management Protocol. A
protocol used to help manage complex networks.
stock The material on which the copies or prints are printed.
Synonymous with paper or media.
Subnet Mask A mask used to identify which part of an IP Address is the
Subnet Address and which part is the host (or device)
address.
TCP/IP An abbreviation of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol. TCP/IP is a set of communications protocols that is
supported by a variety of computer platforms. TCP controls
the data transfer and IP controls the routing of the data. The IP
Address is a unique address that identifies a device on a
network. The IP Address has to be set in the machine by the
System Administrator.
TIFF An abbreviation of Tagged Image File Format. A standard file
format commonly used for scanning. Images scanned with the
machine are captured in a TIFF 6.0 file format.