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H
hardware. Physical equipment used in data
processing, as opposed to programs, procedures, rules,
and associated documentation. Contrast with
software.
host processor. The processing unit to which the
printer is attached through a defined interface.
host system. (1) The primary or controlling computer
in a multiple-computer installation. (2) A computer
used to prepare programs for use on another computer
or on another data processing system; for example, a
computer used to compile, link edit, or test programs to
be used on another system.
I
IBM branch office. The local IBM sales or service
office.
IBM customer engineer (CE). An IBM representative
who services IBM products in the field. See also
service representative.
IBM marketing representative. An IBM representative
who takes product orders.
IBM service representative. An IBM representative
who services IBM products.
icon. A pictorial representation of an object.
image. (1) A string of picture elements organized in
scan lines to represent the contrasting portions of a
picture. (2) A likeness or imitation of an object. (3) In
this printer, an image comprises a string of pels
organized in scan lines to represent the contrasting
portions of a picture. The image may consist of any
data stored as a raster pattern. The term image is
interchangeable with impression and is printed on one
side of a sheet of paper. See also
impression.
impact printer. A printer in which printing is the result
of mechanical impacts. Contrast with
nonimpact printer.
impression. An implied or physical page. Used when
calculating the reduction of printer output caused by
switching the printer between duplex and simplex
modes or upper and lower paper supplies.
initial microcode load (IML). A procedure that
prepares the InfoPrint 60 for use.
input. The data that is entered into a device for
processing or storage.
input key. A key that performs a specified set of
operations when it is pressed.
installation. (1) In system development, preparing
and placing a functional unit in position for use. (2) A
particular computing system, including the work it does
and the people who manage it, operate it, apply it to
problems, service it, and use the results it produces.
installation verification procedure. A procedure
distributed with IBM licensed programs that tests the
newly installed IBM programs to verify that the basic
facilities of the programs are functioning correctly.
Intelligent Printer Data Stream (IPDS). An
all-points-addressable data stream that allows users to
position text, images, and graphics at any defined point
on a printed page.
interface. A shared boundary. An interface might be a
hardware component to link two devices or it might be a
portion of storage or registers accessed by two or more
computer programs.
internal print job. A print job originated on the printer
itself; for example, print samples or a current
attachment configuration print-out.
intervention. An unexpected condition that requires
user intervention to clear it; for example, out of toner.
IOCA. Image Object Content Architecture. An IPDS
command set to print image data on a page, page
segment, or overlay.
IPM. Impressions-per-minute. Formerly called
pages-per-minute. Refers to printer operational
characteristics.
ISO paper sizes. Pertaining to a set of paper sizes
selected from those standardized by the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO) for use in data
processing.
J
jam. In a printer, a condition where forms have
become blocked or wedged in the forms path so the
printer cannot operate.
job separation. The hardware mechanism that uses
the mark-form sequence to distinguish jobs which are
consecutively stacked in the output stacker. See also
offset stacking.
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