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APPENDICES
Glossary G
baud rate The rate of data transfer (bits per second between the computer
and printer.
bit The smallest unit of digital information used by a computer or
printer.
buffer The part of the printer's memory that is used for receiving and
processing plot files.
calibration The procedures to adjust the ink cartridge alignment and line
length accuracy.
carriage axis The plot area measured parallel to the platen.
Centronics A standard parallel interface.
configuration The way that the computer and printer are connected.
dpi Dots per inch (dpi), the number of dots the printer lays down
in an inch.
handshake A method the computer and printer use to communicate.
inkjet The nozzle part of the ink cartridge.
ink reduction A feature set through the control panel or driver software which
reduces the amount of ink put down for vector images in HP-RTL format.
interface
cable The cable used to connect the printer to the computer. NovaJet printers
use a serial or parallel interface cable.
media The surface on which the printer prints the image. Media
comes in a variety of types, including paper, polyester,
canvas, and film.
monochrome An image that is printed in only one color (usually black).
orientation The direction of the plotted image on the page.
palette The available colors for the printer.
paper axis The long side of the plot area measured at right angles
to the platen.
parallel
interface An interface type in which all bytes are transferred
simultaneously, making it faster than a serial interface.