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PDF
Portable Document Format. The page description language used in Adobe Systems'
Acrobat document exchange system, which is restricted neither by device nor
resolution. PDF displays documents in a way that is independent of the original
application software, hardware, and operating system used to create those
documents. A PDF document can contain any combination of text, graphics, and
images.
PDF (OCR)
A file format that performs OCR (Optical Character Recognition) processing on a
scanned document. This process extracts any recognizable text data, and adds it as a
transparent layer to create a PDF with searchable text. You can search the text using
Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader/Acrobat, or your operating system's search function.
Phase type
Describes an AppleTalk network. Phase 1 refers to the original version of AppleTalk
introduced in 1985, which supports LocalTalk and Ethernet networks. Phase 2 refers
to the version with extended addressing features, which was introduced in 1989.
PIN Code
Personal Identification Number Code. To prevent unauthorized access to telephone
lines, some PBX (Private Branch Exchange) systems require that a PIN code be
entered when making a call or sending a document. Depending on the PBX system,
the PIN code may be entered before the number as a prefix, or after the number as a
suffix. If your PBX needs a PIN code to connect to an outside line, you can specify the
user data settings of the machine so that it prompts you for a PIN code every time you
dial.
Processing/Data indicator
The Processing/Data indicator blinks a green light when the machine is performing
operations, and maintains a steady green light when documents are stored in
memory.
Protocol
A set of rules that govern the transmission of data across a network. Examples of
protocols are FTP, DHCP, BOOTP, RARP, IPP, TCP/IP, and LDAP.
Proxy server
A server that includes a function for accessing remote servers in place of clients on
the local network. Some proxy servers may also include a function for storing the files
retrieved from remote servers. This can increase the efficiency of Web browsing by
enabling clients to retrieve files from the proxy server that have already been retrieved
once, without having to access the remote server again.