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1284-B
The 1284 parallel port standard was developed by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The term "1284-B" refers to a specific
connector type on the end of the parallel cable that attaches to the peripheral
(for example, a printer). A 1284-B connector is larger than a 1284-C
connector, for example.
ADF
Automatic document feeder. The ADF is used to automatically feed originals
into the device for copying, scanning, or faxing.
all-in-one
A designation given to HP devices that can perform several functions, such as
printing, faxing, copying, and scanning.
browser
Short for Web browser, a software program that is used to locate and open
Web pages.
collate
The process of printing a multiple-copy job in sets. When collate is selected,
the device prints an entire set before printing additional copies. Otherwise, the
device prints the specified number of copies of one page before printing the
subsequent pages.
contrast
The difference between the dark and light areas of an image. The lower the
number value, the more closely the shades resemble each other. The higher
the number, the more the shades appear separate from each other.
DIMMs
Dual inline memory module, a small circuit board that holds memory. A single
in-line memory module (SIMM) has a 32-bit path to the memory, whereas a
DIMM has a 64-bit path.
dots per inch (dpi)
A measurement of resolution that is used for scanning and printing. Generally,
more dots per inch result in a higher resolution, more visible detail in the
image, and a larger file size.
dpi
See dots per inch (dpi).
e-mail (electronic mail)
An abbreviation for electronic mail. Software that can be used to electronically
transmit items over a communications network.
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