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netmask A binary value used to sub-network IP inter-networks.
netname An IP name.
Sun NeWSprint SunPics (SUN) system for open network printing.
NIT Network Interface Tap. A module that serves as a generic inter-
face between the data link protocol layer (i.e. Ethernet or Token
Ring) and higher network protocol layers. Each NIT is indexed
by an interface number (ifnum).
npd NetPrint Daemon. Daemon for handling bi-directional TCP/IP
printing requirements.
npconfig NetPrint setup and configuration. An in-depth management utility
allowing you to install, monitor, change, and troubleshoot the
M208.
npscramble NetPrint scramble. A program that scrambles print job data
before sending it over a TCP/IP network to the M208 where it is
descrambled and printed.
npsh Command shell on the M208 used for parameter configuration
and display and for print job monitoring and troubleshooting.
npwrite NetPrint write. A program to send data directly from a UNIX host
to an M208.
onlcr A filtering program that adds carriage returns to all solitary line-
feeds.
output processing On the M208, this refers to carriage return insertion (onlcr), tab
expansion (xtab) settings, and print job descrambling. Referred
to as “opost” in the model.
papname Printer Access Protocol (PAP) name. An AppleTalk name for
each printer defined on the host. Makes up the second half of the
name which appears in the Chooser. There can be a maximum of
four printers which are transparently mapped to any one of six
destinations on the M208.
parity The quality of even or odd for a quantity. Mechanism for check-
ing integrity of a data byte. Usually used in serial communica-
tions.