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The following terms are defined as they apply to the 4247 Printer documentation.
Italicized text indicates terms found elsewhere in this glossary. If you do not find the
term you need, refer to the index or to the
IBM Dictionary of Computing
,
ZC20-1699.
A
A2-size paper. Paper that measures 420 by 594 mm (16.5 x 23.4 in.).
A3-size paper. Paper that measures 297 by 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.).
A4-size paper. Paper that measures 210 by 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.).
A5-size paper. Paper that measures 148 by 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in.).
adhesive label. Special-application material; typically consists of paper labels coated on one side with an adhesive
mixture temporarily affixed to backing material. See also
carrier
.
AFTA. Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment.
application. The use to which an information processing system is put.
application program. A program written for or by a user that applies to the user’s work, such as a program that
does inventory control or payroll.
application programmer. A person who develops application programs. Contrast with
system programmer
.
ASF. Automatic Sheet Feeder option.
automatic load. A
Manual Sheet Feed
function that automatically feeds a form.
B
B4-size paper. Paper that measures 257 mm x 363 mm (10.1 in. x 14.33 in.).
B5-size paper. Paper that measures 182 mm x 257 mm (7.17 in. x 10.12 in.).
bar code. A code representing characters by sets of parallel bars of varying thickness and separation that are read
optically by transverse scanning.
basis weight. The weight in pounds of a ream (500 sheets) of paper cut to a given standard size for that grade; for
example, 25 x 38 inches for book papers, 17 x 22 inches for bond papers, and other sizes for other grades.
baud. A unit of signaling speed equal to the number of signals usually expressed in bits per second.
binder holes. A series of holes or slots punched at set intervals that allow a sheet to be inserted in a loose-leaf or
ring binder.
bond (paper). Paper formulated with at least 80% wood pulp. Bond-paper works best in the printer.
C
caliper. The thickness of forms. This is usually expressed in thousandths-of-an-inch.
carrier. The backing material for labels. Labels consist of the printable material, the adhesive, and the carrier. See
also
adhesive label
.
character. A letter, number, punctuation mark, or special graphic used for the production of text.
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