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B
B4. Paper measuring 257 x 364 mm. Feeds short edge first.
B5. (1) Paper measuring 182 x 257 mm. Feeds long edge
first. (2) Envelope measuring 176 x 250 mm.
baud. The rate at which data is sent to or received from
the computer through the serial interface, in bits per
second (bps).
bidirectional communication. Two-way communication
between your printer and a computer, using Network
Printing Alliance Protocol (NPAP 1.0 standard).
bin. See output bin.
bitmapped font. Predefined pattern of bits that represent
a typeface at a specific size, style, and resolution.
bits per second (bps). A measurement of the speed of
data being transferred through a serial interface.
bps. See bits per second.
buffer. A portion of memory used to temporarily store
data.
Busy. A printer state in which the printer is processing
data or printing pages.
byte. A group of eight binary digits processed as a unit.
Typically used to represent an alphanumeric character.
C
C5. Envelope measuring 162 x 229 mm.
calibration. The process of synchronizing the black and
color toner cartridge drive gears as well as the black and
color photoconductor drums for accurate registration.
card stock. Heavy, single-ply paper frequently used for
reports or book covers.