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scalable font. A font whose characters are stored only as
outlines so it is easy to change (or scale) the size of the
characters (measured in points).
screen font. A font you download to your computer so it
appears the same on the computer screen as it does on a
printed page.
serial interface. A way of communicating between
computer and printer by transmitting data one bit at a
time.
server. A device that allows the sharing of resources, such
as printers, on a network.
service message. A printer message that indicates the
printer needs service.
setting. Values you choose from printer menus or
software applications that control printer operation and
the appearance of the printed page.
SmartSwitch. A printer function that automatically
switches the printer language to that of the job the
software application is sending to the printer.
software application. Any program loaded on your
computer used to perform a specific task, such as word
processing or data compiling.
standard protocol. A parallel printer protocol where the
printer receives information sent from the computer at a
normal transmission rate.
status message. A printer message that provides
information on the state of the printer.
subtractive color. Color produced by mixing primary
colors to produce a pigment or dye that reflects one
wavelength of light and absorbs (or subtracts) all others.
Color printers use subtractive color. The subtractive
primary colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow.