infrastructure mode
A setting for a wireless device that lets it communicate directly with other wireless
devices using an access point or router
installation cable
Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during some methods of installation.
internal wireless print server
A device that lets computers and printers talk to each other over a network without cables
IP (Internet Protocol) address
The network address of a computer or printer. Each device on the network has its own
network address. The address may be assigned manually by you (Static IP address),
automatically by the DHCP server (DHCP IP address), or automatically by the device
(AutoIP address).
ipconfig
A command that displays the IP address and other network information of a Windows
computer
landscape orientation
Page orientation in which text runs parallel with the long edge of the paper.
MAC (Media Access Control) address
A hardware address that uniquely identifies each device on a network. You can usually
find the MAC address printed on the device.
MAC filtering
A method of limiting access to your wireless network by specifying which MAC addresses
may communicate on the network. This setting may be specified on wireless routers or
access points.
memory card
A small storage medium used to save digital data such as text, pictures, audio, and video;
sometimes called a flash memory card.
memory card slots
Slots on the printer control panel into which memory cards can be inserted.
mirror
A printer software option that lets you reverse an image before printing.
network
A group of computers or other peripheral devices connected to each other for the
purpose of sharing information.
network adapter/card
A device that lets computers or printers talk to each other over a network
network hub
A device that connects multiple devices on a wired network
network name
See “SSID (Service Set Identifier)” on page 226
network printer
A printer made available on a network, not connected directly to your computer.
nozzles
The area of the print cartridge through which ink flows through before it is applied to
paper during printing.
photo paper
Treated paper designed for printing photos.
PictBridge port
A port on the printer used with a USB cable to connect a Pictbridge-enabled camera to
the printer.
ping
A test to see if your computer can communicate with another device
portrait orientation
Page orientation in which text runs parallel with the short edge of the paper.
printer nickname
The name you assign to your printer so that you and others can identify it on the network
printer software
(1)The program that lets you select settings to customize a print job.
(2)The program that lets your computer communicate with the printer.
resize
A software or printer option that reduces or enlarges the the final image size of a scanned
item while maintaining image proportions.
router
A device that shares a single Internet connection with multiple computers or other
devices. The basic router controls network traffic.
security key
A password, such as a WEP key or a WPA pass phrase, used to make a network secure
sharpen
A software option that reduces the blurrines of an image.
signal strength
Measure of how strongly a transmitted signal is being received
SSID (Service Set Identifier)
The name of a wireless network. When you connect a printer to a wireless network, the
printer needs to use the same SSID as the network. Also referred to as network name
or BSS (Basic Service Set).
Static IP address
An IP address assigned manually by you
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