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Glossary
Glossary
1200 Image Quality. A print resolution setting
that allows the printer to vary the size of each
printed pixel, thereby producing a continuous
tone effect. This setting improves the print
quality of graphic fills, images and halftones.
A
A4. paper measuring 210 x 297 mm.
A5. Paper measuring 148 x 210 mm.
application. See software application.
attendance message. A message that indicates a
printer problem. The printer requires operator
intervention before it can continue processing.
automated fax system. Lexmark’s quick
turnaround system for providing customers
product information, technical tips and printer
driver information. The automated attendant
walks the customer through the steps necessary
to receive information by fax.
B
B5. (1) Envelope measuring 176 x 250 mm. (2)
Paper measuring 182 x 257 mm.
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.
bulletin board system. Lexmark’s service for
obtaining printer drivers, fonts and other related
data by modem.
Busy. A printer state in which the printer is
processing data or printing pages.
C
C5. Envelope measuring 162 x 229 mm.
Centronics parallel interface. A standard for
connecting printers and other peripheral devices
to a computer. It defines the plug, socket and
electrical signals that are used for controlling the
transmission of data.